Margaret H. Smith, 85, of Lewes, Del., formerly of Port Republic, Md., passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del. She was born in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 12, 1932, daughter of the late Francis Hall and Jessie D. (Farrell) Hall.

Smith retired from work as a correspondent for the Rufus S. Lusk Real Estate Company in Washington, D.C. She was a member of the Chapel Green Home Owners Association and a member of Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church in Millsboro, Del. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Smith was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Edgar M. Smith; a grandson, Christopher Mitterer; a son, Brian T. Smith; four brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by three children, Mary D. Mitterer, Susan A. Cave and Mark E. Smith and his wife, Sherry; a daughter-in-law, Tammy Smith; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Mitterer, William Cave, Robert Cave Jr., Robert Smith, Tiffany Anderson-Smith, Matthew Smith, Jessie Smith and Jamie Smith; and seven great-grandchildren, Kara Cave, Finn Smith, Caitlin Cave, Skylar Mitterer, Kiley Smith, Landon Anderson and Bryce Anderson.

A visitation was scheduled for May 18, 2017, at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services in Millsboro, Del. A Mass of Christian Burial was to be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Mary Mother of Peace Catholic Church, 30839 Mount Joy Road, Millsboro, Del. Interment was to follow at All Saints Cemetery near Harbeson, Del. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

F. Jack Luzzi, 102, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2017, at his home, with his loving family by his side. A longtime resident of Lewes, Del., he was born on March 28, 1915, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Angelo and Philomina Luzzi.

As an infant, his family moved to northern New Jersey, where he graduated from Nutley High School in 1934. After graduation, he realized that, because of the Great Depression, there were no local jobs available. He decided to take work abroad in the Civilian Conservation Corps that was created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

That decision to work for the CCC, he would later claim, was one of the most rewarding events of his life. His assignments would take him to Tennessee, Washington and Delaware. Once in Lewes, he immediately fell in love and married Ruth Warrington. They remained happily married for 54 years.

With the outbreak of World War II, Luzzi was called to serve in 1942, becoming a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps. After basic training at Seymour Johnson Air Field in Goldsboro, N.C., he was deployed to a repair depot in Warrington, England, in support of the European Theatre of Operation. After serving 2.5 years overseas, he was honorably discharged, earning the rank of staff-sergeant, and returned back home to Lewes.

After his return home, he accepted a job with the federal civil service at Fort Miles, Lewes. When the base closed, he was transferred to Dover Air Force Base. Luzzi retired from the federal civil service in 1973. He then became a teller with Sussex Trust Bank in Lewes, retiring in 1980.

Luzzi was a member of the Lewes Lions Club for more than 50 years, holding the office of president in 1954 and 1964. He also was a two-time zone chairman and deputy district governor at the Lions Club district level. In May of 1971, he was chairman of the 22nd District Luncheon at the 49th Annual Convention in Cape May, N.J.

Luzzi played a leading role in establishing the Lewes Senior Center, serving as its first president. He served as a Eucharistic minister and lector at both St. Edmonds and St. Jude’s Catholic Church. He was president of the St. Edmonds Parish Council from 1974 to 1975. He was a member of the Lewes Historical Society and Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge #2540.

His hobbies included camping, fishing, crabbing and gardening. He loved to dance and watch the hummingbirds at the many feeders he placed around his yard. Most of all, Luzzi loved being with his family.

Luzzi was preceded in death by his loving wife Ruth (Warrington) Luzzi; his son, William; son-in-law, Louis A. Rickards; and brothers, William Luzzi, Orlando “Mickey” Luzzi, Leonard Luzzi and Frank Luzzi. He is survived by his daughter, Naomi L. Rickards; grandson, William J. “Hank” Rickards and his wife, Jeannie; granddaughter, Patricia L. Dickerson and her husband, Woody; great-grandson, Michael Rickards; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Arnett; a great-great-grandson due any day, Christopher J. Rickards; and his sister, Carmella Denton of Ottowa, Kan.

