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Jones, Ellen Marie A.
Ellen Marie Jones, 82 of Newark, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born in Wilkes Barre to the late John and Eleanor (McCarthy) Herron. She was an optician and retired from University Opticians in 1990 after 20 years service. She was a member of St. John the Beloved Church and the Blessed Virgin Sodality.
Ellen Marie will be dearly missed by her husband of 56 years, Edward Jones, her son and daughter in law, John "Jay" and Melanie Jones of Newark, and two grandchildren, Shawn and Kyle.
Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, January 13 at 11:00 AM at St. John the Beloved, 907 Milltown Rd., Wilmington. Calling hours will be Thursday morning, 9:30-10:30 at Mealey Funeral Home, Limestone and Milltown Rds. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 100 W. 10th St. Ste. 209, Wilmington, De 19801
Jeanette Asief
Age 72, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Thursday, January 6, 2011.
Born in Pottsville, PA, Jeanette was the daughter of the late Namer and Jenny (Spleen) Asief. She retired from the Hercules Company after 29 years. After working at Three Little Bakers and Delaware Park she went on to spend the last 20 years working in the jewelry department at Macy's where she loved her work and co-workers.
She is predeceased by her sister Mary Jane Knarr and a niece, Marie Wegner. She is survived by her sister, Anna May Wegner of Pennsylvania; and six nephews.
The family would like to thank the Macy's family, associates and customers for their outpouring of support.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 15th at 12 noon at Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington, where friends and family are invited to visitation after 11 AM. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to PAWS for People, PO Box 9955, Newark, DE 19714.
Charles J. Wagner
"Charlie"
Age 96 of Wilmington, De passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by his family.
Born in Delaware, Mr. Wagner was the son of the late John H. and Elizabeth (Smerbeck) Wagner. He graduated from Newark High School in 1933. He also was a graduate of Goldey Beacom College and George Washington University. He retired from the State of Delaware, Department of Labor in 1979. He was formerly president of Local 1212 Chrysler Tank Plant office employees and also president of Local 2038 Department of Labor Employees Union. He was a member of St. John the Beloved Knights of Columbus. He was predeceased by his first wife, Harriet and by a son, Richard M. Johnson.
Through Mr. Wagner's efforts, St. John the Beloved Catholic Church was built on his property on Milltown Road. Mr. Wagner was an avid gardener and loved sports especially Notre Dame Football and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved playing cards and traveling.
He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Marie (Johnson) Wagner; his son, Mark D. Johnson and wife Donna of West Dundee, IL; a daughter, Jeanne Tunell and her husband Michael of Newark; and six grandchildren: Kristin Chuman and her husband Paolo; Kathryn Tunell; Michael Tunell, Jr.; Matthew Johnson; and Ryan Johnson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 2nd at 11 AM at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington, where visitation will take place between 10 and 11 AM. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.
MaryEllen Morrow
Age 78, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Tuesday, October 26, 2010.
Born in Wilmington, Mrs. Morrow was the daughter of the late William and Minerva (Schieffer) Joyce. She worked at the Acme as a cashier for 20 years before her retirement. She was a devoted grandmother and a member of St. Elizabeth Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Anthony A. Morrow, Sr.
She will be dearly missed by her son, Anthony A. "Buzz" Jr. and his wife, Cynthia of Bear; two grandchildren Bryan and Morgan; two sisters, Theresa Riley of Millsboro, DE and Joanne Knowles of New Castle.
Friends and family are invited to visitation on Tuesday, November 2nd between 6 and 8 PM at Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday morning at 11 AM at St. Elizabeth Church, Cedar and Clayton Streets, Wilmington. Interment will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.
Kathleen P. Choma
Age 69, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at Compassionate Care Hospice on Saturday, January 8, 2011.
Born in Wilmington, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Clete and Margaret (Tully) Snavely. She was a graduate of Ursuline Academy and worked for Wiltex as a textile worker. She was a member of Christ Our King Church.
She is survived by her daughters, Maria Pierce of Elsmere and Kathleen Bryan of Lower Delaware; her sister, Margaret A. Stayton of Wilmington; her brother, Chick Snavely of Newark; and seven grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 12th at 10:30 AM at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington, where friends are invited to visitation after 9:30 AM. Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Compassionate Care Hospice, 702B Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, DE 19805.
Catherine Rose Dolan
Age 91, of Wilmington, died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Churchman Village surrounded by her family.
Born October 7, 1919 in Conshohocken, PA, Catherine was the daughter of the late James and Emma Dugan. In her early years, she worked for the Federal Bake Shop and Kennard's. She was a homemaker for many years then returned to work for Pathmark, retiring in 1981 after 20 years of service.
Catherine loved her family, taking particular joy in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid bingo player and loved animals - enjoying pets throughout her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband George E. "Porky" Dolan, her sisters Mary Pietsch, Veronica Hushebeck, Gertrude Williams and Anna Burris; and brothers James, Francis and Joseph Dugan.
She is survived by her children, Kathleen Brown Raptakes and husband Al of MD, George E. Dolan, Jr. and wife Karen of IN, Diane M. Lucey and husband Paul of Wilmington and Edward M. Dolan and wife Joan of Newark; 7 grandchildren, John Brown and wife Diane, Jennifer McCartin and husband Doug of MD; Michael Dolan and wife Irina, Christopher Dolan of CA; Shannon O'Neill and husband Greg, Kelly Catts and husband Donnie and Shawn Lucey of Wilmington; 10 great-grandchildren and her sister Jeanette Huber and husband Vernon of Kinsale, Ireland.
The family would like to thank the staff at Churchman Village for their kindness and compassion, especially during the last few weeks.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at Noon at St. Mary's Church, 6th & Pine Sts, Wilm. Calling hours Friday 11-Noon at the church. Entombment at Cathedral Cemetery will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in memory of Catherine to Faithful Friends No Kill Animal Shelter, 12 Germay Drive, Wilm., DE 19804.
Theresa M. Zeigler
Age 88, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at Compassionate Care Hospice on Thursday, January 6, 2011.
Born in Ashington, England, Theresa was the daughter of the late Peter John and Rose Ina (Brady) Hughes. She was a graduate of the Mount Sinai Hospital School of Nursing in 1943 and worked as a registered nurse for an area doctor's office. Her husband, John M. Zeigler, predeceased her in 2009.
She is survived by her sons, John M. Zeigler, Jr. and Peter H. Zeigler; her daughter, Kathy Lindemere and her husband, David; and her beloved grandchildren, Christina and Matthew.
Funeral services will be private.
Larry Alan Spaulding
Age 59, beloved son of Myrtle Blair Spaudling and Roy Spaulding, passed away peacefully at the Stockley Center, his home of 53 years, on Monday, January 3, 2011.
Larry was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Harold and Chester. Larry is survived by his mother, sister (Edie Spaulding Sheridan), brother-in-law (John Sheridan) and devoted nephews (Mark and Larry Sheridan).
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts honoring Larry's life may be sent to Stockley Center, 26351 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE 19974, Attention: Mr. Tillman.
Services will be private.
