In
Memoriam
"To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the
heaven"
Ecclesiastes
Recent Obituaries
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Born in Montclair, NJ on
May 30, 1949
Departed on Nov. 20, 2009 and resided in Jamestown, RI. |
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Jamestown, RI - Dwight S. Smith, 60, of
87 Intrepid Lane, Jamestown, RI, died at home Friday, November 20, 2009,
after a determined and dignified battle with cancer. He was the husband
of Judith (Hortman) Smith.
Born in Montclair, NJ on May 30, 1949, Dwight was the son of Audrey
(Hawthorne) Smith of Soamesville, Maine and the late F. Stoddart Smith.
In addition to his wife and mother, Dwight leaves his daughters, Jana
Magarian, and her husband, Christopher, of Jamestown and Lauren Melucci
and her husband David of Warwick, RI. "Grandad" will be greatly missed
by his beloved grandchildren, Callum, Audrey, and Katherine Magarian and
Stella and Zoe Melucci. Dwight is survived by his two brothers Phillip
Smith and Mark Smith, both of whom reside in Maine, and his father and
mother-in-law, William and Barbara Hortman of South Carolina.
Dwight was raised in Delaware and received his Bachelor of Arts at the
University of Maine, and subsequently his Masters Degree from Rhode
Island College.
Dwight, an art educator in the Portsmouth School Department for 34
years, dynamically mentored the creative lives of schoolchildren of all
ages. Having taught at the Portsmouth Middle School and Portsmouth
Elementary Schools, Dwight finished an exemplary teaching career at
Portsmouth High School as chairperson of the Fine Arts Department.
In his retirement, Dwight continued to have a substantial impact on the
art community. He was the cartoonist for the Jamestown Press, an active
member of the Conanicut Island Art Association and a frequent exhibitor
at galleries and in the area. Most recently, Dwight launched a new
career as the lead designer for Hypnartic Artwork, a company that
produces kinetic garden sculpture. His commitment to the arts included a
long tenure in the Boys and Men's Choir of Emmanuel Church and an
ongoing interest in the beauty of his natural surroundings. In addition
to an enthusiasm for travel, Dwight was an avid tennis player and
golfer.
A memorial service to celebrate Dwight's life will be held on Wednesday,
November 25 in the Memorial Funeral Home at 375 Broadway in Newport, RI.
Calling hours will be held in the funeral home from 2:00 pm until 5:00
pm. A service will follow immediately thereafter.
Please omit flowers, and make a contribution to the Brian Walpin
Gastrointestinal Clinical Research Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute,
Division of Development & The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West,
Brookline MA US 02445.
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FORREST GUTH
Forrest Leroy Guth
Age 88, of Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully
on Sunday, August 9, 2009, at Cokesbury Village.
He was born in 1921 in Lehigh County, PA to the
late John H. R. and Mayme L. Guth. Upon graduation from high school,
Forrest went to work at Bethlehem Steel making armor plate for the Navy.
In July 1942, he and two of his buddies decided to enlist in the U.S.
Army and volunteer for the paratroops. In doing so, Forrest became one
of 140 men who formed the original 'Easy Company' of the 506th Parachute
Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne. He served his country as part of the
renowned "Band of Brothers" throughout World War II. Upon his return
from the War, Forrest received a college education at Millersville State
Teachers College; then began his teaching career in Norfolk, VA,
teaching industrial arts at Granby High School. It was then that he met
and married the love of his life, Harriet Ann Amis. The two spent a year
in New York City, where Forrest received a Masters Degree in Education.
The couple then moved to Wilmington, DE where Forrest taught high school
for more than thirty years, including the last 20 years at Brandywine
High School. Forrest was a master cabinet maker; he continued his
specialty woodworking business throughout his life. Forrest was an
active Westminster Presbyterian Church member for 58 years. He served as
a member of the Board of Trustees, led numerous work groups to the
Appalachia area of Tennessee, was responsible for the church's audio
equipment and volunteered to take care of all miscellaneous repairs and
custom woodwork. After moving with his wife from Wilmington to Hockessin
in 1997, Forrest continued to volunteer his time and energy serving on
numerous committees at Cokesbury Village in addition to his church
responsibilities. He also continued and expanded his hobbies, including
woodworking, bird carving and automotive restoration. Forrest enjoyed
summers in the Poconos with his family and friends, as well as boating,
traveling and sharing with people of all ages his experiences and
memories of the war. He regularly volunteered by visiting hospitals,
schools and military bases in the United States, Europe and the Middle
East. Forrest is a Hero - both to his family and his country.
He and his wife were married for 60 years, and had
2 children - Nancy Serfass, from Todos Santos, Baha California Sur,
Mexico and her husband Tom Carroll, and John Guth who resides in
Annapolis, MD with his wife Cynthia. Forrest also had two
granddaughters, Ltd. Stacy Guth, a naval flight officer currently
stationed in Monterey, CA and Jamie Guth, an art director for an
advertising firm, living in Satellite Beach, Fl. He is also survived by
a sister, Helen Guth Snyder, of Arvada, CO.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, August
15, at 11 am, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1502 West 13th Street,
Wilmington, DE 19806. The burial service will be held at Arlington
National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at 3 PM on Friday, October 30, 2009.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Forrest's
name may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements by
CHANDLER FUNERAL
HOMES & CREMATORY
www.chandlerfuneralhome.com
(302) 478-7100
[published 08/13/2009]
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ERNEST HARTLAND (Sent in by
Alan Jewett 2.3.09)
Ernest C.
