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Atlantic Avenue in Bethany was STILL closed Sunday afternoon. AND the town still had barricades up, blocking access from the boardwalk to the beach. Tide was still up Sunday in both Bethany and Fenwick,.....but the waves were down to about thigh high, and still chopped out. Missed the 15-20 footers that some poeple claim were crashing. |
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Valero refinery in Delaware City to close permanently Valero Energy said this morning it plans to permanently close its Delaware City refinery, eliminating hundreds of high-paying jobs, because of weak economic conditions, high local costs and chronic troubles at the 210,000 barrel-per-day complex. About 550 full-time workers will be put out of work by the decision. |
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Rev. DAVID M. MERCHANT, O.S.F.S, Teacher at Salesianum
Rev. David M. Merchant, O.S.F.S., 65, a priest with the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, died Saturday, November 14, 2009, at his religious community's home in Childs, MD. Father Merchant was ordained in 1973 in Philadelphia, PA. He spent more than 35 years as a teacher of English and religion in Catholic high schools in New York and Pennsylvania, including 12 years at Salesianum School, Wilmington. "Father Merchant's commitment to Catholic education was an important part of his ministry as a priest. He gave his life to Catholic schools," said Rev. James J. Greenfield, O.S.F.S., provincial of the Oblates. "Father Merchant's students continue to remember him as a fine teacher." The son of the late Milton and Helen Merchant, he is survived by his sister, Barbara Wolf. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:15 am, Wednesday, November 18, at Our Lady of Light Chapel, 1120 Blue Ball Rd., Childs, MD, where visitation will be held from 9-11 am. Interment will follow in Oblate Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, PO Box 87, Childs, MD 21916-0087.
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Rosemarie E. Casapulla
Age 68 of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009.
Rosemarie was born in Wilmington on August 25, 1941, daughter of Edith (Petangelo) and the late Vincent J. Marra. She had been involved in the family owned and operated Casapulla's Steak and Sub Shop. A loving wife, caring mother, and adoring grandmother, Rosemarie was a consummate homemaker. She was endlessly devoted to her family, deeply cherishing her loved ones.
In addition to her mother, Rosemarie is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Louis R. Casapulla, Sr.; children, Michele Christopher and her husband Mark, and Louis R. Casapulla, Jr.; grandchildren, Adam, Louis, Nicholas, and Gabriel; brother, Vincent J. Marra, Jr. and his fiancée Dawn Millar; sisters, Lucille Gallucio, Christina Sniadowski, Kathleen Husfelt and her husband Manley, Michele Ascione and her fiancé John Haney, and Margaret Baker and her husband Keith; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Elaine McCormick; and brothers-in-law, Gerard Gallucio, John Sniadowski, and Robin Ascione.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 9th and DuPont Sts. in Wilmington, on Saturday morning, November 21, at 11 am. Entombment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the CHARLES P. ARCARO FUNERAL HOME, 2309 Lancaster Ave. in Wilmington, on Friday evening, November 20 from 5:30-8 pm, and on Saturday morning, prior to mass, from 9:30-10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony of Padua Church, 901 N. DuPont St., Wilmington, DE 19805 or to Compassionate Care Hospice, 702-B Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805.
To send online condolences
please visit
www.arcarofuneralhome.com
302-658-9095
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Check out this video of our new school, the rebirth of PS duPont 2009 |
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This is a video for all of us...now that we are just a little bit older, ENJOY!!! |
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JANE (GROTHAUS) KNECHT, PS duPont, Class of 1949
Age 77, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2009. Jane was graduate of P.S. duPont High School and the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, working in the nursery at Delaware Hospital. She enjoyed quilting at the Fraim Senior Center, painting and ceramics. She also cherished her many dogs she had during her life. She is survived by her son, William Knecht, III of Rising Sun, MD; her daughter, Susan Donaldson and her husband, James S., III of Wilmington, DE; and her three grandchildren, James S. Donaldson, IV, Christopher W. Donaldson and Sarah J. Donaldson. She was predeceased by her husband, William Knecht, Jr. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 29 at 11 am at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Rd., Pike Creek where friends may call after 10:30 am. Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery, Lancaster Ave and Dupont Sts., Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Delaware Humane Assoc., 701 A St., Wilmington, DE 19801. To send condolences, visit: www.dohertyfh.com 302-999-8277
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Age 56, passed away September 16, 2009, in Wilmington Hospital. Funeral, 10 am, Saturday, September 19, at Caanan Baptist Church, 3011 New Castle Ave. Viewing, 8-9:45 am, only. Burial in Riverview Cemetery.
