Amy Hogan Reiner, 59, of Frankford, Del., died Friday, June 1, 2018, from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., but had made Sussex County, Del., her home for more than 20 years. She loved the ocean and often spent time on the beach.

Reiner was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Audrey Hogan; a brother, Tommy Hogan; and her grandparents. She is survived by her children, Amanda Mitchell of Millsboro, Del., and Todd Reiner of Pittsburgh, Pa.; her siblings, Lynn Hogan, Kim Hogan, Dan Hogan of Pittsburgh, Mark Hogan and Joe Hogan of Kona, Hawaii; her ex-husband, Ken Reiner of Pittsburgh; and many friends.

A celebration of Reiner’s life was scheduled for June 12, 2018, at Melson Funeral Services in Ocean View, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Women Supporting Women, Delaware Food Bank or a charity of the giver’s choice. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Mary Lu McCabe, 67, of Frankford, Del., passed away on April 27, 2018. She was born Oct. 27, 1950, daughter of Wilson O. “Sonny” and Bettye Tingle McCabe, who preceded her in death.

McCabe graduated from John M. Clayton High School in 1968. She attended Delaware Technical & Community College in Georgetown, Del., and received a legal secretary degree in 1970.She worked as a legal secretary for attorneys in Georgetown and for Family Court Judge William Swain Lee. After working in the legal field for many years, she returned to DTCC as a secretary until she retired.

In addition to her parents, McCabe was also preceded in death by her companion Jake Atkins.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Carey’s Cemetery, 37 Frankford Avenue, Frankford, Del. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

John J. Leyanna, 90, of Millsboro, Del., formerly of Newark, Del., passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at his home. He was born in Milmont Park, Pa., on April 24, 1928, son of the late Clarence A. Leyanna and the late Florence (Eckert) Leyanna.

Leyanna proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1953 and then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1953 to 1956. He retired from work at Chrysler Parts in October of 1989.

Leyanna was a member of the American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro and enjoyed collecting coins and cars.

In addition to his parents, Leyanna was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie D. Leyanna, in 1996, and four brothers, Clarence, Leo, Leonard and James.

Services and burial were to be held privately at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, Del. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Ralph Lewis Holloway, 92, of Frankford, Del., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, after valiantly fighting Alzheimer’s disease for more than 15 years. Born in Selbyville, Del., he had resided in Frankford since his marriage to Eunice Holloway in 1948.

Holloway graduated from Selbyville High School, in the Class of 1943, and from Goldey-Beacom College, located in Wilmington, Del. He was a navigator sergeant on the B-24 Liberator bomber for four years during World War II. After the war, he worked locally as an enrolled agent in tax accounting, as a farmer and as a harness horseman.

Holloway’s career in public service was extraordinary, beginning when he was elected to the John M. Clayton School Board in 1966. Holloway provided guidance as the regional districts transitioned into the Indian River School District. He was a member of and an honorary fireman at the Frankford Volunteer Fire Company, Station 76, for more than 50 years.

Holloway was elected to the Frankford Town Council and as mayor during the 1970s and 1980s, as the new Frankford water plant and sewer system were planned and built. He served as the first vice president of the Delaware Standardbred Owners Association (DSOA), for more than 20 years. He was a member of Frankford United Methodist Church, a 32nd-degree Mason at the Doric Lodge No. 30 in Millville, Del., and a Shriner at the Nur Shrine Temple in New Castle, Del.

Holloway was perhaps best known as a consummate licensed standardbred harness horse breeder, owner, trainer and race driver in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey for 45 years. He owned, developed and drove many popular harness horses on the local racing circuit, including Lil’s Ace, Doctor Yorkwood, Stephen York, Neilly York, Tax Trick, Perky Lad, Off the Cuff, Cancelled, Best of Both, Pocket’s Secret, Call Me Dale and the Ocean Downs former track record holder in 1983, Convoy.

As a harness driver, he steered his way to hundreds of harness-race victories at Ocean Downs, Georgetown Raceway, Rosecroft, Freestate, Harrington, Dover Downs, Brandywine and Liberty Bell Park.

