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Blankenship, Laura Ruth 36, 03Dec1974
- 11Mar2011, (Texas), DE-222-58-2080
Kent
+2013, Dover, Kent Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal on April 28, 2013
Lee Edward Blankenship, of Dover, passed away, Friday April 26, 2013 at Kent General
Hospital. He was 63. Mr. Blankenship was born September 2, 1949 in Des Moines,
Iowa to the late Lee
Blankenship and Ireka Harrison Blankenship.
He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr.
Blankenship had worked for the State of Delaware as a bookkeeper/accountant
retiring after 32 years of service. After his retirement he worked for the
State of Delaware part-time. He had been past President, Vice President and
Treasurer of the State employees union for many years. Mr. Blankenship managed
the State softball league for many years and coached Kent County Girls Softball
when his daughters were involved. He was an avid Green Bay Packers and
Baltimore Orioles fan. Mr. Blankenship enjoyed barbequing, fresh water fishing
spending time with his friends, family, and especially with his grandson.
Mr. Blankenship is survived by his wife of 39 years, Wanda
Craig Blankenship of Dover; daughters, Amy Iannucci and her husband James, Kate Blankenship all of Dover; brother, Robert
Blankenship; sister, Judy Stahl;
and his grandson, Evan Lee Iannucci.
Memorial services will be held 7 pm, Wednesday, May 1, at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 61 S. Bradford Street, Dover, DE.
Interment will be in Lakeside Cemetery at a later date.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2018, Farmington, Kent
Co., DE, Obituary
Delaware State News (Dover, DE) - August 15, 2018
Nancy Ann Blankenship of Farmington passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 at her home.
A Funeral service will take place at the Melvin Funeral Home, 15522
South DuPont Hwy., Harrington, on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, at 1 pm. Interment
will be at Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. Thomas E. Melvin & Son
Funeral Home
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+2018, Farmington, Kent
Co., DE, Obituary
https://www.melvinfuneralhome.com/notices/Nancy-Blankenship
Nancy Ann Blankenship, Farmington,
passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, she was 82 [1936].
She was born in Williamson, WV, to the late, Parker and Melissa Evans.
Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and also
worked on the family farm, alongside her husband, raising chickens. Mrs.
Blankenship loved to work in her flower gardens, and planting new trees in her
yard. She was an excellent cook and
never turned anyone away from her table.
She was deeply religious and prayed day and night. She was never ashamed to tell someone that
she would be praying for them. She liked
to collect angels and loved her parrot, "Spikey". She loved all animals and never hesitated to
feed any stray that landed on her doorstep.
She would always say that if you would take care of an animal, you would
take care of a human. She never met a
stranger, and everyone that met her loved her.
She was always sweet and kind to everyone and would never find a fault
with anyone, but always saw the good.
She will be deeply missed.
Nancy is preceded in death by her husband,
Wade
W. Blankenship Sr., son, Larry Blankenship; her brothers, Abraham Rayburn and Mathias; her
sisters, Mary, Wilsey Faye, Pearl, Frances, and
Becky.
Nancy is survived by a son, Wade W.
Blankenship Jr.; a son, Matta; daughter, Eva Dalious;
sister, Gaynell Kirk; and a granddaughter, Daisy Lynn
Blankenship.
Services will take place at the Melvin
Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington, on Friday, August 17, 2018,
at 1 pm. Interment will be at Sharon
Hills Memorial Park, Dover.
2013, Felton, Kent Co., DE, Obituary
Published in NewsZapDE
on Nov. 22, 2013
Her time with us here on earth now ended, Mathilda
"Tillie" Elizabeth (Hrupsa) Knapp, of
Felton, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2013 at her home. Mathilda was born in
Felton on Aug. 10, 1931 as the first child to Rudolph and Elizabeth Hrupsa.
She grew up on a farm in a large family, knowing much hard work,
but also creating many unique and special memories. After attending school in
Felton and graduating in 1949, she entered Milford Memorial Hospital School of
Nursing. She began her career as a registered nurse in New York City upon
graduation from nursing school. It was during her time at Milford that she met
Ronald Knapp of Lewes, then a cadet at the United States Military Academy. Ron
and Tillie were married at West Point on June 8, 1954 immediately following his
graduation. Tillie continued her nursing career while also becoming an Air
Force wife and mother. From Georgia to Texas, New Mexico to California and then
Northern Michigan, she moved family and household to each new assignment,
setting up a home, then soon repeating the process. While her nursing career
became more part-time with each move, she was often the person others would
consult for medical advice, providing relief to many. With Ron's military
retirement in 1978, they returned home to Delaware to finish raising their
children.
Tillie enjoyed an active lifestyle, including skiing, racquetball,
tennis and golf. She could be surprising to family and friends as demonstrated
when she took up amateur snowmobile racing in Northern Michigan, and won. She
loved to sing and dance and engaged in unique public performances with her
sisters. Her appreciation for music led her to learn to play the organ. She shared
her love of cake decorating at every family celebration. A prolific green
thumb, she could cause blossoms to spring forth from poor soil or in harsh
environments from desert to cold north woods. From her father, she adopted a
love of beekeeping and became actively involved in the Delaware Beekeepers
Association. Tillie's Honey was a staple around the house. Her love of nature
was evident in her gentle way with all God's creatures, especially the family's
many beloved pets and the birds that found food at her kitchen window, with the
cardinal always her favorite.
While Tillie was slowed by a car accident in 1995, she remained
strong-willed. She became active in the Red Hatters, a special group of ladies
whom she held close to heart and from which she gained much joy. Fittingly, she
became Queen Bee of her chapter. Her penchant for photography only increased as
she could always be found, camera in hand, capturing every possible family
moment. She continued to devote much time, love, and attention to her grandchildren.
