The beloved Julie Eckler passed away on Friday, June 15, 2018. Her battle with cancer and pain is over. She loved life and was such a joy to be with. Her world was centered around her only daughter, Brandi, who lit up her life. They shared so many happy memories with their love of travel, music, movies and, of course, shopping.

Eckler worked at Beebe Healthcare for 29 years and loved her job. She made hundreds of friends and had the best coworkers anyone could ask for in the Case Management Department.

She is survived by her daughter, Brandi; her mom and stepdad, Carolyn and Mike DellaCamera; two sisters, Valarie Osterhout and Tara Knobbe; a super brother, Paul Eckler; and her many nieces and nephews, who called her “Aunt Jule.”

As per her wishes, interment will be private, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Del., since she had proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, stationed in California and Lakenheath, England. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date, to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations were suggested to the Delmarva Cat Connection, since she loved her “fur grandbabies” so much. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Donald Lee Carmean, 62, of Millsboro, Del., passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018, at home in the care of his family. He was born Feb. 19, 1956, to the late Donaldson P. “Firpo” Carmean and Kathryn “Kitty” Beebe Carmean.

Carmean retired from work at the DuPont Company in 2001, after 24 years of service. He then worked as a utility engineer for Sussex County, Del., for 13 years, retiring in 2017. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post 19, where he was 2nd-vice-commander, and past sergeant-at-arms for Detachment of Delaware. He was also a past member of both the Georgetown and Millsboro volunteer fire companies.

He was a very passionate family man who enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, fishing and helping others. He spent a lot of time volunteering for various organizations.

Carmean is survived by his wife of 43 years, Wanda L. Carmean of Millsboro; three children, Stephanie Kelley and her husband, Brian, of Laurel, Del., Donald L. Carmean Jr. and his wife, Ronda, of Batesburg, S.C., and Wendy Carmean of Laurel; five sisters; Shirley Hitchens of Georgetown, Peggy Coulbourne and her husband, Jim, of Milton, Del., Becky Perry and her husband, Bob, of Georgetown, Jo Ann Matthias and her husband, Kenny, of Georgetown, and his twin sister, Donna Lathbury, and her husband, Dave, of Dagsboro, Del.; eight grandchildren, Sidney Marvel Jr., Corey Marvel, Kevin Todd Jr., Matthew Carmean, Donald Baker III, Olivia Snell, Layton Carmean and Hudson Carmean; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and other extended family members.

A funeral service was to be held June 23, 2018, at the Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro, Del. Burial followed at Union Cemetery, Georgetown, Del. Flowers were welcome, or memorial donations may be made in to Sons of the American Legion Post #19; 12168 Laurel Rd; Laurel, DE 19956. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.

Elise Curry Brownell, 98, formerly of Kensington, Md., died Monday, June 25, 2018, at Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center in Millsboro, Del. She had been a resident of Brandywine Living at Fenwick Island, near Selbyville, Del., since 2013. She was born Nov. 28, 1919, in Staunton, Va., daughter of the late R. Granville Curry and Elise (Haile) Curry.

Brownell grew up in Bethesda, Md., and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University. She earned a master’s degree at George Washington University. She was a member of the Chevy Chase Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century; the Daughters of the Republic of Texas; and the Chevy Chase Club.

Brownell was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Brownell; a daughter, Dorothy M. Brownell; and a sister, Tempe C. Grant. She is survived by her children, Tempe B. Steen and her husband, Ron, of Bethany Beach, Del., Robert L. Brownell and his wife, Bonnie, of Columbia, Md., and Elizabeth B. Dare and her husband, Dennis, of Ocean City, Md.; three grandchildren, Paige E. Steen, Tempe B. Beall and her husband, Matthew, and Caroline B. Gut and her husband, Dariusz; and four great-grandchildren, Bethany Beall, Walker Beall, Caroline Beall and J.B. Gut.