A viewing was scheduled for May 16, 2017, with services on May 17, 2017, at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro, Del. Interment was to be at the Millsboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing; 424 Savannah Rd.; Lewes, DE 19958. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Irene Kwasnik, 81, of Bethany Beach, Del., passed away on May 6, 2017, after a long illness. She was born on Sept. 20, 1935, in Saddle Brook, N.J., daughter of the late Martin and Frances (Pierog) Serafin.

Kwasnik retired to Delaware in 2008. Prior to her retirement, she served as the municipal tax collector in Kinnelon, N.J., and served in several civic and professional organizations. Kwasnik loved the beach and enjoyed her retirement in Delaware, where she remained very active. She maintained a life-long passion for the arts and was a patron of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. Kwasnik was a loving, generous and vivacious woman and will be sorely missed by all those that had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

In addition to her parents, Kwasnik was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thaddeus “Ted” Kwasnik, and her brother, Martin Serafin. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Blair and her husband, Keith, of Shamong, N.J., and Hilary Cole and her husband, Jeff, of Wilmington, N.C.; son, Thaddeus Kwasnik and his wife, Kathy, of Sparta, N.J.; her grandchildren, Katherine Blair-Pozzuoli and her husband, Stephen, Stephanie Cole and Alison Cole; and her step-grandchildren, Amanda and Christopher Sobotor.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Clarksville Chapel, 34874 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View, Del., where friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice; 100 Patriots Way; Milford, DE 19963, or to St. Jude’s Research Hospital; 501 St. Jude Place; Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Frank James Harrison, 88, of Whaleyville, Md., formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, May 5, 2017, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury, Md. He was born in White Hall, Ala., on April 4, 1929, son of the late William Harrison and Queenie V. (Mills) Harrison.

At a very young age, he and his family moved to Philadelphia, and he became a forklift operator for Pierce Fire Proofing in Huntingdon Valley, Pa., with more than 40 years of service. In 1993, Harrison and his family moved to Whaleyville.

Harrison loved deep-sea fishing, vegetable gardening, taking long-distance trips, and deer and rabbit hunting. He was a great family man, not only to his brother, sister, nieces and nephews, but to all who knew him. He loved his family and friends, and if he could help in any way, he would. He was an awesome example to all. Harrison was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Berlin, Md.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 60 years, Catherine (Lattimore) Harrison; five children, Louise Swinson, Virgia Lemon and her husband, Wayne, Frank James Harrison Jr., Fred Harrison, and Billy Harrison and his wife, Tracy; his adopted son, Sean Lattimore, and his wife, Wendy; and a son that he raised, Danny Harrison; his brother, Calvin Harrison, and his wife, Eleanor; a sister, Dorothy Harper, and her husband, Ezekiel; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-granddaughters. He cherished life and family so much that he added seven more to the family.

A visitation was scheduled for May 12, 2017, at Melson Funeral Services, Frankford, Del., with memorial service at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Berlin, Md. Interment was to be private. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Anna Ruth (Long) Hickman, 92, of Selbyville, Del., passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at home, surrounded by family. She was born in Bishopville, Md., on April 23, 1925, to Elisha D. Long and Edna (Hudson) Long.

Hickman enjoyed taking care of her chickens and raised them for Perdue. She loved the farm life, taking care of her family, going to the beach cottage, cooking, fishing, boating, crabbing and the beach.

In addition to her parents, Hickman was preceded by death by her siblings, Marilyn Lutz and Joshua Long, and her loving husband, Frank E. Hickman. She is survived by her son, Bradford E. Hickman, as well as several nieces and nephews.

“God made a wonderful mother. A mother who never grows old; He made her smile of the sunshine, and He molded her heart of pure gold.”

