George E. Caesar II ~1950-2002

George E. Caesar, age 52, of Lafayette, Ca., died on March 26, 2002 in Lafayette, Ca. Born in Bridgeton, NJ to the late George E. Caesar, Sr. & Margaret M. Caesar of Salem, NJ.

He attended school in Elsinboro, NJ and graduated from Salem High School. He graduated from Elmhurst College in Ohio with an Environmental Degree. He moved to Mannasa, Va. He worked on the under ground tunnel around Washington, DC, moved to Daly City, Ca. He formed his own business for himself as an Environmentalist.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret Caesar of Salem, NJ; 2 sisters, Patricia Pierce of Vineland & Jacquelyne Caesar of Suisen, Ca.; 2 daughters, Anne & Amanda Caesar, both of Lafayette, Ca.; 3 nieces, Carrie Martin of Carney's Point, Arlynda A. Pierce of Millville, NJ, & Stephanie Haynes of Marietta, Ga; 2 nephews, John Haynes of San Francisco, Ca. & Robert Pierce of Vineland; also great-nephews & nieces; and a host of uncles, aunts & other relatives.

A memorial service will be held March 30, 2002 in Lafayette, Ca. Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel, (925) 934-5400

 

Charles Howard Carey, Sr. 1907-1986
Contributed by Henrietta Carey Johnson 19 May 2001

Church program: Charles Howard Carey, Sr., husband of the late Nellie Carey and son of the late Charles F. and Della Carey, was born July 25, 1907 near Dover. He departed this life on Sunday, November 23, 1986 at the home of his daughter, Audrey Gibson. He was 79 years old.

His entire life was spent in and around the Dover and Cheswold areas. In the year of Our Lord 1936 on April 10, he was joined in holy matrimony with Nellie Ridgway, who preceded him in 1971. God blessed this union with a son and daughter. He retired as a self employed truck driver in 1969. God blessed him with good health until several years ago when his health began to fail. Truly we live in a world where solemn shadows are continually falling upon our path - shadows that teach us the uncertainty of death and that here on earth there is no abiding stay.

He leaves to cherish memories that will linger with them, a son, Charles Howard Carey II, Felton, Delaware; a daughter, Audrey R. Gibson; three sisters, Lula Clark, Milton, Delaware, Henrietta Johnson and Grace Sammons, both of Cheswold, Delaware; five grandchildren; three brothers-in-law, Willis Johnson of Cheswold, Delaware, William Moodie, New York City and Rev. William H. Ridgway of Dover; three sisters-in-law, Ola Ridgway and Elizabeth Ridgway, both of Bridgeton, New Jersey and Beatrice Ridgway of Dover, Delaware and a large number of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services for Charles Howard Carey, Sr. At Immanuel Union U.M. Church, Cheswold, Delaware On Friday, November 28, 1986 At 1:00 P.M. Blanco Faith Community Church and Pastor Rev. William H. Ridgway, Officiating. PALLBEARERS: Creed Morgan, William Carter, Walter Ridgway, Herbert Carey, Franklin Jackson. Jr., Stanley Johnson INTERMENT: In Church Cemetery. Professional Services By Bennie Smith

 

Isabella M. Carey 1917-2001

Isabella M. Carey of Dover died Wednesday, April 18, 2001, in Churchman's Village Nursing Home in Newark. She was 84. Ms. Carey was born Feb. 27, 1917, daughter of the late George Mosley and Lyndia Taylor.

She is survived by four brothers, James Taylor of Dover, John Mosley of Philadelphia, Herman Mosley of Felton and Benjamin Mosley of Virginia; a devoted niece, Gloria Gibson of Dover; and a host of other nieces, nephews and friends.

Service will be 7 p.m. Tuesday at Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 717 W. Division St., Dover, where friends may call home two hours prior to the service. Burial will be Wednesday morning in Gibbs Memorial Cemetery in Camden.

 

Nellie Virginia Ridgway Carey 1918-1971
Contributed by Henrietta Carey Johnson 19 May 2001

Funeral Service of Nellie V. Carey, Sunday, May 16, 1971, First Baptist Church Cheswold, Delaware

Cheswold, Delaware May 16, 1971

Nellie Virginia Carey, wife of Charles Howard Carey, daughter of the late Greensbury and Sally Ridgway was born March 21, 1918, she departed this life on Sunday, May 9, 1971 in Kent General Hospital, Dover, Delaware at the age of 53 years, 1 month and 18 days.

Her early life was spent in Georgetown, Delaware until 1935, and has since resided in the Cheswold area until her death. In the year of our Lord 1937 she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Charles Howard Carey. God blessed this union with two children. In the year of 1963 she was baptized and became a member of the First Baptist Church. She joined the Missionary Circle and was secretary until her health failed. She was also a member of the Mothers Board and a member of the Finance Committee and proved faithful until her illness confined her to the bed, and she bore her afflictions with the patience of Job. As a wife and mother she was devoted to her family and was always concerned about their welfare.

She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, Charles Howard Carey, one son, Charles Howard, Jr., and one daughter Audrey Rohena Carey, both at home, one sister, Mrs. Fannie Moodie, New York City, 3 brothers, Windfield Ridgway, Salem, New Jersey, Urie Ridgway, Bridgeton, New Jersey, William H. Ridgway, Dover, special mention of one niece who was reared with her, Mrs. Catherine Valdez and other nieces, nephews, and a large number of relatives and friends.

Resolution of Missionary Circle
Cheswold, Del
May 16, 1971
Whereas, it pleased our all wise Father on May 9. 1971 to reprove from our circle and midst our worthy sister, Nellie V. Carey, a beloved loyal and faithful member of the Missionary circle, therefore with deep appreciation of her useful life and devotion to the tenets of our circle, be it resolveth

That we cherish the memory of her useful life and seek to undertake her humble example.
That we extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
That we deplore our lost, but we bow in humble submission to the will of our Father.
In parting we say to our dear sister in Christ.

Gone is the face, we loved so dear Silent is the voice, we loved to hear Too far away for sight or speech; but not too far for thoughts to reach. Sweet to remember her, who once was here and who though absent is just as near Our dear member and devoted Mother.

Respectfully Submitted
Missionary Circle of
The First Baptist Church
Cheswold, Delaware Thelma Driggus, Pres.
Rev. Clifton V. Holmes,
Pastor

Cheswold, Del. May 16, 1971

Where as it has pleased almighty God, to take from us our beloved member, we bow in humble Submission to His Holy will,

We The First Baptist Church, have lost a dear and faithful member, who worked untiring during the time she was able. Even after She was hospitalized she was concerned about her Church.

We will miss Sister Carey, very much, we loved her, but God loved her best.

She was a member of the Mothers Board and the Missionary Circle, which she served as secretary of the latter for four years. Her favorite hymns were, “Someday,” “The Old Rugged Cross” and “If I Can Help Somebody.”

How sweet it is at evening, after a long and well spent day, to close the eyes in slumber, and rest from the toils of the day.

It is doubly sweet, at the close of a well spent life, to turn one’s face toward the sunset and quietly sink into the rest that knows no waking except in the presence of God.

Such was the passing of Sister Carey after a useful life, on Sunday May 9, 1971. Sister Carey passed away to be with her Lord and receive her eternal reward.

In appreciation of such a life, and for the sake of those she loved, we, the members of the First Baptist Church of Cheswold, Delaware feel it befitting to extend our deepest sympathy to her husband, son, daughter, brothers, sister, and to the other loved ones she left.

And to thank the Heavenly Father for her Christian life.

We recommend them to lean upon the everlasting arm of Jesus who can and will heal all sorrows; if we will Submit to His will, remembering that we can go, and must go some day, to meet our loved ones on the other shore.