A prolonged illness later in life increasingly limited her ability to enjoy
many of her leisure pursuits. Though her speech became strained, there was no
change to the laughter in her eyes or the joy, pride and contentment she showed
on her face when with her family. She was blessed to be in the gentle care of
the late Betty Starkey, and Joy Bishop to who Tillie's family is forever
grateful. Her family would also like to thank Stephen Campanicki,
Dr. Cindy Zarraga, Amanda Gehring
(SLP) and the many nurses and staff from Bayada Home
Services for their loving care of Tillie.
Above all, Tillie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter
and sister. She was a woman of great strength who put family and others before
self. Her love was boundless in times of joy or sadness, triumph or setback.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her daughter, Rebecca;
her parents and her sister, Frances.
She is survived by her children, Ronald Knapp, Jr. (Cindy-Lee) of
Olympia, Wash., Elizabeth Engle (Jeff) of Elverson, Pa., Mary Knapp of Felton,
and Ruth Lavelle (Greg) of Wilmington; grandchildren,
Kathryn and Jessica Knapp, Erin
Blankenship, and Kylie and
Matthew Lavelle; siblings, Floyd Hrupsa (Ruth),
Phyllis Pearson (Donald), Mary Thresa Allen (Bob),
Claire Lea Melvin (Al), Bartos Hrupsa
(Thelma) and Thomas Hrupsa (Barbara).
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 at
Pippin's, Funeral Home, 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, DE, with
interment to follow at Hopkins Cemetery, Felton, DE.
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+2017, Felton, Kent
Co., DE, Obituary
Delaware State News (Dover, DE) - November 12, 2017
Henry P. Evans, Jr. of Felton passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at Kent
General Hospital, Dover, [Kent Co., DE]. He was born on Jul.
4, 1947 in Wilmlateington, son of the Ocie and Henry P. Evans, Sr.
Henry worked as a truck driver for over 30 years. He enjoyed
hunting, camping, fishing and spending time with family and friends of telling
old stories and jokes.
Henry is survived by his son, David W. Evans of Felton; his ex-wife
of 14 years, Ethel Evans of Felton; two brothers, James H. Evans of Clearwater,
FL. and Virgle Evans of Elkton, MD; two sisters,
Bertha Welch of Lewes, and Laura
A. Blankenship of Felton; a
friend of 35 years, Calvin Crouch; and many nieces, nephews and an extended
family and friends.
A memorial service will be 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18 at the home of
Lois Knolls, 6907 Hopkins Cemetery Road, Felton.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2018, Felton, Kent Co., DE, Obituary
Delaware State News (Dover, DE) - May 11, 2018
Tiffani Satterfield, of Felton, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018,
at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, [Dover,
Kent Co., DE] of
respiratory failure. She was born in Milford to Matthew Satterfield and Lorie
Wyatt.
Tiffani worked as a waitress at Stargate
Restaurant in Harrington. She was known as a sassy, fun loving, protective,
beautiful soul who always lived life to the fullest. She was a diehard Steelers
fan and loved music and attending concerts and festivals. She loved being
around her companion, her nieces and nephews, and her dog and cat and spending
her free time with all of them. Tiffani will be sadly missed.
In addition to her parents, Lorie Wycondolenceatt
and Matthew (Shiloh) Satterfield; she is survived by her sisters, Lacie Jo Satterfield, Jenna Youngs,
Sarah Ford, Mattison Satterfield; step brother,
Daniel McCarthy; grand
mothers, Bonnie Blankenship, Linda Gaudet; aunts,
Lisa Darling, Jo Allynn Loden;
uncle, Douglas Luff; nieces, Jessalyn and Olleigh; nephews, Creek and Gavin; her "adopted"
child whom she was like a mother figure to, Trista Carney; companion, Jennifer
Sharpe; and numerous cousins.
A Celebration of her Life will be held on Monday, May 14, 2018 at
Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington,
at 1pm. Interment will be at Hollywood Cemetery, Harrington.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2014, Frederica, Kent Co., DE, Obituary
Delaware State News (Dover, DE) Date: November 5, 2014
Kathleen Magazu of Frederica,
passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home, Sunday November 2,
2014. She was 87. She was born July 7, 1927 in Wallace, North Carolina.
She spent a large part of her childhood in Franklin, Virginia where
she was a member of the choir and well known for her vocal skills in which she
performed at many social gatherings and public affairs. Mrs. Magazu was a dedicated mother and homemaker. She was a member
of the Episcopal Church of Clarksboro, NJ. for ten years where she was a member of the church member as
sociation and organized church events and meals. She
attended Longwood University College in Virginia, and was lead Avon
representative for her region for many years.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Frank Magazu, Sr. of Frederica; son, Frank Magazu,
Jr. and his wife Jane of Millville, NJ.; daughter, Anna Jean Toms and her
husband Ronald of Frederica; grandchildren, Kim White and her husband Keith of
Magnolia, Frank Magazu, III and his wife Lisa of
Millville, NJ., Robert Loth of Jacksonville, Fla., George and Cori Coulterof Millville, NJ.; great grandchildren, Keith and
Alyssa White, Alyssa Magazu, Dana Coulter, Katie,
Doug Jones, Allie and Garrett Coulter; brothers,
William Blankenship and his wife Lena, Earl D. Blankenship and his wife Renee and many nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Friday, November 7, 2014 at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.
10), Dover. Interment will be in the Milford Community
Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2016, Frederica, Kent Co., DE, Obituary
Delaware State News (Dover, DE) - November 19, 2016
Frank J. Magazu, Sr. 91 of Frederica, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov.
16, 2016, after a long ill -ness. He was born June 28, 1925 in Gibbstown, New
Jersey.
