U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Alfred H. Thompson, Sr.
Mr. Alfred H. Thompson, Sr., age 66, of Wilmington, DE, died on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Mr. Thompson was born in Wilmington on September 28, 1942, son of the late John Thompson and Eva Kettner Thompson. As a young man, he proudly served his country in the US Army. He later enjoyed a 30-year career with the Speakman Company in Wilmington. Well known as a hard and dedicated worker, he was also employed as a security guard with the Wilmington Grand Opera House for 15 years. In his leisure hours, Mr. Thompson enjoyed trips to Delaware Park and spending time with his family, especially his beloved sister.
He is survived by his sons, The Rev. Alfred H. Thompson, Jr. and wife, Linda, of Elsmere, DE; and Ronald J. Thompson and wife, Terry, of New Castle, DE; his sister, Sharon Gonzales and husband, John, of New Castle, DE; 3 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
A funeral service will be held at 9:30 am, on Monday, December 15, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where friends may call after 8:30 am. Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Liberty Fellowship, PO Box 11483, Wilmington, DE 19850.
SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY
Battista Anthony "Turk" Turcol
Battista Anthony Turcol, 78, passed away at his home in North Hills Thursday, December 11, 2008, after a long illness. At his bedside were his wife of 56 years, Rose Marie, and family members.
Battista, known to friends and family as "Turk," was born in Wilmington in 1930 and grew up on Union Street in Little Italy. He served as an altar boy at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church and went on to attend Salesianum High School, graduating in 1949 but remaining a dedicated follower of the school's football team and attendee of his Sallies class reunions. Battista, the proud father of eight children, owned and operated Holly Oak Liquors and Ye Olde Brandywine Tavern in Holly Oak for 35 years. He was known for his friendly manner, freshly-pressed shirts and ties and the numerous bus excursions he sponsored for his customers to Phillies games at Connie Mack Stadium. Battista temporarily closed the store in 1960 so it could be used as a campaign headquarters for John F. Kennedy. Battista continued working even while battling Multiple Sclerosis, becoming a daily profile-in-courage to his family and customers who marveled at his determination and refusal to give in to the crippling disease. M.S. finally forced his retirement in 1988. Battista loved the Jersey Shore, driving his wife and children numerous times each summer to Atlantic City and Ocean City. He was a fixture at St. Anthony's annual Italian Festival, so devoted that Battista and his daughter, Betty, would begin planning for the event weeks in advance. Battista, accompanied by one of his children, made it a point to attend every night. Battista remained as active as he could even after suffering a debilitating stroke 10 years ago. He enjoyed rides to the Shore with his children and going out to local restaurants. He maintained an avid interest in state and national politics.
Battista is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rose Marie; 1 son, Thomas, of Wilmington; and 7 daughters: Judy, Marie Luzzo, and Betty, all of Wilmington; Anne Block, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ; Barbara Witterholt, of West Chester, PA; Linda, of Wlimington; and Rose McNulty, of Wilmington; and his sister, Linda Turcol, of Newark. Also surviving are his sons-in-law, Wayne Luzzo of Wilmington; Kenneth Witterholt of West Chester; Brian Block of Egg Harbor Township; and John McNulty of Wilmington; and 8 grandchildren: Nicholas and Jennifer Turcol; John McNulty III; Joseph Luzzo; Robert, Christina and Matthew Witterholt; and Ryan and Brianna Block. Battista is pre-deceased by his parents, Battista and Jenny Turcol; and 4 brothers: Charles, John, Joseph and Louis.
Battista's life will be celebrated at a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at 11 am at St. Helena's Roman Catholic Church, on Philadelphia Pike in Bellefonte, where friends and family may call from 10-11 am prior to the Mass. Battista will be buried at the Cathedral cemetery in Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, Rose Marie Turcol is requesting that donations be made to the Delaware Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2 Mill Road, Suite #106, Wilmington, DE 19806.
