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Margaret M. Olkowski
Age 80, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 3, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her family.
Born in Wilmington, Margaret was the daughter of the late Francis E. and Hanna (Kerlin) Quill. She was a homemaker.
She will be dearly missed by her husband of 60 years, Theodore Olkowski, Sr.; her daughter, Joanne Mude of Bear; her sons, Mark Olkowski of Wilmington, Ted Olkowski Jr. and his wife Laverna of Bear, and Michael Olkowski and his wife Michelle of Wilmington; and eight grandchildren, Hannah, Kathleen, Michael, Nicky, Angel, Daniel, Katelyn and Erin. Also surviving are two sisters, Catherine Lenoir of New Castle and Alice Elliott of Newark; and a brother, William Quill of Wilmington.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 5th at 11 AM at Mealey Funeral Home, 703 N. Broom Street, Wilmington, where friends are invited to visitation after 10 AM. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
John V. Hawkins, Sr.
Age 93, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Tuesday, June 22, 2010.
Born in Wilmington, John was the son of the late John A. and Lidia (Ferguson) Hawkins. He served his country proudly in the US Army, retiring after 22 years as Chief Warrant Officer. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie A. (Temin) Hawkins, and his brother, Earl Hawkins.
He is survived by his son, Victor Hawkins and his friend, Kitty Mayo, of New Castle; his sister-in-law, Gerry Wilkerson; his niece and her husband, Ann and Charles Dougherty, and niece, Timmy Carroll; his nephew, George Wilkerson; great nieces, Ranier and Rae Dougherty and Megan Carroll; and great nephews, Stephen Carroll; and many loving cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 27th from 5 to 6 PM at Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington where funeral services will begin at 6 PM. Interment will be Monday afternoon at 1 PM at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, 1601 Kirkwood Highway, Elsmere, DE 19805.
Charles E. Sharp "Buck"
Age 87, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010 at Christiana Hospital.
Born in New Castle, DE, Buck was the son of the late Charles F. and Laura Belle (Cahall) Sharp. He served his country proudly in World War II in the US Army. Until his retirement, he worked as a constable for the State of Delaware. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Alfreda (Kozak) Sharp; and two brothers, Benjamin and Raymond Sharp.
Buck is survived by his daughter, Bonnie Albanese of Wilmington; his granddaughter, Candace Michelle Powell and husband Steven; his great grandchildren, Tyler, Emma and Camille; his sister, Catherine Markowski; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 17th at 10:30 at Zion Lutheran Church, 2101 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805 where friends and family are invited to visitation after 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Zion Lutheran Church at the address above.
Johnson, James Francis
James Francis Johnson died peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2010 at the age of 92. Jim was born on October 22, 1917 to James C. and Anna M. Johnson of Wilmington, Delaware.
As a long-time resident of Wilmington, he had especially fond memories of the Happy Valley neighborhood. Jim was a member of the first graduating class of P. S. du Pont High School.
Jim faithfully served his country during World War II from his enlistment on August 14, 1941 in the Army Air Force until his discharge as a Staff Sergeant on his 28th birthday in 1945. He was stationed in the U.S. and the Pacific Theater (India, Saipan and Tinian).
During his working career, Jim was an office boy at the Wilmington Homeopathic Hospital and a salesperson for the Anchor Coupling Company. He also worked for the Electric Hose & Rubber Company, where he met his wife, Kay. They were married for 40 years and resided in Elsmere, where they raised their family.
Jim enjoyed collecting coins and baseball cards, listening to Big Band music, and watching baseball and ice hockey. He was also an avid reader of history and military books. He was well known for his great sense of humor and was always a good friend and neighbor.
Jim's wife, Catherine "Kay" (Harrity), passed away on December 9, 1993. He is survived by his daughters, Ellen M. Johnson (Elsmere); Ann M. Johnson (Daytona Beach, FL); Sheila M. Cuccia and husband Thomas (Kemblesville, PA); and Eileen M. Andrews and husband Christopher (Newark). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Katy A. Heisler, Kerri M. Cuccia, Julie C. Cuccia and Liam J. Cuccia; great-granddaughter, Anna E. Heisler; and Arthur Kalmbacher (brother-in-law) and Phyllis Johnson (sister-in-law). Jim is also predeceased by his brother, Robert Johnson, and sisters, Betty Gardner, June Kalmbacher, and Verna Shields.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Millcroft Health Care Center for the excellent and loving care provided to "JJ" during his last years. The family also expresses appreciation to Compassionate Care Hospice for their care and support.
Friends and family are invited to visitation on Thursday, July 15th between 6 and 8 PM at Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington where funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 AM. Entombment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718.
