News Journal - DE

Bernard W. Coll, 85, passed from this earth three weeks before his 86th birthday, on January 20, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, to John Joseph Coll and Olga Morrissey Coll on February 15, 1937. During WWII, his parents moved to Wilmington, Delaware, where he graduated from A. I. du Pont High School and the University of Delaware, started his family, and retired before moving to Vero Beach, Florida, in 1999. Bernie was a proud veteran who joined the 142nd Delaware Air National Guard on November 21, 1954. He served proudly as a Loadmaster on C97 and C130 aircraft and rose to the rank of Master Sergeant before retiring in March 1982. He...

Preston Grace, age 55, passed away on January 10, 2023. Visitation and service on January 21, 2023 at 10am at Woodbridge High School, Greenwood, DE. For full details visit www.framptom.com

Phyllis Ann Meadows, age 71, of Newark, DE, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born in Elkton, MD on March 22, 1951 to the late Charles Mars and Irene (Collins) Mars. Before she was a member of Newark Baptist Church, she was a member of First Baptist Church in Elkton where she sang in the choir and taught Children's Church and Vacation Bible school. She was a hard-working and loving woman who found great joy in her family - especially her grandchildren, visiting with friends - especially her neighbor and "bestie", Linda, and working in her flower garden - which has been said to rival Longwood Gardens. Phyllis, who was a stay-at-home mom while her children...

Richard K. Kalinevitch of Greenwood died Dec. 5, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident. He was 83. Service Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1:00 at the Framptom Funeral Home - Fleischauer Chapel in Greenwood. Friends visit 12:00 to 1:00. Richard was not a formal person and the family requests all in attendance to wear casual clothing. Donations to Greenwood Fire Co. PO Box 1, Greenwood, DE 19950 or to the charity of your choice. Visit www.framptom.com

Joan Vogel Bachman of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly longtime resident of Newark, Delaware, passed away on November 19, 2022. She was born on August 29, 1930, in Wilmington, Delaware to Helen Bachman Shortt and Earl Shortt. Joan graduated from P.S. DuPont High School and Goldey-Beacon College where she studied business. She would later retire from the Recorder of Deeds Office of New Castle County. Joan was an avid gardner, ultimately receiving her master gardner designation. A life long member of the Newark Library, she was a voracious reader and an enthusiastic support of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. She loved spending time at the beach with her extended family, and wintering...

WIEGAND, Shirley Craze, 103, of Richmond, Va. died November 15, 2022 surrounded by her family. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William "Bill" Wiegand. She is survived by her children, William A. Wiegand, Jr. (Kathleen) and Ruth Krevchuck (Daniel); grandchildren, Matthew Wiegand (Ann), Brian Krevchuck, Kevin Krevchuck (Christine), Adam Krevchuck (Mary Kate), Meredith Thomas (Marc) and Jennifer Hutchinson (Mark); eight great-grandchildren who were the light of her life, Ava and Grayson Wiegand, Natalie, Gabrielle and Jillian Krevchuck, and Emma, Isabelle and John Hutchinson; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wiegand was a retired Miller and Rhoads employee and a...

Caleb H. Smith, Jr. passed away at his home in Vero Beach, Florida on November 2, 2022. Cal was born in Rochester, MN on May 27, 1938. He graduated from Tower Hill School in Wilmington, DE and graduated University of Virginia with a degree in English. He was a member of the Chi Psi fraternity Cal was a stockbroker for over 40 years, starting with Laird & Company and opening two local offices for Wheat First Securities which later became Wells Fargo. He was also a self-published author of several novels. Cal lived in Wilmington, DE and Landenberg, PA before moving to Vero Beach. Cal loved dogs, especially his Dobermans and Westies. He was a charter season ticket member and...

Mary Catherine Evanco, age 78, of Newark, DE, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. She was born on October 24, 1943, in Hazelton, PA to the late John Yoch and Mary (Williams) Yoch. Mary worked for Dr. Franklin and Dr Bilski as a medical receptionist and later on in life worked for Bailey, Banks and Biddle Jewelers as a salesperson, which she took joy in. Due to her back issues, it limited her activities, but she enjoyed being a homebody and she loved watching her favorite shows on television. Mary was a huge Neil Diamond fan. She will be missed by everyone that knew and loved her. Mary is survived by her longtime companion, Thomas Herbener; children: Michael John Evanco, Stepson,...

On September 10, 2022, Goro Nagase, beloved husband of the late Takako Nagase and survived by his son, George Nagase; his daughter and son-in-law, Terumi and Chris McKenna; and granddaughter, Naomi McKenna; and brother, Mitsumasa Nagase. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Celebration of Life services will be held in Ellicott City, MD on Sunday, October 2. For details, please visit www.HarryWitzkeFuneralHome.com

Professor Allen Dupree King, 87, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in Athens, Georgia. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Dr. Allen Dupree King, Sr. and May Loeffler Keech King. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Suzanne Hofmann King; his sister, Ernestine Loeffler King, Frankfurt, KY; his daughter, Suzanne King Jackson (Stan), Aiken, SC; his son, Stephen Allen King, Aiken, SC; his son, Peter Morton King, Lexington, GA; and two grandchildren: Ashlan Dupree Jackson, Nashville, TN; Conner Stephen King, Estill Springs, TN. He attended Wilmington Friends School in Wilmington, Delaware where he played varsity football and varsity baseball. He received his...