George Walmsley
Age 80, of Milford, DE died Thurs., Dec. 11, 2008 in Milford, DE. Memorial services are at 2 pm Mon., Dec. 15, 2008 at the Reformation Lutheran Church, 613 Lakeview Ave, Milford. Arr. by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford, DE.
Nimrod Westcott
Age 63, of Pocomoke City, MD died December 6, 2008. Funeral, 12 pm, December 13 at Georgetown Baptist Church, Pocomoke; viewing 1 hour prior. Interment, Mt. Hope Baptist Church. Arr. by Bennie Smith Funeral Home.
Troy A. Wing
Age 47, went home to be with the Lord and his family in heaven on Sunday, December 7, 2008.
He was predeceased by his father, Frederick L. Wing, Sr. and mother, Ellen Jones. Troy leaves to cherish his memory, former wife Mary; 2 sons, Troy and Taylor; 4 grand-children; 2 brothers, Frederick, L. Wing, Jr. and Maynard R. Jones, Jr. (TKO); 4 sisters, Karin B. Watson, Victoria B. Clark(Dennis), Pier K. Parson(Wayne) and Marva Roy; a devoted friend, Naomi Santos and her family, and a host of family and friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Seeds of Greatness Church, 190 Quigley Blvd. New Castle, DE. Interment, Private.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions be made to Bell Funeral Home in the name of Troy A. Wing, 909 Clifford Brown Walk Wilmington, DE 19801.
Arrangements by BELL FUNERAL HOME
Robert L. Adkins, Sr.
Age 83, of Delmar, DE, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2008. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, December 18, 1 pm, at St. Stephens cemetery in Delmar. Arrangements by Short Funeral Home. Delmar.
Helen E. Bradley "Honey"
Age 69, of Wilmington, DE, and formerly of Havertown, PA, died on December 14, 2008, while at the Heartland Hospice House.
Survivors include her husband, William J. Bradley; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly A. and Michael Bordner; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin F. and Amie Bradley and grandchildren, Bradley, Ava and Jack.
Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am, on Thursday December 18, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4701 Weldin Road, Wilmington. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Heartland Hospice House, 5661 Ochletree Lane, Wilmington, DE 19808.
Arrangements by CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY
Thomas R. Carpenter "Tom"
Age 36, of Laurel, DE, died November 30, 2008, at home. Services are private. Arrangements by MATTHEWS-BRYSON FUNERAL HOME, Smyrna, DE.
Hazel C. Cruey
Age 73, of Elkton, MD, died Saturday, December 13, 2008. Funeral 11 am, Wed., Dec. 17, Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton St., Elkton. Visitation 10 am. Contributions to Hazel Cruey Memorial Fund, c/o the funeral home.
Dominic DiMarino
Age 86, of Boothwyn, PA, died Dec. 15, 2008. Services, 11 am, Fri., Dec. 19, Immaculate Conception of Lourdes Catholic Church, 21 W. 8th St., Marcus Hook, PA. Visitation, Thurs., 7-9 pm & Fri., 9-10:15 am, Pagano Funeral Home.
David D. Ellis
Age 54, of Newark, DE, beloved son and father went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2008.
David worked as a Millwright for General Motors for the past 29 ½ years. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. David enjoyed life, riding his Harley with friends, camping, fishing and going to his favorite concerts. He was a member of the UAW Local 435, where he served on the Board of Directors. He was active in charitable organizations; one of his favorites was being a coordinator of the Salvation Army Bell Ringers. He was an avid Eagles Fan.