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Terrance S. Fisher , PS duPont, Class of 1972 On Sunday, September 13, 2009, Terrance S. Fisher, went home to be with the Lord. Terrance was born on July 16, 1953 in Wilmington, Delaware. Son of Sara G. Smith and the late Henry Fisher. He received his early education in the Wilmington Public School system and graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1972. He was previously employed by Phoenix Steel Company. Terry was employed by the Christina School District at Glasgow High School for the last eighteen years, and also employed part-time at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Bear, DE for eleven years. Terrance leave to cherish his memories, mother, Sara Smith; sisters, Caroline Williams, Alberee White (Walt) and brother, Bernard Smith (Gena), great aunt, Bertha Ward, aunts, Phyllis Sampson and Emma (Peggy) Smith and one uncle, Albert Smith (Waltraud), many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Devoted friends and cousins, Andre Saunders, Eric Wright, Neal Elliot, Michael Davis and Clara Goulsby Fisher. Service will am, from Mother AUFCMP Church, 812 N. Franklin Street, Wilmington, DE. Friends may call on Friday from 9-11 am. Interment, Gracelawn Memorial Park Cemetery, New Castle, DE. Arrangements by BELL FUNERAL HOME |
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Elizabeth Gloria (Starr) Johnson, PS duPont, Class of 1941 Betty Johnson was surrounded by family as she died peacefully on September 10, 2009, in her home at The Lorelton in Wilmington, DE after a brief struggle with cancer. Born on August 20, 1923 in Wilmington, she lived her whole life in Delaware. She graduated from P.S. DuPont High School and went to work at the DuPont Company where she retired after 35 years of dedicated service. She was a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), attended Newark Baptist Church, and was a former member of Second Baptist Church (Silverside Baptist). Betty is survived by her loving son Paul Johnson and his wife Lucinda of Hockessin, DE, and her loving daughter Elizabeth Roberts and her husband Donald of Lawrenceville, GA. She leaves behind a cherished granddaughter Kathleen McCann and her husband Andrew of Knoxville, TN, and four great-grandchildren: Rebecca Howard, Victoria Howard, David McCann and Ian McCann. She is also survived by her seven sisters: Ruth Smith, Dorothy Mearns, Gene Singley, Shirley Morgan, Evelyn Worley, Doris Hanby, Marjorie Marsh; and two brothers-in-law: George Singley and John Worley. Many nieces and nephews, as well as numerous friends will also remember her fondly. A visitation will begin at 12 noon, followed by a memorial service at 12:30 noon, on Tuesday, September 15, at the Strano & Feeley Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE, followed by a graveside interment at Silverbrook Cemetery, Lancaster Ave. and DuPont Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to The Lorelton Foundation, 2200 West Fourth Street, Wilmington, DE 19805. STRANO & FEELEY FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 302-731-5459
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Elizabeth T. Cloud , PS duPont, Class of 1939 "Betty" Age 87, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Wilmington, DE and graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1939. Over the years she had worked for Getty Oil Co., Crown and Cork and Corporation Trust. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, Sr. in 1981, her son, Walter in August 2009 and her brother, William I. Walter. She is survived her sons, Joseph, Jr. and his wife Joyce, Walter's wife Beverly, Jeffrey and his wife Carol and Gregory and his wife Brenda and her sisters, Jane H. and Marie Walter. Betty is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and a large extended family of nieces and nephews and many friends. Friends may call on Monday, September 14, 2009 from 10-11 am at Pike Creek Bible Church, 199 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE 19711 where a service will be held at 11 am. Burial will be in Gracelawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pike Creek Bible Church. To send condolences visit: www.mccreryfuneralhome.com 302-478-2204
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Daniel Joseph Jacobi , Warner Jr. High, Class of 1967 Age 56, of North East, MD, died Friday, September 4, 2009 at home. Born in Delaware on October 23, 1952, he was the son of Kathleen (Delfeno) Jacobi of Charlestown, MD and the late Joseph Bayard Jacobi. Daniel has worked as an electrician and a personal security specialist. He has been a bodyguard for a professional figure skater and various other professional athletes. He enjoyed Horticulture, photography, music and held a blackbelt in Karate. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister, Anne M. Jacobi of Rehoboth Beach, DE; his uncle, Domenic DiStefano and a cousin, Domenic P. DiStefano. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his aunt, Marie DiStefano. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 9, at 11 am, at CROUCH FUNERAL HOME, 127 South Main Street, North East, MD, where visitation for family and friends will begin at 10 am. Father Joseph Piekarski will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, in care of the funeral home. For condolences, visit www.crouchfuneralhome.com 410-287-6166
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William J. White, age 60, of Newark, DE passed away on Friday, September 4, 2009. Mr. White worked in car sales and rentals for Spallco Co. He earned a bachelors degree from the University of Delaware and was a member of the Brandywiners. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) White; his daughters, Kathleen and Brigit; his sisters, Joyce Hume and Elizabeth Spino; his brothers, Fred and Harry White. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard White. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 11 at 10 am at Holy Angels Church, 82 Possum Park Rd., Newark, DE 19711. Burial will be private. Friends may call at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Rd., Pike Creek on Thursday September 10 from 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the National Kidney Foundation, 111 S. Independence Mall East, Phila., PA 19106 or to the Holy Angels Capital Campaign at the above address. To send condolences, visit: www.dohertyfh.com 302-999-8277 |
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Check out this article about the "Stone Balloon" which I know
a lot of you visited as I did while attending the University of Delaware.