Holloway was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Eunice P. Holloway, in 2014. He is survived by his son, John Holloway, a brother, William Donald Holloway of Selbyville, and six nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was scheduled for June 13, 2018, at Melson Funeral Services in Frankford, Del., with interment at Union Cemetery in Georgetown, Del. The family suggested flowers or memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America; 1250 24th St. NW; Washington, DC 20037 or at www.alzfdn.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Iva B. Dennis, 83, of Selbyville, Del., died Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at home. She was born in Selbyville, daughter of the late Elisha Alvin Bunting and Florence Anna (Townsend) Bunting.

Dennis was a poultry grower and homemaker. She was a member of Sound United Methodist Church, where she had held many positions, such as choir director, children’s Sunday-school teacher and past officer of the United Methodist Women. She also was a past Girl Scout leader.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Everett M. Dennis; two daughters, Darlene D. Wright and her husband, Roddy, of Lady Lake, Fla., and Cheryl L. Edwards of Selbyville; and three grandchildren, Kaitlin Holder and her spouse, Jordan, Edwin J. Edwards III and his wife, Nataleigh, and Tara A. Edwards.

A funeral service was scheduled for June 9, 2018, at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del., with the Rev. Cliff Toomey officiating and burial in St. George’s Cemetery in Clarksville, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Delaware Hospice; 100 Patriots Way; Milford, DE 19963. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Loretta Michael Cykosky, 59, died suddenly at home on Tuesday June 5, 2018. Born on Oct. 22, 1958, in Baltimore, Md., she lived in Millsboro, Del., and was a homemaker after several years in retail.

Cykosky loved spending time with her family and friends, but most of all going to the water.

Cykosky was preceded in death by her late husband, Robert Cykosky; her father, Gerald Cossey; her partner, Gregory Smith; and a son, Joshua Smith. Surviving her are her mother, Patricia Cossey; brother, Patrick Cossey; her sons Robert Cykosky, Brian Cykosky and Mathew Kauffman; daughters, Kielee Smith and Courtney Smith; two grandsons; and two granddaughters.

Services were to be private. The family thanked Kathy Barlow for always taking such good care of their mother. Memorial contributions were welcome at Compassionate Care Hospice; 201 E. DuPont Blvd.; Millsboro, DE 19966. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Frances Mae Calhoun, 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, in Millsboro, Del. She was the beloved wife of the late Dewey L. Calhoun Sr. Born in Harrisburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Stephen F. Shean and Beatrice M (Ditlow) Shean.

Calhoun was a 1956 graduate of Enola High School and was employed for 35 years with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Corrections in Camp Hill, Pa.

In addition to her husband and parents, Calhoun was preceded in death by a brother, Stewart Moody. She is survived by two daughters, Yvonne M. Calhoun of Lewes, Del., and Gail P. Valora of North Bend, Pa.; a son, Dewey L Calhoun Jr. and his wife, Renae, of Etters, Pa.; two sisters, Judy Lynch and her husband, John, of Willards, Md., and Betty Ritter of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; an aunt, Twila P. Daugherty of Orange City, Fla.; six grandsons, Nicholas and his spouse, Kim, Clifton, Michael and his spouse, Kendall, Toby, Cameron and Austin; a granddaughter, Emily and her husband, Brian; and five great-granddaughters, Sophia, Katherine, Paige, Josephine and Lily.

A private memorial service was to be held at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Renovo, Pa. Dewey and Frances Calhoun will enter into their final resting place at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Leidy, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Grove Cemetery, c/o Donna Gavlock; 26 Reams Rd.; Beech Creek, PA 16822. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

James P. “Jim” West, 76, of Frankford, Del., formerly of Snow Hill, Md., passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del. He was born in Lakeland, Fla., on March 28, 1942, son of the late James P. West Sr. and the late Alice (Linberg) Jackson. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965.

West owned the North Bethany Seafood Market in the early 1990s. He then was a self-employed architectural design engineer. West enjoyed drawing, and was a talented artist and a member of the East Sussex Moose Lodge 2542.

He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his friends, and watching golf and college basketball. West was also a talented cook and was well-known for his crabcakes, shrimp salad and lobster salad. He will be remembered as a gentle, quiet man who enjoyed taking care of his loving wife of 23 years.