He is survived by his son, Jason B. of Frederick, MD; his mother and step-father, Nancy and Luther Rhoades of Newark; his former wife, Beverly Ellis of Newark; a niece, Casey Yetter of New Castle; 3 step-sisters, Linda Willis, Mary Jane Pomponi and Sandra Grant; 2 step-brothers, David and Steven Rhoades, as well as, a host of other family and friends. David was predeceased by his brother Brian and father, Donald. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 18 at 11am, at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3710 Kirkwood Hwy at Duncan Rd, Wilmington, where there will be a viewing on Wednesday, December 17 from 6-8pm. Burial will be in Eglington cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ
Memorial contributions can be made to the Salvation Army of Delaware, 400 N. Orange St., Wilm. DE 19801 or the American Heart Assoc. 1501 Casho Mill Rd., Suite 1, Newark, DE 19711.
Eleanor Hankerson
Age 89, of Salisbury, MD, died December 11, 2008. Services, 7 pm, Thursday, December 18, at Mt. Enoch Holy Church of Salisbury, MD. Viewing, Wednesday, 6-8 pm, at Bennie Smith FH. Interment, Springill Mem Gardens.
Ida (Eda) Calcagni Hayden
Age 86, of Hockessin, DE, passed away at home on December 13, 2008.
Eda was born and raised in Providence, RI, where she graduated from Bryant College and worked as a secretary at the Morris Plan Bank of Rhode Island. During WW II, she volunteered at the American Red Cross preparing dressings and bandages. Eda met her husband Marion Patrick Hayden at the trolley stop near her home. The two married
in September 1946 and moved to Delaware where Pat was employed by the DuPont Co. After all six of their children were in school, Eda returned to work. In 1987, she retired from the Wilmington Trust Company, where she worked in the Trust Department Estate Planning Division and she and Pat traveled extensively. Eda was an active member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church community in Hockessin for over 40 years. She and Pat led the Rosary at Ingleside Nursing Home (Regal Heights) for 20 years. Eda volunteered for the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Delaware. She worked to erase the stigma of mental illness and to write legislation for insurance parity for the mentally ill.
She was a charter member of the Hockessin Chapter of AARP, serving as Secretary and Board member. Eda's greatest pleasures included cooking for her family and friends, gardening, quilting, crafts and being with her grandchildren. She started a quilting group to make quilts for the neonatal unit of St. Francis Hospital and Bayard House. A three time survivor of breast cancer, Eda was a wonderful loving mother, grandmother and friend.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, Pat and their son Bill. She will be dearly missed by her 5 daughters and their families: Elizabeth Anne (William) Cawthray (Wilmington), Mary McDonald (Milford), Jean (Steven) Svadlenak, Kansas City, MO, Kathleen (Darryl) Lorenz (Hockessin); and Susan (Albert) Noce, Springfield, PA; 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandsons; her sisters; Filomena Campanelli, Marie Arsenault, Anna Russo (RI) and Theresa Hendricks (FL) and her brother, Angelo Calcagni (RI).
The family wishes to thank her many friends who called and visited while she was homebound.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, December 19 at 10 am at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church, 10 Old Church Rd., Greenville. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery, Ashland, DE. Friends may call at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 1900 Delaware Ave., Wilmington on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Delaware, 2400 W. 4th St., Wilmington, DE 19805.
Jon Robert Holmquist, Sr.
Jon passed away on December 14, 2008 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Jon was born in Providence, MD to the late Anna Francis and Herman Holmquist on May 13, 1934. Jon graduated from Newark High School in 1954. He served in the Delaware Army National Guard. Jon worked was a first class machinist and tool & dye maker working at Speakman and General Motors before founding Metal Tech Inc. Upon selling Metal Tech, Jon turned his business attentions to other endeavors including a marina and yachts sale business, a furniture store and commercial real estate development. Jon lived life to its fullest. He was a traveler; he was a pilot of his own plane, an avid boater and a successful race car driver and builder. He was involved with the Wilmington Speedway racing stock cars, Blackbird and LANCO Micro Midget Racing Clubs, and ATQMRA. After retiring from driving and building he turned his attentions to NASCAR as an avid fan. Those that know him and loved him will most remember him for his extreme generosity and for his love for his family.