Submitted, The First Baptist Church, Cheswold, Delaware, Sister Beatrice Ridgway, Church Clerk, Rev. Clifton V. Holmes, Pastor

Pallbearers: Albert Ridgway, Raymond Ridgway, John (Jack) Clark III, Greensbury Ridgway, Robert Carey, Walter Ridgway,

Flower Girls: Beatrice Seeney, Sadie Carney, Ardella Durham, Delores Carney,
Virginia Durham, Dorothy Mosley,

Professional Services by Howard C. Stevenson, Mortician

 

Rebecca A. Johnson Carson ~1875-1956

Funeral notice: Announcing the death of Mrs. Rebecca A. Carson on April 21, 1956 at 4 A.M. Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 24 at 1 P.M. from Manship Church at Cheswold, Del. Wake at James Funeral home Millsboro, Del, April 23 from 7-9. Interment Fork Branch.

Note by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg: "Rebecca Johnson Carson, wife of Samuel Carson, dau of Henry & Matilida Ridgway Johnson."

 

Joan Elizabeth Davis Casey 1945-2001

1. Joan Elizabeth Casey of Elkton, and formerly of Wilmington, Del., died of inflammatory breast cancer Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, in her home. She was 55. Mrs. Casey was born Sept. 13,1945, in Henderson, Nev., the daughter to the late Robert N. and Anna E. Wilson Davis.

She was employed as a marketing communications manager for DuPont Zodiaq. She was a kind, generous and inspiring woman who enjoyed spending time with her family, landscaping her yard, traveling and her work. She was a member of the Dover Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Casey of Elkton; two sons, Tucker Casey of Wilmington and Matthew Casey of Newark; a daughter and her husband, Kelly and Richard Weibling of Hartly; a brother and his wife, Robert H. and Barbara Davis of Middletown; two sisters, Elaine Blackwell of Newark and Catherine O. Moore, and her husband, Sam, of Hartly; two grandchildren, Madison Elizabeth Weibling and Rachael Lee Weibling both of Hartly; three nieces; two nephews; three great-nieces; and a great-nephew.

Service will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lebanon Road in Dover. Burial will be in the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cheswold. Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover.  

2. Obituary  27 Feb 2001

Joan Elizabeth Casey Age 55 of Elkton, MD formerly of Wilmington died Friday, February 23, 2001 due to inflammatory breast cancer at home.

Mrs. Casey was born September 13, 1945 in Henderson, NV to the late Robert N. and Anna E. (Wilson) Davis. She was employed as a Marketing Communications Manager for DuPont Zodiaq. She was also a member of the Dover Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She was a kind, generous and inspiring woman who enjoyed spending time with her family, landscaping her yard, traveling and her work.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Casey of Elkton; 2 sons, Tucker Casey of Wilmington, Matthew Casey of Newark; 1 daughter, Kelly Weibling and her husband, Richard of Hartly; 1 brother, Robert H. Davis and his wife, Barbara of Middletown; 2 sisters, Elaine Blackwell of Newark, Catherine O. Moore and her husband, Sam of Hartly; 2 grandchildren, Madison Elizabeth Weibling and Rachael Lee Weibling, both of Hartly; 3 nieces, 2 nephews, 3 great nieces and 1 great nephew.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, March 1, 2001 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lebanon Road, Dover. Interment will be in the Immanuel Union United Methodist Church Cemetery, Cheswold. Arrangements are being handled by Torbert Funeral Chapel, 1145 E. Lebanon Road, Dover. Letters of condolences may be made at www.delmarvaobits.com.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244.

3. Funeral Home pamphlet: Funeral Home program: In Celebration of the life of Joan Elizabeth Casey Born: September 13, 1945 Died: February 23, 2001 Funeral Service Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Lebanon Road Dover, Delaware March 1, 2001 2 p.m. Interment Immanuel Union U.M. Church Cemetery Cheswold, Delaware

 

Mary Ann Ridgeway Caulk ~1900-2003
21 Aug 2003

Mary Ann Ridgeway Caulk, age 103, on August 17, 2003 in Delaware Hospital for the Chronically ill. Mrs. Caulk was born in Townsend, DE, but spent the majority of her life in Penns Grove, N.J.

She was preceded in death by her parents Will and Louise Ridgeway, 7 brothers, Frank, William, Fred, Raymond, Herman, Jack and Amos Ridgeway, 1 sister, Rosie Roberts, 2 sons, Nathaniel and Leon Caulk, 3 daughters, Marion Sherman, Colleen Allen and Louise Roane.
Survived by 2 sons, William of New Castle and James Caulk of Penns Grove, N.J., 21 grandchildren, a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and in-laws.

Funeral service 11:00a.m. Saturday August 23, 2003 at the BAGWELL FUNERAL HOME 131 S. Broad St. Penns Grove, NJ. Friends may call after 9:00a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Salem, NJ.

 

William D. Ceaser Sr.  1926-2006
5 Jul 2006

William D. Ceaser Sr., 79 of Bridgeton died early Sunday morning at the home of his daughter in Deerfield Twp. and was called to Heaven, July 2, 2006 after a lengthy illness. Born October 10, 1926 in Quinton, NJ to the late Joseph & Sarah Elizabeth (nee Pierce) Ceaser, he was the husband of Eleanor (nee Pierce) Ceaser. Mr. Ceaser had been an area resident for the past 50 years.

Mr. Ceaser was employed with Mannington Mills in Salem, for 17 years until his retirement due to his illness. Prior to, he had been in employed with the former Jersey Package Co. in Bridgeton for several years. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting & fishing and had managed Little League baseball in North Cumberland. He was especially proud of his garden, and the many vegetables he grew in it.

Surviving Mr. Ceaser besides his wife Eleanor, of 59 years are one son, William D. Ceaser Jr. & his wife Amy of York, PA; four daughters, Diana Bruno & her fiancÈ Russell Pierce of Fairton, Carrie (Sisser) Jones & her husband Harry (Butch) of Salem, Florence Jean Mosley of Bridgeton and Francis Jane Morris & husband Marvin of Deerfield Twp.; three brothers Russell & Edward Ceaser both of Salem and Harlan Ceaser of Quinton; ten grandchildren & five great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews & cousins. He was predeceased by four brothers, George, Joseph Jr., Martin & Elmer Ceaser and three sisters, Priscilla Jane Pierce, Hanna Carney & Juanita Johnson.

Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Saturday July 8, 2006 from the Sray-Webster Funeral Home, 62 Landis Ave. at Carll’s Corner, Upper Deerfield Twp. at 12:00pm with the Rev. William Loatman officiating.

The interment will take place in Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Twp.

Friends may call on Friday evening July 7, 2006 from 7:00-9:00pm at the funeral home and again on Saturday one hour prior to the services. Written condolences and expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family by visiting the funeral home website www.sraywebsterfuneralhome.com.

 

Alva Durham Chambers ~1888-1949
Chester Times, Chester, Pa., Friday, January 7, 1949. Contributed by Joseph A. Romeo.

(1) Obituaries Mrs. Alva Chambers Funeral Services Saturday Mrs. Alva Chambers, 61, wife of John Chambers, 808 Washington avenue, Media, died at her home on Thursday. She had been ill for six months. Mrs. Chambers had been a resident of Media for over 30 years.

Besides her husband, she is survived by a brother, Walter Durham, of Media, and two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Bowers, of Detroit, and Mrs. Lula Moseley, of Cheswold, Del. Funeral services will be held from her late home on Saturday at 8 p.m. Burial will take place at Cheswold, Del. Friends may call Saturday from 4 to 7:30 p.m.

