or i WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009 THE NEWS JOURNAL B9 OBITUARIES Lorraine McClenaghan Of Olde New Castle, DE, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Christiana Hospital, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late RiMcClenaghan and Richard Stimmel. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late John and Thelma Poglase Feigle. She retired from DuPont, where she was an accountant and an Antique Dealer in New Castle. Mrs.
McClenaghan is survived by her son, Richard Stimmel and his wife, Esther; daughter, Robin Morris and her husband, Thomas; grandchildren, Michelle Paluch, Thomas Morris, Danielle Duffy, Kenneth Stimmel and Patricia Morris; great grandchildren, Alyssa, Michael and Anthony Paluch and Gabrielle Morris; and sister, Joan Marshall. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service at 11 am, Friday, July 31, 2009 at Gebhart Funeral Home, 531 Delaware. Street, Olde New castlests family will receive beginning at 10 am in the funeral home prior to the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, Horticultural Department, 106 S.
New Middletown Media, PA 19063. Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.griecofuneralhomes.com Gebhart Funeral Home of Olde New Castle 302-328-2312 "A Grieco Family Funeral Home" James Gerald "Jimbo" "Bear" Mahaffey Age 58, of Toughkenamon, PA, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at Chester County Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Rhoda Billings Mahaffey, and with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. Born on March 4, 1951, in West Grove, PA, he was the son of the late Raleigh James and Dorothy Marie Wood Mahaffey. Jimbo was employed by G.
Guizzetti Sons for the past 18 years as a truck driver. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, hunting, fishing, and working on his classic '64 Chevelle. In addition to his wife Rhoda, he is survived by sons, James R. Mahaffey and his wife Laura of New Jersey and Jason L. Mahaffey of Toughkenamon, PA; 2 sisters, Judy Dishmon of Mountain City, TN, and Mary Pairo of Ocala, FL; 4 grandchildren, Joanna, Joy James Makenzie L.
Mahaffey, and another grandchild on the way. Jimbo was predeceased by a sister, Patsy Mahaffey. You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 10am-12pm on Thursday morning, July 30, 2009, at the KUZO GRIECO FUNERAL HOME, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA (610-444- 4116). His funeral service will follow at 12pm. Burial will be in Nottingham Baptist Cemetery, Nottingham, PA.
Online Condolences may be made by visiting www.griecofuneralhomes.com 610-444-4116 Lena N. Rivello Lena N. Rivello, 88, of Middletown, DE passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE. Born on May 2, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary Mecchella. Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Rivello.
She is survived by a son with whom she Joseph T. Rivello of Middletown, a daughter, Veronica Morris; grandsons, Eric and his fiance', and Alexander, a granddaughter, Alexandra, all of Wilmington; and 2 brothers, Albert and Ralph. Services are private. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810. Arrangements by DANIELS HUTCHISON FUNERAL HOME LLC, Middletown, DE.
On-line condolences may be sent to www.daniels-hutchison.com 302-378-3410 William W. Rogers age 92, of Rehoboth Beach, DE died July 26, 2009 at home. Services, 1 pm, Friday, July 31 at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington Millsboro; visitation, from 12pm. Interment, DE Vets Memorial Cemetery, Millsboro.
Joseph F. Novack Of Claymont, DE, passed away July 26, Joseph was ber 12, 1928 PA, the fifth Palamar Novack, Sr. the army in from January 1951 1953 in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged October 9, 1956 from the Army reserve. In 1994 Joe retired from Allied Chemical where millwright Joe also for 19 years family.
In joyed riding and working projects that ing handcrafted and over benches that dren around He is survived 56 years, (Dzindzielewski) five of their cia Drake Peter of Ann Kegelman band 1 Matthew DE, Theresa husband Robbins, GA, beth Novack Joseph wife Barbara in-law, Kevin adelphia. He by his brothers, vack, formerly MD, and Tom vack of Mary and Warhola of Joe was extended dren and who will Grandchildren ua and Jeremy Mary and Julia Moshier Moshier, than, so has 29 his cousins, Mary Palamar DE, and Phoenixville, dren, John vack, and preceded was also brother, John ter, Anna Helen Coggin. The Novack grateful for Joseph by Relatives vited to Mass at 10:30 July 31, Church, Claymont. will be on from 5-7 pm July 31, from hart Funeral adelphia terment will Cemetery, In lieu of requests to Delaware verside Rd. 19810.
