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Memoriam Recent ObituariesStephen Ware Pie` December 27, 1947 - January 27, 2011
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Dwight
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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 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
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*
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 |
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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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
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Classmate and all around great guy, John C. Schwind III has passed (2.12.08) after a long bout with cancer. More
(Pls note; A special "baseball flower arrangement" on behalf of the Class of '67 was sent to the Schwind family by committee member Pat Walker Fox). The following note was sent me recently by John's wife:
"Dear Kevin,
I am sorry to be so long contacting you, but want to let you know how much everything you and the Class of '67 did for John meant to us both. We were looking forward to the reunion and John was very disappointed when he was not able to attend. He loved the packet you sent from the reunion - he was really touched that you would go out of your way to do that.
Over the last couple of years, he enjoyed keeping in touch by email with several of his classmates. He would have loved the large basket that the Class sent to his funeral. The beautiful blue & white mums and the ever-so-cute Bulldog!! Very cleaver!!!
I hope you will pass this on to all involved - we received so many nice notes from classmates all over the country expressing sympathy and telling stories about John. Thanks to all for the support and thoughtfulness!!
Sincerely,
Linda Schwind"
Comments from John Schwind's friends-no longer available on funeral home online obit commentary, permission granted from Linda Schwind - Click here
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John Oberly has passed - 5.22.07. Class of ' 67 Bob Nichols has passed 12/31/06. Class of '68 Becky Benge has passed (11/16/06). John Brian Hitchcock (12.25.05). A sad day, classmate, good friend and '66/'67 Blue Hen (Delaware State) Conference Wrestling Champ; Jack Klingerman
has passed-3/15/05.
Click on pictures of Jack to enlarge (1st picture taken at 20th reunion in '87, the 2nd
shot at a
small get-together
in 2000).
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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