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20090814/ ENTERTAINMENT/908140328/-1/NLETTER01/ Inspired-by-the-festival--young-entrepreneur-founded-a-rock-club ----The-Stone-Balloon?source=nletter-news |
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SALVATORE (Sam) DIMAURO, Teacher, Brown Tech
Sept. 27, 1912 - July 16, 2009 Mr. Salvatore ("Sal"/"Sam") DiMauro, age 96, formerly of Wilmington Manor in New Castle, DE, went home to our Lord to be with the angels on July 16, 2009. Born in Bedford, NY on September 27, 1912, Mr. DiMauro was the son of the late Antonio DiMauro and Santa (Italia) DiMauro. He graduated from P.S. 23 in 1930 and moved to Delaware shortly thereafter to begin teaching aircraft sheet metal fabrication at Brown Vo-Tech High School. He then worked for 10 years at Bellanca Aircraft Corporation and would continue his craft at Atlantic Aviation, where he retired in 1977 after 30 years of service. Mr. DiMauro was a longtime member of Our Lady of Fatima parish and the Howard Weston Senior Center. He also served his community for over 20 years as a member of the Wilmington Manor Volunteer Fire Company. In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing cards, fishing, barbequing, traveling, and, most especially, spending time with his beloved family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Angeline Delores "Angie" Nigro DiMauro, in 2005, their daughter, Sally Ann, in 1975, a sister, Annie, brothers, Joe, Sebastian, Angelo, Emanuel and John, and daughter-in-law, Marie. He is survived by his children, Anthony J. DiMauro of Winter Park, FL; and Marie DiMauro Floriolli and her husband, Raymond, of New Castle, DE; sisters, Carmela Conti of NY; and Jena Garguila and Santina Sonuk, both of NJ; grandchildren, Anthony DiMauro and his wife, Cindy, of Watkinsville, GA; David DiMauro and his wife, Elizabeth, of Longwood, FL; Diane Vazquez and her husband, Eddy, of Orlando, FL; and Gina Marie Havens and her husband, Dwayne, of Dover, DE; 8 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family extends special thanks to the staff of Brandywine Rehabilitation Center and of Compassionate Care Hospice for the excellent care given to Mr. DiMauro. Friends may call from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am at Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church, 801 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. Interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery, 2400 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, DE. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our Lady of Fatima R.C. Church, 801 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, 19720. To sign guest register, visit spicermullikin.com SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY 302-328-2213
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Lea E. Silverman Jaffee, PS duPont, Class of 1965 Age 62, died July 7, 2009 in |
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( if anyone knows for sure what class Lois was please let me know, Thanks) Lois Stape
Age 79 of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Boca Raton, FL passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 24, 2009, with her family by her side.
Lois, a native Wilmingtonian, graduated from P.S. DuPont High School and Goldey Business College. Upon graduating, she worked for TWA and later worked with her husband in their family owned real estate business, Jack Stape Realtors. Lois was an active member of Congregation Beth Emeth Sisterhood and a member of the Jewish Community Center and the Brandywine Country Club. She enjoyed playing tennis, bridge and maj-jong but most of all, Lois loved being with her family and friends, so much so, that she recently moved back to Wilmington to be with her family.
Lois was predeceased by her parents, Helen Davis Johnston and Louis Paul. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jack Stape; her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff Stape and Caryl Marcus-Stape; her son, Michael Stape and her grandchildren, Pamela MacDonald and Mark Stape.
Services will be held Friday, June 26, at 10 am, at Congregation Beth Shalom, 1800 Baynard Blvd., Wilmington, DE. Shiva will be observed at the home of Jeff Stape and Caryl Marcus-Stape on Saturday evening at 9 pm and on Sunday evening at 8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by
SCHOENBERG
MEMORIAL CHAPEL
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GLADYS V. LOOSE, PS duPont, Class of 1935?