After graduating from Paulsboro High School, he enlisted in the
United States Navy in 1943 and was a Navy Airplane Mechanic. After his
honorable discharge he held a job as a chemical operations inspector for 30
years at Hercules Inc. Mr. Magazu was a member of the
Episcopal Church of Clarksboro, NJ for 10 years. He
enjoyed the outdoors and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Kathleen Blankenship.
He is survived by his sister, Angaline
Patti; children, Anna Joan Toms and Frank Magazu,
Jr.; grandchildren, Kimberly White, Frank Magazu,
III, Robert Loth and Cori Coultor and many great grandchildren,
nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 at
Milford Community Cemetery, 300 Rehoboth Blvd, Milford, DE 19963.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2011, Smyrna,
Kent Co., DE, Obituary
Smyrna-Clayton Sun-Times (DE) - February 10, 2011
Charles Thomas Biddle, 86, of Smyrna passed away peacefully on
Monday, Feb. 7, 2011 at Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Health Center in Smyrna,
with his loving family by his side. Born on March 2, 1924 in Earleville, Md.,
he was the son of the late John and Anna Biddle.
He proudly served his country with the United States Army during
World War II, where he was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He worked as a
cabinet and spot welder for Metalcraft where he retired after many years of
dedicated service. Charles enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening and going to
yard sales. He enjoyed talking and spending time with his friends and
especially loved being with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three
brothers and one sister.
He is survived by five daughters, Rose Salter, Loretta Blankenship, Debbie Biddle, Peggy Oliphant, and Irene
Jones; three sons, Kenny, Donald and Mike Biddle; two step-sons, Lee and Bill
Tracey; a brother-in-law, Joseph Whitlock and his family; his former wife,
Edith Calloway, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be
held on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212
N. Broad St., Middletown. Interment will follow in Townsend Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2016, Smyrna, Kent Co., DE, Obituary
Delaware State News (Dover, DE) - February 11, 2011
Charles Thomas Biddle, 86, of Smyrna, passed away Feb. 7, 2011.
He is survived by five daughters,
Rose Salter, Loretta
Blankenship, Debbie Biddle,
Peggy Oliphant, and Irene Jones; three sons, Kenny, Donald and Mike Biddle; two
step-sons, Lee and Bill Tracey; a brother-in-law, Joseph Whitlock and his
family; his former wife, Edith Calloway, as well as many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13, at Daniels &
Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, 212 N. Broad Street, Middletown. Interment will
follow in Townsend Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2018, Smyrna, Kent Co., DE, Obituary
Delaware State News (Dover, DE) - January 8, 2019
Edith L. Calloway, Smyrna, passed away peacefully on Jan. 4, 2019
at the Kent General Hospital, [Dover, Kent Co., DE].
She is survived by her ten children
(five daughters and five sons), Rose Salter, Louretta Blankenship, Debbie Biddle, Peggy Oliphant (Kirk), Irene Jones (Bruce),
Kenny Biddle (Arleen), Michael Biddle (Brenda), Donald Biddle, Lee Tracey
(Shelley), and Bill Tracey (Amy); 18 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 at 11 am, at
Daniels& Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown. Interment
will be in Townsend Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2010, Wyoming, Kent Co.,
DE, Obituary
Williamson
Daily News (WV) - July
8, 2010
Audrey J. Evans, 81, of Wyoming, Del., formerly of Chattaroy,
passed away July 6, 2010 in her daughter's home. She was born on March 12, 1929
in Wilmington, Del., daughter of the late William and Martha (Conner) Seward.
Audrey was a homemaker and enjoyed canning, going to yard sales and shopping.
She is preceded in death by
her husband Curtis Evans, two brothers, William and Samuel and two
grandchildren, Phillip Evans and Todd White.
Audrey is survived by four children: Curtis James and his wife
Debbie, A., Joyce Schurter and her husband Joe, Karen
Evans and her husband Chuck and Nancy Maynard; a brother, Carl; a sister
Marjorie Needles; eight grandchildren: Ronald Schurter,
Catherine Schurter, Michael Schurter,
Tosha Calloway, Crystal Hammond, Justin Maynard,
James Maynard, and Jason Clark; 19 great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; former daughter-in-law, Trenia
Evans; seven brothers and sisters-in-law: Virgil Evans, Irene Gooden, Alice Blankenship , Margaret Ooten,
H.P. Evans, Beartha Welsh and Harvey Evans; and many
nieces, nephews and friends.
Service will be 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 10 at the Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden-Wyoming Ave.,
Wyoming, Del. where friends may gather two hours
earlier. Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Sandtown,
Del.
From: Diane Renfrow
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New Castle
2016, Bear, New
Castle Co., DE, Obituary
http://beesoncares.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mary-McCoy-104007556
Mary Katherine McCoy, age 77 [1939], of Bear, DE, formerly of Carlisle, PA
went to be with the Lord Monday October 3rd, 2016 surrounded by her family.
Mary, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother
raised six children who adored her. A homemaker, she enjoyed shopping, cooking,
traveling, Bingo, but mostly spending time with the family she cherished.
Mary is predeceased by her first born daughter Deborah Michelle
McCoy and her parents Rev. Roy E. Stimeling and
Margaret H. Stimeling.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years H. Daniel McCoy, her
four daughters, Stephanie J. Chatman
of Wilmington, DE, Nadene K. Reuling
(Bobby) of Newark, DE, Monica
R. Blankenship (Clayton) of Dyersburg, TN, Michelle A. Torbert-Muth
(Bob) of Newark, DE, and her two sons Michael A. McCoy of Newark, DE, and Shaun
D. McCoy (Heather) of Bear, DE. She is also survived by many grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
The funeral Services will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Clayton A. Blankenship – b.15Apr1959 -
Dyersburg, TN: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KR1M-39Q
Relatives - Abner Blankenship, Courtney
Blankenship, Danielle R. Blankenship, Janet C. Blankenship, Jerry K.
