JoAnn C. Balonis, 77, of Millsboro, Del., formerly of Chester, Pa., passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Renaissance Healthcare in Millsboro, Del. She was born in Scranton, Pa., on Feb. 5, 1940, daughter of the late Paul Walsh and Dorothy (Mawn) Walsh.

After graduating from high school, Balonis worked as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone Company until her first child was born and she became a homemaker.

Balonis enjoyed going to the theater, crocheting and working in her yard. However, her true happiness came in time spent with her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. Balonis Sr., in 2010, and two brothers, Brian and Timothy Walsh. She is survived by four children, Robert S. “Bobby” Balonis Jr. and his wife, Regina “Gina,” of Newark, Del., Kimberly Ann “Kim” Reed and her husband, Cliff, of Media, Pa., Dianne Marie “Diney” Balonis of Aston, Pa., and Kristina Marie “Krissy” Raucci and her husband, Julian “Jules,” of Garnet Valley, Pa.; a brother, Dennis Walsh and his wife, Anna Louise “Weezie,” of Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 24, 2017, at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, Del. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at noon at Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church, 30839 Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro, Del. Interment will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by visiting www.cff.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Frank L. Bach, 88, of Millsboro, Del., widower of Lillian J. (O’Connell) Bach, passed away suddenly on March 13, 2017. Born on Oct. 10, 1928, in Royersford, Pa., he was the son of the late William H. Bach and Myrtle V. (Page) Bach.

Bach served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, for two years in the Pacific Theater and six years in the Navy Reserves. Bach worked for 48 years in the glass industry, retiring in 1992.

He was a member of Millsboro American Legion Post 28. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, yardwork and helping anyone who needed a hand. He was the life of every party he attended.

Bach was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, William H. Bach, husband of Dorothy, Harry E. Bach, husband of Jayne, Ida L. Reifsnyder, wife of William, Charles R. Bach Sr., husband of Marie, and Berniece V. Wezel, wife of Emanuel. Surviving him are his children, Lynda G. Bach and Bridget A. Choyce of Newport, N.C., Diane L. Bach and Margret O’Malley of Adrian, Mich., Cheryl A. Imes and her husband, Robert L. Imes, of Schwenksville, Pa., and Randy S. Bach; his grandchildren, Steven R. Bach and Allivia L. Bach; and many nieces and nephews.

Bach will be buried with his wife at the Limerick Garden of Memories in Royersford, Pa. Funeral arrangements were being coordinated by Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, Del., and Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home in Royersford, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to American Legion Post 28; 31768 Legion Rd.; Millsboro, DE 19966.

Joseph D. "Joe" Zolik, 85, of Milford, DE, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2017 at Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Syracuse, N.Y. on Aug. 23, 1931, to Polish immigrant parents.

Zolik was a decorated Korean War and Vietnam War veteran and retired after 23 years of service in the U.S. Air Force as a chief master-sergeant. He furthered his career with 17 years at Scott Paper Company before retiring a second time.

Zolik was involved with the United Service Organizations (USO) at Dover Air Force Base, the Red Cross, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Milford Elks Lodge. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His passions were reading and Facebook, and he could always be seen with his iPad.

He loved to discuss and debate with family members about world politics, culture and travel. He enjoyed country music, was an avid dog lover and shared many stories of his adventures in life with his children and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Joseph and Alexandra Zolik, he was preceded in death by his son, John; granddaughter, Allie; brothers, Mathew and Peter; and sisters, Jennie and Genevieve. He had recently celebrated 63 years of marriage with his wife Florence “Candy” Zolik, who survives him; his children, Pamela Simpson and her husband, Richard, Damian Zolik, Kathy Farrahar and her partner, Harry Parkinson, Marcy Davis and her husband, Michael, and Joel Zolik; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Leo Zolik; a sister, Virginia Drabot; and his nieces and nephews.

Services were scheduled for March 30, 2017, at St John’s Catholic Church, Milford, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association; 108 N. Bedford St.; P.O. Box 625; Georgetown, DE 19947 or online at m.alz.org/donate.asp. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

On Monday, March 20, 2017, God called Harry P. Tingle from his earthly home to his eternal resting place. He was born on July 29, 1950, in Selbyville, Del., son of Mary Sue Tingle and Harry Tingle Sr.