Jon was predeceased by his parents; his son, James Michael, and his beloved dog, "Pooh". Survived by his daughter, Jan Foth; his son, Jon Holmquist Jr., his grandsons, Douglas (Elizabeth) Green and Daniell (Kathleen) Green; his great-granddaughters, Kayla, Taylor and Amber. His brothers and sisters, Helen Davis, Wayne (Nancy) Holmquist, Jill (Robert) Eastep, Hannah Purcell, Len (Rose) Holmquist, Kris (Arlen Ruppert) Torrance, and Patricia Benson and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Jon is also survived by the mother of his children, Carol and her husband, William "Biddy" Winward, whose friendship, home and hearts were a special part of Jon's life.
Jon's family would like to extend a very special thank you to Matt, Donna, Debbie and the many caregivers and staff members at Somerford Place. The care, compassion and love shown to Jon will never be forgotten.
Family and friends are invited to attend funeral service on Thursday, December 18, at 11 am, at Gracelawn Memorial Park Chapel, 2220 South Dupont Highway, New Castle Delaware. Friends may call after 10 am in the Chapel. Interment to follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter, 299 Market Street, Suite 102, Phila PA 19106, online at WWW.ALZ.ORG or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Philadelphia Pike, Wilm DE 19810.
Arrangements by Timothy J. Meyers
WALTER J. MEYERS FUNERAL HOME P.C.
Daniel Curtis Hopkins
Of Ellendale, DE, died December 12, 2008. Service, 1 pm, Saturday, December 20, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, 509 Airport Rd., Milford, DE. Visitation, Friday, 6-8 pm, at Watson FH, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro.
June E. Huxtable
Went to her heavenly home on December 8, 2008, at the age of 93.
She was born in 1915 in Lamar, Arkansas and attended the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas where she met her husband of 61 years, William F. Huxtable, Sr. who preceded her in death in 1998.
She leaves 3 children; daughter, Kaye H. Kellam and husband William of Dagsboro, DE; son, William F. Huxtable, Jr. and wife Linda of Wilmington, DE; daughter, June H. Robbins and husband Richard of Newark, DE; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday December 19, at 2 pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Naamans and Darley Roads, Wilmington, DE 19810. A remembrance gathering will also be held on Saturday December 20, at 2:30 pm, at Somerford Place, 4175 Ogletown Road, Newark, DE 19713. Burial will be private.
Donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Chapter, 2306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805; or the American Heart Association, 1501 Casho Mill Road, Suite 1, Newark, DE 19711.
Arrangements by CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY
Kenneth T. Marvel
Age 62, of Selbyville, DE, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Graveside memorial services, Thursday, December 18, 2 pm, at Redmen's cemetery, Selbyville. Rev. Dr. Bruce Cooke will officiate. Arrangements by Hastings FH.
John W. Palmer, Jr.
Age 51, of Calvert, MD, died Sunday, December 14, 2008. Services, 11 am, Thursday, December 18, Janes UM Church, 213 N. Walnut St., Rising Sun, MD. Visitation, Wed., 6-8 pm, Crouch FH, 127 S. Main St., North East, MD.
Col. Richard Frederick Pearce
Col. Richard Frederick Pearce, age 90, passed away December 8, 2008.
Husband of Kathryne for over 62 years, Dick was a devoted family man. Born in Detroit, MI, he was a longtime resident of Wilmington, DE where he was employed by DuPont. A graduate of Wilmington Friends School and Lehigh University, Dick proudly served in Army Intelligence for over 30 years. He retired to Village Green and Westminster Towers in Bradenton , FL.
He is survived by Linda P. Heckman, Richard Jr., and Richard III.
Services and internment are to be held later at Arlington National cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Toale Brothers Funeral Homes, Bradenton Chapel.
John Joseph Ricci, Jr.
Age 78, of Millsboro, DE, died Saturday, December 13, 2008, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. Memorial service Sat. December 20, 11 am, at Melson Funeral Services in Long Neck, where friends may call after 10 am.