Blankenship, Monica A. Blankenship, Ruth Blankenship
Monica A.
Blankenship – b.19Mar1961 - Dyersburg, TN: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KR1M-3WG
Relatives -
Abner Blankenship, Clayton A. Blankenship, Courtney Blankenship, Danielle R.
Blankenship, Janet C. Blankenship, Jerry K. Blankenship, Ruth Blankenship.
2019, Bear, New Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Cecil Whig (Elkton, MD) - November 20, 2019
Virginia "Ginny" Argo (Taylor) of Bear, DE, age 92,
passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. She was born on November 21, 1926 in
Galena, MD to the late Harry S. Taylor and Dorothy S. Taylor (Haley).
Virginia spent her life taking care of house and home as a
homemaker, she especially dedicated her life and love to her husband and
children. They spent family trips in the summer going camping to the trailer,
fishing and crabbing. Virginia loved sewing, had a green thumb and enjoyed planting
flowers in the garden.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her
husband, Cortlen Argo; daughter, Joyce Lloyd; grandson, Gregory Langshaw; sister, Betty Wooleyhan
and brother, Jimmy Taylor.
Virginia is survived by her son, Cortlen
Argo (Pam) of Bear, DE; daughter, Joan Blankenship (Ray) of Elkton, MD;
12 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren;
brother, Tommy Taylor (Mary) of Middletown, DE; and sister, Mary Lum of Galena, MD.
Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2013, New Castle, New Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal from Nov. 17 to
Nov. 19, 2013
Frances Irene Gooden, age 92, went to be with the Lord at home
surrounded by her family on Friday, November 15, 2013. She was born October 28,
1921, in Delbarton, West Virginia, daughter of the late Henry P. and Shirley
(Austin) Evans. Mrs. Gooden had worked at the Delaware Rayon Company,
Brandywine Raceway, Delaware Park, and retired from the Colonial School
District.
Frances is survived by her children: Shirley Renn
(Don), Wanda Thornton (Ken), and Harold Gooden, Jr. (Ellen); brothers: Hershel,
Harvey, and Henry Evans; sisters:
Bertha Welch, Alice Blankenship, and Margaret Evans; 10 grandchildren and
23 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold (Chubby) B. Gooden,
Sr.; brothers: Curtis, Floyd, Lawrence, Elsworth, and
S. B. Evans; and sister, Marie Hinkle.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 from 9:30
to 11:00 a.m. at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 1842 Otts
Chapel Road, Newark, DE 19702 followed by a service in celebration of Irene's
life at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in the Glebe Cemetery, New Castle, DE.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2014, New Castle, New Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal on July 9, 2014
Edith Bleacher, age 90, of New Castle, DE, went home to be with the
Lord Saturday, July 5, 2014. Edith was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies
Auxiliary Post 2863. She worked tirelessly for the veterans and did everything
in her power to get them what they needed. Edith was especially supportive of
the Delaware Air National Guard and its family support program. She was often
present to assist families and encourage members during many unit deployments.
Edith also was a hard worker for the Democratic Party of Delaware. She loved
weekends at the beach where she fished and crabbed and also her trips to
Delaware Park. Edith was an immaculate housekeeper and enjoyed crocheting and
traveling.
Edith is survived by her 2 sons, Gilbert Nichols (Dianne) and
Terrance Nichols; 2 daughters, Cathy Blankenship and Gwen Gunter (James); 9 grandchildren:
Dawn, Shawn, Jamie, Jonathan, Michael, Nicole, Jeff, Aaron, and Diana; 18 great
grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Bleacher; 3 brothers, Jim, Sam, and
Paul Rambo; and 1 sister, Mary Fishchetti.
A visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, July 11,
2014 from 2-3 PM in the Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans
Rd., Newark, DE 19702 followed by a service in celebration of Edith's life at 3
PM. Burial in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE will be
private.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2016, New Castle, New
Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal on Jan. 8, 2016
Innetta M. Tessa, "Marie," age 77, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Wednesday,
January 6, 2016. She was born August 20, 1938 in Yeager, WV, the daughter of
the late Denzel Blankenship and Beulah Rajevich.
Mrs. Tessa was a hard working self-employed housekeeper and was
previously employed in Jewelry Sales. Marie loved Country and Western music,
garage sales and her home.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Arbulas Sheets.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Nancy Harmon and her
fiancée, Buddy Hurtt both of Townsend, DE; two
granddaughters, Lisa Turner and her husband David of Fairborn, OH and Olivia
Cheri Harmon of Baltimore, MD; and two great grandsons, Benjamin Alfred and
Henry Maxwell Turner.
Services will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2016, New Castle, New Castle Co., DE, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Mary-Margaret-Blankenship-104292565
Mary Margaret Blankenship, December 26, 2016, New Castle, Delaware
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2013, Newark, New Castle
Co., DE, Obituary
http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2292203&fh_id=10537
Ruth Blankenship,
79, of Newark, DE passed away peacefully at her daughter’s residence in Middletown on Sunday, October 20, 2013
with her loving family by her side. Born on May 10, 1934 in Paynesville, WV,
she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Cleo (Christian) Stacy.
In her earlier years, Ruth worked at Morton Salt in Newark and later
at Plasticoid in Elkton, MD. Following her husband’s
passing, she went to work at WalMart as a greeter, a
job she especially loved. She was a
loving sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly
missed by many.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Maston in 1995; son, Tommy in 2007; sister, Ruby Morgan and three
brothers, Rufus Stacy and Sidney and Sampie Allen.