Of Charlotte, NC, died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on December 27, 1918 in Spartanburg, SC. While still a young child, her family moved to Wilmington, DE. She graduated from P.S. Du Pont High School. After high school, Gladys worked for a number of years at the Reynolds Candy Company on Market St. in Wilmington where she met her husband, Richard. After marrying, they bought land and built a house in Bear, DE where they raised their family. During their retirement years they spent the winter months in Bonita Springs, FL and their summers at their home on the Elk River in Chesapeake City, MD. They moved to Charlotte, NC, in November 1995. Gladys enjoyed her immediate and extended family, friends up and down the East Coast, and fellow residents and staff at Carriage Club of Charlotte, her home since 1995. She was an outstanding cook and delighted in preparing special dishes to share with others. Son, Richard A. Loose, Jr. (1979) and husband, Richard A. Loose (1996) predeceased her. She is survived by a daughter, Constance A. Sterrett and husband, John; granddaughters, Mary Kay Sanford, Jennifer Ducharme and husband William; grandson, Jeffrey Sterrett; and 5 great-grandchildren, Laura and Ryan Sanford, and Abigail, Josiah, and Amanda Ducharme, all of Charlotte, NC. A graveside service will be held at Gracelawn Memorial Park, Wilmington, DE, on Friday, June 29, at 3 pm. A memorial service will be held in Charlotte, NC at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Rd., Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210. HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME, Ballantyne Chapel of Charlotte, NC is serving the family. Online condolences may be left at www.heritagefuneral.net 704-821-2960
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Mary Grant McFaul , PS duPont, Class of 1946 Of Milford, DE, passed away Monday, June 8, 2009 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital in Milford. She was 80. Mrs. McFaul was born on October 6, 1928 in Providence, Rhode Island, daughter of the late John C. and Florence (Sheehan) Grant. She was a graduate of the P.S. DuPont High School in 1946 and the University of Delaware in 1950. Mary was married in 1951 to Wallace F. McFaul, Jr. She was a homemaker and mother to four daughters adding to her busy schedule substitute teaching in various schools in the Dover area and as a bailiff for the Kent County Court of Common Pleas. She and her husband moved to Slaughter Beach in 1988. Even after retirement, she continued to stay busy in the field of education as a teacher at the Academy of Lifelong Learning in Lewes and as a mentor at Lulu Ross Elementary School in Milford. Mrs. McFaul was an avid bridge player and also loved the challenge of a good game of scrabble. She was a member of the Holy Cross Church in Dover where she was an active member of the Parish Council, the Board of Education and was a founding member of the Holy Cross Samaritans. After her move to the Milford area, she became a member of the St. John the Apostle Catholic Church and the Milford Century Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Grant and 2 brothers-in-law; Joseph H. McFaul and Michael Strouss. She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Wallace F. McFaul, Jr.; 4 daughters, Diane McFaul Hindman of Dover, DE, Joanie McFaul McMurtry and her husband Phil of Woodbridge, VA, Meg McFaul Cahill of New Orleans, LA and Claire McFaul Hale of Nashville, TN; a brother, John C. "Jack" Grant, III of Darien, Connicticutt; a sister, Marguerite Grant Strouss of Marisgrove, PA; 9 grandchildren; Jay Cahill, Joanie Cahill, Matt Cahill, Dan Hindman, Jerry Hindman, Mark McMurtry, Margaret Anne McMurtry, Jeff McMurtry and Brennan Hale and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 9-10:30 am on Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Rogers Funeral Home, 301 Lakeview Ave, Milford. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Thursday at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 506 Seabury Ave., Milford. Burial will be held in the Milford Community Cemetery on North Walnut Street. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions to the Milford Public Library, 11 SE Front St, Milford, DE, 19963 or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson Research, Attn: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, PO Box 780, New York, NY, 10008. Letters of condolence can be emailed at www.delmarvaobits.com/rogers 302-422-4025
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I had the honor and pleasure of meeting Jeanette and her daughter. She was excited to attend our all class reunion November 2008. Here's a photo of her from the reunion.
Jeanette Wright Phillip, PS duPont, Class of 1938
Jeanette Wright Phillip, 89, a lifelong resident of Delaware, died peacefully on June 4, 2009 at her home in Newport. Jeanette was born in Laurel to the late L. Hubert and Nellie Wright. A 1938 graduate of P.S. DuPont High School, Wilmington she was happy to attend her 70th reunion last November. She worked as a key punch operator for the DuPont Company for 26 years. A lifetime Episcopalian, Jeanette had been an active member of St. James Episcopal Church in Newport from 1946 to 1975 where she was a member of the Senior Choir, taught Sunday School and worked with the Junior Choir. Later in her life, Jeanette retired to Sussex County where she joined St. Martha's Episcopal Church in Bethany Beach, participating in their choir and their E.C.W. chapter as a member and past president. She had been a Meals on Wheels volunteer, a member and officer of the Millville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and a member of V.F.W. Post 7234 in Ocean View. Jeanette was a current member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Martha P. "Marti" and George R. "Ronnie" LaRue; her grandson, William J. "B.J." Betts and his wife, Maria; her great-granddaughter, Cianna Betts; her sister, Eleanor W. Beatty; 2 step-grandsons, Robert B. and Ronald A. LaRue; 2 step-great-grandsons, Robby and Joshua LaRue; and her close friends, Norma Lee and Paul Hitchens, Nancy Bunting, Carol and Gerry Fournier and Mary Ford. In addition to her parents, Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Joseph A. Phillip, who died in 1979, her infant daughter, Bonnie, who died in 1944, her brother, Wheatley Dale Wright, who died in 1985., and her step-grandson, Donald W. LaRue, who died in 1996. The family would like to thank for their excellent care of Jeanette: the Delaware Hospice staff, especially Renee, Linda, Elizabeth and Angela; and her physicians, Dr. Carlos Reyes and Dr. Clifton Hunt. A viewing will be held from 11am to 12noon on Tuesday, June 9 at the MC CRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3710 Kirkwood Hwy. (Route 2 East @ Duncan Rd.), followed by a funeral service at 12:30pm at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Millcreek Hundred, which will be followed by interment at the churchyard at St. James Episcopal Church, Newport. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests honoring the memory of Jeanette W. Phillip by sending a contribution to the Millville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, P.O. Box 59, Millville, DE 19970, or Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Rd., Wilm., DE 19810, or St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 2800 Duncan Rd., Wilm., DE 19808. To send a message of condolence or light a memorial candle, visit www.mccreryfuneralhome.com 302-478-2204 |
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Lorraine Berg , PS duPont, Class of 1958 (photo not in yearbook) Lorraine (Rybinski) Berg passed away on June 2, 2009. She was born December 11, 1940 in Wilmington, DE to Bronislaw and Cecelia (Wisniewski) Rybinski. She graduated in 1958 from P.S. duPont High School in Wilmington, DE. From there she went into the Army, met Erik Berg, married, had 2 sons; Jeffrey Nills Berg and Erik Karl Berg, Jr, and 1 daughter; Susan Marie (Berg) Gilbert. She lived in Wilmington and Newark, DE before moving out to Mount Vernon, WA with her family. She is well known for working many years at the Mexico Café and at The Storksnest Cocktail Lounge. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. Her siblings that passed on before her are brothers, Edward and Bernard Rybinski; and sisters, Barbara Brockson, Irene Singleton Artz, and Frances Dillow. She is survived by her children; her brother, Albert Rybinski (and wife, Linda) of Elkton, Maryland; 8 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. We will all miss her. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 2 pm at First Baptist Church, 103 N 5th, Mount Vernon, WA. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home (360-336-2153).