A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018, at St. Martha’s Episcopal Church in Bethany Beach, Del. Friends may call beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at a later date at Parklawn Memorial Park, Rockville, Md. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association; 135 Parkinson Ave.; Staten Island, NY 10305, and www.apdaparkinson.org, or to Augusta County Historical Society; 20 S. New St.; Staunton, VA 24401, and www.augustacountyhs.org. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com

Thelma Louise (Mitchell) Walraven passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 28, 2018, surrounded by her loved ones.

Walraven graduated from Wilmington (Del.) High School in 1936 and attended Wilmington Business College. She married her beloved husband in 1938. Walraven retired from civil service as secretary to the general at the headquarters of McGuire Air Force Base in McGuire, N.J. She had also been a resident of Chesterfield Heights in Midlothian, Va., where she had many dear friends.

Walraven was preceded in death by her husband, Erive R. Walraven Jr., in July 1994, and by her loving son, E. Roy Walraven III, in 2010. She is survived by her faithful daughter, Gayle Walraven Johnson of Lewes, Del.; her wonderful son, Roger L. Walraven of Lawai, Hawaii; many adoring friends and family, including her precious son-in-law, Karl E. Johnson, and dear friend Karen Zemko; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom were blessed to have her in their lives.

Graveside services will be held on Friday July 6, 2018, at noon at Gracelawn Memorial Park, DuPont Highway, New Castle, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Lighthouse Church; Lewes, Del. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Richard M. “Richie” Talbot, 32, of Milton, Del., formerly of Maple Shade, N.J., passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on Nov. 27, 1985.

He was a gifted artist and a talented tattoo artist as well.

Talbot was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Tina Mandziuk. He is survived by his grandparents and adoptive parents, Kenneth and Lorraine Schwartz; his daughter, Shiloh Talbot; a sister, Amanda Perri and her husband, Chuck; an aunt, Michele Donio, and her husband, Jack; an uncle, William Talbot; and several other aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services and burial were to be private. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com

Marjorie D. (Small) Schaefer, 83, of South Bethany, Del., passed away peacefully on June 22, 2018, after a brief illness.

Schaefer was an avid gardener who tended to seemingly hundreds of plants she grew from seed each spring. She was also a talented musician who took immense pride in her piano and organ playing. For 32 years, she was the organist at Ocean View Presbyterian Church in Ocean View, Del., and for the past several years she was the organist at Frankford Presbyterian Church in Frankford, Del. She was also a frequent organist at Melson’s Funeral Services, where she played for many funeral and memorial services.

Highlights of her music career include playing at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., as guest organist and playing for hundreds of summertime parishioners at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bethany Beach as a substitute organist. Schaefer was also a member of the acapella group Sweet Adelines, who performed at the Bethany Boardwalk Summer Concert Series and other venues. Most recently, she sang in a local choral group that performed at community events in the area.

Born and raised in Falls Church, Va., she graduated from Falls Church High School in 1952. Schaefer earned a certificate from Washington School for Secretaries in Washington, D.C., and later worked at the Pentagon. She was also an excellent athlete and a talented catcher for her high school softball team. Her skills were noticed by several area scouts, and she was even offered a tryout with a traveling semi-professional women’s softball team.

Schaefer was preceded in death by her son, Steven Schaefer, 60, and daughter, Debra Lynn Schaefer 56, mother of Andrew and Michael. She leaves her husband of 63 years, Herbert “Joe” Schaefer of South Bethany; her son-in-law, Philip Hoffert, and her grandchildren, Andrew and Michael Hoffert, all of Frankford; several siblings; and her nieces, nephews and their children. She will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View, Del., where friends and family may call after 1 p.m. Afterward, there will be a brief ceremony at the columbarium at Ocean View Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Charles Thomas “Junior” Sample Jr., 49, was born on Nov. 2, 1968, in Lewes, Del., to the late Charles Thomas Sample Sr. and to Frances Purnell Sample, who survives him. He was unexpectedly called to rest on June 24, 2018, while at home in Selbyville, Del.

Sample was employed by Sussex County, where he worked as an inspector for 15 years. He was a graduate of Indian River High School’s Class of 1986, and attended the Dagsboro Church of God.