In addition to his parents, West was preceded in death by his brother, Robert West. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Hassemer) West; a son, James P. West III and his wife, Ginna, of Raleigh, N.C.; five grandchildren, Brian Casey Dowdy of Virginia, and Emily West Gillham, Clara Lee West, Keely Holt West and Sadie Lynn West, all of North Carolina; a great-grandson; a sister-in-law, Peggy West of Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of West’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 22, 2018, at Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View, Del., where friends may call after 10 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to Moosehaven at www.moosecharities.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Mary Alice Voorhees, 72, of Selbyville, Del., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Del. She was born on June 21, 1945, in Lakewood, N.J., daughter of the late James Myers and Antoinette (Narozonick) Myers.

Voorhees and her husband owned and operated a sub shop and for the last 17 years, and she had worked at McCabe’s Gourmet Market in South Bethany, Del.

Voorhees loved her family and being a mother and grandmother. She also loved the beach, swimming and kayaking. She made people happy with her cooking, and her special loves were her daughters, rock ’n’ roll and her husband, Buddy.

In addition to her parents, Voorhees was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert “Buddy” Voorhees III, in 2010. She is survived by two daughters, Michelle Mitchell and her husband, David, of Dagsboro, Del., and Jessica Miller and her husband, Bobby, of Hokes Bluff, Ala.; a brother, Jay Myers and his wife, Colleen, of St. Augustine, Fla.; five grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

A memorial service was to be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher Street, Frankford, Del., where friends and family may call after 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice Center; 100 Patriots Way; Milford, DE 19963. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Thomas John Madigan, 77, of Dagsboro, Del., formerly of Potomac, Md., died on June 12, 2018. He was born on June 28, 1940, and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Madigan practiced dentistry by serving with the U.S. Army, stationed in Qui Nhon, Vietnam, from 1968 to 1970, and then with his own practice in Montgomery County, Md., for 40 years. He was a graduate of Mount Saint Mary’s College in Emmitsburg, Md., and Georgetown University Dental School.

Prior to his diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011, Madigan enjoyed spending time with his family and working in his garden. His garden was his prized possession, and he spent hours with his wife pruning his boxwoods and azaleas. He spent weekends at his second home in Bethany Beach, Del., prior to retiring in Delaware. He has been described by many as one-of-a-kind.

Madigan was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen, and his youngest siblings, James and Helen. His brother Robert of Knoxville, Tenn., remains the eldest. Madigan is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol; his three beloved children, Kelly and her husband, Peter, Shannon and her husband, Bill, and Sean and his wife, Sara; and six treasured grandchildren, Patrick, Megan, Ryan, Erin, Drew and Kyle.

Friends may join family on Monday, July 2, 2018, at 11 a.m. to celebrate a Catholic funeral Mass at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bethany Beach, Del. Interment will be private, at a later time, at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flower, donations can be made to Delaware Hospice at https://www.delawarehospice.org/donate-now/. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Leonard “Lenny” Lesniowski, 71, of Millsboro, Del., formerly of Tabernacle, N.J., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md.

Lesniowski was born in Camden, N.J., on Oct. 26, 1946, son of the late Walter Lesniowski and Sophie (Topolski) Lesniowski. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and received his associate’s degree from Temple University.

Lesniowski retired from work as a salesman in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. He was a member of American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro and was also a former member of their executive board and financial committee. He was a member of the Marine Corps League and enjoyed volunteering his time with Toys for Tots. He loved golfing, skiing, fishing, gardening and dancing. He will be remembered as loving brother, uncle, companion and friend.

Lesniowski is survived by a sister, Connie Ziegler and her husband, Tom, of North Fort Myers, Fla.; a brother, Walter Lesniowski of Cherry Hill, N.J.; two nephews, Tom Ziegler Jr., and Erik Ziegler and his wife, Melissa; two nieces, Susan Tarantino and her husband, Rick, and Nadine DiCicco and her husband, Larry; a cousin, Stephen Lesniowski and his wife, Pat, of Check, Va.; his loving companion of three years, Carol A. Goerner of Millsboro; 10 great-nieces and great-nephews; and several other cousins, friends and extended family members.

A visitation and prayer service were scheduled for June 21, 2018, at the Long Neck chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro, Del. Interment was to be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to Toys for Tots at www.toysfortots.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Willard R. “Bill” Kelley, 72, of Selbyville, Del., formerly of Ferndale, Md., and Arlington, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 16, 2018. He was born in Ferndale on April 19, 1946, son of the late Willard Rex Kelley and the late Gizella Ann (Barath) Kelley, and was raised there.