Tingle attended John M. Clayton High School in Frankford, Del. He later joined U.S. Army, serving for four years. Upon his return to Delaware, he relocated to New Castle, Del., where he began to work for the United States Postal Service in 1973. Tingle was employed with the Post Office for 33 years before he retired. He later attended college at Delaware Technical Community College in Wilmington, Del., where he received his associate degree in accounting.

Tingle loved church and loved God. He attended Victory Christian Fellowship Church in New Castle, Del. His favorite scripture was “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” He loved the Bible, memorized all the scriptures and also had a DVD recorded of himself reciting each passage.

Also known to his friends and family as “Brother,” he was a loving father, brother, cousin and friend. He truly enjoyed life. He was also known best by being an entrepreneur. He was a jack of all trades, a master of none.

Tingle loved antique cars, and loved challenges and achieving them. He was an avid runner, athlete and kickboxer, to name a few. He also participated in numerous marathons. He loved sports, especially the Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia Eagles.

Tingle was preceded in death by his father, Harry Tingle Sr.; stepfather, Conwell Showell Sr.; mother, Mary Sue Tingle; and a sister, Delema Mitchell. He leaves to cherish his memory his only child, Tara Tingle Thomas, and her husband, Corey, of Laurel, Del.; two grandchildren, Taylor Waters and Cortlyn Thomas of Laurel; his sisters Constance Mann and Lavern Tankard of Dagsboro, Del., and Annette Street and her husband, Victor, of Millsboro, Del., and Denise Showell, Selbyville, Del.; a brother, Conwell “Rick” Showell and his wife, Darlene; a brother-in-law, Edgar Mitchell and his wife, Teresa, of Millsboro, Del.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A celebration-of- life service was scheduled for March 25, 2017, at Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, Del., officiated by the Rev. Michael Bell of Life Church of Delaware. Interment was to be private.

Billy L. Taylor, 84, of Berlin, Md., died Friday, March 24, 2017, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Md. He was born in Newark, Md., son of the late Cyrus Taylor and Louella (Bowden) Taylor.

Taylor retired from Mack Trucks, had been employed with the Department of Public Works with the Town of Berlin and most recently owned RDAD Seafood. He was a 47-year member and past president of Berlin Volunteer Fire Company; Worcester County (Md.) Fire Police; a founder of the United Mobile Sportsfishermen; life member and past president of the AMSA; a member of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association and Cape Lookout Mobile Sportsfishermen; and historian and a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #123; and was an avid fisherman.

Taylor was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Taylor; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Wanda Taylor; his brothers Randy, Earl, Harry and Calvin Taylor; and his sister Joyce Corron. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Ginger V. Taylor of Berlin, Md.; two sisters, Louise Allen and Esther McGrath; two stepdaughters, Tina Jewell and Carol Jewell and her husband, Richard Gibson; grandchildren Michelle Hudson and her husband, Wesley Hudson Sr., Kristal Baker, Rachel Wehrle, Douglas Wehrle, Dalton Henderson and Alexis Gibson; great-grandchildren Wesley Hudson Jr., Cody Hudson, Chase Baker and Bryce Baker; a great-great-granddaughter, Kelly Mae Hudson; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Berlin Volunteer Fire Company in Berlin, Md. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Berlin Vol. Fire Co.; 214 N. Main St.; Berlin, MD 21811, or to Autistic Children’s Support Group of Worcester County; P.O. Box 1322; Ocean Pines, MD 21811. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Warren M. Rex, 93, of Dagsboro, Del., died Friday, March 17, 2017, at home. He was born in Slatington, Pa., son of the late Malcolm S. Rex and Mary E. (Schuck) Rex.

Rex had been a railroad conductor for Conrail for many years and was a member of the United Transportation Union. He was also a member of The River, a Wesleyan Church, in Roxana, Del., and had served with the U.S. Army during World War II, in Europe.

Rex is survived by his wife, Barbara C. Rex of Dagsboro; a daughter, Bonnie L. Onody of Bethlehem, Pa.; a son, Warren M. Rex Jr. of Allentown, Pa.; a stepdaughter, Theresa L. Pyle of Selbyville, Del.; a sister, Violet E. Knecht of Allentown, Pa.; three grandchildren, Pamela Weaver, Brandy Rex and Laszlo Onody; and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was scheduled for March 26, 2017, at The River, A Wesleyan Church in Roxana, Del. Flowers were accepted, or memorial donations may be made to The River, A Wesleyan Church; 35175 Roxana Rd.; Frankford, DE 19945. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.net.