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Harriett Baker McElroy, PS duPont, Class of 1942
Mrs. Harriett B. McElroy, age 84, of New Castle, DE, died on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at her home. Mrs. McElroy was born in Wilmington on January 9, 1925, daughter of the late George W. Baker and Stella Ward Baker. A graduate of P.S. duPont High School, she was employed with Food Fair in Wilmington for a time before accepting a position with the former Delaware Trust. She worked as a teller and administrator until her retirement. Active in her community, Mrs. McElroy volunteered with the Blood Bank of Delaware for many years, assisting with cookies and refreshments in the canteen. She also held various volunteer positions during the annual McDonald's LPGA Championship when it was held at the DuPont Country Club. While living with her family in Hawaii, she gave entertaining and informative tours of Honolulu to visitors.
Her beloved husband of 65 years, Wiliam B. McElroy II, died in 2008. She is survived by five children, Connie Kolasinski and husband, Tom, of Glendale, AZ; Barbara McElroy of New Castle, DE; Carol Curland of Norwich, CT; William "Mac" McElroy III and wife, Trudie, of Elkton, MD; and Shay Lewis and her husband, George, of New Castle, DE; nine grandchildren, Ken Kolasinski, Joseph Kola-sinski, Jennifer Crossman, Robin Hightman, Denise Kalinowski, Michelle McGowan, Scott Cloud, Laura Peirson, and Renee Wick; and nine great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 6 pm on Friday, June 5, 2009, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.
To sign guest register, visit
spicermullikin.com
SPICER-MULLIKIN
FUNERAL HOMES
& CREMATORY
302-328-2213
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Charles Richard Williams "Richie" , PS duPont, Class of 1946
A quiet, unassuming gentle-man died peacefully at Chester Co. Hospital on Saturday, May 23, 2009, at the age of 80. He was the husband of Merle Lank Williams, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Freeland, MD, he was the son of Roger Meredith and Elizabeth Ann Spinner Williams. He graduated from PS DuPont High School in 1946 and attended Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. He served his country in the Army as a medic during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he worked for Wilmington Wrecking Co. and The Independence School until his retirement. In addition to his wife, he is survived by 6 children, Roger, Bruce, Karen, Ellen, Debra, Paige and 14 grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Robert. A memorial service celebrating Richie's life will be held on Saturday, May 30, at 4 pm at the KUZO AND GRIECO FUNERAL HOME, (610-444-4116) 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Family and friends may visit with the family from 3-4 pm, before the service. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. To send an online condolence, please visit www.griecofuneralhomes.com 610-444-4116
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I have just uploaded the photos from our
PS duPont & Ninth Ward All Class Reunion in November 2008 from our photographer Greg Drew. Go to the "Yearbooks" page Album #11 I have more to upload from classmates who sent them to me . If you have any from the reunion you would like to share I would love to have them. Any help I can get on identifying classmates in the photos would be so appreciated. Thanks, Rose Watson Culver |
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HERBERT STOUFFER, PS duPont, Class of 1939??? Herbert E. Stouffer
Age 87, of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at home.
He was born in Wilmington, DE and attended Pierre S. Dupont High School before enlisting in the Navy. He served during WW II from 1942 to 1945 aboard the USS Yorktown in the Pacific campaign. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel Institute of Technology. Herb worked for Edgemoor Iron Works and the Atlas Powder Company and then joined Delmarva Power (now Pepco Holding). He held several positions before becoming the Supervisor of the Commercial Light and Power Division. He had moved to Delmarva Power's Southern Division in Salisbury, MD before retiring in 1978. After several years at home he continued his engineering career with the Engineering Wing at Dover Air Force Base retiring again 5 years later. Not one to remain idle, Herb then joined Hopkins Construction as a special project engineer in Bridgeville, DE. He was a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Delaware, Past Commander of Indian River Power Squadron and Master Mason in Washington Lodge #1. Herb was an active member of the board for Blades Economic Development Corp and the Nanticoke River Yacht Club. He continued his community service as the Engineer in Charge of the development of the Blades Harbor Marina. Herb enjoyed traveling with family when he was not residing at his beloved Sherbert Isle with his wife Ida doing gardening, boating and entertaining friends.
