Obituaries

Ruth Peel Kucharsey
February 1, 1916 — March 17, 2012
Ruth Peel Kucharsey, age 96, of Newark, DE, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Christiana Hospital. She was born on February 1, 1916 to the late Archie L. and Mary (McCormick) Peel. Ruth worked as an Administrative Assistant at DuPont and the University of Delaware, and ended her work career with 20 years of administrative service at the Newark School District. She also worked as an aide to her father, State Representative, Archie L...
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Amber Lynn Benson
October 25, 1991 — March 16, 2012
Our precious Amber was taken from us on Friday March 16, 2012. She was 20 years old. Amber was a ray of sunshine in the lives of so many who knew her. Amber was a graduate of Christiana High School. During her high school years she also attended the Networks School, where she has been continuing her education. Through the Networks School, Amber volunteered at Faithful Friends and helped socialize animals for adoption. She especially enjoyed...
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Shirley L. England
March 12, 1936 — March 16, 2012
Shirley L. England, 76, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away peacefully at her home March 16, 2012 surrounded by her family. Born in Auto, WV on March 12, 1936, Shirley was the daughter of the late Marshall Eugene and Ruth Lucille Johnston Gabbert. She started school at the age of 4 in West Virginia and graduated at the age of 16 from Rising Sun High School in 1952. Except for working at Bainbridge for a few years, Shirley began her...
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John William Mason
December 28, 1932 — March 14, 2012
Bill Mason, 79, of Chesapeake City, MD, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Born in Elkton, MD on December 28, 1932, Bill was predeceased by his parents, Edna B. and John Mason and his brother, Ralph Mason. Bill served his country during the Korean War as a 'Frogman' while in the Navy from 1951-1955. After an Honorable Discharge, he worked for the DuPont Co.'s American Dredging Co. and then had his own construction company from which he retired...
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Claire M. Becker
December 31, 1917 — March 13, 2012
Claire M. Becker returned to Heaven on March 13th, 2012. After celebrating an incredible life of 94 years with her beloved husband, Annapolis graduate, Lt. Col Paul E. Becker, and loves of her life, three sons, Dr. Kip Becker and his wife Kathy, Kenneth, and Randy with his wife, Victoria. She was also blessed to have enjoyed two grandchildren of Kenny's, Cara and Andy, and Kenny's extended family, Carolyn and her children, Bow and Kendra and...
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Calvin C. Weiss
March 14, 1925 — March 13, 2012
Calvin C. Weiss, age 86, of Newark, DE, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He was born on March 14, 1925 in Hazelton, PA to the late Otto and Harriett (Simonson) Weiss. Calvin worked in the coal mines of Wilkes-Barre, PA. He later worked as a truck driver for Allied Van Lines Security Storage in Wilmington, DE and retired in 1984. Calvin was a member of the Teamsters Trucking Union. He enjoyed spending time with his family,...
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Margaret Rebecca Kintzer
March 11, 1908 — March 12, 2012
Margaret Rebecca Kintzer, age 104, of Newark, DE, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012. She was born on March 11, 1908 in Wernersville, PA. She is survived by her grandson, William 'Bill' Kintzer of Newark, DE; and daughter in law, Clara Christine Kintzer. Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband, Theodore R. Kintzer; daughter, Katherine L. Kintzer; and son, William D. Kintzer. Services will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday,...
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David M. Mullins
April 29, 1966 — March 11, 2012
David M. Mullins, age 45, of Elkton, MD, passed away suddenly in an automobile accident on Sunday, March 11, 2012. He was born on April 29, 1966 to Amos Mullins and Susan (McClellan) Werneke. David enjoyed fishing, hunting and shooting trap. In his younger years, he was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He loved spending time with his wife and children. He is survived by his loving wife, Terra Mullins of Elkton, MD; children, Kayla...
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Joseph Francis Charma
January 1, 1926 — March 10, 2012
Joseph Francis Charma, age 86, of Newark, DE, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2012. He was born on January 1, 1926 in Endicott, NY to the late Andrew and Anna (Kuzma) Charma. Joseph is survived by his son, Joseph G. Charma and his wife, Dawn Alexis Calzada of Newark, DE; grandchildren, Antonio and Linnea; sisters, Mary S. Giacoyelli of Endicott, NY and Ann G. Townsend of Endicott, NY; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is...
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Alice T. McCormick Logan
March 8, 1912 — March 10, 2012
Alice Tacie McCormick Logan, age 100 joined the Church Triumphant on March 10, 2012 after a long life of manifold blessings. She was the youngest child of Tacie Jane Harkness and Harry M. McCormick of Newark. She felt that she had lived in the "best of times" having gone from "horse and buggy" days to seeing a man on the moon. Life as she grew up centered around activities at the school and Ott's Chapel. It was a time when everyone in the...
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