Beatrice Street Hunter, 85, of Millsboro, Del., passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Coastal Hospice in Salisbury, Md. She was born Dec. 13, 1931, to the late Carlos and Myrtle Street.

Hunter received her education at Warrick 204 in Millsboro Del., Millsboro Seventh Day Adventist School, Pine Forge Institute in Pine Forge, Pa., Oakwood College in Huntsville, Ala., and Business Administration School in Lincoln, Neb. Prior to retiring, she worked for the Medical Examiner’s Office in Philadelphia as a pathologist administrative assistant.

Hunter and her husband returned to Delaware in 1980. She became vice president of Street’s Bus Service, and co-owner and was secretary for Street-Hunter Rentals, both in Millsboro. She was also a member of the First Millsboro Seventh Day Adventist Church in Millsboro.

Hunter was a collector of vintage dolls and stuffed animals. She enjoyed camping, traveling, shopping and spending quality time with her husband of 49 years, Wade J. Hunter, who survives her. She is also survived by her goddaughter, Judith Tunnell; son-in-law, Linden Tunnell; a special cousin, Evan Norwood of Harbeson, Del.; two sisters-in-law who were loved like sisters, Elizabeth Johnson and her husband, Walter, of Fayetteville, N.C., Albertine Brown and her husband, Callis, of Sloatsburg, N.Y.; a special sister-in-law, Ernestine Hunter of Rocky Mount, N.C.; special friends Cathy Hall of Frankford, Del., Albert Clark of Salisbury, Md., Alana Zacrociemski, Leslie Butler, Sharon Jackson, Cheryl Pritchett, Craig Wright, Jeff Hopkins and Trevor Harmon, all of Millsboro, Meredith Showell of Landsdown, Fla., Denise Vann of Newport News, Va., Earl and Elaine Sessoms of Rocky Mount, N.C.; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She will be greatly missed.

A graveside service was planned for March 26, 2017, at First Millsboro Seventh Day Adventist Church cemetery in Millsboro, Del., officiated by the Rev. Henry Fordham. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to the Millsboro Seventh Day Adventist Church; 30007 Cordrey Rd.; Millsboro, DE 19966. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.

Frank M. “Jiggs” Holloway, 88, of Selbyville, Del., died Monday, March 20, 2017, at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center in Easton, Md. He was born in Selbyville, son of the late Elmer Holloway and Eva (Murray) Holloway.

Holloway had worked for Mumford Sheet Metal Works in Selbyville for 57 years. He joined the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Co. in 1957 and held positions as engineer for more than 25 years and had been fire chief and a delegate to the Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association. He had been an ambulance attendant for the fire company and the American Legion Post 39 over the years. He was a member of the Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association, Sussex County Fire Chiefs Association, Masonic Lodge #30, Evergreen Forest #49, Scottish Rite, American Legion Post 39 for 60 years and a charter member of Nur Temple Shriners. He was also a member of Salem United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, Holloway was preceded in death by his son, Frank M. Holloway II, in 2006. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lois S. Holloway of Selbyville; a daughter, Cheryl H. Powell and her husband, Jeff, of Denton, Md.; two grandchildren, Zachary M. Powell and his wife, Chelsea, and Jacob L. Powell; and a great-grandson, Owen N. Powell.

A funeral service was scheduled for March 25, 2017, at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del., with the Rev. Bob Odom officiating. Burial was to be in Bishopville (Md.) Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Selbyville Vol. Fire Co.; P.O. Box 88; Selbyville, DE 19975. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Rebecca J. Everett, 79, of Laurel, Del., passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was born in Wilmington, Del., on July 2, 1937, to the late Harry Neave and Annie E. Fulton Neave.

Everett was retired from the University of Delaware, where she had worked as a receptionist and telephone operator. After moving to Laurel from Newark, Del., she also worked for Telemon Head Start at various locations across Sussex County.