Thomas "Tom" Dewey Meadows, Sr., age 74, of Newark, DE, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Corinne, WV on September 11, 1947 to the late Lonnie Ray Meadows and Nellie Lee (Moye) Meadows. Tom served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Newark Baptist Church, and served as a deacon. Tom took great joy in going to the movies and working in his vegetable garden. He was a hard-working man, who was a devoted husband, father, pop-pop, and brother. Tom will always be remembered for the good man that he is and will be dearly missed. Tom is survived by his wife of 54 years, Phyllis (Mars) Meadows; four sons: Thomas...

Melvin Wayne Etzweiler, age 72, of Noxtown Road passed away suddenly on June 12, 2022 at his home. He was born in Lewistown, PA the son of the late Melvin Cleveland and Doris Lucille (Wagner) Etzweiler. He was a graduate of Alexis Dupont High School in Greenville, DE Wayne was a Veteran of the US Army, proudly serving in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his bravery. He worked for many years for the US Postal Service. He enjoyed riding his Harley with his friends, and bird watching with his wife, especially watching the Eagles at the Conowingo Dam Survived by his wife of 53 years, Joanne (Anselmi) Etzweiler; his 2 sons, Josh Etzweiler of Newark, DE and Brian Etzweiler of...

Gail Patricia White Landon was born on January 14, 1938, in Wilmington, Delaware and died on June 4, 2022, at the age of eighty-four in Ponte Vedra, Florida. She is the daughter of Willard and Grace White of Wilmington, Delaware. Gail had four older brothers, with whom she was remarkably close, Willard Thomas White III, Edward Carpenter White, Ronald Bruce White, and Paul Gerald White. Along with her brothers, Gail graduated from Tower Hill School in Wilmington and then went on to graduate from Sullens College in Bristol, Virginia in 1958. Gail was a member of the Wilmington Country Club, the Junior League of Wilmington, where she was the Editor of League News. She attended Immanuel...

Chris, Lori, Zack and Nate Leffler passed suddenly May 28, 2022 in a tragic boating accident on Wilmington River, Savannah Georgia, leaving behind their beloved daughter Katelyn. In 1996, Lori married Chris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They had three children: Zack, Katie, and Nate. They most enjoyed spending time with their beloved family, making memories on vacation whether white water rafting, biking, hiking, playing board games, or golf. Their most recent adventure was last year in Hawaii where the family celebrated Lori and Chris' 25th anniversary and renewed their wedding vows. Lori born in Wilmington DE, daughter of Robert Burgess of Milton Delaware and Sally (Seaman) Steele of...

Robert "Bob" Prettyman passed away May 22, 2022, in Dacula GA. Interment service will be held on June 27, 2022 at 11:00 am at Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Bear, Delaware.

Martha Chieffo of Claymont, age 86, beloved wife, mother, and friend, departed this life on May 12. Originally of Trainer, PA, Martha was the younger daughter of Carl and Catherine Blaier of Germany and Hungary, respectively. She graduated from Eddystone High School in 1954, where "Marty", as she was known to her friends, was voted Most Popular and even named Miss Trainer. In 1959 she married her high school sweetheart, Tony Chieffo, who was by her side for the next 50 years. Martha was employed as a secretary at Houdry Process Corp. in Linwood from 1954 to 1966 and, after the birth of her daughter Lisa, decided that life at home with her family was more fun than an office job. If Martha...

Mrs. Norah Kathleen Barron Dahlen, 90, of Mooresville, NC, died peacefully with family and friends at her side on April 30, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Norah was born August 14, 1931, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late J. Howard and Alma Charlton Barron. Mrs. Dahlen was a graduate of Holy Angels Academy in Richfield, MN and attended the University of Minnesota. She was married to the late M. Boyne Dahlen for over 50 years until his passing in 2002. Norah was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary on Lake Norman for many years and was Chairperson of Lake Norman Marine Commission from 1995 to 1996 during which navigation charts for the lake were developed. She spent over 30...

Nan Alexander Ransom, 93, of Rockville, MD, died on Tuesday April 5, 2022. She was the wife of the late Edwin A. Ransom. They were married for 51 years. Born on December 6, 1928, in Houston, TX, she was the daughter of the late George M. and Elizabeth K. (Gordon) Alexander. As a child she remembered helping her grandmother, Mary Gordon, to hand out food from their kitchen door to those in need during the Great Depression. Nan received her undergraduate and graduate degrees in education from the University of Houston. She taught for several years in Texas and was known for beautiful flowing cursive writing. Nan later moved with her husband Edwin to Wilmington, DE, after their marriage...

Lucy Ford Findlay of Dover, DE, age 75, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Friday, March 25, 2022. Having just recently celebrated her 75th birthday in Charleston with her children, enjoying her favorite southern comfort foods, good wine, and much laughter, as well as having many visits with dear friends and family in her travels, Lucy left this earthly world feeling well-loved. We know she now celebrates with her husband, Col. George W. Findlay, who preceded her in death in 2016. Lucy is survived by her daughter, Lisa Findlay Merrill and Grant of West Chester, PA and son Christopher Findlay and Amy of Charleston, SC, as well as four beloved grandchildren: Lucy Merrill (22), Will...

Funeral Services for Major Victor G. Ramage, USAF, Retired, who passed away on February 22, 2022, will be conducted Friday morning, March 4 at 10 o'clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery with Veteran's Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Major Ramage was a 1951 graduate of North Augusta High School, where he excelled as a football player. He was a 1956 graduate of the University of South Carolina. He served 21 years as an Air Force pilot. Tours of duty include two tours in Vietnam; a tour at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina; Alaska Air Command; Scott Air Force Base headquarters; Charleston...

Richard Peter Jordan, age 62, of Marietta, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 12th from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm prior to the ceremony with a reception to follow. Online guest book at www.westcobbfuneralhome.com.