Sample was a loving and devoted father to his daughter, Jakayla, #21, and his son, Jaryn, #12, who were both involved in baseball. He was an avid baseball coach, both on and off the field. He coached both of his children’s teams, and he was the visionary and founder of Every Swing Counts “ESC” (Effort, Service, Character) Baseball Academy.

Sample had a passion for cars, motorcycles, dirt bikes and speed. Many of his weekends were spent at the track, where he enjoyed watching the car races. He was the president and founder of I Am My Brother’s Keeper Highway (motorcycle) Ministry. His smile and fun-loving personality was infectious and lit up the atmosphere everywhere he went. He was a humble and dear friend to many, always offering up a prayer and words of encouragement to others.

Sample is survived by his mother, Frances Sample of Selbyville; his two children, Jakayla Sample and Jaryn Sample of Delmar, Del.; three siblings, Linda Collins of Millsboro, Del., James Purnell and his wife, George Anna, of Frankford, Del., and Margot Tingle of Newark, Del.; his love, Jennifer Tripp, and her three children, all of Bridgeville, Del.; an uncle, Bobby Purnell and his wife, Phyllis; two aunts, Kathleen Purnell of Millsboro, Del., and Naomi Westcott of Frankford; a godson, Teron Tyre of Showell, Md.; and a host of other family members and friends.

A celebration of his life was scheduled for June 30, 2018, at the Dagsboro (Del.) Church of God, followed by burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.

Loretta May Rickards, 76, of Ocean View, Del., formerly of Hockessin, Del., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Md. She was born in Wilmington, Del., on Oct. 31, 1941, daughter of the late Clifford Earl Denney and the late Mildred Elizabeth (Brown) Stalloni.

Rickards graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in Wilmington. She was primarily a homemaker while raising her family. She was also a waitress for several years in the Ocean View and Bethany Beach area. She was a long-term employee of both DiFebo’s and Al Casapulla’s restaurants. Rickards was devoted to her family and enjoyed spending time with her boys and grandchildren. She loved her cats.

In addition to her parents, Rickards was preceded in death by her two husbands, Robert L. Taylor Sr. and Frank K. Rickards, and a brother, Clifford E. Denney Jr. She is survived by her four sons, Robert L. Taylor Jr. of Fountain Valley, Calif., James W. Taylor of Ocean View, Anthony M. Taylor and his wife, Yesenia, of Dagsboro, Del., and Michael S. Taylor and his wife, Ashley, of Frankford, Del.; five grandchildren, Leesha K. Taylor, Anthony M. Taylor, Michael S. Taylor Jr., Hannah R. Taylor and Zachary M. Taylor; and a brother, Joseph C. Stalloni and his wife, Nancy, of Wilmington, Del.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date and announced on social media. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Barbara Elaine (Stradley) Lindinger, 82, of Wilmington, Del., and Ocean View, Del., passed on June 28, 2018, surrounded by her family and friends, at her home at State Street Assisted Living in Dover, Del. She was born on Aug. 12, 1935, in Wilmington, Del., daughter of the late Oakley C. and Grace B. Stradley.

Lindinger graduated from Conrad High School. In her lifetime, she worked for DuPont, HVAC, for Woolahan’s Trucking Company for 15 years, and then for MBNA for another 15 years. She was a member of Marshallton United Methodist Church and Mariners Bethel U.M. Church in Ocean View.

Lindinger loved her family more than anything. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and found much comfort in her beloved dog, Roscoe.

In addition to her parents, Lindinger was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Charles H. Lindinger Jr.; her sister, Constance Stradley; and her son, John D. Cumens. She is survived by her children Gail Bleacher and her husband, Barry, Connie Murray and her husband, Burt, and Jeffrey Cumens; her grandchildren, Crista Raspavage and her husband, Drew, David Cumens, Rachel Perkowski and her husband, Ryan, Stephanie Miller and her husband, Frank, and Sean Murray; and her great-grandchildren, Aiden, Madelyn, Jackson, Johnathan, Logan, Cooper, Mason and Benjamin.

