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Marilyn Miller Alderman

Marilyn Miller Alderman, age 73, died peacefully at her home in Hockessin, DE, on Sunday, May 5, 2013, in the presence of her husband George E. Alderman, daughter Lauren Alderman, granddaughter Jade, son Paul J. Alderman, and cousin Ralph T. Schwab of Albuquerque, NM. Caregivers also included brother John D. Miller, daughter-in-law Heather O. Alderman, granddaughter Hanna, and her best friend Audrey Watson of Delmar, NY.

Marilyn was born November 13, 1939 in Erie, PA, daughter of Jane H. Delo Miller and George H. Miller. She attended Penn Elementary and East High schools, graduating with honors in 1957. She then entered Oberlin College in Ohio, graduating again with honors in chemistry and art in 1961. She began working with Hercules, Inc. in Delaware in 1961 and when the Triumph TR3 she was driving had a problem her friends told her to take it to George Alderman, who was just beginning his business of repairing sports cars. On November 24, 1962, Marilyn married George in Erie, PA. Marilyn continued working at Hercules until 1966 when Lauren was born and George needed help building his recently acquired Datsun dealership; they also sold Lotus and Rover.

Until the sale of their Nissan franchise in 1994, Marilyn was a major contributor to the success of the business, running the accounting department, as well as working side by side with George, while raising two wonderful children, and going to the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) races with George. She even got her own SCCA Regional racing license and ran a few races and hill climb events before Lauren was born.

In June 1984, Marilyn became interested in flying, in order to get back and forth from the various race tracks more quickly. She bought a Piper Cherokee with her flight instructor and by December 1984 had her private pilot certificate. She obtained her instrument rating in July 1985 and her commercial certificate in June 1986. Marilyn's next challenge was to fly a twin engine plane, so she bought a Seneca III and by September 1987 she earned her multi-engine rating. She got the Part 135 rating in September 1990 and her Airline Transport certificate in July 1993. In November 1997 she began training at Flight Safety International and flew part-time as copilot with the Westwind and Astra Corporate Jet Group until November 2005, at which time she had logged more than 4000 hours of flight time. She really loved to fly and would gladly take friends and family flying, and employees on business trips, to meetings, or to the races.

Marilyn's achievements, honors, and affiliations are widely known and include the following: charter member Wilmington Manor Rotary Club; two terms Rotary District Treasurer; active member International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians; member Brandywine Motorsport Club; Treasurer, Delaware Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. (International Organization of Women Pilots) and Governor of its Mid-Atlantic Section; founding director Delaware Aviation Support, Inc. (DASI); founding trustee and treasurer of the Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame; and twice a successful competitor in 1991 and 1993 with Caroline Lunger in the Air Race Classic (Trans-Continental Air Race for Women Pilots). The airplane, a TB20 (Trinidad) affectionately called "Trini" was Marilyn's favorite, owned jointly first with Brett Lunger, then later with John Poore. In 2006, Marilyn was the first member of the board to be inducted into the Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame.

A memorial service will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2313 Concord Pike (Fairfax), Wilmington, DE, on Saturday, May 25th, at 11 am, where visitation will begin at 9:30 am. A reception will follow the service in the church auditorium.

Donations in lieu of flowers are encouraged for Cancer Support Community Delaware, 4810 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807; or to The Ninety-Nines Endowment Fund, Virginia Harmer, Treasurer, 8627 Banyan Street, Alta Loma, CA 91701; or to the Delaware Chapter of The Ninety-Nines Marilyn Alderman Memorial Scholarship, c/o Ellen Nobles-Harris, 2424 Dorval Road, Wilmington, DE 19810-3529.

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Clinton G. Denny

Clinton Gibson Denny, 91, of Cokesbury Village, Hockessin, formerly of Normandy Manor, Brandywine Hundred, died on May 10, 2013.

Clint was born in Newark, N.J. to Herbert and Florence Denny and attended schools in Newark and later in South Orange, N.J., graduating in 1943 from Princeton University. Following graduation, he served in the Army for 3 ½ years during World War II and was stationed in the Pacific Theatre of War (The Philippines, New Guinea, and Australia) for 1 ½ years. He was discharged from the Army as a First Lieutenant. After his service to our country, Clint joined the DuPont Company in Newark, N.J., later spending time at the Lawty, FL plant and the Edgemoor, DE plant. His last 20 DuPont years were at the Louviers Engineering Building. Clint retired as Personnel Development Manager after a 39 year career with the company. After DuPont, he enjoyed a happy and active retirement, volunteering at Hagley Museum and Library, participating at the University of Delaware's Academy of Lifelong Learning, bowling and gardening. Clint was a 50 year member of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant where he served as an Elder, a Deacon, and a member of the New Castle Presbytery Committee on Preparation for Ministry. He especially enjoyed the 40+ summer vacations spent with his family at Damariscotta Lake, Maine.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Katharine; their 3 children: James B. Denny of Catonsville, MD; Elizabeth Denny Camody (Nicholas) of Venetia, PA; and Virginia Denny Longfellow (David) of Hudson, OH; 5 grandchildren: Jennifer, Leslie, Nicholas, Katharine, and Kimberly; his sister, Helen D. Woodman of Hendersonville, N.C.; his sister-in-law, Helen D. Babson of Farmington, Conn., and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11am, Saturday, June 1 at Cokesbury Village, with a reception to follow in the Lower Atrium. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Vitas Hospice, 100 Commerce Drive, Suite 302, Newark, DE 19713 would be appreciated for their months of helpful assistance. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.mccreryandharra.com

Michael Fenol

Michael J. Fenol, age 85, of Newark, Delaware, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, May 10, 2013 with his loving wife Paula by his side. A full obituary will run in the June 2nd edition.