(2) Announcements--Deaths CHAMBERS--On Jan. 6, 1949, Alva, wife of John Chambers, mother of Hazel Wilson, sister of Walter Durham, Evelyn Bowers and Lula Moseley. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral Saturday evening at 8 o'clock from her late residence 808 Washington Ave., Media. Viewing, 4 to 7:30 P.M. Interment Cheswold, Delaware.

 

John J. Chambers Jr. ~1895-1954
Chester Times, Chester, Pa., Thursday, September 2, 1954. Contributed by Joseph A. Romeo 13 Feb 2000.

(Note -- the obituaries printed on two successive days vary slightly in content.)

(1) Obituaries: Services for John J. Chambers Jr., a resident of Delaware County for 37 years who died at his home, 808 Washington st., Media, Sunday morning, will be held Saturday at 7 [sic] p.m. at the Campbell AME Church, Media.

Mr. Chambers, who was 59, is survived by his wife, the former Della Hilton; a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Wilson, of Media; two brothers, Edgar and Curtis, of Media; 3 sisters, Mrs. Daizy Aceves of New Hope, Pa.; Mrs. Helen Bailey of Media and Mrs. Mildred Gales of Rochester, Pa.

Burial will be in Manship, Del., Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the late residence tomorrow evening. Chester Times, Chester, Pa., Friday, September 3, 1954.

(2) Obituary: Services for John J. Chambers Jr., a resident of Delaware County for 37 years who died at his home, 808 Washington St., Media, Sunday morning, will be held Saturday at 1 [sic] p.m. from the Campbell AME Church, Media.

Mr. Chambers, who was 59, is survived by his wife, the former Della Hilton; a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Wilson, of Media; two brothers, Edgar of Media, and Curtis, of West Chester; and three sisters, Mrs. Daizy Aceves of New Hope, Pa.; Mrs. Helen Bailey of Media and Mrs. Mildred Gales of Rochester, Pa. Burial will be in Manship, Del., Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the late residence tomorrow evening.

(2) Announcements--Deaths: CHAMBERS--On Aug. 28, 1954, John J. Jr., husband of Della, father of Hazel Wilson, brother of Edgar and Curtis Chambers, Daisy Aceves, Helen Bailey and Mildred Gales. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday 1 p.m. at the Campbell AME Church, Media. Interment Manship Church Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening late residence, 808 Washington Ave., Media, 6 to 10 p.m.

 

Edith Pearl Mosley Whiteman Chappelle 1895-1973

Mrs. Pearl E. Chappelle, 78, of near Dover, died Saturday in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., after a short illness. Mrs. Chappelle was a native of Dover, and had lived in Philadelphia for some 40 years before returning to this area about three years ago. Surviving are her husband, John of Dover; and three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Smith of Philadelphia, Mrs. Mary Reed of near Dover and Mrs. Jeannette Fraim of Clayton.

Services will be tomorrow afternoon at 1 at the Immanuel United Methodist Church, Cheswold, where friends may call one hour before the service. Interment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.

Funeral Program:

Pearl E. Chappelle Born: February 13, 1895. Died: March 3, 1973.

Funeral Services Wed., March 7, 1973 - 1:00 P.M. Immanuel Union United Methodist Church, Cheswold, Delaware. Interment: Adjoining Church Cemetery. Officiating: Reverend Charles E. Barton, Jr. Donald M. Durham, Funeral Director.

 

Myrtle Sterrett Christian 1909-2003
23 Sep 2003

Myrtle Sterrett Christian of Millsboro died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, in Green Valley Terrace, Millsboro. She was 93. Mrs. Christian was born Sept. 23, 1909, in Wilmington, daughter of the late William W. and Virginia M. Sterrett.

She was a member of the Nanticoke Indian Association and was affiliated with the Nanticoke Indian Cen-ter, Millsboro.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Christian Sr., in 1985; and a son, Joseph W. Christian Jr., in 2002. She is survived by a daughter, Jean C. Foster of Millsboro; a half brother, Glendon Harmon of Milford; four grandchildren, Ronald Foster of Hollywood, Fla., Todd Foster of Hamden, Conn., Steven Christian of Alpharetta, Ga., and Joanne Goodin of Palm Coast, Fla.; five great-grandchildren, Erica Foster, Stefanie Foster, Janelle Christian, Alanna Christian and Christina Ann Goodin; and a host of other family mem-bers.

Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. Burial will be in Indian Mission Cemetery, Millsboro.

 

Andre L. 'Roy' Christiansen 1911-2000

1. Retired U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Andre L. "Roy" Christiansen of Dover died Sunday, May 28, 2000, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, Dover. He was 88. Maj. Christiansen was born June 7, 1911, in Philadelphia, the son of the late William and Elizabeth Christiansen.

He graduated from Overbrook High School in 1928. Maj. Christiansen attended the University of Virginia and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He worked for the U.S. Post Office and the Pennsylvania State Liquor Stores until he was called to serve his country in World War II. Maj. Christiansen participated in campaigns in North Africa, facing Gen. Erwin Rommel and his Nazi Afrika Korps, earning the Bronze Star and a battlefield commission after his artillery unit was overrun by the enemy. As the ranking noncomissioned officer, he assumed command of his unit when all the commissioned officers were killed and regrouped his artillery unit. He and his brother, Billy, both participated in the invasion at Anzio Beach, and he was part of the occupation forces in Europe after the war. Upon his return from the war, he married Corinne Sammons of Dover. He retired from the Army Reserve in 1963 and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1974. He continued to work part-time as a security guard for Bennett's Security at General Foods. Maj. Christiansen served his community as a Civil Defense instructor and a legislative lobbyist for the American Association of Retired Persons, and was appointed by former Gov. Michael N. Castle to serve on the Governor's Commission on Health Care Cost Containment. He was an avid reader and renowned storyteller. He also enjoyed classical music and poetry. Maj. Christiansen belonged to several Philadelphia-based clubs, including his childhood club, "the Dirty Legs," and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Dover.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Christiansen. In addition to his wife of 52 years, Corinne Christiansen, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robin and Cindy Christiansen of Dover; a daughter, Lori Christiansen of Dover; and five grandchildren, Sean Patrick McKenzie Christiansen, Shannon Ryan Elizabeth Christiansen, Alexis Diana Marie Christiansen, Katherine Lara Anne "Katie" Christiansen and Madison Taylor Leigh Christiansen, all of Dover.

Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road, Dover. Friends may call from 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Sharon Hills Memorial Park, Dover. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to: World War II Memorial, American Battle Monuments Commission, PO Box 98149, Washington, DC 22290-8149.

2. Funeral Program: A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Andre L. “Roy” Christiansen June 7, 1911 -- May 28, 2000, Saturday, June 3, 2000 1:00 p.m.. Funeral Service at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 1145 E. Lebanon Rd., Dover, DE. Pallbearers: Sean Patrick Mackenzie Christiansen, Adam Coker, Gary Bundy, Kenny Bundy, Larry Dalton, Michael Dunlop, Alvin Carney, Roland “Pete” Coker. The committal follows the service at Sharon Hills Memorial Park.

3. Remembrance:   In remembrance of a kind and gentleman, Maj. Andre L. Christiansen, known to his nieces, nephews, and greats as Uncle Roy. He made each of us feel that we were special. He was one that could relate to all ages, and was especially good with the little ones in the family.

My nephew, who is 7 years old, said that last time he remembers being with Uncle Roy they went in the back yard to feed the bird, which Uncle Roy enjoyed doing. I can picture him kneeling down to play ball with one of the kids. He was young at heart. I always said he should have been a social worker or counselor.

After the passing of my Daddy, when I would need a hug, I had two gentlemen that I would go to see, and Uncle Roy was one of them. In a card to him on a special occasion, I had written, with my Daddy gone, if I ever needed advice, I would have come to him.