Everett was a member of Portsville Methodist Church in Bethel, Del., the Red Hat Society and the Laurel Garden Club. Her favorite pastimes included playing cards, gardening, cooking, traveling and dancing. Everett loved spending time with her family and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 59.5 years, Medford L. Everett of Laurel; three daughters, Elizabeth Culver and her husband, Todd, of Greenwood, Del., Laura L. White and her husband, Ken, of Elkton, Md., and Kristi Dobak and her husband, Robert, of Lewes, Del.; a brother, Harry Neave of Wilmington, Del.; two sisters, Ann Louise Foster of Newark and Mary Neave of Wilmington; nine grandchildren, Kristyn Pipher, Brian Pipher, Carli Culver, Kenny White, Kelsey White, Matthias Kellner, Amber Kellner, Michael Dobak and Mason Dobak; and seven great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was scheduled for March 27, 2017, at Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial donations to Vitas Hospice; 20773 Professional Park Blvd., Suite 200; Georgetown, DE 19947. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.

Sonja F. Damico, 71, of Ocean City, Md., and Ocean View, Del., formerly of Ellicott City, Md., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del.

Damico was born in Chesnee, S.C., on May 13, 1945, daughter of the late David Talton Stephens and Myrtle Jenelle (Parris) Stephens. She moved at an early age to Baltimore, Md., and graduated from Catonsville (Md.) High School. Damico retired in 2005 from work as a Realtor and had worked for various real estate companies in the Ellicott City area.

She was passionate about her artwork and was also a talented children’s author who wrote and had two children’s books published. She loved time spent with her grandchildren and also volunteered her time with the Worcester County (Md.) Humane Society. She will be fondly remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother and “Noni.”

Damico is survived by her husband of 25.5 years, Salvatore “Tor” V. Damico; three sons, Scott Faya, Brian Faya and his wife, Laura, and Eric Faya, all of Maryland; a stepson, Vincent Damico and his wife, Tracy, of Maryland; and eight precious grandchildren, Jenna Loss, Samantha Faya, Joseph Damico, Brandon Faya, Lindsay Faya, Dominic Damico, Isabella Damico and Brady Faya.

A visitation was scheduled for March 26, 2017, at Melson Funeral Services, with funeral service on March 27 at Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church, both in Ocean View, Del. Interment was to follow, at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to Worcester County Humane Society; P.O. Box 48; Berlin, MD 21811 or online at www.worcestercountyhumanesociety.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Dianne E. Custance, 76, of Dagsboro, Del., passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Beebe Healthcare, in Lewes, Del. She was born Friday, Jan. 31, 1941, in Manhattan, N.Y., daughter of the late William LeRoy Hedley and Kate Elizabeth (Bodnar) Hedley.

Custance had moved to Delaware with her husband almost 20 years ago, from New York. She enjoyed living near the beach and the time spent there making memories with her family. She was an avid book reader and also loved to read the local newspapers and magazines. She was extremely thoughtful and considerate, as she was always well-known for remembering dates and events of her family and friends.

Custance adored her grandchildren and loved to hear from them about their hopes, their dreams and their accomplishments. She had a very special bond with her only sibling, her sister, April Jordan, and her godchild, Cathy Jordan Attanasio. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Custance is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Fredric W. Custance; her daughter, Kim Coberley and her husband, Charles, of Brooklyn, Mich.; her sons, Christopher Custance and his wife, Christine, of Red Lion, Pa., and William Custance and his wife, Kristin, of Wayne, N.J.; her eight grandchildren, Katelyn, Charlotte, Emma, Daniel, Evan, Claire, Collin and Logan; her sister, April Jordan of Wingdale, N.Y.; and many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Custance’s life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 117 Maplewood Street, Bethany Beach, Del., at 11:30 a.m., with a luncheon for family and friends after the service. In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Martha’s Episcopal Church. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, Del. Condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Susan Ann Chadwick, 66, of Millville, Del., passed away at home on Friday, March 17, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 17, 1951, to the late William C. Bond and Rose E. (Wallen) Bond.

A 1969 graduate of Milford High School in Milford, Del., she began her career as advertising manager at the Milford Chronicle. On Sept. 9, 1973, she married Michael Chadwick, and they settled in Rehoboth Beach, Del. In 1988, she began working at the Summer Place Resort, a timeshare resort in Bethany Beach, Del., where she worked as resort manager until her death.

Chadwick was very artistic and decorated her life and home with the people and surroundings she loved the most: her husband, daughter, grandsons, family, friends and pets. In the early 1980s, Chadwick created, designed and made plush dolls and bears through her business, Susan & Friends. They were sold for a brief period at Bloomingdale’s.