The family thanked Delaware Hospice and State Street Assisted living for their excellent care and compassion for Lindinger.

Funeral services were to be held July 2, 2018, at Parsell Funeral Home & Crematorium, Ocean View, Del. Interment was to be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mariner’s Bethel U.M.C.; 81 Central Ave.; Ocean View, DE 19970, or to Delaware Hospice; 100 Patriots Way; Milford, DE 19963. Condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Ercole O. Iacchetta, 88, of Bishopville, Md., died Friday, June 29, 2018, at home. He was born in Abruzzi, Italy, son of the late Ottavio Iacchetta and Settimia (Tiburzi) Iacchetta.

Iacchetta was a stone mason for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, tending his garden, cooking and playing slots at Ocean Downs.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Iacchetta, in 2002. He is survived by his children, Josephine Maio and her husband, Carmelo, of Italy, Tina Iacchetta Gugliotta of Selbyville, Del., and Dino Iacchetta and his wife, Lori, of Bishopville; a sister, Mary Fulco of Rosedale, Md.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was to be held on July 3, 2018, at St. Luke Catholic Church in Ocean City, Md. Burial was to be held privately, on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Millsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Coastal Hospice; P.O. Box 1733; Salisbury, MD 21802. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Agnes G. “Granny” Hurley passed away on June 22, 2018. Born on Nov. 7, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Hansel A. Geoghegan and Mabel Airey Geoghegan.

After graduating from Cambridge (Md.) High School in 1948, she attended Easton Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She enjoyed a long and productive professional career, working as a licensed practical nurse in various settings until age 73.

Hurley’s faith was always first in her life. As a member of Bethel Methodist Church in Dagsboro, Del., she served many years as the Vacation Bible School director, a Sunday-school teacher and counsellor for their MYF. She was a member of the Friends of Prince George’s Chapel and for the last several years was an active member of the Community Church of Oak Orchard.

She was a member of Frankford Chapter #12 OES, serving twice as worthy matron and in other positions for the Grand Chapter of Delaware. It was in her love of that organization and her dedication to work with young adults that she was instrumental in forming Bethel #10, International Order of Job’s Daughters and served as their first Bethel Guardian. She went on to become the Grand Guardian of the state of Delaware.

Moving from Cambridge to Dagsboro, Hurley became an active community member. She was active in local and state politics and volunteering for numerous community activities. That love of the area led her to eventually open a craft store, Granny’s Crafts, and with other local businesses, she formed the Dagsboro Area Chamber of Commerce. She served as that organization’s first president.

Hurley’s favorite pastime was spending time with family and friends. An avid bowler, she was a member of a league at Millsboro Lanes well into her 80s. She enjoyed watching her great-grandchildren participate at local sporting events and shared a love of watching the Baltimore Orioles with her family.

Hurley was preceded in death by her loving husband, Sidney. She is survived by her children, H. Crawford Hurley and his spouse, Jerry, Laura Lynn Gambrill and her husband, Tom, and Cindy O. Betts and her husband, Mark; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and her beloved cat, Muffin.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 8, 2018, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Millsboro Fire Company, 109 E. State Street, Millsboro, Del.

Granville Leroy “Bozie” Holston, 91, of Millsboro, Del., passed away in the care of Atlantic Shores Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on June 28, 2018. He was born on Aug. 2, 1926, to the late William and Sadie Holston in Lewes, Del. He was the last of five children, also preceded in death by his four siblings.

Holston was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, worked in the propane industry and was a yard supervisor for Collins & Ryan Propane Gas Company.

Holston was a renowned fixture of the town of Millsboro and a local hero for several reasons. Foremost, he served for 66 years in the Millsboro Volunteer Fire Company and more than 40 years with the VFW Ambulance Squad.