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, June 8, 2013 in the Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark DE 19702 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm followed by Michael's Life Celebration Service at 2:00 pm. Burial will be on Monday, June 10, in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 11:00 am. For directions and to express an online condolence please visit www.strano-feeley.com.

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Frances Romaine McKinney Gibison

Frances R. Gibison, age 86, passed away on May 15, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be dearly missed by her family.

Fran was born in York, PA on March 24, 1927. She attended St. Mary's Parochial School in York, St. Peter's Cathedral School and was a 1945 graduate of Wilmington High School. She was a member of St. Elizabeth's Parish for 59 years where she had been a member of the B.V.M. Sodality, the Parish Council and helped to organize and run the Parish Outreach to serve those in need. She was also instrumental in the formation of the Cleland Heights Civic Association, writing its newsletter and organizing neighborhood events. Fran was a Democratic Committee Woman and received letters of gratitude from both President John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy for work during their campaigns. She was a 50-year member of the Women's Club-Delaware. What Fran enjoyed most was spending holidays, vacations and special occasions with family, sharing stories, good times, laughter and good food.

Fran was predeceased by her husband, Thomas F. Gibison Sr., with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. She was also predeceased by her son, Robert A. Gibison, daughter-in-law Mary Jane (O'Neill) Gibison, parents, Frank L. and Cora A. (Staub) McKinney, her sister Charlotte McKinney and nephew, John Mowen. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Thomas F. Gibison Jr., Mark and Sharon Gibison, Mary Beth and Donald Copson, Richard and Natalie Gibison, and Daniel Gibison; her grandchildren, Rosanne Tray and husband Kevin, Christopher and Stephen Copson, Kathleen and Kelly Gibison, Kristin Kabatt and husband Larry, Mark and Aimee Gibison, Sarah and Laura Gibison, Thomas F. Gibison III and by great grandsons, Alex Kabatt, and Andrew and Patrick Tray.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Elizabeth's Church, Cedar and S. Clayton Streets, Wilmington on Monday, May 20, at 10 am. Friends may call at DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek, from 5-7 pm on Sunday evening, May 19. Burial will be in St. Joseph's on the Brandywine Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Betty Bratton from Vitas Hospice, Oluseyi Adedoyin, Giftee Lobe and Marilyn Saah from Griswold Home Care for their kind, compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. Elizabeth's Church, 809 S. Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19805.

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Khalil A.

Kasumba-Muhangi

Age 7, of Newark, DE, went home to be with the angels on Sunday, May 12, 2013.

Khalil was very intelligent and he wanted to grow up to become a Doctor that would heal cancer. He loved showing his karate moves, listening to all genres of music, playing computer games, and watching wrestling. His favorite cartoon characters were Mario, and a special love for Nazo the Hedgehog from Sonic. Khalil was well known for his hair, wanting to be like the guitarist Slash from Guns N' Roses. Khalil was cherished by all who met him and will be deeply missed by family - especially his brothers and sisters with whom he loved spending time.

Khalil is survived by his mother, Stefany Foster; brothers: Anthony, Darreal, Darrean, and Christian; and sisters: Aschten (with whom he had a special bond), Ahna, and Jaydan.

Services and Burial will be private. To send an online condolence visit www.strano-feeley.com.

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Cynthia W. LaRiccia

Cynthia W. LaRiccia, age 54, of Newark, DE passed away peacefully at her home with her husband Vincent by her side on Thursday, May 16, 2013.

Cynthia worked as an elementary school teacher at various schools in the Christina School District, including Pulaski, Bancroft, and Brookside Elementary Schools. She also served in various administrative positions with the school district. Cynthia enjoyed trips to Disney, swimming, loved going to the beach and her faithful dog Chewy.

Cynthia is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Vincent N. LaRiccia; step-son, Nigel LaRiccia and wife Lara, and step-daughter Christina LaRiccia; 2 sisters, Andra Pitts and Peggy Jean Wiser; 4 step-grandchildren, Izabel, Dennis, Ramona and Vincent.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, May 22, in the Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Rd., Newark, DE 19702 from 6 to 7:30 pm followed by a life celebration service at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions can be sent to either, Faithful Friends, 12 Germay Dr., Wilm., DE 19804 or a public education cause of your choice. For directions or to express an online condolence please visit www.strano-feeley.com.