Chadwick was preceded in death by her parents and her elder brother, Roger Bond. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Michael; a daughter, Meredith Chadwick, and two grandsons, Gavin and Cameron Munson of Millville; two sisters, Theresa Bond of Denton, Md., Kay DuVan of Camp Verde, Ariz.; and two brothers, Leonard Bond of St. Pete, Fla., William Bond and his wife, Alice, of Bear, Del.; as well as her best friend forever (BFF), Maureen “Moe” Grimes and her husband, Richard, of Millville; and many others, whom she loved and was loved by, including her many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and their children.

In honor of Chadwick, the family asked those who knew and loved her to perform a random act of kindness, such as helping a child or animal in need.” Do something for someone who could never repay you. This is how she lived her life.”

A celebration of her life was to be announced at a later date. Condolences may be sent online through Pippin Funeral Home at pippinfuneralhome.com.

Jay Wayne Bestpitch, 72, of Lewes, Del., formerly of Newark, Del., passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, March 24, 2017, at his home. He was born in Wilmington, Del., on Jan. 7, 1945, son of the late Charles Bestpitch and Anna (Cole) Bestpitch. He retired from the DuPont Company as an industrial hygiene specialist with 31 years of service.

Bestpitch loved trains of all types and had enjoyed collecting American Flyer trains since his childhood. He also enjoyed traveling and photography, especially taking pictures of lighthouses and learning the history behind them. He was a former member of East Gate Presbyterian Church in Millsboro, Del., and a member of New Life Bible Fellowship Church in Millsboro.

In addition to his parents, Bestpitch was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Cataldi. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Judith M. (Lamplugh) Bestpitch; a son, Marc Cygnus and his wife, Jeanne, of Illinois; two stepsons, Andrew Coulter and his wife, Christine, and Keith Coulter and his wife, wife, Natasha, all of Newark; a brother, Charles Bestpitch Jr., and his wife, Jane, of Newark; a sister, Dawn Titter and her husband, Mark, of South Carolina; and six grandchildren.

A memorial service was to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to the New Life Bible Fellowship Church; 24771 Cannon Rd.; Millsboro, DE 19966, or to Delaware Hospice; 100 Patriots Way; Milford, DE 19963, or to the American Liver Foundation at www.liverfoundation.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Veccy E. Sharp Warrington, 87, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2017, and went to be with the Lord and her son, Robert F. Succarotte.

Warrington was born Sept. 6, 1929, in Wilmington, Del., where she worked for the U.S. Postal Service. She moved to the shore in 1985 to live out the remainder of her years. Warrington faithfully held a Bible study in her home and taught Sunday-school at the Community Church of Oak Orchard. She was proud of every student and class she taught. Warrington’s immediate, extended and church families will miss her dearly and forever hold her in their hearts until they are united again and forever. “All our love always, XOXOXO.”

Warrington is survived by her daughter, Debra Zakrzewski; grandchildren and their families, Michael J. Zakrzewski, Charles R. Williams, Patrick Succarotte and Sara Hastings; and great-grandchildren, Mstr. Hunter Wingate, Dominic Succarotte, Skylar E. Cole and Faith
Debra Zakrzewski.

A celebration of Warrington’s life was scheduled for April 5, 2017, at Community Church of Oak Orchard, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Community Church of Oak Orchard.

Terry L. Stumbaugh, 69, of Millsboro, Del., died Sunday, March 26, 2017, at home. He was born in Washington, D.C., son of the late Seibert Stumbaugh and Phyllis (Ensminger) Stumbaugh.

He was a retired auto mechanic and teacher, and had served in the U.S. Army.

Stumbaugh was preceded in death by his stepson, Michael Burgess. He is survived by his wife, Catherine A. Stumbaugh; three sons, Curtis Stumbaugh, and Scott Stumbaugh, both of Pennsylvania, and Timothy Stumbaugh of Maryland; a daughter, Melissa L. Stumbaugh of Millsboro; a stepson, Shaun Burgess of Maryland; a sister, Kay Young of Pennsylvania; and three grandchildren.

Services were to be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Margaret J. (Jones) Steele, 89, of Milton, Del., passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 27, 2017.