Hartland, Jr., 59, a proud son of the State of Delaware, died Sunday,
November 3, 2008 in
Queen Creek, AZ after a sudden illness.
Ernie
graduated from Brandywine High School and attended the University of
Delaware where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity and
President of the Inter-Fraternity Council, Graduating Phi Beta Kappa.
Ernie served in the United States Army for 4 years as a highly decorated
officer of the Viet Nam War. He worked for the DuPont Company and Berg
Electronics for many years. An expert skier and multi-lingual world
traveler, his favorite pastime was spending glorious sun-filled days on
the beaches of San Diego, CA.
Ernie was
preceded in death by his adored parents, Ernest and Agnes Hartland of
Wilmington. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Piper Hartland*
 of
Arcadia, CA. Also surviving is his daughter, Lucy Hartland of Arcadia,
CA, 3 sons; Robert Hartland of Mobile, AL, Andrew Hartland, PhD, of
Lowell, MA, John Hartland, Esquire of Queen Creek, AZ, as well as his
revered mentor and beloved father-in-law, Robert A. Piper of Wilmington.
An avid animal
lover, Ernie requested donations be made in his memory to the Delaware
Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Funeral
arrangements were handled by Falconer Funeral Home, Gilbert, AZ
(480-892-9411).
[published
02/01/2009]
*Mary Lou Piper is a
1967 BHS Graduate |
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George
Wayne Staib
 
(December
8, 1948 - November 4, 2008)
George
Wayne Staib, 59, of Wilmington, passed away on November 4, 2008. Born in
Wilmington, he was the son of Ruth Plowman (nee Magness) and the late John
George Staib. Mr. Staib was a veteran of the United States Navy serving his
country honorably in Vietnam. He owned and operated D&S Builders, Inc having
started with Magness Construction Co.
In addition to his mother he
is survived by his step mother: Clara “Butch” Staib; sons: David Wayne and wife
Christina and Jason Wade and wife Joanna; grandchildren: Peyton, Logan, Jackson,
Benjamin and Emma; siblings: Carolyn, Margaret, Theresa, Patrick and Daniel and
many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother: John
Gray.
Relatives and friends are
invited to attend the visitation at 10:30 on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at
Beeson Funeral Home of Newark, 2053 Pulaski Hwy, (Fox Run) Newark DE. Eulogies
will follow at 11:00. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be
made to: VA Volunteer Svcs. Fund, 1601 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington DE 19805.
Online condolences may be
made at:
www.griecofuneralhomes.com Beeson Funeral Home of Newark “A Grieco Family
Funeral Home”
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JOHN GLENN III
John Glenn III, 60, of Stroudsburg, PA
went to be with the Lord suddenly on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at St.
Clare's Hospital in Dover, NJ.
John was the husband of Diane (Turner)
Glenn. John and Diane recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on
September 15, 2008. John was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed his
family, antique cars and spoiling his 2 dogs. Born in Wilmington, DE he was
the first son of the late John and Isabella (Saulsbury) Glenn of Wilmington.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by
daughter, Rebecca Ann Glenn and husband, Lynn Powers of Wilmington; son, Dr.
John Glenn IV and wife Dr. Jimmie Glenn of Hockessin; son, Timothy James
Glenn of Stroudsburg, PA; and 3 sisters, Julie and Isabella Glenn of
Wilmington, Josephine Berndt of Chadds Ford, and a brother Willard Glenn of
Wilmington.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm
on Monday, November 10, 2008 at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord
Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 with Pastor Jeff Wisot officiating. Friends may
call at the funeral home from 12:30-1:30 pm. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please help John
continue to honor his mother by sending donations to The Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation, attn: Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway,
Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.
www.chandlerfuneralhome.com
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It is with a heavy heart I convey the news of the death of a Class of ’67
member; Mike Solomon. (Mike passed May 24th, 2008). Mike,
fortunately, attended the 40th last Oct. he even gave me a
musical CD of songs of the era. (I can make it available to you if
interested). Mike was buried in the Jewish Community (Lombardy) Cemetery on
Foulk Rd (near the access road to 202-directly across from Blue Ball Barn)
and, as a Vietnam Viet received full military honors. I’m reminded of the
Tom Joad line from The Grapes of Wrath; “Well, maybe it's like
Casy says. A fella ain't got a soul of his own, just a little piece of a big
soul - the one big soul that belongs to ever'body”. Mike belonged to the
collective soul of the Class of 1967. He will be missed. (I've posted a
section on the
Message
Board for anyone
to leave their comments/memories about Mike). Mike's obit can be read
on the In Memoriam page.
Respectfully, Kevin Donohue
And even in our sleep pain that cannot forget falls
drop by drop upon the heart, and in our own despair, against our will, comes
wisdom to us by the awful grace of God.
Aeschylus
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