He and Aunt Corinne have always been there for me, when I was dealing with the loss of my family, and I thank Aunt Corinne, Lori and Robin for sharing him, and letting his be a part of my family's life.

He will be greatly missed.

Arlena Coker, Cheswold

 

Evelyn Durham Icley Clement  ~1922-2004
Contributed by John C. Carter 19 Jun 2004

[Evelyn Durham Icley Clement was the daughter of Roy Durham (1900-1978) and Mabel (Durham) Durham (1902-1974).  Roy Durham was in turn the son of James E. H. "Porter" Durham and Harriett Jane (Durham) Durham, and Mabel was the daughter of Harvey Durham and Lola May/Mae (Durham) Durham].

April 9, 2004
Evelyn Icley Clement, 82, of N. Ft. Myers died on Thursday, April 8, 2004 at Hope Hospice North. A resident of N. Ft. Myers for the past 15 years, she formerly lived in Magnolia, NJ. Mrs. Clement attended the First Assembly of God in Ft. Myers where she volunteered with the Prime Timers.

Wife of the late Alden G. Clement who died in 1978, she is survived by her sons; Richard (Liz) Clement and Robert Clement all of Ft. Myers, her daughter, Alice (Roger) Greene of Waldoboro, ME, her sister, Doris Boone of N. Ft. Myers, her brothers, Robert (Irene) Durham of S. Ft. Myers, Jack (Joan) Durham of Marlton, NJ and Joseph (Ruth) Durham of Cape Coral, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 1:00 PM in the Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends after 12 Noon. The family would appreciate that memorial gifts be sent in her memory to the Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Ft. Myers, FL 33908.

 

 Alma J. Faulkner Collins 1917-1994

1. Funeral notice: of 2307 N. Harrison St., Wilmington, Delaware, wife of the late Ivory Collins, Sr., mother of Janet C. Parson of New Castle, Arthur F. and Lawrence S. Collins both of Wilmington, Donna A. Collins of Forrestville, MD, Rodney D. of Wilmington, Gladys McCloud of Gary, Indiana, Ivory Collins, Jr. of Newark, Delaware and the late James A. Collins. Also survived by 22 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 1 aunt, 5 daughters-in-law, 2 sons-in-law, 3 sisters-in-law, a devoted cousin, Dorothy Johnson, a devoted friend, Harriet Blumberg, many nieces & nephews, other relatives and friends.

2. Obituary: Alma J. Collins, 76...died Sunday of heart failure at Arbors at New Castle nursing home. Mrs. Collins was a postal clerk, retiring in 1988 after 21 years. Earlier, she was a nurse's aide at Delaware Division Hospital. She was a member of Mount Joy United Methodist Church, Wilmington. She enjoyed casinos, race tracks and traveling. Her hobbies included cooking, reading, crossword puzzles and crocheting....

 

James Collins 1944-1989

James Collins,  45, of 2705 Creek Road, Mount Cuba, Wilmington, died Sunday of diabetes at Wilmington Hospital.

Mr. Collins was an artist whose work has been exhibited throughout the Wilmington area. He also taught painting to young people.  He was an artist and layout person at North Star Newspaper, the second black newspaper in Wilmington, and one of the creators of Fresh Magazine, his family said. He was believed to have been the first black cash handler at Bank of Delaware, said a family member. He collected Afro-American art and had an avid interest in black history.  He was a member of Mount Joy United Methodist Church, Wilmington, and was affiliated with Jehovah’s Witnesses. He attended the Philadelphia Institute of Art.

He is survived  by three daughters, Ursula of Newark, Kamesha James and Theresa, both of Wilmington;  his mother, Alma J. of Wilmington; four brothers, Rodney, Ivory Jr., Arthur and Lawrence, all of Wilmington; and three sisters Gladys McCloud of Gary, Ind.,  Janet C. Parson of  New Castle and Donna of Forrestville, Md.

Memorial  Services will be 1 p.m. today in Congo Funeral Home, 24th and Market Streets.   Inurnment will he private.  Instead of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Diabetes Association, Wilmington.

 

Alfred C. Coombs Jr. ~1929-2004
3 May 2004

Alfred C. Coombs Jr., 75, of Upper Deerfield Twp., passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at home. He had been in declining health for the past 8 months. Mr. Coombs was born in Fairfield Twp., the son of the late Alfred and Edna Dean Coombs. The husband of Katherine Johnson Coombs, he had been a resident of Fairfield Twp. for most of his life.

Alfred had been employed with George Slade Construction in Bridgeton before going to work for the construction Union Local No. 825 in Camden, where he was employed for 25 years as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed gardening and being outside.

Besides his wife, survivors include: one sister, Katherine Wriley of Pennsylvania; one stepdaughter, Delores Glogau and her husband Barry of Pittsgrove Twp.; one stepson, Rev. Richard Glogau and his wife, Heather of Pennsylvania; and one great granddaughter, Ashleigh Rebecca Glogau of Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Estella Coombs and four sisters, Elizabeth Carney, Mary Durham, Louise Coward and Dorothy Coombs.

Rev. Richard Glogau will conduct funeral services in the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Hwy. 77, Upper Deerfield Twp., on Saturday morning, May 1 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Twp. Friends will be received Saturday morning between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. prior to the services at the funeral home. Written condolences may be sent to the family at www.padgettfuneralhome.com.

 

Leroy Coombs ~1908-2002
6 Nov 2002

Leroy Coombs, 94, of Fairfield Township died Tuesday morning, November 5, 2002 at Cooper Medical Center in Camden from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in Bridgeton on October 24th. He was born in Bridgeton and was the son of the late Ephraim and Bertha Coombs. Mr. Coombs was a life long resident of the Bridgeton area.

A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Coombs served as an auto mechanic in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre and was involved in the battle of Papua, New Guinea and the battles of the Philippines. Among the many medals awarded were the American Theatre Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon, Victory Medal as well as a Good Conduct Medal. He was a patriot who loved his country. Prior to World War II, he purchased an auto mechanics workshop, which he would later name Coombs Auto Repair. He was the owner and operator of the business for over forty years before he retired. He was a long time member of Meade Woodward Post # 1795 VFW of Bridgeton. He enjoyed salt water fishing his entire life as well as hunting local game.

He is survived by one daughter, Patricia Durham and her husband Ronald of Pennsville, two grandchildren, Patricia Ann Carroll and her husband Christopher of Bear, DE and Ronald Coombs Jr. of Pennsville.

Graveside services will be held Thursday afternoon, November 7th at 1 o'clock at Fernwood Memorial Park, Rt. 49, Shiloh Pike in Hopewell Township. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Coombs' memory to the American Cancer Society, 1400 W. Landis Ave., Vineland, N.J. 08360. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Freitag Funeral Home, 137 W. Commerce St., Bridgeton, N.J. 08302.

 

Charles Edward Cooper 1922-1999

Charles Edward Cooper, a native of Dover, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in Kent General Hospital. He was 76. Mr. Cooper was born on October 23, 1922, in Dover, the oldest of eight children to the late Oliver Cooper Sr. and Anna Mosley Cooper.

He received his early education from Booker T. Washington Elementary School and graduated from high school, going on to earn a bachelor of arts degree from Delaware State College. Mr. Cooper was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran stationed in Korea, Saipan, and Hawaii. He retired after 35 years of outstanding service to the 436th Military Airlift Wing and the 436th Supply Squadron of Dover Air Force Base. He was the recipient of numerous certificates and awards during his faithful and dedicated federal service, including the Department of Air Force ''Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award.''