A funeral service was scheduled for May 18, 2017, at Melson Funeral Services, Frankford, Del., with interment at Bishopville (Md.) Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Gerald A. “Jerry” Goodwin, 73, of Dagsboro, Del., formerly of Las Cruses, N.M., and Exeter, N.H., passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017, at his home. He was born in Dover, N.H., on April 22, 1944, son of the late Franklin Goodwin and Pearl (Cross) Goodwin.

Goodwin began his working career as a meat cutter before going into the banking industry. He worked for Ocean National Bank, which is now People’s United Bank, for more than 20 years. After leaving the bank, Goodwin worked again as a meat cutter for Sam’s Club and then became a motor coach driver for the Coach Company in the Boston area before retiring completely in 2006.

He loved living near the water and enjoyed countless hours on the Atlantic Ocean fishing with his wife.

In addition to his parents, Goodwin was preceded in death by three siblings Rodney, Frances and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joyce L. (Durant) Goodwin; three children, Kristin Goodwin of Berwick, Maine, Timothy Goodwin of Dagsboro, and Brian Goodwin of Salisbury, Md.; two brothers, Colin Goodwin and Lee Goodwin, both of Maine; a sister, Nancy Sullivan of Dover, N.H.; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Per Goodwin’s request, his remains were cremated, and there will be no service. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Mildred Irene Esham, 88, of Dagsboro, Del., passed away, in the care of her family and the Delaware Hospice, at her residence on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2017. She was born in Selbyville, Del., on June 19, 1928, to the late James Shockley and Hattie Bunting Shockley.

She was a devout Christian woman who loved, and lived for, children. Esham was devoted to her family and to church, and she kept an immaculate house. She loved flowers. She was a member of the Selbyville Assembly of God.

Esham was married and widowed twice in the loss of two spouses, Russell J. Davis and Paul J. Esham. Between them, she had five children, losing two of them early in life. In addition to her parents and two spouses, she was preceded in death by two sons, Russell Davis and William Davis, and three siblings, Martin Shockley, Russell Shockley and Gary Lee Shockley. She is survived by three children, Valerie Chandler and her husband, Terry, of Millsboro, Del., Laverne Gland of Millsboro, and Barry J. and his wife, Tammy, of Dagsboro, Del.; a sister, Pricilla Butler of Millsboro; four grandchildren, Timothy Chandler, Merrill Mitchell, Jamie Esham and Brandon Esham; two great-grandchildren, Timothy Chandler Jr. and Travis Griffith; her extended family members; and many, many friends. Esham thought the world of everybody, and everybody was her friend.

A memorial service and celebration of her life were scheduled for May 18, 2017, at Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, Del., with the Rev. Leroy Weymouth officiating. Interment was to follow at Beth El Tabernacle, Clarksville, Del. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.

Jack Ralph Barrett, 97, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Nov. 28, 1919, he was the son of Harvey Earl Barrett and Ellen Sophia (Johnson) Barrett.

Barrett attended undergraduate classes in mechanical engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park and graduated in 1942. He later attained a degree in electrical engineering at Johns Hopkins’ McCoy College. Barrett was also a graduate of the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was employed by Westinghouse Electric Corporation for 42 years, where he rose through the ranks from field engineer to general manager of the Combustion Turbine Service Division.

He married the love of his life, Dorothy R. Kidd, on July 25, 1942, in Baltimore, Md. Together they raised their two daughters, Nancy and Mary, and lived in Catonsville, Md, Belmont, Calif., and Media, Pa. After retirement in 1983, Barrett lived part time in Media and in Bethany Beach, Del., where he moved permanently in 1995.

Barrett was an active member of Saint Ann’s Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, where he served as an usher and volunteered with Meals on Wheels. He was a former parishioner of Saint Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Church in Media, Pa. His interests included golf, tennis, boating, woodworking and spending time with his family. One of the highlights of his life was becoming a grandfather and great-grandfather.

