The Middletown Transcript

Winifred Theodora "Winnie" (Manlove) Spence, age 92, of Townsend, DE, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 25, 2021. Winnie was born in Maryland in 1929 to William Robert Manlove and Ella Broadwater Manlove. She is pre-deceased by her sister, Anna Elizabeth, and brother, Joseph Robert Manlove. Winnie moved to Delaware in 1964 and married Lt. Ernest S. Spence III (Ret. DSP). She is survived by her beloved husband and son, Benjamin Haden Spence, who were dear to her heart. Winnie's grandsons, Haden and River Spence, were both cherished by Grammy. She loved to watch their ice hockey games and join them in visits to the mall. These were her happiest days. Winnie is pre-deceased by a...

Salvatore A. "Sal" DiMenno, age 85, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Born on June 13, 1935, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Albert and Christina (Pedona) DiMenno. Sal was a faithful member of St. Joseph Parish and dedicated over 56 years with the Knights of Columbus. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In his younger years, Sal coached little league baseball in Parsippany, NJ for many years. He retired after 20 years as a charter bus driver and dispatcher for Lakeland Bus Company. In addition to his parents, Sal is preceded in death by his siblings, Josephine Nesta, Frances LeVicchi, and Constantine DiMenno. He is survived by his...

Jeffrey W. Foster, age 59, of Middletown, Delaware passed away on October 31, 2020 at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware. Born in Towson, Maryland, he was the son of Joseph William and Jeanne Ellen (Armstrong) Foster. Jeff practiced dentistry for over 25 years and was the owner of Summit Dental in Middletown, DE before retiring in 2018. He enjoyed fishing and being on the water. Jeff is survived by his children, Jeanne Elizabeth Foster and John Joseph Foster and siblings, James A. Foster and Jennifer E. Foster. A graveside service was held on Friday, November 6 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bel Air. Condolences may be left at mccomasfuneralhome.com.

Emma Jean (Peanut) Porter Bland Darrah of 209 Glen St Chestertown, MD passed away surrounded by her family at home on January 15, 2020. She was 83. She was born in Chestertown on Feb 11, 1936, the daughter of the late Maynard Porter and Clara Rollison Porter. Jean attended Chestertown High School. In her early years, she worked as a bartender at numerous establishments where she was best known as "Peanut". She made her career at Quaker City Motor Parts for 40 plus years in Middletown, DE. She enjoyed going to yard sales and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church ever since she was a little girl. In addition to her parents, she...

Ruth Walker Vicari, of Middletown, DE, passed away on January 3, 2020. She was 99. Mrs. Vicari was born in Maryland to Cecil T. Walker and Edna Irene Waters Walker. She was the wife of the late Arthur F. Vicari, loving mother of Shirley V. Coleman and her husband Kenneth, of Dover, FL, and Pamela R. Kidd and her husband Harry of Middletown, DE. Mrs. Vicari is survived by 2 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings. Mrs. Vicari worked with her husband at his State Farm Insurance business. She enjoyed bowling and was a member of American Legion Post 47 Ladies Auxiliary. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020, from 12-1 PM, at Zellman...