Mr. Cooper was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and lived by their four Cardinal Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift. He was also a member of NAACP, a master Mason belonging to Prudence Lodge #6 of Dover, a 32nd degree Mason of the Corinthians Consistory #5 of Wilmington, a member of the Walter L. Fox Post-American Legion and a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indians of Bridgeton, N.J.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Dorothy Brady Cooper; a daughter, Beverly Cooper Hayes and her husband Earl of Milford; two sons, Charles ''Chatty'' Cooper and his wife, Kathy of Arlington, Va., and Keith Brady Cooper and his wife, Mariana of Ashland, Ore.; two grandsons, Robert Winfree of Newark and Marcus Hayes of Milford; a brother, Oliver Cooper and his wife, a devoted sister-in-law, Juanita of Dover; a sister, Elizabeth Tribbett of Dover and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Whatcoat Methodist Church, Salisbury Road, Dover, where friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Sharon Hills Cemetery, Dover, and following the burial family will greet friends at Prudence Lodge, Walker Road, Dover. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Whatcoat United Methodist Church's Building Fund, 321 Salisbury Road, Dover, DE 19901. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Millsboro.


Charlotte Cooper 1899-2002
2 Mar 2002

Charlotte Cooper of Dover died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, in her home. She was 107. Mrs. Cooper was born Feb. 2, 1899, in Talbot County, Md., daughter of the late Isaac H. and Sarah Elizabeth Hughes.

She was educated in the Delaware public school system. She was a homemaker, devoted mother of the church and foster mother for more than 20 years. Mrs. Cooper was a dedicated member of Bethuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, Dover, where she served as deaconess and pianist for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Cooper; five sisters, Mary E. Perry, Helen Mae Smith, Grace Sockum, Ruth Hughes and Virgie Hughes; five brothers, William Hughes, Mark Hughes, Jesse Hughes, David Hughes and Roy Hughes; and a grandson, Charles Gibbs. She is survived by a daughter, Beulah Gibbs of Dover, with whom she lived; five sons and three daughters-in-law, Barry Cooper of Dover, Larry R. and Murlie Cooper of Felton, Larry E. and Hollieshia Cooper of Thorndale, Pa., Melvin and Sylvia Bailey of Frederica, and foster son Leonard Wright of Dover; 11 grandchildren, Cassandra McFadden, and her husband, Duane, of Pine Forge, Pa., Larry Cooper and Larnell Cooper, both of Felton, Keanu Mullen, Dakota Mullen and Jonas Mullen, all of Thorndale, Pa., Delores Gibson, and her husband, John, of Cherry Hill, N.J., Maria Weathersby of Sussex, Wis., Donna Gibbs of Dover, and Shamekia Horsey and Lawrence Horsey, both of Frederica; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover, where friends may call at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery, Dover.

Homer 'Buddy' Cooper Jr. 1941-2001
19 Dec 2001

Homer "Buddy" Cooper Jr. of Dover died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital in Dover. He was 60. Mr. Cooper was born July 26, 1941, son of the late Madeline Burris and Homer Cooper Sr.

He was a heavy-equipment operating engineer for 35 years with Scotter and Teal Construction. He enjoyed cooking, drag racing and playing his guitar. Mr. Cooper attended Willow Grove Methodist Church in Willow Grove.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Doris Driggus Cooper of Dover; two daughters, Bernice Brown of Denton, Md., and Priscilla Gowns of Dover; a son, Homer Darnell Cooper III of Dover; his siblings, Bernice Murray, Dianne Richerson and Geneva Goldsboro, all of Dover, Florence Downs and Christine Farlow, both of Camden, Benjamin Cooper of Felton, Kenny Wayne Cooper, Ray Cooper and Howard Cooper, all of Dover, and James Cooper and Dennie Cooper of Wilmington; seven grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Bennie Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Dover. Services will be noon Friday at Mount Zion A.M.E. Church on Queen and Fulton streets in Dover. Burial will be at Whatcoat Cemetery. Instead of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Mount Zion A.M.E. College Fund. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at bsmithfh@dca.net.

 

 Oliver 'Babe Oli' Cooper Jr. 1927-1999

Oliver ''Babe Oli'' Cooper Jr. of Dover died Sunday, May 23, 1999, in his home. He was 72. Mr. Cooper was born on Jan. 5, 1927 in Dover, the son of the late Oliver Cooper Sr. and Annie Mosley Cooper.

He received his early education from the Booker T. Washington Elementary School, and earned his Bachelors of Arts degree in History from Delaware State College in 1951. Mr. Cooper joined the U.S. Army in 1945, a veteran of World War II. He received the World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He started his career working as a postman, and worked for many years as a civilian worker in the Base Supply Department at Dover Air Force Base. He became a dedicated teacher for the William Henry High School and in the Appoquinimink School District, where he taught for 25 years, retiring in 1988. ''Babe Oli,'' as he was known, gave much of his time to his community and family. He loved to tend his garden, handle business at the Square Club, go to the race track, or just sit on his porch reading the paper. He had a deep sense of humor, encouraging advice and devotion to his family and many friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a member of Whatcoat Methodist Church in Dover and served as a loyal member of the Prudence Lodge #6 in Dover, holding numerous positions, including Worshipful Master and Treasurer. He served as treasurer of the Square Club, and was a member of the Corinthians Consistory #5 of Wilmington. He was a life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., and an active member of Psi Iota Alumnae Chapter of Dover.

Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife of 50 years, Juanita Payne Cooper, two sons, Oliver Cooper III of Dover, and Wayne Julius Cooper and his wife, Cheryl Morris Cooper of Greensboro, N.C.; six grandchildren, Tonicia Poe of Maryland, David, Colwyn, and Carter Cooper of North Carolina, Shauna Cooper of Virginia, and Oliver Cooper IV of Dover; five great-grandchildren, NaTasha, Daerrion and Christian, all of North Carolina, and Shaela and Shamarah Poe, both of Maryland; a sister, Elizabeth Tribbett; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Brady Cooper of Dover; 10 nieces, 11 nephews, eight grandnieces, 10 grandnephews, 10 great-grandnieces, 15 great grandnephews; an ex-daughter-in-law, Doris May Cooper of Dover; and a host of friends and acquaintances.

Service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Whatcoat United Methodist Church in Dover, where friends may call 6-8 p.m. tonight. Burial will be at Sharon Hills Cemetery in Dover. Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Whatcoat United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund. Arrangements by Minus Funeral Home in Dover.

 

Mary D. Mosley Correia 1940-2008
Contributed by Natasha Banks 25 Mar 2008

Born July 6 1940 Bridgeton, NJ
Died February 24 2008 Huntsville, AL
Buried in Fordville Cemetery, NJ, along with mother Mary W. (Carney) Mosley and father Jeffery Mosley and sister Sara Price.

Accompanied in death by both deceased parents and siblings Sara, Doris, Paul. Survived by sisters Priscilla, Gladys, Edith, Pauline, and brother Billy. Survived by two sons, Harold L Banks Jr., Joseph Correia II , and 3 daughters Rosalind (Banks) Cosme, Audrey Banks, and Andrea (Beck) Banks and 11 grandchildren (5 granddaughters and 6 grandsons).

 

John Harland Cott 1872-1946

(Copied by the postmaster of Carson City, Michigan, for John Carter.)

John Harland Cott, 74, died home in North Shade Sunday, June 16, after having spent his entire life in this community. Mr. Cott, the son of John & Lydia Cott, was born in North Shade Twp. May 15, 1872. He married Elsie Tuttle and had one child, Florence. Two sisters preceded him in death.