Nana, as she was affectionately known by her family, is survived by
two sons, Jerry K. Blankenship of Newark, DE and James M. Blankenship and his wife, Trisha of Florida; a daughter, Kathy Shrewsbury and her husband, Michael of Middletown; four sisters, Lorine Roberts, Alma Cline, Pauline Johnson and Velda Eugenias; a brother, Aldie Allen; ten grandchildren,
Jason Shrewsbury and his wife, Amanda, Tommy Joe Pawlikowski
and his wife, Tracy, Kristina Shrewsbury, Jerry Blankenship, Jr., Elizabeth Shrewsbury, Adam Shrewsbury, James Shrewsbury and his
wife, Elizabeth, Katelyn Kennedy and her husband, Kendall, Jordan Blankenship and Justin Blankenship and six great-grandchildren whom she adored dearly, as well
as by a host of family and many dear friends.
Funeral services will be held noon on Friday, October 25 at Daniels
& Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, 212 N. Broad Street in Middletown. Interment
will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park in New Castle.
From: Diane Renfrow
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SSDI: Blankenship, Master, 58, 10Sep1936 -
15Apr1995, Townsend, New Castle, DE, WV-233-54-7134
+2013, Newark, New Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal on Jan. 3, 2014
Elizabeth Natalie Podolak White, age 80,
of Newark, DE, gently passed away in the early hours of Monday, December 29,
2013. Born in Wilmington, DE on March 3, 1933 to Stephen and Anne Podolak, Elizabeth graduated from Wilmington H.S. and went
on to marry Sgt. Jefferson Childs White, U.S.M.C. She worked at the University
of Delaware, and retired after 27 years of service.
When younger, Elizabeth sang opera and often performed with the
U.S.O. In her retirement years, she enjoyed reading, thrift shopping, and
supporting animal rights. Elizabeth will be remembered and missed for her sense
of humor and easy laughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson C. White,
daughter, Leslie Keely, sons-in-law,
Joseph Paul Blankenship,
Russell Keely and Stefan Saxfield, grandson, Stevie Saxfield, and sister-in-law, Marguerite Podolak.
She is survived by daughters,
Lisa Blankenship and Pamela Neel; son-in-law, Harold Neel;
7 grandchildren, Bryan, Elizabeth and Mike Blankenship,
Sherry Eastburn, Lori Keely, and Harold and Marybeth
Neel; 8 great granchildren, Alexis, Chanse, Carly, Makayla, Bryan Jr., Leeland,
Julez, and Joseph; 1 great great
grandchild, Alex; and her brother, Paul Podolak and
his 3 children, Stephen, Natalie, and Christina.
Services will be held privately and at the convenience of the
family.
From: Diane Renfrow
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SSDI: Blankenship,
Joseph P., 40, 10Jun1959 - 12Feb2000, Newark, New Castle, DE, VA-228-86-1369
2014, Newark, New Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal on Feb. 20, 2014
Ricky Wayne Cromer, age 51, died unexpectedly at home Saturday,
February 8, 2014.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Cromer; 2 sons, Ricky, Jr. and
Travis; father, Billy Cromer; sister, Susan Walton; 2 brothers, Brian and
Rodney Cromer; and countless other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Jean Cromer; sister,
Deborah Rodriguez; and grandmother, Vida Blankenship.
A service in memory of Ricky's life will be held Saturday, February
22, 2014 at 6 PM in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3003 Millcreek Rd.,
Wilmington, DE 19808.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2015, Newark, New
Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal on Apr. 26, 2015
John Joseph Hargan, Jr. age 36, of
Newark, DE, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015.
John owned and operated Abbott Hardwood Floor Company. He enjoyed
music, dancing, fishing, and visiting the beach. John had a contagious smile
and outgoing personality. He cherished his family and loved being together with
them.
John is survived by his daughter, Keirsten
Hargan; 2 sons,
Nickolas Blankenship and John J. Hargan
III; mother, Christine Waltz-Bezzeg; father, John J. Hargan, Sr., step mom, Deborah Crump; maternal grandmother,
Marie Waltz-Anthony; paternal grandmother, Jacqueline Hargan;
2 brothers, Michael Prang and Douglas Bezzeg; 3
sisters: Kira Wood (who was his best friend as well as sister), Kristen Chapman,
and Jayme Chapman; best friends, Kristen Hargan and
Sean Justice; and a host of other friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Howard Hargan.
A visitation will be held Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 10-11 AM in
the Strano & Feeley
Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE
19702 followed by a service in celebration of John's life at 11 AM. Burial will
be private.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2016, Newark, New
Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal on Aug. 31, 2016
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Dailey-Gunter went home to be with the
Lord Sunday, August 28, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
She was the backbone of the family. She loved being surrounded by
her children and grandchildren who hold many cherished memories of their life
together. Gwen liked traveling and especially enjoyed her Alaskan cruise.
Gwen was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Nichols; mother
and stepfather, Edith and Ralph Bleacher; and 1 grandchild.
Gwen is survived by her husband, James T. Gunter; 4 children: Jamie
Dailey, Jeffrey Gunter (Jennifer), Aaron Dailey, and Nicole Heun
(Max); sister, Catherine Blankenship; brothers, Gilbert Nichols and Terry
Nichols; 14 grandchildren; lifelong friend, Sharon Roberts; and a host of
nieces and nephews.
A service in celebration of Gwen's life will be held Thursday,
September 1, 2016, at 3 PM in the Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans
Rd., Newark, DE 19702. Burial will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2015, Townsend, New
Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal from July 23 to
July 25, 2015
F. Oleda Vinson Crain (Jones), 85, of
Townsend, DE, passed away on July 20, 2015 surrounded by her family at her
son's home. Oleda was born in Tennessee, one of 10
children.
Some of the family moved later to Michigan where she completed her
schooling, including an extensive course in cosmetology. There she married and
started to raise a family. Eventually job opportunities at
Newark's Chrysler plant lead to a move to Delaware.