His wife, Ida F. Stouffer, died in 2004. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry Chaillou and her husband Melvin of Pasadena, MD; grandchildren, Kevin, Michael, Melanie Chaillou and Rhett Travers; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Brian, Haley Chaillou, Braden Blucher, Laken Mancuso, Faith and Nathienal Travers; his son, Herbert W. Stouffer and his wife Patty of Dallas, TX; and grandchildren, Cody and McKenzie Stouffer.
Friends may call at the CRANSTON FUNERAL HOME, 300 N. Shipley St, Seaford on Tuesday, May 5th from 10-11 am. Graveside Services will be at Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Concord Pike in Wilmington at 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the USS Yorktown CV-10 Association, PO Box 1021, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465'; or www.ussyorktown.com. The USS Yorktown resides at Patriots Plaza, Charleston, SC and is a memorial to all of America's dedicated veterans.
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Mark E. Matushik , Salesianum, Class of 1970
Mark E. Matushik, age 56, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. He was born in Throop, PA on May 16, 1952, son of the late Theresa Barone Matushik, and Edward P. Matushik of Rehoboth Beach, DE. Mr. Matushik was a graduate of Salesianum and the University of Delaware where he received his BA in Business Administration. For over 25 years he has been working for Anderson Floor Coverings of Rehoboth Beach, DE , most recently as a supervisor. Mr. Matushik was a very personable individual to many. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. In addition to his father he is also survived by 2 sisters, Adrienne Madison and husband George of Bear, DE and Diane Kracher and husband Steve Leckrone of Baltimore, MD; former step children, Erin Marsh of Rehoboth Beach, DE and Brandon Marsh of San Diego, CA and a large extended family in Scranton, PA and New York State areas. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday May 5, 2009 at 11am at St. Edmonds Catholic Church, King Charles and Laurel Streets, Rehoboth Beach, DE. Friends may call on Monday evening May 4, 2009 from 6-8pm at the PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORIUM, ATKINS-LODGE CHAPEL, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington on Wednesday May 6, at 11am. In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to Delaware Lung Association, 1021 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801. www.parsellfuneralhomes.com 302-645-9520
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Formerly of Wilmington, DE, New Rochelle, NY, Alexandria and Kilmarnock, VA, and Navarre, FL, died April 22, 2009, in Pensacola, FL.
She was born May 29, 1930, in Wilmington, DE, the youngest of six children of George and Mary Forrest. She attended Christ Our King School and P.S. du Pont High School, graduating in 1948.
She became a Registered Nurse after graduating from the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1951, and served as a nurse in Hollywood, Florida, Wilmington, DE and Kilmarnock, VA. She served her communities through her nursing career, raising her family, and as a parishioner, choir member and cantor in several Roman Catholic parishes.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert H. Sweeney, of Pensacola, FL; 5 children and their spouses, Carole S. Reda (Louis) of Rocky Mount, NC, Mary S. Bowman (Jesse) of Woodbridge, VA, Teresa S. Sydow (Douglas) of Gulf Breeze, FL, Robert H. Sweeney, Jr. (Patty) of Huntington, WV, and C. Leslie Sweeney (Sarah) of Evergreen, CO; and 10 grandchildren. Additionally, she is survived by her brother, James Forrest of Lewes, DE, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother and 3 sisters.
Visitation will be at 10 am, April 30, at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 907 Milltown Road, Wilmington, DE, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Internment will follow immediately after the Mass at All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, the Family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633; or the Community of Poor Clares, 225 Stonehedge Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306-2451.
www.mealeyfuneralhomes
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James J. Dougherty, Jr. , PS duPont, Class of 1951 Mr. James J. Dougherty, Jr., 75 of Wilmington, DE, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Mr. Dougherty was born in Wilmington on March 24, 1934, son of the late James J. and Marie Elizabeth (Watson) Dougherty. A graduate of P. S. duPont High School, he proudly served our country during the Korean War as a member of the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1956. He was a plasterer for 35 years as a member of Union Local #38. Mr. Dougherty was also employed with the United States Postal Service, retiring in 1999 after 15 years of service. He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion Post #28 and a lifelong member of the DAV. Mr. Dougherty will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Margaret (Cullen) Dougherty; his children, Kathleen McKee and her husband, Michael, James J. Dougherty, III and Patrick J. Dougherty, Sr.; and his grandchildren, Michael and his fiance', Kristin Sendlinger, Meghan, Sean, James IV "Doc", Patrick Jr., Ceara, Cullen and Conor. He is also survived by his brothers, Thomas and Gerald and his wife, Eileen; his sisters, Sr. Mary Joseph Dougherty, OSB, Marie Taylor, Patricia Valienti and her husband, Louis and Nancy Snyder and her husband, Carl; many loving and caring nieces and nephews. Mr. Dougherty was predeceased by his daughters, Mary and Elizabeth Ann; brother, Paul; and his sister, Dorothy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Corpus Christi Church, 905 New Rd., Elsmere on Monday, April 27 at 9:15am. Interment will follow in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear. Family and friends may visit at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Rd., Pike Creek on Sunday, April 26 from 4-6pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to Corpus Christi Church, 905 New Rd., Elsmere, DE 19805 or Lance Armstrong Foundation, National Mail Processing Center, P.O. Box 6003, Albert Lea, MN 56007/ LIVESTRONG Challenge Team, Black-Eyed Susans at http://philly09.livestrong.org /blackeyedsusans 877-236-8820 To offer online condolences, please visit www.dohertyfh.com 302-999-8277
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Martha (Straw) Davis "Marty" , PS duPont, Class of January 1939
Age 87, of Stanton, DE, died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at the Christiana Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born February 22, 1922 to the late Steiner and Naomi Straw, Martha graduated from P.S. DuPont High School, and later worked at Colonial Trust Bank and Delaware Park Mutuals where she retired from after 35 years of service. She was very active at St. Mark's United Methodist Church and was involved with many church activities.