Online be 2009. born on Novemin Forrestville, child of Julia Novack and Thomas Joseph served in the 52nd infantry he worked as a for many years. worked at the to support his retirement he enhis motorcycle on carpentry included creatwooden toys 300 small wooden he gave to chilthe world. by his wife of Mary Sophie Novack, and 8 children, Patriand her husband Newark, DE, Mary and her husof Wilmington, Infinger and her Ernie of Warner Annmarie Elizaof Pike Creek, A. Novack and his of Bear, and sonMoshier of Philis also survived Michael Noof Buttonwood, and Dolores NoClaymont, and sister her husband John Brookhaven, PA.
blessed with a large family, great grandchildren miss him greatly. include JoshBostick, Katie Jane Jessica Kegelman, Chrissy Collins and Brian and the Moshier. grandchildren Erin. are Joe Jona- alnieces and nephews, and his aunt of Edgemoor, Mary Palamar of His chilNovack, Paul NoCatherine Moshier him in death. Joe predeceased by his Novack; his sisMollick and sister, family is very the care given to Zenebu Komara.
and friends are inattend the Funeral am, Friday, at Holy, Rosary 3200 Philadelphia The viewing Thursday, July 30, and on Friday, 9-10 am, at GebHome, 3401 PhilPike, Claymont. Inbe in Lawn Croft Linwood. flowers, the family donations to be me made Hospice, 3515 SilWilmington, DE condolences may made at: www.griecofuneralhomes.com GEBHART FUNERAL HOME OF CLAYMONT 'A Grieco Family Funeral Home" 302-798-7726 Mary Bernadine "Bernie" Paradise Age 73, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Baltimore, MD, currently residing in Middletown, DE, passed away Saturday, July 25th, 2009 at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, DE. She was born in Baltimore, MD daughter of the late John and Margaret (Petty) Bannon. She worked as a cashier for most of her life, and most recently was a hostess and money counter for Grotto Pizza on Long Neck Road in Millsboro.
Bernie was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Elks Moose and the M.O.T. Senior Center. She has traveled extensively around the world, loved art, enjoyed an painting avid and reader. drawing Bernie and was very out going and every stranger became a friend. She was a strong Irish woman with a zest for life.
Her husband, Wilfred J. Paradise, preceded her in death in 1993 and a son, William Paradise in 1968. She is survived by a son, Joseph Paradise, of Stafford, VA; 2 daughters, Debra McLean and her husband Mark of Houston, TX and Dawn Rosche and her husband Michael of Middletown, DE; a brother, William Bannon and his wife Margaret of Edgewood, MD; a sister in law whom she thought of as a sister, Betty Krickbaum and her husband Tenny of Baltimore, MD; 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 31st at 12 noon at the chapel MELSON FUNERAL SERVICES, 32013 Long Neck Rd, Millsboro, DE. 19966, where friends may call after 11 am on Friday and from 6-8 pm on Thursday evening.
Burial will be in Conley's, Methodist Cemetery in Lewes, Mary G. Rainier Age 88, of Wilmington, DE, formerly, of Secane, PA, died on Monday, July 27, 2009 at Shipley Manor. Mary was the wife of the late John W. Rainier, to whom she was married for 57 years. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Margaret M.
Graham. She attended West Philadelphia HS. and was a beautician before she was married and worked as a secretary at the Franklin Institute after marriage. She volunteered at the Riddle Thrift Shop for many years. Mary was a member of the Church of the Redeemer in Springfield, PA previously a member at St.
Michael Episcopal Church in Yeadon, PA. Mary enjoyed sewing, from her grandchildren and growing flowers, and visits great grandchildren. Mary especially enjoyed cooking for her family. She is survived by her son, John W. Rainier, and his wife, Sueko; 3 grandchildren, Edwin Rainier and his wife Cathie, John W.
Rainier, III, and Maricia Kligge and her husband Joseph and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 1, at at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord 1 202 just south of Silverside Rd) Wilmington, DE where friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, July 31, from 7-9 pm. Interment will be in Edgewood Cemetery, Glen Mills, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart 7272 S. Greenville Dallas, TX 75231 or the American Cancer Society, P.O.
Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. Online condolences visit www.mccreryfuneralhome.com 302-478-2204 Mr. Redford was born on July 9, 1949 in Mt. Vernon, NY, son of Marjorie Frank Redford and the late Francis Redford. He attended Mercy High School, Moriches, NY and continued onto SUNY Delhi, Delhi, NY to graduate with an Associates in Civil Engineering.
For the past 28 years he has worked as a construction manager for Ernest Di Sabatino and Son of Wilmington. During Alan's 28 years with EDiS, as Vice President, he was considered one of the company's most significant leaders. Alan was responsible for constructing over $500 million in projects in the Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey markets. Notable projects were with the Appoquinimink School District and Capital School District, both of Delaware and was in the process of completing Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, DE. Alan will be missed by his colleagues, as he was considered a brother, father, mentor and friend.