Shortly after moving to DE, Oleda became
active in the drive to create licensing and education requirements for
Cosmetologists in DE, where previously there were none. After many years of
illness, Oleda recovered and began working at
Chrysler where she became active in the local union and many community events.
She was a speaker and advocate for women's rights, and women in transition. She
was awarded Newark's N.O.W.'s "Wonder Woman of the Year", UAW Women's
Solidarity Award, and many others. She also championed solar energy for many
years- way before it was acknowledged as an energy source.
Oleda was active in local politics and was proud to have worked
with many politicians still holding office today. She and her husband hosted
many parties at the Crain's Nest in Townsend to benefit their favorite
candidates. She was a tireless worker for many causes- Voting Rights, Women's
Rights, Solar Energy, Senior Citizens, Women in Labor (unions), Teaching
Reading, and working for Equal Rights Amendment were only a few.
Oleda lived originally in Newark for many years before
re-marrying and moving to Townsend where she lived for over 30 years. Recently
she had moved to Middletown to be near her daughter after the death of her
husband. As her health declined, Oleda then moved to
Newark where she lived with her son Gary and wife Joyce, who cared for her in
her last years. No words can express how much love and care was given when she
needed it the most.
Oleda loved her family. She remained close to her many sisters,
speaking almost daily to each one, before losing all but one. She loved her
children and pushed through many severe health issues to provide care for them.
Then along came the grandchildren, great and great, great grandchildren, who
all loved her and called her "Sugar".
She was predeceased by her husband, William "Bill" Crain
and two step children Willie "Allen" Crain and Judy Crain. She was
also predeceased by her first husband Ome "
Vince" Vinson of Russellville AL, and 8 of her siblings and her parents.
Surviving Oleda are her children, Brenda
(Gordon) Murray of Middletown and Gary (Joyce) Vinson of Newark, step children
Kim Dugan, Cindi Boyles and John (Dana) Crain all of Russellville, AL. She is
survived by her sister Billie (Ralph) Shoemaker of Shelbyville, MI and many,
many beloved nieces and nephews. Oleda is also
survived by grandchildren Michael
(Barbara) Murray of Clayton, Michele (Donald) Brown of Townsend, Jake Dugan of
Townsend, Willie (Nila) Crain of Newark, Kristi Green
of Middletown, Tonya Ayers of Newark, Tammie Baker of Huntsville AL, Teri
(Teague) Sontag of Ft. Lauderdale FL, Brian (Danielle) Blankenship of Elkton MD, and Roy "Ty" Blankenship of Newark. Other surviving grandchildren
all of Russellville AL, are Jonas Boyles, Jordan (Brooke) Boyles, Jessica
(Matt) Montgomery, Hayden, Haley, Blake Crain. There are also 24
great-grandchildren and 11 great great-grandchilden.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend Funeral Services on
Saturday, July 25th at 2 pm at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N.
Broad Street, Middletown, DE 19709. Interment will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2019, Townsend, New Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Smyrna-Clayton Sun-Times (DE) - March 6, 2019
Nancy Jo Harmon, 63 of Townsend, Delaware passed away on Feb 18,
2019 in Christiana Hospital. She was born on Jan. 2, 1956, daughter of the late
Kenneth Wilson and Innetta "Marie" Blankenship.
Nancy was a lifetime resident of New Castle County and a 1974
graduate of Conrad High School. She began her career working for the Silliman
family as a cook. For the next 20 years she was an event planner for MBNA and
Bank of America and more recently worked for Amazon. Nancy loved cooking,
dining out, the beach and riding on the back of Buddy's Harley
She is survived by her fiancé of nine years, Wilmer
"Buddy" Hurtt Jr. with whom she lived; two
daughters, Lisa Turner (David) of Dayton, Ohio and Olivia Cheri Harmon of
Baltimore, Maryland; two grandsons, Benjamin Alfred Turner and Henry Maxwell
Turner, Buddy's daughter, Nicole Lee Hurtt, and her
dog, Roxie.
Service will be held privately. Galena Funeral
Home.
From: Diane Renfrow
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2013, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Chester County Press (Oxford, PA) - April 3, 2013
Harold Pyle Brackin, Jr., 71, of
Wilmington, Del., passed away peacefully at home and holding hands with his
granddaughter Michelle while surrounded by family on March 26 after a six-month
battle with lung cancer. He lived most of his life in the West Grove area, and
was born in 1941 at the old West Grove Hospital to the late Harold Pyle (Pete) Brackin, Sr., and Rita Lafferty Brackin.
He was a 1959 graduate of Salesianum High
School in Wilmington, and attended Lincoln University. He was employed by E.I.
DuPont Company for many years, as well as owning and operating the H&N
Mushroom business. In later years, he owned and worked H. Brackin
Properties, LLC. He looked forward to his trips to the Red Oak Camp in
Clearfield County, Pa., with family and friends. He was fond of boating,
hunting, camping, snowmobiling and riding his Harley. He especially enjoyed
family reunions and was committee president for several years. One of his
passions in life was his 12-Step Recovery Program. He was a proud and
successful member for over 34 years.
In addition to his mother, Rita Lafferty Brackin,
he is survived by daughter Laura Marie Brackin; his
loving companion for the past seven years, Diana Golder; and his former wife of
43 years, Nancy Rector Brackin. Four grandchildren include Michelle Lafferty
Smith (James Matta), Stephen Lafferty, Jr. (Jacquelyn), Melissa Mullins and Megan Blankenship (Joshua). There are
seven great grandchildren that he spent many hours with --Chelsea, Kaitlyn,
William, Stephen, Austin, Gabriella and Haylie. He is also survived by sister Mary Ann Bassett (Edward); sister Elizabeth Macbeth
(J. Ross); sister Theresa Heckert (James); sister Christine Mullen; and
brothers Joseph and Michael; along with many caring nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold P., and brother
Lawrence E., and two nephews, Thomas Brackin and
Matthew Brackin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. April 4 at
Sacred Heart Church (203 Church Rd., Oxford), and friends and family may visit
between 10 and 10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery
following the service.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
2014, Wilmington, New Castle
Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal on Mar. 2, 2014
Michael G Kidd, 53 of Wilmington:
Michael G Kidd (AKA Hillbilly Mike and Hunter Mike) passed away
peacefully on February 25, 2014. He was surrounded by family and friends. He
lived in Mt. Hope, WVA until he graduated high school and joined the Army.