She was predeceased by her husband, Francis F. Davis in 1989. She is survived by 3 children, Glenn F. Davis and his wife Joan; Gary L. Davis; and Gay Davis-Frazer, and her husband Richard; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 nieces.
Marty was a resident of Highfield, The Masonic Home of DE, and her family would like to thank everyone at the home for their loving and caring kindness during Marty's last days.
A viewing will be held on Friday, April 17, 2009 from 6-8 pm at McCRERY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3710 Kirkwood Hwy. (Rt. 2 at Duncan Rd.), Wilmington, DE 19808. A funeral service will be held the next day at 11 am at Gracelawn Memorial Park Chapel, 2220 N. DuPont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720. Friends are invited to call on Saturday after 10:30 am. After the funeral service, interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to Easter Seals Society of Del-Mar, Inc., 61 Corporate Circle, New Castle, DE 19720; Masonic Home of DE, 4800 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807; or St. Mark's UMC, 1700 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DE 19804.
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Thanks to everyone who let me know I had some links on our City Guide page, Things to Do that were not working. This was due to web sites changing, moving, or just going away. So please anytime you see a link that does not work or a photo that does not display and open, |
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Richard Codor, PS duPont, Class of 1965 http://littleblogofjewishhumor.com/ Richard and Liora Codor Loose Line Productions, Inc. (c)1-718-757-1769 |
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John Charles Meany , PS duPont, the first graduating Class of 1936
"The Milk Man"
Mr. John C. Meany, age 89, of Wilmington, DE, Died on April 5, 2009, at home after a brief illness.
Mr. Meany was a Delaware native, born in Wilmington on December 12, 1919, the son of John A. and Elizabeth S. Meany. He attended both parochial and public schools and was a graduate of P.S. DuPont High School. John was president of Hy Point Dairy. He devoted his entire adult life to help build the family business on Beaver Valley Road.
Mr. Meany was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys B. Meany in 2001 and his brothers, Charles, Paul and James. He is survived by his son, Robert J. Meany of Wilmington. In addition to his, he is survived by 2 grandchildren, Michelle Pietlock and her husband Michael of Hockessin, Leslie Pietropaulo and her husband Joseph of Wilmington. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Linda A. Meany of Wilmington and 4 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Juanita Martin for the loving care she provided during John's final days.
Friends may call on Tuesday, April 7, from 6-8 pm, at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike, Wilm., DE 19803. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, April 8, at St. Mary Magdalen RC Church, Concord Pike and Sharpley Road, Sharpley. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the DE S.P.C.A., 455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713 or Delaware Hospice 3515, Silverside Road, Wilm., DE 19810.