Barrett was preceded in death by his parents and his brother William. He is survived by Dorothy, his wife of 74 years; his daughter Nancy Raskauskas of Bethany Beach and her children, Elizabeth Miller, Mary Gallagher and Stephen Raskauskas; his daughter Mary Barrett Crigger of Charleston, W.Va., and her children, Maj. David Crigger, Chad Crigger, M.D., and Emily Edens; his great-grandchildren, M.J. Miller, Declan Gallagher, Keira Gallagher and Katherine Crigger; and three brothers, Donald Barrett, Richard Barrett and Thomas Barrett.

The Barrett family thanked those who assisted in his comfort and care during his final days, including the caregivers from Griswold Home Care, the nurses and social workers of Compassionate Care Hospice, Lawrence Kemp, M.D., and the Rev. Paul F. Jennings of St. Luke Catholic Parish of Ocean City, Md.

A celebration of Barrett’s life will be held at noon on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Melson’s Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View, Del., with visitation at 11 a.m. The Rev. Ralph Castelow will officiate. Memorial donations can be sent to Compassionate Care Hospice; 20165 Office Cir., Ste. 2; Georgetown, DE 19947, or to Alzheimer’s Association Sussex County Branch; P.O. Box 625; Georgetown, DE 19947. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Vernon S. “Smitty” Murray, 79, of Frankford, Del., passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017, at Renaissance Healthcare in Millsboro, Del. He was born in Frankford, Del., on July 3, 1937, son of the late Vernon O. Murray and Bertha (Hudson) Murray.

He was a graduate of John M. Clayton High School in Frankford. Murray was a Standardbred race-horse trainer and was partners with his brother-in-law, Gerald Moore Sr., in Moore & Murray Stables in Frankford.

Murray was a member of the Frankford United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir and would maintain the landscaping around the church, as well as other places. He was also a charter member and past master of Delaware Lodge No. 37 A.F. & A.M. in Dagsboro, Del., 1976, and a past master of Doric Lodge No. 30 A.F. & A.M. in Millville, Del., 1985, and 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. Murray loved his race horses, especially Valid Sam, Valid Vern and Big A. He was an avid train collector and also repaired them for others. Murray enjoyed gardening and his purple martins immensely.

In addition to his parents, Murray was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Murray; his brother-in-law, Gerald Moore Sr.; a nephew, Ricky Murray; and a niece, Maryann Moore. He is survived by his sister, Marion Moore of Frankford; two nephews, Gerald Moore Jr. and his wife, Tina, and Keith Murray and his wife, Darnell, all of Frankford; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Ann Murray of Frankford.

A Masonic service, followed by a memorial service, was to be held May 22, 2017, at Melson Funeral Services, Frankford, Del. Interment was to be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to the Frankford U.M. Church; P.O. Box 37; Frankford, DE 19945. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Timothy J. “Tim” Munro, 68, of Selbyville, Del., died Sunday, May 14, 2017, at home. He was born in Bellingham, Wash., son of the late Sterling S. Munro and Dorothea (Spears) Munro.

Munro started a home repair business in 1973 and then opened Fenwick Hardware in 1975. He was a member and on the board of trustees at St. Matthews By-the-Sea United Methodist Church and past president of Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce for two terms.

He is survived by his wife, Pam M. Munro of Selbyville; a son, Timothy A. Munro of Selbyville; a sister, Jane A. Munro of Fredericksburg, Va.; and a grandson, Sebastian D. Munro.

A celebration of life was scheduled for May 24, 2017, at the Lobster Shanty on Route 54 near Fenwick Island. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SPCA, Sussex Chapter; 22918 Dupont Blvd.; Georgetown, DE 19947. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Lisa W. Moore, 56, of Lewes, Del., passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in her home. She was born March 3, 1961, in Berlin, Md., a daughter of Thomas R. Williams and Brenda (Smallwood) Williams.

Moore was the former owner of Flats Shore Store in Rehoboth Beach, Del.

She is survived by three sons, Taylor, Blake and Dayton Moore; three daughters, Tonya Wharton, Ashley Stevenson and Sydney Moore; and a brother, Thomas J. Williams.

