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Lawrence, Donald J.
In loving memory of Donald J. Lawrence, who went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday March 3, 2010 surrounded by his loving daughters and wife.
He was 68.
He retired from Kraft Foods with 36 years of service. He worked in the chocolate department and his daughters loved him coming home with the smell of chocolate on him. At the time of his retirement, he worked in the Kool-Aid department.
He enjoyed time with his family and friends, his church, dining at the Smyrna Diner, and eating breakfast at Boscov's. He also enjoyed fishing and boating with friend Billy Smith, and son-in-laws Bill Stanley and John Smith.
He was loved dearly by many, especially by his Aunt Helen Cahall and her late husband Ralf Cahall.
Special thanks to his wonderful caregivers Linda and Robert, and a very special thanks to Delaware Hospice.
In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Donald J. Lawrence, Jr.; great granddaughters Brooklyn Wilson and Leena; and a son-in-law, William Stanley, Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife, Emma M. Lawrence; four children, Annette Stanley of Magnolia, DE, Deborah Bowers and her husband Phil of Seaford, DE, Lisa Lawrence of Smyrna, DE, and Laura Smith and her husband John of Felton, DE; grandchildren, Michael, Brandi, Justus, and Brandon; great grandchildren, Alanna, Logan, Angela, Dillon, Nathan, Justus, Jr., Jeremy, Jonathan, Nela, Zalaysia, Zachary, Kianna, Bianca, Glory, and Anastasia; brothers, Ernest Webbert and William Morris; and a sister, Barbara Burris.
Services will be Saturday March 6, 2010 at 12pm in the Smyrna Wesleyan Church 433 W. Commerce St. Smyrna, DE where friends may call one hour prior to the services.
Burial will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park Dover, DE.
Ford, Mary Hester
Mary Hester "Hess" Ford of Smyrna, Delaware, was received into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday May 20, 2010 and is now being rewarded for her good life on this earth by being reunited in the loving embrace of her husband Allen and family and friends who went before her.
She was born on May 1, 1927 in Dover, Delaware to the late Gilbert and Ethel Downs.
Hess was a member of Kenton United Methodist Church and also a devoted member of the church's UMW, and the V.F.W. Post #8801 Auxiliary.
She retired after giving 41 years of service to Playtex, Dover, Delaware.
Hess loved flower arranging, gardening and canning, cooking for her family, and reading. She was a devoted Bible reader, and avid Phillies fan, and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
Left to cherish their loving memories are her sister, Laura Belle Davidson of Dover, Delaware; sister-in-law, Pat Downs of Middletown, Delaware and their families; brother-in-laws, Jack (John) and his wife Rose Ford of Kenton, and James Ford of Smyrna and their families; and the families of Warren and Joan Ford.
Having been blessed by their mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother are Margie A. and her husband Rev. Leslie A. Ballinger of Laurens, South Carolina; Christopher S. and Brenda Joyce Ballinger and their children, Lauren and Olivia of Honea Path, South Carolina; Tamara A. and James Smith and their children, Seth and Shannon of Gray Court, South Carolina; Joyce A. and her husband William C. Webber of Clayton, Delaware; Dawn Michelle and Johnathan Edward Hartsock and their children, Tyler, Jarrett, and Mason of Clayton; Holly Lynn and Erik B. Foraker and their children Austin and Kaitlyn of Dover; Matthew C. and Bobbi Jo Webber and their son Nathaniel of Clayton; Wayne Ford and his wife Valerie of Smyrna; Daniel Wayne Ford of Smyrna and Jennifer and her daughter, Valeria of Puerto Rico; Adelaide Britania Ford and her son Gabriel Wesley Ford of Smyrna; Brandi Kathleen Ford of Smyrna. Also left with treasured memories are her church family and many loving friends who she always was proud to have and loved dearly.
Hess was predeceased by her loving husband of 62 years, Edgar Allen; her brother Francis (Buddy) Downs; and brother-in-law, Warren and his wife Joan Ford.
A viewing will be held Sunday May 23, 2010 from 1-3pm in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street Smyrna, Delaware with services directly following at 3pm. Interment will be Wednesday May 26, 2010 at 11 am in the Delaware Veterans memorial Cemetery Bear, Delaware.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Kenton United Methodist Church, PO Box 188 Kenton, Delaware 19955 or to V.F.W. Post #8801, 4941 Wheatleys Pond Road, Smyrna, Delaware 19977.
Antone, Jr., James E.
Marines
James E. Antone, Jr. of Townsend, Delaware passed away on Friday May 21, 2010 in Westminster Village Health Center in Dover, Delaware.
He was 67.
Mr. Antone was born November 6, 1942 in Townsend the son of the late James E. Antone, Sr. and Effie Aldean Morris.
He retired from the GM plant in Wilmington, Delaware after many years of work as a body refinisher.
James was a member of the NRA and he enjoyed gardening and working on his small farm.
