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Beloved Father, Brother and Grandfather Richard 'Dick' James Harrison died at the age of 78 on May 8, after a valiant nine-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of almost 38 years, Linda Lynch Harrison, sister Katherine Mann (Bill), son Richard J. Harrison (Xiomara), daughter Heather Lynch Hansen, daughter Katherine Betterly (Luke), son Joshua Lynch (Angelique), plus grandchildren William and Grayson Betterly, Xavier Harrison and Lucia and Espen Hansen. He was looking forward to the birth of his fifth grandson this summer, James Richard Lynch. He was preceded in death by daughter Laury Ann Lynch. Dick, Dad, Papa and Big Papa was bigger than life in stature, impact and...

Eva Rose Austin, died peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Cokesbury Village in Hockessin, DE. Eva was formerly and proudly of Glen Farms in Elkton, MD. Eva was born in Sparta, NC to Ivan and Curla Rector. Eva loved her family, first and foremost. She was a proud mother and wife, devoting her life to her two daughters, Donna and Sherrie, as well as her late husband, Harold. Her face lit up with a smile she was known for anytime she was around her family. Eva was also involved in numerous organizations; Newark New Century Club, Daughters of the American Revolution, Elkton Women's Civic Club and a lifetime member of the Newark United Methodist Church. She was an excellent bridge...

Susan Kyle Kuehl, age 83, passed away on June 16, 2022. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years, Richard (Dick) Kuehl. Susan attended high school at Rumson High School in Rumson, NJ, and Southern Seminary and Junior College in Buena Vista, Virginia. Susan was a loving wife, mother and homemaker to her loving family. Susan was adored by her family for her constant loving and unconditional support, wonderful attitude, and her desire and ability to make everyone happy. She is also remembered as a wonderful host. During their many years living on the family's beloved farm in Oxford, PA, and at the family's vacation home in Lake Tahoe, NV, Susan and Dick hosted countless...

Francis Marion Bunch III died from complications of diabetes on July 4th 2021. He was born in Richmond, Virginia in 1938 to Francis Marion Bunch Jr and Virginia Parker Bunch. Moving to Wilmington, Delaware at age 7 Frank graduated from AI DuPont High School in 1957 and Duke University in 1961 where he met his beloved wife Wendy Johnson Bunch. After two years in the Navy, LTJg Bunch followed his father's footsteps into the DuPont company, embarking on a 29 year career starting in Oklahoma City selling Xray film for Photo Products. He progressed through the ranks, moving 9 times in 16 years to Boston, Chicago, New York City, Atlanta, London, England, Hendersonville, North Carolina, Taipei,...

Former Delaware Governor and Congressman Pierre S. ("Pete") du Pont IV died Saturday, May 8, 2021, at his home in Wilmington, Delaware after a long illness. Governor du Pont served as Delaware's lone Congressman in the 92nd - 94th Congresses from 1971 to 1977. He served as Delaware's 68th Governor from 1977 to 1985. During his three terms in the U.S. Congress from 1971 to 1977, du Pont served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, he was a co-author and sponsor of the War Powers Act of 1973, which was passed into law and limits the authority of the President to commit U.S. Armed Forces abroad...

Margaret Manship, age 95, of Harrington, DE passed away on September 6, 2020. Born in Oxford, PA, in 1925 she was the daughter of the late Anna Elizabeth and Clarence F. Broomell. She was the wife of the late Walter Caldwell, the late Henry Jachimek, and the late John Manship. She was a member of the Calvary Wesleyan Church and Pilgrim Chapel in Harrington, DE. She was a hairdresser, a homecare aid and an Avon Lady. She was a loving mother and aunt. She is survived by her daughter Charlene Poteet and son-in-law Charles S. Poteet III, two grandsons Charles S. Poteet and Carl C. Poteet and his wife Suzanne and two great- grandsons. She is also survived by a nephew John Broomell, Jr. and his...

James C. Conrad, 95, made his final landing Saturday, June 20 in Wilmington, the city he and his beloved wife Roberta had called home since 1977. This WWII pilot, father of 4, husband for almost 74 years, and DuPont photo products division employee for nearly 35 years was known for leading the Brandywine Hundred Library building campaign. Born in 1924 in Easton, MD, to James and Mary Conrad, Jim served the nation and DuPont in far-flung places with enthusiasm and energy. Before graduation from Easton H.S., he set his cap for the girl who taught him to drive. They married while he was on leave, and then Jim flew C46s and C47s in the Pacific theater for the US Army Air Forces' 9th Troop...