She was a member of East Gate Presbyterian Church, PCA, Long Neck, Del., where she was Sunday-school treasurer from 1994 to 2006; was member of the choir; and held an Encouragement Ministry in her home from 1994 to 1998, for the widows of the church.

Steele was preceded in death by her husband, Francis P. Steele, in 1993.

A funeral service was scheduled for March 31, 2017, at the East Gate Presbyterian Church, Millsboro, Del. Burial was to be private, at Henlopen Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial donations to East Gate Presbyterian Church; 34806 Church Ln.; Millsboro, DE 19966. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.

Nomeersar Singh, 81, of Millsboro, Del., passed away, surrounded by his loved ones, on Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born in Georgetown, Guyana, on Sept. 4, 1935, to the late Mahase and Sookrajie Singh.

He began working at the age of 13 in Guyana. He immigrated to the United States on July 31, 1981. Singh worked for Perdue Inc. for 25 years as a janitor. He enjoyed spending time with his loved ones, including his daughter, who lived in Laurel, Del., his eldest son, who lived in England and then Florida, and his youngest son, who lived in Canada. He also visited France and Holland. He loved to spend his evenings in his garden or watching cricket and Westerns. He was a jester and loved to give everyone their own nickname.

In addition to his parents, Singh was preceded in death by his older brother, Komal Singh. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Chandrakumarie Singh; his four brothers, Arjune and his wife, Jennifer, Bharrat and his wife, Gomatie, Bheem, and Neal and his wife, Shanta; his three sisters, Chan, Pran and Sabo; his sons, Tage and his wife, Radica, Balram and his wife, Baby, and Lailey and his wife, Sanie; his daughter and son-in-law, Liz and Richard; his grandchildren, Ashana, Amanda and her husband, Vishnu, Nicole, Melissa, Savita, Andrew, Ryan, Julie and Dhillon; and two great-grandsons, Kenneth and Daniel.

A viewing scheduled for March 31, 2017, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, Del., with funeral on April 1. In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial donations to the American Heart Association at http://honor.americanheart.org/goto/Big_Daddy. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.

Michaelina “Mickey” Price, 80, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2017, at her home in Lewes, Del., surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9, 1936, to the late Michael Bachle and Julia (Spanier) Bachle.

Price attended Eddystone High School in Chester, Pa., and graduated in 1954. She married Delphos E. Price Sr. on June 2, 1956, in Chester, Pa. Her careers included homemaking, nurse’s aide and unit secretary for 35 years at Beebe Hospital. Price also worked as a secretary in the office at the B.J. Price plant, where she met her husband.

Price enjoyed gardening, reading, playing games and spending time with her family. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. Price’s family shares many fond memories of family picnics at little “MomMom’s” back yard and summers at Crystal Beach.

In addition to her parents, Price was preceded in death by two sisters, Kate Noden and Rosemary Aniba, and a brother, Jack Bachle. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Delphos E. Price Sr.; two sons, Delphos E Price Jr. and his companion, Joanne Strong, and Michael Price and his spouse, Chris; three daughters, Julie Proctor and her husband, Jim, Pat Mutchler and her husband, Byron, and Missy Jones and her husband, A.J.; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Peg Pekala and Betty Sherman.

A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, Del., where friends may visit beginning at 2 p.m. The family extended their gratitude to Delaware Hospice for their support in her final days. Price inspires the living to be good to their neighbors, strive for success and keep hope alive. Condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Helen Ilona Magyari Murray, 95, of Millsboro, Del., passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 31, 2017. She was born Dec. 19, 1921, in Yorkville, Ohio, to Hungarian parents Mary Bogas Magyari and Alex (Sandor) Magyari. The family originated from the Transylvanian region of Hungary, now part of modern Romania.

Murray was employed by the Glen L. Martin Aircraft Co. of Baltimore, Md., at the start of World War II to weld aluminum. She also worked to promote the company’s war effort and was featured in store-window presentations to help generate interest for women to join the factory war effort. After the war, she moved to Millsboro with her husband, Aubrey Phillips Murray, to begin their life together.

Murray had worked as secretary for the last two elected Sussex County Coroners, Douglas Melson and the late Vollie Gray, until the position was eliminated by the state legislature. She was very active in the American Field Service foreign exchange program and hosted exchange student Alberto Triana from Bogota, Colombia, in 1966 to 1967.