He was a central figure in controlling a massive propane leak in the early 1970s that threatened to devastate the greater part of Millsboro. He and many other men got the leak under control and saved many lives. He was known to be wonderful to have around when tragedy struck in any neighborhood of Millsboro. All the while, he remained a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

Holston is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Irene, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage and raised two daughters, Peggy Holston Harrelson of St. Mary’s, Georgia, and Judy Lee Hall of Millsboro. He is also survived by six grandchildren and their families, Julia Messick Verbanic and her husband, Steve, (and their children, Christina, Julius, Lauren and Kaitlin), Pamela Lynn Shockley and her husband, Jeff, (and their children, Bo and Paige), Kevin Allen Hall and his wife, Janice, G.G. Messick and his wife, Kristina, (and their child, Delana), Curtis Edward Hall and his wife, Heather, (and their children, Kenzie and Kylee), and Emily Messick Pettyjohn and her husband, David, (and their children, Rylee and Cale); a brother-in-law, Albert Quillen, and his wife, Nancy; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; his extended family; and many, many friends across Sussex County and in the Delaware fire service.

A viewing and funeral service were to be held July 1, 2018, at Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, Del., including conferral of fire department honors by Fire Chaplain Robert Hudson and fellow firefighter and retired state police Capt. Lynn Bullock. Interment was to follow, in Millsboro Cemetery, with the conveying his casket on the 1937 Antique REO fire truck from Station 83.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial donations to the Millsboro Fire Co.; P.O. Box 83; Millsboro, DE 19966, or Carey’s Camp, c/o Donna Anderson; 24814 Bethesda Rd.; Georgetown, DE 19947, or Grace U.M. Church; PO Box 566; Millsboro, DE 19966. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.

John Dennis Greene Jr., 76, of Millville, Del., affectionately known as “Big John,” passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del. He was born on Monday, March 16, 1942, in Hampton, Tenn., son of the late John Dennis Greene Sr. and Mabel Elizabeth (Maples) Greene.

Greene honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his service, he worked as a butcher for Shoppers Food Warehouse in Adelphi, Md., retiring after 28 years. After his retirement, Greene moved to the Delaware beaches, where he worked at G&E Hocker’s Supermarket in Millville, Del., for many years.

In his free time, he enjoyed fishing every minute he could, especially at Lake Melvin. Greene was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and dear friend who will be missed by all who knew him.

Greene is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Judith Jarvis Greene; his two sons, John Dennis Greene III and his wife, Lisa, of Edgewater, Md., and James Russell Greene and his wife, Kerri, of Owings, Md.; his four grandchildren, Madison, Alex, Jack and Gabrielle; his sister, JoAnn Wainman and her husband, Gary, of Athol, Idaho; and his beloved Lab, Callie.

All services were to be private. Arrangements were being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Ocean View, Del. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; P.O. Box 1893; Memphis, TN 38101. Condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Charles L. Clark Jr., 70, of Laurel, Del., passed away on June 25, 2018, in the care of Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin, Md. He was born Oct. 9, 1947, to the late Charles L. Clark Sr. and Sylvia Johnson Clark.

As a child, Clark loved science. He was a renowned respiratory therapist at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, known for touching many lives and mentoring many students and co-respiratory therapists. Among his other achievements, Clark was recognized by the City of Salisbury, Md., in 2014 for 43 years of dedicated service and for having unselfishly saved many lives. He always worked on holidays so the others could be with their families.

Many will remember him as a quiet man. Clark enjoyed farming, which was his passion. He always had a garden, which always got bigger and bigger. From the bounty of his garden, he made a great sweet-potato pie.

Clark is survived by four sisters, Carole Clark, Millicent White, Regina Clark-Curry and Lisa Clark; his nephews, Lamont Clark, Vernon White, Jeffrey White, Seneca Curry and Julian Curry; his great-nephews, Charlie Clark and Cristian Cotta; a niece, Angela Cotta; a great-niece, Emma Clark; extended family members; a very great number of friends; and the patients he served.

Memorial services and funeral arrangements were to be private. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.

Viola Mary Carver, 85, of Lewes, Del., passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Harbor Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes. She was born on Sunday, April 30, 1933, in Elkton, Md., daughter of the late Samuel and Viola (Kiker) Aro.

