U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
James Robert McCeney
Of Lewes, DE, died Tuesday, December 23, 2008. Services, 1 pm, Saturday, December 27, Conley's UM Church, 22150 Robinsville Rd., Lewes. Short Funeral Services.
William C. McCurdy
Age 99, passed away December 20, 2008, at his residence. Funeral, 11 am, Monday, December 29, at Community Presb. Church, 519 Rogers Rd., Wilmington, DE. Viewing, 9-10:45 am, only. Arr by Congo Funeral Home.
Margaret R. Protack
Mrs. Margaret R. Protack, 75 of Newark, DE, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2008.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 2503 Centerville Rd., Wilmington on Wednesday, December 31 at 11:30 am. Interment will follow in the Delaware Veterans Memorial cemetery. Family and friends may visit at the church on Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 am.
A complete obituary will appear in the Sunday edition of the News Journal.
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Dr. Peter Rizzotte
Age 84 of Bethel Twp., PA, died December 21, 2008. Mass on Monday, December 29, 10 am, St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 160 Ridge Rd., Chadds Ford, PA. Visitation, 9-10 am. Interment, St. Thomas the Apostle Church Cem.
Margaret McCaffery
Steele (Midge)
Age 91, died peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2008, at Millcroft Nursing Home.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Spirit R. C., 12 Winder Road, Garfield Park, New Castle, on Saturday, December 27, at 11 am. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Spirit Church after 10 am, Saturday morning. Interment will be St. Peter Church cemetery, New Castle.
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Adlin Williams
Age 91, departed this life December 19, 2008, in Wilmington, DE. Funeral, 10 am, Saturday, December 27, at Holly Oak UM Church, 1511 Philadelphia Pike. Viewing, 9-9:45 am, only. Burial, Gracelawn. CONGO FUNERAL HOME
Joseph "Ted" Alpaugh
Age 48, passed away December 23, 2008, at home.
Born in Chester, PA and raised in Linwood, PA to Loretta Alpaugh, nee Billingsley and the late Edward J. Alpaugh. Ted graduated from Chichester High School in 1978, he moved to Newport, DE in 1987 moving back to Linwood in 1993. Ted was self employed operating M & T Alpaugh General Contracting. A member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, he had many skills in the concrete and construction industry, and his passion was operating heavy equipment, the bigger the better he would say. Prior to starting his own business in early 2008, Ted worked fro Mega Construction, Cavan Concrete, Shurline Mechanical Contractors, Earle Downing Paving and George & Lynch, Inc. Ted loved nature and could tell you just about anything you would like to know about anything. He loved to watch the History and Discovery Channel and was a history buff. He was a loving and caring person who would do anything for someone in need of help, never expecting anything in return, he received his enjoyment from helping. Ted was a very sociable person and could make friends anywhere he went.
He was predeceased by his father, Edward J. Alpaugh. He is survived by his mother, Loretta Alpaugh of Linwood, PA; children, Bethany, Dylan, and Logan Alpaugh of Wilmington, DE; and siblings, Edward J. (Patricia) Alpaugh of Eldersburg, MD, Janice (Mario) Scalora of Avondale, PA, Michael T. (Gail) Alpaugh of Wilmington, DE and Patrick J. Alpaugh of Boothwyn, PA and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends invited to his funeral service Monday 10:30 am, at Joseph A. Ward Funeral Home, 1459 Market St. Linwood, viewing from 9 am Monday morning, at the funeral home. Burial SS Peter & Paul cemetery.
Howard "Bud" R. Barrett, Jr.
Of Havre de Grace, MD, died Sunday, December 21, 2008, at Harford Memorial Hospital. He was 59.
He was employed at Aberdeen Proving Ground and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Barrett was born in Providence, RI, the son of Howard Barrett, Sr. of Lakeworth, FL and the late Mary (Burns) Barrett.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his life partner, John Coffey, Jr. of Havre de Grace, MD; a brother, John R. Barrett of East Freetown, MA; a sister, Marie Barrett-Harrison of Wareham, MA; a son Dennis M. Moore, II of Bear, DE and his ex wife, Debra Barrett-Planer of Bear, DE.
A gathering of family and friends was held at the TARRING-CARGO FUNERAL HOME, P.A. on Tuesday, December 23, from 6-8 pm.
Those desiring may make donation to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Dr. Susan J. Betts
Age 53, of Seaford, DE, died on Friday, December 26, 2008 at home.
Susan was the daughter of Rosemary "Dusty" Betts and the late A. Dean Betts, Sr. Susan was a 1973 graduate of Seaford High School, a 1977 graduate of Virginia Tech and a 1981 graduate of the Pennsy-lvania College of Optometry. She started her practice in Seaford in 1982. She was acting Executive Director and Secretary of the Delaware Optometric Society and for nine years was a member of the State Board of Optometry for Licensing. She has been serving as the Member Services Chair for the Greater Seaford Chamber of Commerce for nearly 20 years and was president of the chamber in 1988-89. She received the ATHENA award in 1990 for her professional leadership in support of women and for her community service.