He is survived by his wife, Roxann Kidd;
daughter, Morgan Hefner; stepchildren, Michael Geiss
Jr and Katelyn Lockard; his four legged daughter Molly; stepmother, Katy
Blankenship; brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Cathy
Blankenship; brother, Mitchel Blankenship; sister, Dorothea; 1 nephew and 2 nieces: Joe, Jereka,
and Mickaela; his extended family: Steve Johnson, Helenanne and Gary Morris, Michael "Tag" Taggart,
Michael "Bubba" Moore, John, Johnny, and Cheyanne Worth, Ashley Haavistola, and Kelly Culpepper.
A memorial service will be held at a later time.
To send an online condolence visit www.strano-feeley.com
From: Diane Renfrow
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2015, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal on Jan. 9, 2015
Robert Piper, age 93, of Wilmington, DE, died at home on Jan 6th,
2015 after a long illness.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Mary Lou Hartland, four grandchildren, Robert Piper Hartland,
Andrew Delaney Hartland, John
Blankenship Hartland, Lucy Joy
Hartland and 3 great grandchildren, William Henry Hartland, Mary Jane Hartland
and Delaney Joy Hartland.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2015, Wilmington, New
Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal from May 20 to May
22, 2015
Nancy Louise Corrie Blankenship passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Brandywine
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Wilmington, DE and was the
daughter of the late Irene (Howell) and Walter Corrie and graduated from Conrad
HS in 1960. Nancy was a secretary at the DuPont Experimental Station for 25
years and retired in 1993. She enjoyed skiing, bowling, summers at the beach,
crossword puzzles and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Nancy is survived by her 2 children,
David Blankenship of New Castle and Amy McCabe and her husband Rick of Middletown; 4 grandchildren, Rick,
Jr., Thomas, Sean, Scarlett, all of Middletown; a niece Jennifer Blakeney and her husband Billy; a grand-nephew, Kailan all of Dagsboro; a nephew, Chris Wisniewski and his
wife Lisa; 2 grand-nieces, Allie and Hanna of Palm Coast, Fl.
A viewing will be held on Friday, May 22, from 10-11am, at the
McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes, 3710 Kirkwood
Hwy(at Duncan Rd) Wilmington, where a funeral service will follow at 11am.
Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Nancy C.
Blankenship – b.01Aug1942 - New Castle, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KR1C-Y4V
Relatives: Amy
Janet Blankenshit, David C. Blankenship, David Wayne
Blankenship, Dawn M. Blankenship, Kenneth Ross Blankenship, Ruby A.
Blankenship, Ruby Eileen Blankenship, Walter L. Blankenship, William E.
Blankenship.
William E.
Blankenship – b.13Jan1935 - Kirkwood, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KR1C-Y4N
Relatives: David
C. Blankenship, David Wayne Blankenship, Dawn M. Blankenship, Kenneth Ross
Blankenship, Nancy C. Blankenship, Ruby A. Blankenship, Ruby Eileen
Blankenship, Walter L. Blankenship.
Walter R.
Blankenship – b.25Feb1941 - Wilmington, DE; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KR1N-53P
Relatives: David
C. Blankenship, Dawn M. Blankenship, Kenneth Ross Blankenship, Nancy C.
Blankenship, Ross W. Blankenship, Ruby A. Blankenship, Ruby Eileen Blankenship,
Sharon L. Blankenship, W. Ross Blankenship, William E. Blankenship.
+2016, Wilmington, New
Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal on Nov. 1, 2016
James "Jay" C. Vansant, Jr. age
56 [1960], of
Wilmington, DE passed away on October 26, 2016 at home, after a long illness. He was born in Wilmington, DE to the late
James C. Vansant, Sr. and Charlotte B. (Beatson)
Vansant.
Mr. Vansant had been employed by Westlake Plastics in Lenni, PA for 20 yrs. He was a lifelong member of the Lenni Athletic Club and maintained many friendships
throughout the years. He was also a longtime member of the Eagles Club in
Wilmington, DE. Jay was a fanatic about the Philadelphia sports teams, and he
loved the Eagles and Flyers.
James was also preceded in death by his brother, John
"Jack" Vansant.
James is survived by his wife of 31 years, Desiree L. (Diehl)
Vansant; son, James "Jayson" C. Vansant, III; 3 sisters, Mary
Margaret Blankenship, Elva A.
Vansant and Laura E. Vansant Ruda; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
A Funeral service will be held Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 11am
at Brandywine Valley Funeral Care, 412 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington,
DE 19809. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington, DE.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Mary Margaret Blakenship
– b.26Apr1952 – Newark, DE: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJZS-44FF
Relatives - Carlyss A. Pragg,
Carylss M. Pragg, Daniel F.
Pragg, David Andre Pragg, Georganna E. Pragg, Harry M. Pragg, I. M. Pragg I, James L. Pragg, James M. Blankenship, Jerry Kenneth Blankenship,
Jerry Blakenship, Lewis James Pragg,
Maston M. Blankenship, Melissa Ann Pragg, Norma L Pragg, Richard W. Pragg, Ruth B. Blankenship, Ruth Blakenship,
Ruth Blankenship, Thomas J. Blankenship.