Prior to his working career, Mr. Antone served with distinguished honors in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he was recommended for the Navy Cross. He was awarded the DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, "For service set forth for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight while serving as a Crew Chief with Marine Observation Squadron Six, First Marine Aircraft Wing in connection with operations against insurgent communist (Viet Cong) forces in the vicinity of Tam Ky, Republic of Vietnam on June 16, 1966. As Crew Chief of UH-1E armed helicopter, Lance Corporal Antone participated in the retraction of an eighteen man Marine Reconnaissance Team that had been attacked by an enemy force of battalion size. During the hours of darkness prior to the retraction, he continuously disregarded his own safety by leaning out of the aircraft's door, exposing himself fully to the enemy, in order to place accurate and devastating suppressive fire on the enemy positions. Shortly after dawn, his helicopter was struck with a burst of enemy machine gun fire and the pilot was mortally wounded. Lance Corporal Antone immediately rushed to administer first aid. When the co-pilot began to lose control of the aircraft due to battle damage to the flight control system, he immediately came to his aid, and, by skillfully applying pressure to the flight controls, enabled the co-pilot to successfully autorotate the aircraft into a rice paddy. On the ground, he calmly and courageously assisted in carrying his stricken pilot to another helicopter which landed nearby, knowing full well that the area was infested with hostile forces. Enroute to a medical facility, Lance Corporal Antone resumed his efforts of administering first aid in an attempt to save his pilot's life. He was largely responsible for preserving the lives of the remaining helicopter crew members and contributed materially to the successful evacuation of the Marine Reconnaissance Team. Lance Corporal Antone's courage, initiative and inspiring devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." -V.H. Krulak, Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps Commanding
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harry E. Smith.
He is survived by his brother, Rhesa K. Antone and his wife Josie M. of Townsend; two sisters, Lavina A. Messick and Shirley J. Voss both of Smyrna, Delaware; a sister-in-law, Peggy Smith of Townsend; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday May 28, 2010 at 11am in the Faries Funeral Chapel located on 29 South Main Street, Smyrna, Delaware, where friends may call Thursday evening from 7 to 9pm.
Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery, Smyrna, Delaware.
Kosky, Ian Thomas
Ian Thomas Kosky of Clayton, Delaware, passed away at home, Friday October 15, 2010.
He was 30.
Ian was born June 11, 1980 in Dover, DE the son of Katherine Kirkwood Fearon with whom he lived and Thomas Kosky of Milton, DE.
Ian’s hobbies were tattoo artistry, playing video games and spending time with his daughter, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gregory Kirkwood.
In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by a daughter, Mary Edwards of Virginia; two brothers, Kevin and Andrew Kosky both of Clayton; his step-father, John “Nuge” Fearon with whom he lived; his step-mother, Karen Kosky of Milton, his maternal grandmother, Grace Kirkwood of Denton, MD; his paternal grandparents, Cora and Arthur Kosky of Sebring, FL and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff at Compassionate Care Hospice, especially Kim V. and Maureen Wessel, RN for the care and compassion that they provided for Ian.
Memorial services will be Thursday October 21, 2010 at 4pm in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street Smyrna, DE where friends may call one hour prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, 623 West Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804.
Gue, Loretta L.
Loretta L. Gue of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Tuesday July 6, 2010 at Christiana Hospital.
She was 77.
Mrs. Gue was born January 25, 1933 in Goldsboro, Maryland the daughter of the late Albert Gilbert Lumb and Edith Mae Walls Lumb.
She retired after over 30 years of service as a Computer Systems Analyst for the Bank of Delaware and PNC Bank.
Loretta was very athletic and enjoyed playing softball, volleyball, horseshoes, and badminton. She participated in the Senior Olympics where she won several gold and silver metals. She was especially proud to win Gold in the State Championship in horseshoes. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed being outside and loved searching through garden catalogues and planning new plants for the spring. She had quite a collection of exotic plants in her garden. Mrs. Gue also enjoyed cooking, reading and loved learning & sharing her knowledge with others.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Gue in 1978; 2 brothers, Charles and James; and a sister, Sarah Campbell.
She is survived by two daughters, Sharon C. Gue of Wilmington, and Lauran E. Hansen and her husband Jeff of Dover; two sons, Thomas R. Gue and his wife Dolores of Lewes, and Steven C. Gue and his wife Maria of Townsend; two sisters, Ruth Hayworth and her husband Jack of High Point, NC, and Betty Lou Riley of Smyrna; two brothers, Ben Lumb of Wilmington, and David Lumb also of Wilmington; 6 grandchildren, Jessica, Joshua, Timothy, Randy, Theresa, and Christina; 1 great grandchild, Elizabeth; one great grandchild on the way due next week; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday July 12, 2010 at 11am in the Faries Funeral Chapel, 29 South Main Street Smyrna, DE where friends may call one hour prior to the services.
Burial will be in Old Drawyers Cemetery, Odessa, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 911 N. DuPont Hwy. Dover, DE 19901.