Besides her mother, Susan is survived by 2 sisters; Judge Rosemary Beauregard, of Milton and Colleen Betts DeMott and her husband, Brian of Seaford; 3 brothers, Michael Dean Betts and his wife Lynne Betts of Seaford, Dr. Anthony Paul Betts of Royersford, PA and A. Dean Betts Jr. Esquire and his wife April Betts Esquire of Lewes and 15 nieces and nephews. Susan also leaves behind her loving and dear friend Tom Brown.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 31, at 11 am, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Stein Hwy, Seaford. Friends may call at the CRANSTON FUNERAL HOME, 300 Shipley St, Seaford on Monday evening from 6-8 pm, Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm, and at church on Wednesday from 10-11 am. Burial will be on Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 1 pm, at Our Lady of Lourdes cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to the Delaware Community Foundation, Susan J. Betts Trust, 36 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Edward W. Bonkowski
Age 83, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2008.
Mr. Bonkowski was born on June 19, 1925. He was retired from Electric Hose & Rubber with over 29 years of employment. He also served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Eddie was an avid Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, and Sixers fan. He also enjoyed horse racing.
He is survived by his brothers, Joseph Bonkowski and Thomas Bonkowski of Wilmington, DE; his sisters, Marie Episcopo and Geri Bove of Florida and Barbara Margheritta of Wilmington, DE. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Francis Bonkowski and John Bonkowski and his sisters Margaret Cocciolone and Ann Bonkowski.
Services and burial will be private.
Arrangements by DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME
Harry Bright
Delaware City Firefighter and Former Councilman
Mr. Harry Bright, age 88, of Delaware City, DE, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at his home.
Mr. Bright was a native Delawarean, born in Delaware City on October 31, 1920. A proud veteran of the US Army Air Corps, he met his beloved wife, Lorraine Moran Bright, during WWII at an airplane factory in Phoenix, AZ. Following the war and his honorable discharge, he continued to serve his country in the US Army Corps of Engineers, retiring as a derrick boat captain in 1976 after 34 years of service. Active in the Delaware City community throughout his life, Mr. Bright had been a loyal member of Delaware City Fire Company for over 70 years. He served as the president for 14 consecutive years (1949-1962)-the longest tenure in the fire company's 121-year history-and was awarded the title "President Emeritus." He was the company's chief engineer for over 10 years and had served on the board of directors. He was also a valued member of the town council during the 1960s. For his many years of dedication to the fire company and his leadership in the communty, Mr. Bright was recognized earlier this year during the Delaware City Days festivities as the town's "Outstanding Citizen." He was also to have been publicly honored by his fellow firefighters at the fire company's annual awards banquet in January. In his rare leisure hours, he greatly enjoyed all types of home improvement projects. A gifted woodworker and craftsman, as well, he created charming model lighthouses for many years. His beautifully cultivated rose garden was well-known throughout the community.
His beloved wife of 55 years, Lorraine, died in 1999. He was also preceded in death by his brother and his sister-in-law, Bernard and Marie Bright. He is survived by 2 devoted sons, Harry J. Bright and wife, Vina, of Blackbird, DE; and David M. Bright and wife, Joann, of Bear, DE; 4 grandchildren, David H. Bright, David M. Bright, Jr.; Aaron M. Bright, and Crystal L. Parsons; 7 great grandchildren, Aaron M. "A.J." Jr., Jessica N., Logan B., Kayla L., Joshua L., Marc, and Daniel.
A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Friday, January 2, 2009 at the Delaware City Fire Company Memorial Hall, 815 Fifth Street, Delaware City, DE, where friends may call after 9 am. Interment will follow in Delaware Veterans Memorial cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mr. Bright's memory to Delaware City Fire Company, P.O. Box 251, Delaware City, DE 19706.
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George William Daly
Age 55, passed away December 20, 2008, in Regency Nursing Center. Burial, 10 am, Tuesday, December 30, at Delaware Veterans Mem. Park, 2465 Chesapeake City Rd., Bear, DE. Arr by CONGO FUNERAL HOME.
Jane Alava Manfuso Darby
A native Wilmingtonian, died in her Rockville, MD home on November 18, 2008, after a long illness.
A fascinating history precedes the Alava family. Dr. Alava was a concert pianist in the Phillipines. The piano talent found its way through several offspring over the years. Upon arrival in the United States, Dr. Alava earned his MD at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Migrating to Wilmington for his internship at St. Francis Hospital, he completed Residency at the Cleveland Clinic then returned to Wilmington where he served the community as a skilled surgeon. Marriage to nurse Margaret Boone became the start of the family. Veterans of the St. Francis scene may remember musicals in the lobby of the hospital with Dr. Alava on the Piano and his wife the voice soloist. The family became rooted to the Ursuline Acadamy where Dr. Alava was physician to the nuns and students. En Route to the hospital, he dropped his daughters off at the school. After graduating from Ursuline Academy and the University of Delaware, Jane became an RN and pursued this career in the DC area prior to world travel and a love of golf and skiing. She maintained a home in Somerset, PA where she avidly continued these leisure activities.
The youngest of four children of Dr. Petronio Z. Alava and Margaret Boone Alava, she was predeceased by her brother, Victor and sister, Claire Potocki. She is survived by 1 sister, Lois Walker of West Palm Beach, FL.
A Mass celebrating her life was held in Washington, DC on November 21st, at St. Peter's Church. Interment followed at Mt. Olivet cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Jane may be sent to Ursuline Academy, 1106 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806; or to St. Francis Hospital 7th and Clayton Sts. Wilmington, DE 19805.
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