Mr. Redford also coached for the Cecilton Little League for 10 years and was a Past President and current Vice-President of Long Point Community Association. Alan will be remembered most as a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. Others will remember him as the wild outdoorsman and world traveler, always full of stories and adventures. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda Califano Redford; his mother and stepfather, Marjorie and Barry Glatt of Easton, MD; 2 sons Francis A.
'Frank' Redford of Earleville, MD, and Nicholas C. Redford and his wife Ryan of Charlotte, NC; a brother, David P. Redford and his wife Gabrielle of Annapolis, MD; a granddaughter, Alexandra Adele J. Redford and nephew, William A. Redford.
Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday from 2-4 and in the Galena Funeral SHone of Stephen L. Schaech 118 W. Cross St. Galena, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday July 31 at 11 am in St.
Dennis' Roman Catholic Church, 151 N. Main St. Galena. Interment will be private, Although his life ended too soon, his participation over the past decade with cancer research will aid in the treatment and prevention for many years to come. Family suggests memorials may be offered to Fox Chase Cancer Center, Attention Development Office, 333 Cottman Philadelphia, PA 19111- 2497.
www.galenafuneralhomeofsls.com 410-648-5338 Alan Charles Redford Age 60, of Long Point, Earleville, MD, passed peacefully July 27, 2009. April "Weasel" Turner Age 48, of Wilmington, DE, passed away July 20, 2009. A memorial service will be held, 7 pm, on Wednesday, July 29, at the RYLAND FUNERAL HOME, 9 W. 30th Wilmington, DE. Burial will be private.
Projects: Bonds may save taxpayers money Louis W. Schaefer Louis W. Schaefer, 84, of Newark, DE passed away peacefully at home July 27, 2009 surrounded by his family. Mr. Schaefer was born in Willow Grove, PA on May 14, 1925, the son of the late Harry Elwood and Carrie Kallihan Schaefer.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in the Pacific Theatre during the Second World War. He retired from DuPont after 30 years of service and was a member of Christiana United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Marguerite M. Schaefer at home; 2 sons, Allan Schaefer (Debbie) of Albuquerque, NM and Jay (Lisa) of Elkton, 2 daughters, Donna Strengari (Steve) Newark and Gail Young (Jimmy) of Middletown, DE; 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
He also leaves behind his brother in law, Ross Hall (Chris) of Napa, CA. A memorial service will be held at Christiana United Methodist Church, 21 West Main Friday July 31 Christiana, at 12 DE on noon. Burial will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crohns Foundation or Delaware Hospice R.T. Foard Jones Funeral Home, 122 West Main Newark, DE 19711.
To send condolences visit www.rtfoard.com. R.T. FOARD JONES FUNERAL DIRECTORS CREMATORY (302)731-4627 John J. Seery Age 73, of Wilmington, DE, passed away in the Delaware Hospice House, Milford, DE, on Monday, July 27, 2009. John was a tool dye maker for General Motors and an Army veteran.
He is survived by his lifelong companion, Beverly Rimmer; daughters, Diane Kelley of Wilmington, DE, Evelyn Johnson of New Castle, DE, Janet Koernig of West Chester, PA, Kim Mahaney and Sandy Deal both of Wilmington, DE; 7 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter; a brother, Richard Seery of DE and a sister, Marie Seery of DE. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 31 at 11am at the John F. Yasik Funeral Home, 607 S. Harrison DE with burial to follow in All Saints Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home starting at The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Dela.
Hospice 3515 Silverside Suite 100, DE 19810. Arrangements by JOHN YASIK FUNERAL HOME James C. Sweeney, Jr. Age 82, of Claymont, DE passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 26, 2009. He was founder of Sweeney's Bakery, a long time Wilmington establishment.
Jim was born iri Chester, PA. He served as a chef on the USS Farenholt in. the US during WWII. After the war, he worked apprentice at a bakery in Media, PA. In August 1957, he and his wife Margaret opened Sweeney's Bakery at Foulk and Naamans Roads in Wilmington, where he worked until his death.
A tireless worker, his workday typically began at 1 am, when he would begin making dough for breads and pastries for the day. He enjoyed his many loyal customers spanning over generations, and was especially, grateful to all those rallied to keep the bakery in business the road construction project in 1998. Jim also enjoyed race horses, owning several that he raced at Brandywine Raceway and other tracks during the 1960's and 70's. He loved big band music. Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret (Reilly) Sweeney; daughter, Kathleen Reynolds and her husband, Norman; son, James Sweeney, III and' his partner, Mike Pellicone.