Kelley served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1965 to 1971 and attained a rank of master-sergeant in the military police. He had a long career in sales and marketing, with positions in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Alabama and California for Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company, retiring 11 years ago with more than 30 years of service.

Kelley’s job allowed him to travel the world, and he especially enjoyed visiting China, Taiwan and Thailand. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, live theater, fundraising for Alzheimer’s charities, and working as stewardship chairman at St. Matthews By-the-Sea, as president of Swann Cove Homeowner’s Association and, most recently, at St. Peter’s Soup Kitchen. He also enjoyed dancing and fixing just about anything.

Kelley is survived by his two loving daughters, Julie Beth Hawk of Tokyo, Japan, and Stacey Lynn Bisler of Ohio; three grandchildren, Shelby Hawk, Brock Bisler and Trent Bisler; and his siblings, Jeffrey Kelley and Sherry Lynn Kelley, both of Annapolis, Md.

A celebration of life was to be held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at St. Matthews By-the-Sea U.M. Church, 1000 Coastal Highway, Fenwick Island, DE 19944. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to St. Matthews By-the-Sea at the above address or to Delaware Hospice; 100 Patriots Way; Milford, DE 19963. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Albert C. “Al” Hillegas, 81, of South Bethany, Del., formerly of Lanham, Md., passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at his home. He was born in Johnstown, Pa., on Nov. 13, 1936, son of the late Eugene Hillegas and Mary (Baka) Hillegas.

Hillegas was a 1954 graduate of Franklin High School in Johnstown and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1957. After his discharge, Hillegas began his career with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., retiring in 1983 with the rank of captain. He then owned and operated his own home-improvement business.

Hillegas also coached for several years at the Lanham Boys & Girls Club. He was an avid sports fan and loved spending time on the water fishing.

In additions to his parents, Hillegas was preceded in death by his wife, Donna L. Hillegas, in 2002, and a son, David Hillegas, in 2017. He is survived by five children, Daniel Hillegas of Lusby, Md., Cynthia O’Brien and her husband, George, of Silver Spring, Md., Matthew Hillegas and his wife, Maria, of Hanover, Pa., Michael Hillegas of Glen Burnie, Md., and Barbara Hillegas of Pasadena, Md.; nine grandchildren; a brother, Dennis Hillegas and his wife, Mary Ann, of Frankford, Del.; and his companion of 15 years, Pat Fox of South Bethany, Del.

A celebration of Hillegas’ life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View, Del., where friends and family may call after 10 a.m. Interment will be held privately at a later date, at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to the Dollard-Suter Family Fund; 9100 Presidential Pkwy.; Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Eugene “Gene” Bunting and Mary Gray Bunting, lifelong residents of Selbyville, Del., crossed over the river into the arms of their Savior within 10 hours of each other last week. They were both 90. Mary Bunting passed on the evening of June 12, 2018, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md. Hours later, on the morning of June 13, 2018, at his home in Selbyville, without earthly word of his wife’s death, Gene responded to the call and followed her to heaven to continue their love story from their 72 years of marriage.

Mary Bunting was born Feb. 25, 1928, daughter of the late Hon. Everett Mitchell Gray and Annie (Grise) Gray. She was a nurturing homemaker and devout Christian. Gene Bunting was born March 6, 1928, to the late Hon. Clayton A. Bunting and Fanny Elizabeth (Burrows) Bunting. He was a retired nurseryman, and former president and owner of Bunting Nurseries Inc. and Peninsula Nurseries Inc.

The couple met in elementary school, fell in love and never parted. Both graduated from Selbyville High School and attended Goldey-Beacom Business College. Gene Bunting also attended Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, W.Va. They married on Oct. 14, 1946.

They were lifelong conservative Republicans. Gene Bunting served as Sussex County chairman of the Republican Party from 1966 to 1968; Delaware State Republican Party chairman from 1969 to 1972; and Delaware Secretary of State from 1969 to 1972.