Carver was a dedicated wife and mother who kept a beautiful home and was the mother of seven wonderful children. She worked for more than 20 years at Grotto Pizza in Rehoboth Beach. She was a woman of strong faith and enjoyed attending regular church services and events, most recently at Eagle’s Nest Church and previously at Midway Assembly of God.

In her free time, she enjoyed tending to her meticulous garden and watching the birds on her many feeders. She loved sitting in her yard and reading her Bible for hours at a time. Carver was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend who will be missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Carver was preceded in death by her husband, S. Henry Carver; her two sons, Jimmy Chambers and John Chambers; and her two brothers, Ed Aro and Sam Aro. She is survived by her five daughters, Connie Johnson and her husband, Bert, of Tempe, Ariz., Brenda Lowry of McLean, Va., Diana Hoenen and her husband, John, of Lewes, Del., Robin Ray and her husband, Russ, of Harrington, Del., and Lisa Badur of Lincoln, Del.; and her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Going-home services will be held Sunday, July 8, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Eagles Nest Church, 26633 Zion Church Road, Milton, Del., where friends may visit beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, Del. Condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Joshua N. Brenneman, 24, of Delmar, Del., lost his battle and passed away on June 21, 2018. Born on April 5, 1994, in York, Pa., he was the son of Andrew Brenneman and Rae Nelson.

He had a kind heart and a smile that could light up the world. He was always willing to lend a hand, regardless of the reason. He loved to play guitar, skateboarding and fixing anything he could, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He was a loving son, brother and father.

Brenneman was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Glenn Brenneman and Terry Morthland, and his sister, Alexis Brenneman. He is survived by his father, Andrew Brenneman and his companion, Liberty Timmons, of Laurel, Del.; his mother, Rae Nelson and her husband, Daniel Nelson, of Delmar; his sister, Jillian Brenneman; his daughter, Jazlyn Brenneman; the love of his life, Monica Sanchez and her three daughters, Zoey, Aubrey and Natalie Guerra; his paternal grandmother, Regina Brenneman; his maternal grandmother, Catherine Morthland and her companion, James Marvel; three stepbrothers; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and friends. A memorial service was to be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent online at www.watsonfh.com.

Beatrice M. “Bea” Brasure, 86, of Millsboro, Del., passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. She born in Millsboro, Del., on June 25, 1932, one of eight children, to the late Roy W. Brasure and Blanche A. (Wootten) Brasure.

Brasure graduated from Millsboro High School in 1950, and worked for Collins & Ryan in Millsboro, and shortly thereafter began her career at Farmer’s Bank in Lewes and Georgetown, from which she eventually retired.

Brasure loved time spent with her family and going to church. She was a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church in Millsboro, where she sang in the choir for years. In her free time, she enjoyed taking rides throughout the community and visiting Cupola Park in Millsboro, where she would feed the ducks and geese. Brasure also spent a lot of time visiting shut-ins and residents of the nursing home in Millsboro.

In addition to her parents, Brasure was preceded in death by her six siblings, Hilda Klatt, Margaret Kopple, Irene Savage, Marion McCabe, Betty Morris and Leroy Brasure. She is survived by her sister Nancy Scorah and her husband, Wayne, of Millsboro, their two children, Todd and his wife, Becky, and Todd’s sons, Jordan and Chad and his wife, Lorette. She is also survived by 10 other nieces and nephews, Alan Klatt and his wife, Monte, Chuck Kopple and his wife, Terry, Gary Kopple, Tom Kopple, Connie Lathbury and her husband, Chip, Wanda Weber, Ormil Savage and his wife, Jennifer, Theresa Megee, Dennis McCabe and his wife, Karen, and Kristin Fisher and her husband, Mitchell; and several great- and great-great-nieces and -nephews.

A funeral service was to be held June 30, 2018, at Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro, Del., with interment at Millsboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial contributions to Grace U.M. Church; P.O. Box 566; Millsboro, DE 19966. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com

Daniel E. Schooley of Frankford, Del., formerly of Michigan and Claymont, Del., passed away, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del.