All services were to be private. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Edward J. “Ed” Gossett Sr., 70, of Selbyville, Del., died Thursday, May 18, 2017, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md. Gossett was born in Baltimore, Md., son of the late Chester Perry Gossett and Catherine Rita (Mank) Gossett.

Gossett retired from work for Perdue Farms as a refrigeration mechanic. He was a member of the Sound United Methodist Church in Williamsville, Del., and member of American Legion Post 24 for more than 30 years. He also served in the U.S. Navy.

Gossett is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara F. Gossett of Selbyville; two sons, Edward J. Gossett Jr. and his wife, Sheena, of Lewes, Del., and William A. Gossett and his wife, Belle, of Baltimore, Md.; two grandsons, Charles Edward Gossett and Samuel Elijah Gossett; two stepmothers, Gert Gossett and Fran Gossett; two stepbrothers, Charles Lassiter and Richard Lassiter; and a stepsister, Clara Morgan.

A chapel service was scheduled for May 24, 2017, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sound U.M. Church “Roof Fund” c/o Peggy Brasure; 35131 Lighthouse Rd.; Selbyville, DE 19975. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Mary Ann Flickinger, 75, passed away on Feb. 10, 2017, in Aiken, S.C. Born on March 19, 1941, in Wilmington, Del., she was the daughter of Clarence MacNeal Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Griffith. After age 6, when her mother remarried, she was raised by her stepfather, William Scott Roberts, and Mary Roberts in Sudlersville, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Flickinger was active in Girl Scouts and worked at Camp Fairlee-Manor for developmentally challenged children. She attended St. Mary’s Seminary Junior College and graduated from Towson State University in 1962 with a teaching degree.

After marrying Clarence David “Dave” Flickinger and settling in Eldersburg, Md., and then Edgewater, Md., she raised a family in Southdown Shores while staying actively involved in community service, including the Lions Club, the American Heart Association, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.

She returned to teaching in the early 1980s as an early-childhood education teacher and eventually started the Cape Kid’s Corner daycare center in the Cape St. Claire United Methodist Church. “Miss Mary Ann” and her staff guided hundreds of children through their preschool and middle school years in her 15-plus years of service.

The Flickingers loved Bethany Beach, Del., where they had a vacation home and Dave volunteered for many years with the Fourth of July Parade. They retired to Bethany in 2001, where they were actively involved in the Salt Pond Community, the Beach & Bay Cottage Tour for the South Coastal Library, the Embroiderers Guild of America and Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church. In 2013, they moved to Aiken, S.C., for health reasons.

Flickinger was gifted as a seamstress and in the needle arts, with a special talent for embroidery work. She enjoyed travelling, reading, puzzles and beautiful music. Family was very important to her, and she was immensely proud of her children and grandchildren. She lived life with fierce determination, despite many debilitating health issues.

In addition to her husband of nearly 55 years, Dave Flickinger, she is survived by a son, David Scott Flickinger and his wife, Janelle Janssen, of Aiken, S.C.; a daughter, Mollie Rose McCormick and her husband, Joseph Patrick McCormick, on the family farm in Mount Airy, Md.; and four grandchildren, Brooks Janssen-Flickinger, Abby Janssen-Flickinger, Brendan Patrick McCormick and Eilís Rose McCormick.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 3, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Calvary United Methodist Church, 403 South Main Street, Mt. Airy, Md. All are welcome. For more information or to RSVP, contact Mollie McCormick at mmccormick@bytesnwords.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Zaching Against Cancer at www.zachingagainstcancer.org.

David Breckenridge Springer, 87, passed away on May 19, 2017. He was born in Garwin, Iowa, on March 5, 1930, to Fred Springer and Bess (Ferguson) Springer.

Springer received a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University, a master’s degree in organic chemistry from the University of Iowa and a master’s degree in business administration from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa. He was a corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he served on the frontlines. He was employed as a chemical patent examiner with the U.S. Patent Office in Crystal City, Va., for more than 20 years, and he also worked in private industry in New York and New Jersey.