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Tina Katherine Linn

Tina Katherine Linn, age 59, of Centreville, DE, formerly of Kemblesville, PA and Birmingham Township, PA, died on May 16, 2013 peacefully at home with family at her side.

She was a 1972 graduate of Bridgewater-Raritan West High School. Tina received her bachelor degrees in nursing in 1979 and animal science in 1978 from the University of Delaware. In 1981, she received her Masters of Science Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania.

Tina's nursing career included employment with Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, Haverford State Hospital, Delaware State Hospital and Brandywine Hospital. She left nursing in 1986 to become a full-time homemaker and mother.

Tina was a child of nature. She loved swimming in the ocean, hiking, laying in the sun, and gathering shells. She was an avid gardener and was happiest outdoors among the plants, animals and birds. Above all, Tina loved and cherished her family.

She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Leonard Nitowski, MD; daughters, Diana L. Nitowski of Centreville and Laura Nitowski of Philadelphia, PA; parents, Bruce and Jane Linn of Bridgewater, NJ; brother, Rev. David Linn and his family of Morgantown, WV; and brother, Jeffrey Linn and his family of Edison, NJ.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday May 25, 2013 at the CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington. Friends and family may visit Saturday afternoon at the funeral home beginning at 2:15 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 or the Delaware Nature Society, PO Box 700, Hockessin, DE 19707.

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Deborah L. Lober "Debbie"

Age 59, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 17, 2013 surrounded by her family.

Born in Wilmington, Debbie was the daughter of the late Albert Merritt and Dorothy Handlin. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School. For 8 years, she was the catering coordinator for Bachetti Brothers and previously worked for the Christiana Hilton.

Debbie enjoyed crocheting blankets for almost every baby she knew and making scarves and blankets which she donated to cancer patients and dog shelters. She loved dogs and her dog "Cupcake" will miss her dearly.

Debbie cherished being a Mom Mom and enjoyed watching her grandsons grow and play. She enjoyed spending time in Cape May, NJ. Debbie displayed courage and strength during the past few years and she will be dearly missed by her husband, David N. Lober; her daughter, Cathy Solomon; her sons, Jamie Solomon and his wife, Stacy, and Michael Solomon, all of Wilmington; her stepdaughter, Bailey Lober; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Norma and Fran Zimny of Lewes, DE, Jean and Bill Ahern of Elkton, MD, and Charlotte and Jim Holloway of Magnolia, DE; and her grandsons Dylan and Nathan Solomon.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, May 21st at 1 PM at Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road, Wilmington where visitation will begin after 12 noon. Interment will be private.

The family would like to thank friends, family and the staff at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center for their prayers and support. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.

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Marie T. McClure

Marie Tilley McClure, age 91, of Wilmington, DE died on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis.

Born in New Brunswick, Canada, Marie attended college at Mt. Allison University. She was a chemistry professor at Iowa State after WWII for a brief time before moving to Wilmington where she focused on being a wife, mother, homemaker, and caregiver. Marie was a long-time member of Peninsula-McCabe United Methodist Church. In her spare time, Marie enjoyed reading and she devoted a lot of her time to visiting shut-ins and being a caregiver.

Marie was predeceased by her husband in 1984, Dr. John H. McClure. She is survived by her daughter, Colleen McClure Mundis (Wayne) of Dallastown, PA, and son, Ian C. McClure (Sharon) of Wilmington, DE; brother, Frederick J. Tilley of New Brunswick, Canada; 3 granddaughters, Andrea (Mike), Erin, and Juliette.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 21st at 1 pm at Peninsula-McCabe United Methodist Church, 2200 Baynard Blvd., Wilmington, DE 19802 where friends are invited to call beginning at 12:30 pm. Entombment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Marie's name to Compassionate Care Hospice, 702B Kirkwood Highway, Wilm., DE 19805 or the , 92 Read's Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720.

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Eleanor O. Minnich, of Middletown, DE, known fondly as "Ellie" to her friends and "Baba" to her family, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013, surrounded by her family at home.

She was born in Central City, PA, on July 21, 1937, daughter of the late John W. O'Ship and Mary Selko O'Ship. A gifted and compassionate health care professional, she received her degree as a registered nurse from the Conemaugh Valley School of Nursing in Johnstown, PA.

Baba was also a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She greatly enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, quilting, gardening and painting. Ellie especially delighted in baking delicious treats and cooking wonderful meals for her family and friends.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 46 years, Robert H. Minnich; daughters, Lisa M. Savino (Lou) of Middletown, DE, and Lori L. Wareham (Bill) of Severna Park, MD; brother, John O'Ship (Nancy) of Central City, PA; and seven grandchildren, Mary, Bella, Kate, Louis, Rylan, Sofia, and Nicholas.

Her family invites relatives and friends for a celebration of Ellie's life from 1 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, June 2nd, at her home, 527 Silverhill Crossing, Middletown, DE 19709.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the - Team "Ellie" at www.main.acsevents.org/goto/teamellie77

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