Schooley was born in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and was raised in Claymont, son of the late Charles Schooley and Margaret (Woods) Schooley. He was a graduate of the University of Delaware, with a degree in chemical engineering; a graduate of Nebraska University, with a degree in business education; and a graduate of Oregon, with a doctorate in statistics.

Schooley worked with the Michigan Board of Education for 25 years, helping to establish the first charter school in the state with Gov. John Engler. Schooley retired in 1997 and counted it an honor to serve the State of Michigan, helping with the educational needs of underprivileged children.

He was an avid reader who loved taking yearly trips to Las Vegas, bowling and collecting stamps. Schooley was also a member of Mariner’s Bethel United Methodist Church in Ocean View, Del., and enjoyed attending their Bible studies. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Wendy S. (Benjamin) Schooley; two sons, Michael Schooley and his wife, Tara, of Atlanta, Ga., and Rick Schooley and his fiancée, Fiona McLeod; eight grandchildren, Christopher, Kelia, Kaelyn, Alexis, Millie, Sophie, Azalea and Rosalie; and his cousin, Mary Damotto of West Chester, Pa.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

Herman D. Rotsch, 78, of Lewes, Del., passed away in his sleep after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, July 7, 2018. He was born on April 5, 1940, in Austin, Texas, son of the late Cecil and Jennie Rotsch.

He was a student at both Tulane and Webster universities in their ROTC programs. He proudly served his country as an officer in the United States Navy as a helicopter pilot. His duties included flying the recovery missions for the Gemini astronauts. Rotsch made his career in the automotive industry as a senior executive with Volkswagen of American and the Chrysler Corporation. He was the founder of Vintage Auto Works in Ligonier, Pa., and most recently worked as a sales manager for Boulevard Ford in Lewes, Del.

Rotsch loved gardening, woodworking, antique cars and fishing. He was the music director of a barbershop choral group called Nautical Sounds, and a member of the Southern Delaware Choral Society. He was also in a barbershop quartet that entertained many visitors and residents of Lewes. Rotsch was an Elder at Lewes Presbyterian Church. He founded an afterschool music program for at-risk children at Shields Elementary School in Lewes.

In addition to his parents, Rotsch was preceded in death by his son Gary C. Rotsch. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Libbie” Rotsch of Lewes; his son George D. Rotsch and his wife, Andrea, of Wilmington, Del.; his daughters, Elizabeth Rotsch Boehnlein and her husband, Todd, of Hamilton, Va., and Julie Rotsch Matson of Aiken, S.C.; his grandchildren, Gary, Jack and William Rotsch, Griffith Boehnlein, and Anna and Finn Matson; and his siblings, Alice Scarbrough, Ellen Martin and Walter Rotsch.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Lewes Presbyterian Church, 133 Kings Highway, Lewes, Del., where friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m.

Interment will be held at a later date at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, Del.

Arrangements were by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, Del. Condolences may be sent online at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

Gerald “Jerry” V. Myers, 60, of Selbyville, Del., formerly of Perry Hall, Md., passed away, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at his home, after a battle with cancer.

Myers was born in Baltimore, Md., to Gerald C. Myers and Sharon A. (Schmidt) Myers. He was a deeply devoted family man. He enjoyed socializing with family and friends and loved music, boating and fishing.

He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Debbie Myers; two sons, Joshua Myers of Towson, Md., and Daniel Myers of Willards, Md.; his parents, Gerald and Sharon Myers of Baltimore; and his brother, Ronald Myers of Baltimore.

He had several special people in his life, Kaitlynn and Ryleigh Young, Liz Rawlings, Janet and Phil Joynes, Susan Dennison, Charles Fink, Betty and Dick Harper, and Barbara and Dennis Marshall. He also loved his aunts/uncles, cousins, nieces/nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent online at www.melsonfuneralservices.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, restricted to Esophageal Research; 1315 Mount Hermon Rd., Ste. D; Salisbury, MD 21804.