Springer was preceded in death by his brothers Keith, George and Charles. He is survived by the love of his life, Joan, to whom he was married for more than 50 years. They met in Philadelphia, dated for three years and then married, uniting their two families with four children between them: Susan Springer of Danville, Va., Thomas Springer of Ocean View, Del., Kathi Springer of Falls Church, Va., and Sandy Springer-Glancy and her husband, Douglas, of Portland, Ore. His only grandchild, Julia Rose Glancy, resides in Eugene, Ore., and is a sophomore at University of Oregon. He and Joan retired to Ocean View in 1998.

Springer was a renaissance man who was writing a book about the Etruscan dice. He was interested in many things, including Shakespeare, history, politics, Abraham Lincoln, geology and astronomy. He enjoyed cultivating lilies, listening to classical music, collecting antiques and watching the birds in his beautiful yard with his wife. His church and family were vital to him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Delaware Veterans Home; 100 Delaware Veterans Blvd.; Milford, DE 19963, or call (302) 424-6000. A celebration of Springer’s life was scheduled for May 27, 2017, at Mariners Bethel United Methodist Church, Ocean View, Del. Condolences may be sent online at melsonfuneralservices.com.

Donna Marie Remo, 58, of Frankford, Del., passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at her home. She was born in Queens, N.Y., on May 23, 1958, daughter of the late Harold Zwick and Anna (Brackett) Zwick.

Remo was a homemaker and caregiver to her family. She loved spending as much time with her family as she could.

She is survived by her husband of almost 32 years, Chuck Remo; three children, Derek, Hannah and Emily Remo; two brothers, Kenny and Thomas Zwick; and three sisters, Linda Soto, Barbara Wolf and Karen Trudeau.

A memorial service was scheduled for May 30, 2017, at Melson Funeral Services, Ocean View, Del. Interment was to be private. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Janet E. Jamerson, 84, of Selbyville, Del., died Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown, Del. She was born in Baltimore, Md., daughter of the late Howard S. Garrett and Arnetta M. (Mathias) Garrett.

Jamerson is survived by a son, Herbert L.M. “Jamie” Jamerson, and his wife, Tina, of Selbyville; a daughter, Yvonne C. Jamerson of Selbyville; two brothers and a sister, Howard Garrett, William Garrett and Barbara Presgraves, all of Baltimore, Md.; and two grandchildren, Trevor Jamerson and Jenna Jamerson.

A funeral service was scheduled for May 30, 2017, at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del., with the Rev. Bob Boyce officiating. Burial was to be in Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association; 399 Market St. #102; Philadelphia, Pa., 19106. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Delmus Hickman, 86, of Ocean View, Del., passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del. He was born in Frankford, Del., on April 15, 1931, son of the late Ollie Hickman and Mattie (Bishop) Hickman. He was a lifelong farmer and also raised chickens. Hickman
lived a simple life and was a hard worker who enjoyed gardening.

In addition to his parents, Hickman was preceded in death by seven siblings, Violet Rickards, Jack Hickman, Donald Hickman, Ollie Hickman Jr., Maude Murray, Elisha Hickman and William Kelly. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty L. (Rickards) Hickman; a daughter, Terry Miller of Felton, Del.; a sister, Janis Burbage of Salisbury, Md.; six grandchildren, Thad Ulrich, Tanya Williams, George “Joey” Jackson, Shawn Montgomery, Aimee Montgomery and Adam Montgomery; 10 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.

A graveside service will be held Friday, June 2, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Mariner’s Bethel Cemetery, 81 Central Avenue, Ocean View, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting www.alz.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

William G. “Chuck” Frazier, 83, of Ocean View, Del., and Oakland Park, Fla., formerly of Rockville, Md., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at his home. He was a native Washingtonian, born on Oct. 20, 1933, son of the late Raymond T. Frazier and Lillian J. (Panholzer) Frazier.