His father, Clayton, who passed down the family business and legacy for public service to his son, had served as commissioner of the State Highway Department during the construction of the Delaware Memorial Bridge; sat on the Delaware State Board of Education; served in the Delaware State Senate from 1941 to 1949; and was Senate president pro tempore from 1944 to 1949. Mary Bunting’s father, Everett Gray, had served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1946 to 1948.

Gene Bunting was a 33rd degree Master Mason, A.F. & A.M., of the Doric Lodge in Millville, Del. He served stints as president of multiple organizations, including the Selbyville Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow; Eastern Regional Nurserymen’s Association; Fruit Tree Growers Association of America; and the American Association of Nurserymen, the premier representative body in the industry, where he presided over the Nursery Industry Political Action Committee (NIPAC), and was chairman of the AAN Legislative Committee.

His tenure included working closely with First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, launching her National Beautification Program. Additionally, he was a Baltimore Trust Company (later, PNC Bank) trustee and served on the executive committee.

The Buntings were covenant members of Peninsula Community Church in Selbyville, where they were led by God to donate the land on Cypress Road, where the church is located. They were senior honorary members of the Sussex Pines Country Club in Georgetown, Del., and longtime members of the Island Country Club in Marco Island, Fla., where they spent 30 years of winter enjoyment in retirement.

They were preceded in death by Mary Bunting’s two brothers, Madison M. Gray (husband of Catherine) and the Hon. George Edward Gray (husband of Anna Lee), and by Gene Bunting’s four siblings, who died at very young ages. They are survived by four children, Helen B. McCool and her husband, Ron, of Georgetown, Clayton E. Bunting and his wife, Debbie, of Georgetown, Rachel B. Marcus of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mary Jean Gleichman and her husband, Jeff, of Sammamish, Wash.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and Mary’s sister, Geraldine Stevens and her husband, Fred, of Selbyville.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at 1 p.m. at Peninsula Community Church, 28574 Cypress Road in Selbyville, Del., with a viewing from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Peninsula Community Church, Inc.; 28574 Cypress Rd.; Selbyville, DE 19975. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Roberta D. “Bert” Savage, 79, of Millsboro, Del., formerly of Wilmington, Del., passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del. She was born in Lititz, Pa., on June 7, 1939, to the late Warren Decker and Elva (Schrieber) Decker.

Savage was a homemaker, and a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed time spent with her family and friends, and going to the beach.

In addition to her parents, Savage was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred W. Savage Sr., in 2003, and a son, David Leigh Counts, in 1992. She is survived by two daughters, Mindy Ribinsky and her husband, Joseph, and Deanna Savage, all of Millsboro, Del.; four grandsons, Christopher J. Harrison Jr., Zachary M. Harrison, Jameson Jackson and Cole William Jackson; a brother, James Decker and his wife, Shirley, of Avondale, Pa.; a sister, Linda Springer and her husband, John, of West Grove, Pa.; two stepsons, Alfred W. “Butch” Savage Jr. of Townsend, Del., and John S. Savage of Wilmington, Del.; three stepdaughters, Pam Inzillo of Newark, Del., Stephanie Porter of Pennsylvania and Patricia Fountain of Newark; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Services and burial were to be held privately, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware; 1901 Rockland Rd.; Wilmington, DE 19803 and www.rmhde.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Milton E. “Bill” Phillips, 83, of Dagsboro, Del., passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was born on April 3, 1935, in Gumboro, Del., to the late Norman A. Phillips and Beatrice G. White Phillips.

Phillips was a truck driver and also owned Phillips Salvage. He loved old Western movies, enjoyed the beach, camping at Cherrystone and NASCAR (especially Earnhardt), and was a CB radio buff.

Phillips is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marie E. Mitchell Phillips of Dagsboro; eight children, Duke Phillips and his wife, Beth, of Mardella Springs, Md., Dee Morris and her husband, Jeff, of Dagsboro, Donna Phillips of Texas, Beverly Downs of Selbyville, Del., Robin W. Phillips and his wife, Carol Denise, of Dagsboro, Sharon Phillips of Dagsboro, Craig Phillips and his wife, Barbara, of Dagsboro and Keith Alfred Phillips and his wife, Cheryl Ann, of Camden-Wyoming, Del.; a sister, Lorraine Workman of Millsboro, Del.; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; as well as extended family members and friends.