Murray authored, with her husband, the book “Magyar Lace,” based on the life of her mother, who grew up in Hungary and migrated to America before World War I to join her first husband, who had by then established himself in Ohio. Mary Magyari’s first daughter, Mari, had remained with her grandparents until she could travel to join her parents in Ohio. They were never reunited, but the family has remained in touch ever since and visited, even during the Cold War.

In addition to her parents, Murray was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Aubrey Phillips Murray; her stepfather, Nick Bochian, also of Yorkville; and her sister, Mari Zavicsa of Crizbov, Romania. She is survived by her son, Randy K. Murray and his wife, Sharyn, of Millsboro; her brother, John Magyari of Columbus, Ohio; nieces Cheryl Layfield and her husband, Gary, of Millsboro, Reynette Magyari of Gahanna, Ohio, Michelle Kenworthy and her husband, Randy, of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Klara Suba of Romania; her nephews, W. Britt Murray and his wife, Bernice, of Georgetown, Del., Allen Magyari of Columbus, John J. Magyari of Galena, Ohio, and Sandor Mozes, Arpad Mozes, Alpar Illyes and Joseph Illyes, all of Romania; and the caregivers who enabled her to remain in her home in her last years, Lillian Taylor, Terry Cox, Charlotte Williams, Jeanette Hall and Ernestine Tindal.

A visitation was scheduled for April 5, 2017, at Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro, Del., with funeral service at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Millsboro, Del. The Rev. David Archibald was to officiate. Entombment was to follow in Millsboro Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Frank Preston Marshall, 93, son of the late Emory C. Marshall and Mary Bell (Murphy) Richardson, was born on Jan. 29, 1924, in Pollocksville, N.C. He departed this life on March 25, 2017.

Marshall attended the Jones County Training School in Pollocksville until the fifth grade. He moved to Delaware in 1944, where he met and married Ionia Marie Handy, who had an infant daughter of her own, Geraldine (who now has two sons, Weldon and Wendall Hall), whom he adopted and claimed as his own. Many years after the marriage had ended, he reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Blanche, of Comfort, N.C. Dickerson Chapel Church would become their church home. Marshall joined the men’s choir and sang/hummed along until dementia started to rob him of his memory.

His work history consisted of various jobs, including chicken-catching, truck-driving, transportation shuttle bus driver, corn dumping operator and a construction laborer. He used his southern farming skills to grow vegetables, peanuts and grapes (which all of the neighborhood kids were allowed to enjoy).

Marshall was an example of God’s greatness and what God can do for anyone who has a mustard seed of faith. God took a man with a fifth-grade education, and gave him the skills, work ethic and knowledge to build his home back in 1959 (with the help of a few buddies).

He also became a self-made businessman by purchasing a small rundown house and renovating it to become his wife’s Ionia’s Beauty Salon, and later a rental property. He also purchased a second small home and turned it into a rental property. The entrepreneurial spirit that lived in him has been passed down to his children and grandchildren. “So ask yourself, are you smarter than a fifth-grader?”

In addition to his parents, Marshall was preceded by his wife, Blanche Lee (Rhodes) Marshall; four sisters, Katie Marshall, Clara Lee Duncan, Mary Elizabeth Stokes and Glennie Bell Darden; and a brother, William Henry “Ham” Marshal. He is survived by his five children, Teresa Marshall of Upper Marlboro, Md., Cynthia Basnight of Capitol Heights, Md., Frank A. Marshall Sr. and his wife, Elmira, of Richmond, Va., Bruce E. Marshall and his wife, Robin, of Seaford, Del., and Bryan P. Marshall of Frankford, Del; 15 grandchildren, Anthony Hovington of Washington, D.C., Tanya Hovington of Salisbury, Md., Keenan Marshall of Upper Marlboro, Md., Frank A. Marshall Jr. of Brooklyn, N.Y., Eric Marshall of Washington, D.C., Ericka Pearson of Virginia Beach, Va., Konya Crippen of Newark, Del., Nychelle Hartley-Scott of Baltimore, Md., Jeremiah Marshall of Woodbridge, Va., LaToya R. Holmes of Baltimore, Bruce E. Marshall Jr. of Birmingham, Ala., Robby Marshall of Baltimore, Bryson K. Marshall of Frankford, Isaiah and Ahmir Marshall of Richard, Va.; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

A celebration of life service was to be held April 3, 2017, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, Del., with private interment.