He is also survived by a brother, Jack Sweeney and his wife, Barbara; his sisDorothy Fleming and her husband, Bayard, and Josephine Petrea. Also surviving to cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Eric Reynolds and his wife, Dana, and Mark Reynolds and numerous nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Holy Child, 2500 Naamans Road, Wilmington, DE at 12 pm on Monday, August 3, where friends may call after 10 am. Burial will follow in Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood, PA. "In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Jim's memory to the Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810, or the Delaware Humane Society, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Online condolences, visit www.mccreryfuneralhome.com 302-478-2204" FROM PAGE B1 federal land. Kent County officials still are reviewing their map and plan to present it to Levy Court for a vote in August. Sens. Tom Carper and Ted Kaufman, who both voted for the American Recovery and Re-investment Act of 2009 that created the recovery zone bonds, cheered the counties for getting their plans under way quickly. The program ends Dec.
31, 2010. "Delaware's counties are as cash-strapped as any in the nation, and this provides a much needed boost," the Democratic senators said in a joint statement. "Just like the ARRA funds helped the state with its budget, these funds will give communities affected by job losses the opportunity to secure financing for much needed projects at lower costs. In short, building for a strong future." There are two types of bonds available under the program. The first, called an economic development bond, is limited to public infrastructure or capital projects such as parks, libraries, sewers or government buildings.
Typically, local taxpayers have to pay back the principal and interest on bond money that is borrowed to finance capital projects. But with recovery zone bonds, the federal government pays 45 percent of the interest. That subsidy could save county taxpayers millions of OBITUARIES Stephen Bonnaffon Walters "Steve" living at the Age 62, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 25, 2009. He was an artist. His passion was oil painting and he was driven to paint portraits.
He enjoyed music, reading, considered many colleagues close friends. He had a special place for all of his passengers. He touched many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, John "Bud" Walters and Jean Varney Walters; also by his beloved dog, Caffie. He is survived by his only daughter, Wendi Bader and her husband John of Elkton, MD; 2 granddaughters, Lindsay and Elise.
Bader; 2 brothers, John K. Walters and his wife Lucy of Texas, and Charles Walters North Carolina; and 2 sisters, Elden Pratt of New York, Maria Lange and her husband Jim Murphy of California. He also leaves behind a host of adoring nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service at the Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Wilmington on Thursday, July 30, at 7 pm. Friends may call at the Delaware Art Museum Thursday evening from 6-7 pm.
Interment is private. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Helen Graham Cancer 4701 Ogletown Newark, 19713. KRIENEN-GRIFFITH www.Delawarefuneral.com HOW GOVERNMENT BONDS WORK A bond is a certificate of debt issued by a government with the purpose of raising money for capital projects. Buyers purchase bonds, which are repaid with interest over a period of time, typically 20 or 30 years. Governments use taxpayer money to pay back the borrowed cash.
Governments are assigned a bond rating, similar to a credit score, that is based on overall financial management. A top bond rating tells investors the government is a good risk and can repay its debts. In Delaware, only the state and New Castle County carry the prestigious Triple-A bond rating from Wall Street's top three rating agencies. dollars, Kalbacher said. New Castle County has reduced its capital budget over the last three years in an effort to control its burgeoning deficit.
The county slashed $75 million from its capital budget this year, eliminating or delaying some 40 projects, including improvements to Banning Park, Delcastle Park, Glasgow Park and a new police shooting range. But the county also raised sewer fees to pay for multimillion-dollar improvements needed to help the aging system meet newer, tougher wastewater guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency. County officials think they will spend a bulk of their $50 million in recovery zone bonds on the sewer system because those projects can't wait. "I see this as giving us a lot, of flexibility in future planning," Councilman Bill Bell said. Facility bonds The other type of financing is called a facility bond, which is available for large commercial and manufacturing projects undertaken by private investors.
The county acts as a conduit, allowing the private investors to use the government to obtain the cash at a better interest rate than is typically available through bank financ. ing. However, the loan is done on the investor's credit rating and does not carry any risk for the county. Kalbacher said the county has to decide what criteria it will use to determine who gets a facility bond. He also said several businesses have already inquired about them, though he would not identify them.
Sussex County plans only to use its $16.6 million allotment of facility bonds, and officials there also have received some interest from local businesses. "We would encourage businesses to consider this type of funding as a way to reduce costs and make their projects more feasible," Sussex County Administrator David B. Baker said. "In the long run, we believe this can add jobs and strengthen our overall community." The Treasury Department made recovery zone bonds available to cities with a population of more than 100,000. Delaware has no such cities, so the entire allocation is going to the counties.
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