Jerry Kenneth
Blankenship – b.14Sep1956 - Newark, DE:
https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KRBT-DWN
Relatives -
Bette H. Campbell, James M. Blankenship, James Patrick Campbell, Mary Margaret
Blankenship, Maston M. Blankenship, Ruth B.
Blankenship, Ruth Blankenship, Sherry L. Campbell, Thomas J. Blankenship, Tommy
J. Blankenship.
2016, Wilmington, New Castle Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The News Journal from Dec. 29 to
Dec. 31, 2016
Carol B. Viel, Age, 72, passed away on
her favorite holiday, Christmas Morning. She was born to Edison and Gladys
Blevins on November 3, 1944.
Carol was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School and the
University of Delaware with a master's degree in Elementary Education. Carol
was a first-grade teacher in the Colonial School District for 37 years.
She was survived by her husband of 42 years, Charles F Viel, III and two sisters,
Janet Postles and Cathy Blankenship. She loved spending time with her 2 children's families:
daughter, Carrie L. Dallhoff (James) and son,
Christopher C. Viel (Lisa); grandchildren, Charley,
Andie, Joeie, and Christopher James.
A celebration of her life for family and friends will be 4:00 pm to
6:00 pm. Friday, December 30, 2016 at Schoenberg Memorial Chapel, 519
Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE 19809. Interment
will be private.
From: Diane Renfrow
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Cathy J. Blankenship – b.26Dec1956 -
Wilmington, DE: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJGF-W88P
Relatives -
Homer W. Blankenship, Wayne Blankenship.
Homer Wayne
Blankenship: https://www.facebook.com/homer.w.blankenship
Cathy
Blankenship - Married since March 20, 2004
2018, Wilmington, New
Castle Co., DE, Obituary
http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Ruby-Eileen-Blankenship-106100817
Ruby Eileen Blankenship, May 7, 1924 - May 15, 2018, Wilmington, Delaware
A funeral service will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 19, 2018 in
Gracelawn Memorial Park Chapel, 2220 N. DuPont
Parkway, New Castle, DE. Interment will immediately follow in the adjoining
cemetery.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com
Ruby Eileen
Blankenship – b.07May1924 – Wilmington, DE:
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KRBP-4LG
Relatives -
David C. Blankenship, Dawn M. Blankenship, Kenneth Ross Blankenship, Nancy C.
Blankenship, Walter L. Blankenship, William E. Blankenship.
Sussex
2013, Laurel,
Sussex Co., DE, Obituary
http://www.hsdfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Alma-Blankenship/#!/Obituary
Alma Hope Blankenship, age 89 of Laurel, passed away on August 12, 2013 surrounded by
her loving family. She was born on June 18th, 1924 in West Virginia, to her
late parents, Arthur and Annie Smith.
After graduating from high school, she worked as a telephone
operator for many years. She was a wonderful homemaker (Domestic Engineer), and
had her own cleaning business named Richards Cleaning. She has always been
known for having a sweet and kind spirit. Alma never had a bad word to say
about anyone, and she dearly saw the best traits in everyone she knew. Her
family and friends will never forget her famous saying “ I
thank you. I will dance at your wedding!” She enjoyed attending Bethel Worship
Center, and dearly loved chocolates.
She is survived by her children;
Craig Cassell, Larry Blankenship,
Donald Cassell, Patrick Cassell,
Brenda Timmons, Connie Richards, and Joann Britt. Twenty
grandchildren, and thirty-three great grandchildren, and several nieces and
nephews.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her children,
Allen Cassell, and Donna Cassell,
and her sister, Dorothy Morrison.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 17th, 2013 at
the Bethel Worship Center, 26648 Sussex Hwy. Seaford, Delaware 19973 at 3:00
pm. Pastor Joe LeCates will officiate.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2014, Lewes, Sussex Co., DE, Obituary
Published in The Capital Gazette on Dec. 31,
2014
Jennings Dan Bredon, Jr., age 64, died
peacefully at his home in Lewes, DE of natural causes on December 26, 2014. He
was born on August 9, 1950 in Richwood, WV, son of Jennings Daniel Breedon of Lower Burrell, PA and the late Agnes Wynona Blankenship Breedon.
Danny attended Penn State University and the University of
Maryland, achieving his Masters Degree in Teaching
and taught math for over 25 years, mostly at Old Mill Senior High School in
Millersville, MD. His hobbies included boating, participating in activities
relating to the Bodken Yacht Club, and spending time
with friends and family.
Danny is survived by his wife of 28 years, Patricia 'Patti" J.
Barranger Bredon of
Pasadena, MD; his step son Mike Abbott (Michelle) of Pasadena, MD and step daughter
Dana Cline (Rob) of Severna Park, MD; six grandchildren Brittainy, Kristen,
Cara, Shelley, Riley and Garrett; three great-grandchildren; and five siblings:
Nancy Distanislao of Harrisburg, PA, Patricia Donati of Clinton, PA, Christine Johnston of New Kensington,
PA, Brent Breedon of Lawrenceville, GA, and Jeannette
Pauli of Stevensville, MD.
A Celebration of Danny's Life will be held in the spring.
From: Diane Renfrow
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+2014, Millsboro, Sussex Co., DE, Obituary
Delaware State News (Dover, DE) - May 23, 2014
Margaret A. Ooten, 65, passed away on
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 after a long illness.
She is survived by a daughter, Juanita J. Harris and her husband
Tracey of Millsboro; a son, Billy E. Ooten and wife
Kathy of Wichita, KS; two brothers, James Harvey Evans and wife Sandra, and
Henry P. Evans, Jr.; two sisters, Laura Alice Blankenship and husband
Arnold, and Bertha Welch; eight grandchildren as
well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Services and burial will be held privately.
From: Diane Renfrow
dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com