To send online condolences
or to light a memorial
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www.mccreryfuneralhome.com
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Charles H. Reid, Sr. PS duPont Music Teacher Charles H. Reid, Sr., age 80 of Wilmington and formerly of Cliff House, died on March 31, 2009 while at Foulk Manor South in Wilmington. Mr. Reid was a graduate of Olney High School in Philadelphia, Temple University and West Chester University. Mr. Reid was a music teacher at William Penn High School, P.S. duPont High School, Tatnall School; organist-choirmaster at Hanover Presbyterian Church, Trinity Episcopal Church, and organist at Limestone Presbyterian and Temple Beth Shalom. He directed Northern Delaware Oratorio Society, Wilmington Opera Society and the Blue Rock Chorus. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Norma Reid; daughter, Bonnie Curtin (Christopher) of Wilmington; son, Charles Jr. "Chip" (Nina) of Washington, DC; son, Dr. Bruce Reid (LeeAnn) of Atlanta, GA; son, Dr. Christopher (Carla) of Bryn Mawr, PA; and 9 grandchildren, Laura, Andrew, Kelly, Jenna, Jessica, Allison, Erin, Megan and Jackson. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday April 18, 2009 at Hanover Presbyterian Church, 18th & Baynard Blvd., Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Hanover Presbyterian Church, 1801 Jefferson St., Wilm., DE 19802. Arrangements by CHANDLER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY www.chandlerfuneralhome.com 302-478-7100
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Dr. Margaret J. Seitz , PS duPont, Class of ??? Dr. Margaret J. Seitz, daughter of the late George Hilary and Margaret Collins Seitz, passed away at home Monday evening, March 30, 2009. Born in Wilmington and raised with her five older brothers in Gordon Heights, she attended the parochial schools of St. Ann and Christ Our King and P. S. duPont High School. A graduate of the University of Delaware, she earned a Doctorate in Industrial Psychology at Temple University. Dr. Seitz worked for the State of Delaware Department of Labor with distinction for thirty-eight years, serving as State Supervisor of Counseling Testing, and Training. Numerous boards and programs of the Diocese of Wilmington including the Cathedral School of St. Peter benefited from her time, talent, generosity and tireless service. A docent at the Hagley Museum, she was also a member of the University of Delaware Library Associates, the Delaware Psychological Association, the Quota Club of Wilmington and a Sustaining Fellow of the Smithsonian Institution. Dr. Seitz founded the St. Peter Adult Centre, a benefactor of her countless hours of volunteer service. Throughout her career, she was recognized with many awards and accolades, taking pride in the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal, bestowed in November 2005, and in the dedication of the Dr. Margaret J. Seitz Early Childhood Learning Centre at the Cathedral School of St. Peter. Predeceased by brothers, Col. George H., Jr., Maj. Gen. J. Francis R., Alfred J. P., Capt. Casanova C. and Hon. Collins J., Dr. Seitz is survived by her sister-in-law, Virginia Day Seitz; many loving nieces, nephews and cousins; as well as a number of devoted friends. Funeral Mass will be offered in the Church of St. Joseph on the Brandywine, 10 Old Church Rd., Greenville on Saturday morning, the fourth of April, 2009 at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in the parish lower cemetery, Barley Mill Rd. Memorials may be sent to the Dr. Margaret J. Seitz Education Fund, c/o the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, Post Office Box 2030, Wilmington, Delaware 19899. DOHERTY FUNERAL HOMES To offer online condolences, please visit www.dohertyfh.com 302-652-6811
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Check out this video of some of our PS duPont Classmates watching the inauguration.
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For those of you who have e-mailed me about who the caterer was at our luncheon at the PS cafeteria after the reunion, it was Goodfellas@Prices Corner Shopping Center, 3206 Kirkwood Highway, just down from Payless Shoes. |
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I want to thank the Class of 1949 for the awesome gift of a framed PS duPont photo given to me at the reunion. I will cherish it forever as you know I love our school. Please keep in touch now that the reunion is over. I made some wonderful friends the past 2 1/2 years. I also want to thank all of you for your wonderful letters and cards about how much you enjoyed the reunion. |
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Dear Friends,
A big thanks to everyone who got the Joyous Haggadah and made all our work worthwhile. If you do not have it yet, it is available on amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, and Jewish bookstores from coast to coast. I f you still can not find it, contact our distributor, www.haggadahsrus.com or get in touch with us. You can still look inside the book at: http://www.joyoushaggadah.com Richard Codor, PS duPont, Class of 1965 Have a Joyous Passover! |
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Dear Friends, You may not know that this is what you’ve been waiting for but here it is at last. I’m finally officially launching http://www.joyoushaggadah.com/, the website for my self-published book, the cartoon illuminated story of Passover. Then take a look at http://littleblogofjewishhumor.com/ with cartoons updated weekly. If the website and blog don’t open from these links, copy and paste them in your browser. Check them out, subscribe and put a little Spring in your Seder. Remember, Passover starts April 19. Richard Codor http://www.joyoushaggadah.com Cartoonist/Author/Publisher Loose Line Productions, Inc. richardcodor@looselineproductions.com (t) 1-718-832-4653 (c) 1-718-757-1769 |
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http://www.vietnammailbag.com/media.asp
UPDATE!!! I just received my book and it is absolutely wonderful. Nancy did such a wonderful job preserving the memories of our Viet Nam Vets. Endless pages of letters from our men and women from Delaware. This book is a must to have... From the early 1960s through 1973, hundreds of thousands of American men and women served in Vietnam in an undeclared and highly controversial war. During its height, Nancy Lynch, then a young reporter, corresponded with Delaware soldiers stationed in the war zone for a local newspaper column that aimed bring hope and a human face to the war. Today, to honor those who served, Lynch is writing a book entitled Vietnam Mailbag: Voices from the War, 1968-1972, featuring the original letters as well as contemporary interviews with soldiers who wrote her decades ago. The cost $35.00 |
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If you would like to purchase a copy of the book "P.S. I Love You" please click on link below for details. http://www.cedartreebooks.com/wp/cat_ps_we_love_you.html |
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Check out this great Dynamiter!!! Drawn by Howard Govens, Class of 1972 |
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Check out this web site... Class of 1964 Help them out if you know of any of the whereabouts of their missing classmates. thanks :) http://www.psdupont64.com/index.html |
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