Frazier attended the Linton Hall Military Academy in Manassas, Va., and graduated from Mount St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Catonsville, Md. Frazier attended Wilson Teacher’s College in Washington, D.C., and then proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Prior to his discharge from the Army, he married his sweetheart, Maxine Reimers, in 1955. Frazier finished his graduate work at Ben Franklin University, where he received his master’s degree.

Frazier was first employed as a comptroller for Thomas W. Yoder Construction Company in Washington, D.C., then worked for Robert W. Whalen Construction Company and the Simi & Jones Construction Company, and eventually started his own accounting firm, before retiring in 1995 and moving to the beach.

He was a member of Mason Dixon VFW Post #7234 and also their golf club in Ocean View, Del. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #2323 in Derwood, Md., the Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge #2540 in Lewes, Del., and St. Ann Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, Del. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Frazier was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Raymond Frazier. He is survived his loving wife of 61 years, Maxine (Reimers) Frazier; three children, William T. Frazier and his wife, Lori, of Fairfax, Va., Thomas D. Frazier of Wilton Manors, Fla., and Robert T. Frazier and his wife, Kathleen, of N. Bethesda, Md.; four grandchildren, Patrick, Tyler, Kelly and Bethany; a sister, June Dempsey of Pensacola, Fla; and his nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial was scheduled for May 26, 2017, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, Del. Interment was to follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to fight lung cancer, at American Cancer Society by visiting www.cancer.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Eleanor J. Baker, 91, of Millsboro, Del., passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017, at Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown, Del. Baker was born in Marcus Hook, Pa., on Jan. 28, 1926, daughter of the late William Warren and Mabel L. (Vincent) Warren.

She had worked as a secretary for Sun Oil Company in Marcus Hook and also for Boise Cascade Lumber Co. in Georgetown, Del., before her retirement.

In addition to her parents, Baker was preceded in death by her husband, James “Rod” Baker, in 1990; a daughter, Gail Rogers; and a brother, Vincent Warren. She is survived by her son, James Warren Baker and his wife, Cynthia, of Georgetown, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A private graveside service was to be held at Conley’s Chapel Cemetery near Angola, Del. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Bertha Van Vlierden Lasher, 90, passed away peacefully, in Lutz, Fla., on May 5, 2017, surrounded by her daughters, after a full and fruitful life. She was born in Saugerties, N.Y., to the late Leroy and Helen Luhrs Van Vlierden.

Except for her early years in Saugerties and her later years in Lutz, she lived her entire adult life in Millsboro, Del. She spent her life in service to her family and her community, the environment and the world.

In addition to her parents, Lasher was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Nelson Lasher, in 2012; a son, Steven Hiram Lasher, in 1979; and two sisters, Margaret “Peg” V. Swartz in 2001 and Marie V. Martin in 2015. She is survived by a twin sister, Betty V. Decker, still in Saugerties; six children, Douglas Nelson and his wife, Carolyn Lasher, of Decatur, Ala., Sandra L. and her husband, William Gordon, of Big Pine Key, Fla., Hiram Dennis Lasher of Millsboro, Del., Denise Helen Lasher and her husband, Sigmund Paczkowski, of Lutz, Fla., Michael Clark Lasher of Millsboro and Michele Betty Lasher of Dagsboro, Del.; six grandchildren, Sean David and Lisa Lasher of Georgetown, Elizabeth Lasher Wehnes of Lutz and Sarah Elizabeth Lasher of Milford, Del.; and a great-grandchild, Hiram Sean Lasher of Georgetown, Del.

Her friends were invited to join the family for a graveside service on Monday, June 12, 2017, at 3 p.m. at Millsboro (Del.) Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Del-Mar-Va Council, Boy Scouts of America; Henson Scout Reservation; 5700 Nanticoke Rd.; Rhodesdale, Md., 19973, earmarked for the Lasher Activities Building. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.