 

John Wesley Cott 1837-1920

John Wesley Cott was born in Delaware May 27, 1837, and departed this life Aug 22, 1920 at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 25 days. In 1859 he was joined in wedlock to Lydia Dean. To this union was born six children, three of whom have preceded him to the homeland. There are left to mourn his wife, two daughters, Artie and Jennie, and one son, John H., and one granddaughter, Florence, all of North Shade.

He came and located on the farm which has since been the home soon after his marriage. This community at that time was a wilderness so the family endured all the experiences of pioneer days.

Mr. Cott has been a cripple for 45 years. His last sickness began last March and he was a most patient sufferer. His heart was always filled with love for his Master. The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon, August 24, Elder Older officiating and his remains were laid to rest in (illegible).

 

Lydia Ann Dean Cott 1841-1929

Lydia A. Dean, daughter of Hester Carney and Jesse Dean, was born in Delaware, February 7, 1841 and died at her farm house in North Shade, February 4, 1929, aged 84 years, 11 months, 27 days.

In 1859 she was united in marriage to John W. Cott, who preceded her to the land beyond August 22, 1920. To this union six children were born, two dying in infancy, one daughter, Ellamarie, who passed away in 1887 and Artie in 1926.

Mr. and Mrs. Cott were among the earliest pioneers in this vicinity, coming to Michigan in 186(4?), and locating on the site of the present farm home. Mr. Cott crippled as to be entirely incapacitated for work soon after settling here; so Mrs. Cott was given the task of rearing her children, clearing the land to make a house, and care for her sick husband. These she did willingly, faithfully and well.

Mrs. Cott was one of a family of nine children, eight of whom preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her loss on son, John H., one daughter, Jennie, and one granddaughter, Mrs. Florence Baker, besides a circle of neighbors and friends.

Funeral was held from the farm home last Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. C. W. Satterlee officiating.

 

Charles Thomas Counceller 1967-2007
Contributed by Charles Counceller

CLICK HERE to read obituary

CLICK HERE to read grandmother Laura Mae Clark Counceller Ripperger's obituary (1911-2007)

 

Edward D. Counsellor

Edward D. Counsellor, 78, died Tuesday at his home in Largo, Fla. Born in Millville, he was the son of the late Edward D. and Emily Troth Counsellor. He was a resident of Florida since 1975.

A retired engineer, he worked at Wheaton Industries, Armstrong Cork and Maul Brothers, all of Millville. He was a graduate of Millville High School, Class of 1931 and a graduate of the George School in Philadelphia in 1932. He received his engineering degree from Drexel Institute in Philadelphia. Mr. Counsellor was a member of the Shekinah Lodge No. 58, F&AM and life member of Elks Lodge No. 580, both located in Millville.

He is survived by his wife, Mariana Counsellor of Largo. Arrangements are by Moss Feister Largo Chapel of Largo, Fla.

 

Thomas Harold (Tom) Counceller Jr. 1931-2007
Contributed by Chuck Counceller 7 Jul 2007

Thomas (Tom) Counceller, Jr. died Tuesday morning, July 3, at his home of an apparent heart attack. His death was unexpected. Tom was born September 9, 1931 in New Castle, Indiana the first son of Thomas H. (Sr.) and Laura Clark Counceller.

He attended school in New Castle until the family moved to Connersville in 1939. He then attended Connersville schools until his graduation in 1950. He was active in FFA in school and also worked part-time for Home Printing Co. and later for Haley Press and learned the printing trade. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Korea. Upon his return from duty, Tom was a part-time explosives expert and worked a few years as an operator at the Sewage Treatment plant. He was later employed at Metal Plating Corp. for many years. Upon leaving Metal Plating he devoted full time to his newly founded business, Tom's Canoe Rental on the Whitewater river at Cedar Grove. With this business Tom also designed and produced fiberglas canoes and kayaks. In later years he designed and produced sea-going labs for use in Florida, Bermuda and Catalina Islands. He was known across the country for his expertise in fiberglas and could design and produce almost anything.

Tom was a life-long boat builder beginning as a teenager when he and his Father built a skipjack in the basement of the family home. Although not a large boat, it was too large to get out of the basement so they had to widen a basement window. Family members would kid him about it. Since his early endeavor, he had designed and made swamp boats, mini-submarines, canoes, kayaks, swimming pools and dories and many other objects. Most recently, he had produced boat trailers and hoods for competition 'tractor-pull' tractors. Tom had designed and produced Dories used on class 5 and 6 rapids such as the Colorado river in the Grand Canyon. In th early 1970's, he built a catamaran sail boat and launched it on January floodwaters down the Ohio river, Mississippi river and across the Gulf of Mexico to the Florida Keys. The trip took nearly a month encountering numerous weather events.

Tom is a legend on the New River in West Virginia, having been the first to do serious rafting down the now-famous river. His activities spawned a tourist trade on the New River, which is now widely known across the nation. Tom was an adventurer and loved the water, sky and Mother Nature. Adventures many folks only dream of, he had mastered. Tom was a pilot, owning his own airplane at one time, and could do aerobatics limited only by plane design. He was a skin diver, expert water skier and Class 5 & 6 river rafter. He had rafted the Grand Canyon Colorado River in 2001 and was scheduled to repeat the adventure during his 80th year. Tom was very active through-out his life. He loved hosting family get-togethers at his place along the Whitewater River. He attended nearly every family reunion or event. He was a member of the American Legion and the NRA.

Surviving Tom are one sister and spouse, Tom and Linda Barton of Indianapolis; five brothers and spouses, Ken and Sandy Counceller of Victor, NY, Charles Counceller of Everton, Claude and Shirley Counceller of Connersville, Bill Counceller of Liberty and David Counceller of Connersville; one brother-in-law Phillip Bauer Sr. of Connersville; nieces, Dr. Dennis and Linda Kelley of Indianapolis, Sandy Repp of Connersville, Cassandra Counceller of Fairfield, PA, Claudia Miller of Connersville, Sherry Fogelberg of Kokomo, Dr. Lisa Ruble of Nashville, TN, Lori Ruble and Leslie Ruble of Indianapolis and Julie Counceller of Kodiak, AK; nephews, Phil Bauer Jr. of Connersville, Doug Bauer of Milton, Chris Counceller of Rio Grande, NM, Larry Counceller of Buford, GA, Glen Counceller of Holland, Jeff Counceller of Everton, Joe Counceller, T. David Counceller both of Connersville, Matt Barton of Indianapolis and Jeremy Counceller of Kodiak, AK; many relatives, cousins and friends and special long-time friends Jon Bascom of Connersville and Bill Volz of Cedar Grove. Preceding Tom in death were his parents, Thomas Sr., he died in 1979, his mother Laura Counceller Ripperger, she died June 2, 2007, his step-father Charles Ripperger, one sister, Edith Counceller Bauer, she died in 1993, nephew Charles T. Counceller, he died May 2, 2007 and nephew-in-law Steve Repp, he died June 22, 2007.

Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. James Orr at 11 a.m. Monday at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. Burial will be in Dale Cemetery, with military rites provided by the Fayette County Veterans Council Color Guard. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the funeral home to the Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department. Friends my also visit anytime at www.millermosterrobbins.com.

 

Alfred W. Coursey Sr.   1951-2006                (Mitsawokett connection not established)
10/19/2006.

Alfred W. Coursey Sr., 54, departed this life suddenly on October 16, 2006 at South Jersey Healthcare-Regional Medical Center in Vineland, N.J.