A funeral service was to be held June 26, 2018, at Watson Funeral Home, with burial at the Woodlawn Memorial Park, both in Millsboro, Del. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.

Michael Anthony “Mike” Neary, 60, of Frankford, Del. formerly of Linthicum, Md., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, June 21, 2018. He was born in Baltimore, Md., on Sept. 13, 1957, son of the late Thomas Neary and Viola E. (Buddemeyer) Neary.

Neary proudly served his country as an aircraft maintenance specialist in the U.S. Air Force. He was a logistics coordinator for Perdue and retired with more than 25 years of service. He enjoyed scuba diving, skydiving, flying, boating, fishing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren.

Neary is survived by his wife, Carol Lynn Neary, three children, Ashley Stevens and her husband, Curtis, of Frankford, Victoria Esham and her husband, Robert, of Millsboro, Del., and Matthew Neary of Frankford; four grandchildren, Brendan, Callie, Bridget and Annabella; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A private celebration of life was to be held at a later date. Arrangements were by Bennie Smith Funeral Home in Millsboro, Del., through which condolences may be sent online at www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com.

Jane T. Leja, 70, of Georgetown, Del., passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018.

Leja retired from work for the State of Delaware, having worked as a cafeteria aid for many years.

Services were to be private. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com

Tullis “Jim” Gerald, 79, of Millsboro, Del., formerly of Salem, N.J., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on June 21, 2018.

Gerald had retired in 1999 from Public Service Electric & Gas Company after 25 years of service at the Salem Nuclear Generating Station, and prior to that, he worked at Dupont’s Chambers Works for 11 years. He served his country as a lance corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps and was awarded a Good Conduct Medal during his service. He was a member of the Marine Corps League and the American Legion Post 28, where he supported many activities and served on the House Committee.

He was a former NASCAR pit crew member and was an avid fan of the sport most of his life. He also enjoyed camping, gardening, traveling, singing, dancing to country music and participating in 4-H events with his daughter.

Gerald was preceded in death by his dog, Maggie, and his parents, Tullis Grant Gerald and Charlotte Mae (Porter) Gerald. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years, Sandra Lee (Disbrow) Gerald; a daughter, Jacqueline Jane (Gerald) DeSanctis and her husband, Rick, of Mullica Hill, N.J.; two grandchildren, Savannah Lane Racer of Mullica Hill, N.J., and Austin James Racer of Pennsville, N.J.; three step-grandchildren, Adam, Lori and Erica DeSanctis, all of Warrington, Pa.; a brother-in-law, Russell Lane Disbrow and his wife, Eileen, of Tampa, Fla.; his nieces, Tracey Gralley and her husband, Glenn, of Pennsville, N.J., and Stephanie Atkinson and her husband, Rich, of Cape Coral, Florida; as well as B.J. Robinson, Randall Robinson and David Robinson and other extended family members.

The family thanked Delaware Hospice for the wonderful care they provided.

A memorial service will be held on June 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions were suggested, to a veterans charity of the giver’s choice or to Delaware Hospice, at www.delawarehospice.org/donations/memorials.

Ricky Preston Foskey, 59, of Georgetown, Del., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 24, 2018, with his family by his side. He was born in Salisbury, Md., on Aug. 30, 1958, to the late Preston H. Foskey and to Dianna Sanders, who survives him.

Foskey was a skilled painter who over the years worked for various painting companies. He had a good heart and was always willing to help out anyone in need. He also had an ornery streak, and was full of life and fun. Foskey enjoyed a cold beer, classic rock-and-roll music and riding on his golf cart. He loved his nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father, Foskey was preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Gloria Jean Foskey, in 2011; his grandparents, Virgil H. Foskey and Hazel M. Foskey, and Joseph H. Jones and Blanche M. Jones; and a brother, Darryl Craig Foskey. He is survived by his mother, Dianna Sanders, and her husband, Harold, of Liberty, S.C.; two sisters, Crystal Price and her husband, Burleigh, and Lisa Toomey and her husband, Steve, all of Georgetown; a sister-in-law, Connie Foskey of Millsboro, Del.; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at the Dagsboro Fire Hall, 31818 Waples Street, Dagsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial donations to help offset final expenses for Crystal and Burleigh Price; P.O. Box 102; Horntown, VA 23395. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.