Gloria F. Schwartz
Age 60, of Newark, DE and Lake Worth, FL, passed away suddenly on Monday September 6, 2010.
Born in Mineola, NY, Gloria was the daughter of Dorothy V. (Leas) Gull and the late Frank Gull. She was raised in Carle Place, NY and graduated from Carle Place High School. She worked as an office manager for Econo Haul for 10 years. She was an active volunteer at Temple Beth El in Newark. An avid sports fan, she loved the Phillies, Eagles and the UD Blue Hens. She also had a special talent for home decorating and found much joy in applying it.
She will be dearly missed by her husband of 15 years, Martin A. Schwartz; her stepson, Brent M. Schwartz of Lafayette Hill, PA; her mother, Dorothy V. Gull of Wilmington, DE; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Andrew and Michelle Gull of Corona del Mar, CA and Thomas and Mary Gull of Myrtle Beach, SC; her father- and mother-in-law, Sidney and Betty Schwartz of Davie, FL; her brother-in-law, Jay Schwartz and his wife Bernadette of Massapequa, NY; her sister-in-law, Caryn Tazartus and her husband Michael of Hockessin, DE; three nieces and three nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 10th at 4 PM at Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington where friends are invited to visitation after 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 100 W. 10th Street #209, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Marie A. Mealey
Age 88, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Parkview Nursing Home.
Born 9/26/1921 in New York City, Marie was the daughter of the late Martin J. and Marie C. Mealey. She attended New Jersey State Teachers College and graduated from the University of Delaware. She was a wonderful aunt to 23 nieces and nephews and was extremely close to all of them. They all loved her and enjoyed being with her. They respected her for her knowledge on a wide range of subjects, and her activity in many clubs and organizations. Her technical background could help them set up a new microscope and do scientific experiments or she could always be counted on to join in the fun, whether it was singing Christmas carols, playing the organ, water skiing on the lake, sledding and skiing in the snow, or just sitting with a relaxing beverage. She would surprise them when she took her "fold up bike" out of her trunk and join them on their bikes.
Marie was the "family historian" after Mom passed away and all of us were amazed with her memories of the Mealey family.
Her love was the outdoors, and she was an active member of the Wilmington Trail Club for years and enjoyed skiing and hiking. She was a member of the National Audubon Society. She was also an active member of the Irish Club of New Castle County. She is a member of St Matthew's Church in Woodcrest and a member and past Secretary of St Matthew's Women's Sodality Organization.
She was a lovable, fun loving person, who always looked at the bright side of life. We will miss her deeply. She is survived by one sister and two brothers, Martin Mealey of Arlington, Virginia, Kathryn Griffith of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Eugene Mealey of Anderson, South Carolina.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 4th at 10:30 AM at St. Matthew's Church, 901 E. Newport Pike, Woodcrest where friends and family are invited to visitation after 10 AM. Interment will follow at Cathedral Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Marie to the Irish Culture Club, PO Box 3374, Wilmington, DE 19804 (www.irishde.org), or to St Mathew's Ladies Sodality, 3 Curtis Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19804.
Nancy M. Ogorek
Age 81, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2010.
Born in Wilmington, Nancy was the daughter of the late Raymond A. and Agnes M. (Lafferty) O'Neal. A homemaker, she enjoyed reading, gardening and her family.
She was predeceased by her husband, Alexander J. Ogorek, II in 2005, and by a great grandchild in 2007. A wonderful mother and grandmother, she will be dearly missed by her daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jane and Michael Coleman and Bernadette and Michael Cleary; her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Diane Ogorek and Alex Joseph and Susan Ogorek; 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to visitation on Wednesday, September 8, between 6-8 pm, at MEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10 am, at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Vincent dePaul Society, c/o St John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808: or to Emmanuel Dining Room, 121 N. Jackson Street Wilmington DE 19805.
Lawrence Mischler, Sr.
Age 56, of Townsend, DE, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by his family.
Born in Wilmington, Lawrence was the son of the late James and Janet (Watts) Mischler. He worked as an auto mechanic for Newark Toyota and Burkholder Motors.
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 30 years, Georgette (Buchanan) Mischler; his daughter, Cheri Woodall and her husband, Kevin; his son, Lawrence Mischler and his fiance, Brittani, all of Townsend, DE; his brother, James Mischler of Millsboro, DE; two sisters, Cindy Jenkins and Betty DiDonato, both of Newark, DE; and two granddaughters, Tara and Emma.
Friends and family are invited to visitation on Thursday, March 4th between 11 AM and 12 noon at Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown Roads, Wilmington, where funeral services will begin at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Townsend Fire Company, PO Box 194 107 Main St., Townsend, DE 19734.