Alfred was born in Millville, N.J. on November 30, 1951 to Mary E. Coursey and the late Charles Washington. He attended John Wesley United Methodist Church. He was presently employed by Sheppard Bus Service and had been employed by Durands Glass for 13 years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Evangeline Coursey; mother Mary E. Coursey; two sons, Alfred Coursey, Jr., and Jermaine Smith; two daughters Angeline Harden (Aaron) and Andrea Coursey; two brothers Gary Collins and Pete Collins; eight sisters Carolyn (O’Connell) Brown, Brenda Jarmon, Ida Corbin (Donald), Gloria Evans (Thomas), Vanessa Coursey, Arlene Carter (Robert), Sandra Douglas and Joan Collins; eight grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by two brothers Charles and Leonard Coursey.

Services will be held Saturday, October 21, 2006 at noon at John Wesley United Methodist Church, Ogden Rd., Port Norris. Friends may view two hours prior to services. Interment will be held at the Haleyville Cemetery.

Services are entrusted to Edwards And Son Funeral Homes, Inc. Bridgeton and Salem, N.J.

 

Anna Louise Draine Coursey  ~1914-2006
6 Oct 2006

Anna Louise Coursey of Lincoln died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, in Green Valley Terrace Nursing Home, Millsboro. She was 92.

She was a very kind, loving and giving person. Mrs. Coursey attended Indian Mission United Methodist Church, Harbeson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Nellie Daisey Draine; and her husband, Aaron Coursey in 1983. She is survived by a sister, Hilda Mosley; and a nephew, Eugene and his wife, Elizabeth Draine of Lincoln.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Robert A. Hudson will officiate.
Burial will be in Christ's Church Cemetery, Harbeson.

 

Brian L. Coursey 1980-2003
28 Aug 2003

Brian L. Coursey, departed this life suddenly on Monday, August 25 in the South Jersey Hospital- Vineland. Brian was born September 17, 1980 in Bridgeton, N.J. and was the son of Vanessa Coursey and Robert Bard.

He attended Atlantic County Community College and was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church, Port Norris, where he was a member of the Music, Youth and Sport Ministries. Brian enjoyed basketball and was a member of the Basketball Club of Millville. He was a 1999 graduate of Millville High School.

He leaves to cherish his memory in addition to his parents, five brothers, Marlin Coursey, Robert Goolsby,, Marshawn Green, Ronnie Broughton, Jr. and Thomas Bard, four sisters Connie Brown, Tanya Bard, Monica Hill and Jovonna Bard, maternal grandmother Mary E. Coursey, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Services will be held Sunday, August 30, at 1 p.m. in the John Wesley United Methodist Church Ogden Rd. Port Norris, with Rev. David Ennis officiating. Interment will be in the Haleyville Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 11a.m.-1p.m. Saturday.
Arrangements Edwards and Son Funeral Home, Inc. Bridgeton and Salem, N.J.

 

Carolyn Isabel Coursey 1900-1999

Carolyn Isabel Coursey of Seaford died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in Methodist Manor Nursing Home, Seaford. She was 98.  Ms. Coursey was born on April 6, 1900, in Fords Store (now Grasonville), Md.,  the daughter of the late Charles O. and Alice Rhodes Coursey.

She graduated from Stevensville High School and began a career teaching in  the Queen Anne's County school system. She began teaching at the Grasonville Elementary School, spending her entire career there, and retired as the principal of the school in the late 1950s.

She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews, great-great-great-nieces and great-great-great-nephews.

Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Grasonville, Md., where friends may call two hours prior to the service.  Burial will be in Chesterfield Cemetery, Centreville.  Instead of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of Queen Anne's Inc., 300 Del Rhodes Ave., Queenstown, MD 21658.  Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, Chester.

 

Edward ''Eddie'' Eugene Coursey, Sr. ~1942-2001
Contributed by Lorraine Johnson-Gregg 06/29/01

Edward ''Eddie'' Eugene Coursey, Sr., 59, of Bridgeton, departed this life on Monday evening, June 25, 2001, at his home after an extended illness.

Born in Bridgeton, he was a life long resident. He was the son of the late Howard Leroy and Louise Marian Jackson Coursey. Edward was married to Jeanne Crawford Coursey.

Due to failing health, he retired from Wheaton Glass Company in 1998 after working there 39 years. He was a member of the GBBA union at the plant. Edward was a faithful member of the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church where he served on the trustee board. He was a member of the Armster Gospel Chorus, the ''Fabulous Five'', and the Bridgeton African American Union, (a community organization that provides scholarships and mentoring for young people).

He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Jeanne Coursey of Bridgeton; a son, Edward Eugene Coursey, Jr. of Bridgeton; 2 brothers, John T. and Donald J.; 2 sisters, Ethel M. Coursey and Cora Thomas; 2 grandchildren, Ryan Michael and Jami Amanda, a sister-in-law, Barbara Williams, a brother-in-law, Major Eddie Williams, all of Bridgeton; and survived by a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Howard (Hop) Coursey and Richard (Puddie) Coursey.

Services will be held Monday, July 2, 2001 at 2pm at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, 207 Vine St., Bridgeton, NJ, where friends may call 1 hour prior to services. A night viewing will be held Sunday, July 1, 2001, from 6pm - 8pm also at the church. Interment will be held at Overlook Cemetery, Hopewell Twp. immediately following Monday services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, ''Phase III'', in Mr. Coursey's memory. ''To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born and time to die.'' Eccl. 3:1-2. Services are entrusted to Edwards & Son Funeral Homes, Inc.,Bridgeton & Salem, NJ

 

Henry Ellis Coursey ~1942-2000

Henry Ellis Coursey Age 58, died July 31, 2000 at his residence. Husband of Dora Mae Coursey. Stepfather of Brenda Gibson, Linda & Lloyd Warren. Brother of David Coursey, Wallace, Monroe, Edward, Michael & Beaver Lewis, Roberta Coursey Husser & Florence Coursey. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, a host of other relatives & friends.

Funeral 10 am Sat., Aug. 5 at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1325 Barksdale Rd., Newark; viewing 8-10 am. Burial St. John's Church Cemetery. CONGO FUNERAL HOME
 
 

Ivan S. Coursey ~1962-2004
20 Jan 2004
 
Ivan S. Coursey of Millsboro died Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, in Christiana Care-Christiana Hospital, Newark. He was 42. Mr. Coursey was born in Milford, son of Albert V. "Butch" Coursey of Millsboro and the late Cecile A. Harmon Coursey.

He was a millwright for Absher Construction in Laurel. Mr. Coursey was a member of the Nanticoke Indian Association and the Indian Mission United Methodist Church, near Millsboro.

In addition to his mother, who died in 2003, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Vic Coursey, in 1993; and a daughter, Cecelia Coursey, in 1998. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of eight years, Sherry Beitler Coursey; a son, Jarod Coursey at home; a daughter, Cassandra Hampton of Milford; and a stepdaughter, Taylor Burden at home.

Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Watson Funeral Home, 211 Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call two hours earlier. The Rev. Cynthia Quillen will officate. Burial will be in the Indian Mission Cemetery, Millsboro

 

Jeffrey Darnell Coursey ~1963-2002
25 Dec 2002

Jeffrey Darnell Coursey of New York City, formerly of Lewes, Del., died Friday, Dec. 20, 2002, in New York. He was 39.
Mr. Coursey graduated from Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes, Del., in 1984.

During his time in New York, he worked for Trans World Airlines as a skycap.

He is survived by his parents, Carl and Eva "Peggy" Metz of Georgetown, Del.; a friend, Cheryl Simons of New York; a daughter, Tiara Simmons Coursey of New York; a brother, Mills Bobby Coursey of Philadelphia; and a sister, Troy M. Farmer of Bear, Del.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 274 Rehoboth Blvd., Milford, Del. Burial will be in Israel Church Cemetery.
Arrangements by Miller Funeral Services, Milford.

 

Mary T. Coursey 1912-2004
March 10, 2004

Mary T. Coursey of Galena died Saturday, March 6 2004, in Chester River Manor, Chestertown. She was 91. Ms. Coursey was born Aug 17, 1912, in Sassafras, daughter of the late John R. and Ida McIntyre Thornley. She had lived in Wilmington while working as a bookkeeper for Delaware Trust, retiring in 1968 and returned to Kent County, Md. in the mid 1990s.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Elmar Wells, in 2001 and Alice Cox, in 2002. She is survived by her nephew and his wife, Donald and Ruth Othoson of Galena; two great-nephews, Scott Othoson of Chestertown and Eric Othoson of Smyrna, Del.; and a great-niece, Elizabeth Spencer of Chestertown.

Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Galena Funeral Home of Stephen. L. Schaech, 118 W. Cross St., Galena. The Rev. Larry Jameson of Olivet United Methodist Church will officiate.

 

Richard W. “Puddie” Coursey

Richard W. “Puddie” Coursey, 66, of Bridgeton died Sunday in South Jersey  Hospital --Bridgeton.  Born in Bridgeton, son of the late Howard Leroy and Louise Marion Jackson Coursey, he retired in 1995 as an officer for the New Jersey Superior Court, special part. 

He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, was a member of Mount Zion A.M.E. Church where he was a former member of the Armster Gospel Chorus.  He was an area representative for the Boy Scouts of America. He was former proprietor of Bridgeton Variety Record Shop, Coursey Billiard Parlor and Coursey Bail Bondsman.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara (nee Cuff); a daughter, Vickie Lynn Singletary of Bridgeton; three brothers, John T., Donald J. and Edward E., all of Bridgeton;. two sisters, Cora Thomas and Ethel, both of Bridgeton; and a grandson, Richard B. He was predeceased by a brother, Howard L.

Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Mount Zion A.M.E. Church, Vine Street, Bridgeton, where friends may call after 10 a.m.  Burial will be in Overlook Cemetery, Bridgeton.  Arrangements are by Edwards and Son Funeral Home, Bridgeton.

 

Peter Custis (1902-1931)
19 Mar 1931
Contributed by Paul Johnson 24 Sep 2003

Custis – In Salem County, NJ, March 16, 1931, Peter, aged 29 years olds.  Interment Gouldtown Cemetery.

“Death Results from Auto Crash Midnight Sunday”

Peter Custis, Jr., Colored, of Gouldtown, Had Side of Head Crushed In

In an automobile crash on the Cumberland Highway between Shirley and Pole Tavern, shortly after midnight Sunday, Peter Custis, Jr, colored, was so seriously injured that he died within a few hours at the Bridgeton Hospital.  As the accident occurred in Salem County Coroner Roy J. Allen has taken charge of the case.

Custis, who was twenty-nine years of age, was a son of Constable Peter Custis of the Gouldtown Section of Cumberland County.  He was in an Essex Car, the property of M. C. Gould, of the Fairton-Gouldtown Road, that is said to have been driven by Leon Gould, aged twenty-seven years.  It is claimed that they were driving south towards Bridgeton.

In the other car that figured in the crash was Edward Martin, of Camden, who had with him his sister, Anna Martin and Mrs. Emma Harris.  They were proceeding north to their home.

All five of the colored people were injured and they were rushed to the Bridgeton Hospital.  There it was found that the left side of Custis’ head had been crushed in and he was injured internally.  Gould was cut about the face, Martin had a severe gash in his cheek and his sister cut about the legs.  Mrs. Harris was cut about the face and her right arm and leg were cut and bruised.  Custis lived only about two hours and never regained consciousness.

State Troopers were informed of the accident immediately after it happened and were quickly on the scene and saw that the injured persons were removed to the Hospital.  Coroner Allen was then notified.

Gould was brought over to Salem on Monday to the county jail and held on a technical charge of manslaughter and Martin and the women have been held as material witnesses.

At the direction of Coroner Allen, Constable Steward Dare on Tuesday empaneled a jury that viewed the remains at the home of Custis’ Parents (Peter & Ellen Pierce Custis) in Gouldtown.

Coroner Allen has set Tuesday, March 24^th, as the date for the inquest at the office of Recorder William C. Steele at Pole Tavern.

 

Reuben W. Custis 1877-1959
9 May 1959
Contributed by Paul Johnson 15 May 2003

Reuben W. Custis, husband of Mrs. Alberta Custis, passed away Thursday night at 11:30 after an illness of two years and three months. His funeral will be held on Monday at 1pm at Trinity A.M.E. Church in Gouldtown. Born in Camden August 24, 1877, he came to Gouldtown at the early age of 19 years and resided there until his death.

Mr. Custis was well known throughout Southern New Jersey and received his first contract from the Board of Education in Fairfield Township in 1932 with an excellent record of 24 years without an accident. In 1933 he was sworn in as police officer and in 1936 he was also sworn in as constable. The deceased was a charter member of both Gouldtown Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 and a member of Trinity A.M.E. Church. He was a member of Trinity Senior choir for many years. He was also a class leader of the young people.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two children, Mrs. Verna Pierce and Clarence Custis; two sisters, Mrs. Adele Grymes his twin, of Coatesville Pa., and Mrs. Hattie Reddick, of Philadelphia. Five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild survive him.

 

Bessie J. Crumb ~1936-2000
 

1. Obituary: 24 May 2000

Bessie J. Crumb, 64, of Elmer died Monday in Rainbow Nursing Center, Pittsgrove Township. She had been in failing health for eight months. Ms. Crumb was born in Bybee, Tenn. and was the daughter of the late Crawford Wallace and H. Jane Crumb. She lived in Elmer for eight years and had resided in Greenwich Township for several years.

Before her retirement nine years ago, she was employed at Cumberland Manor for 27 years. Before that she worded at Anchor Hocking Glass Co. in Salem. She attended Centerton Free Will Baptist Church and was an avid bingo player and gardener.

She is survived by two daughters, Janette Salgado of Runnemede and Shirley Weinburg of Pittsgrove Township; a son, Christopher P. Crumb of Elmer, two brothers, Herbert Crumb of New Castle, Del. and Floyd Crumb of Pennsville; a step-son, Kenneth O. Mosley of Millville; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her long-time companion, Orville Mosley, Jr.; a sister, Dora Neher and a brother, Troy Crumb.

Services will be held noon Thursday at the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township. Friends will be received 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Township.

2. Obituary: 5 Jun 2000

Bessie J. Crumb, 64, of Elmer died Monday the in Rainbow Nursing Center, Pittsgrove Township. She had been in failing health for eight months. Born in Bybee, Tenn., daughter of the late Crawford Wallaco and H. Jane Crumb, she had resided in Elmer for the last eight priors. She had formerly resided in Greenwich Township for several years. She had worked at Cumberland Manor for 27 years prior to her retirement nine years ago. She had formerly worked at Anchor Hocking Glass Co., Salem. An avid Bingo player and gardener, she attended Centerton Free Will Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Janette Salgado of Runnemede and Shirley Weinberg of Pittsgrove Township; a son, Christopher P. of Elmer; two brothers, Herbert of New Castle, Del., and Floyd of Pennsville; a stepson, Kenneth O. Mosley of Millville; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her longtime companion, Orville Mosley Jr.; a sister, Dora Neher; and a brother, Troy Crumb.

Services are noon Thursday in Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township. Burial will be in Fernwood Memorial Park, Hopewell Township. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

 

Clarence O. Custis ~1903-1985

 1.  Obituary: Clarence O. Custis of 1021 E. Commerce St. died Friday evening at Bridgeton Hospital. His health had been failing but his death was unexpected. The son of the late Reuben and Minnola Custis, he was born in Bridgeton and was a lifelong resident of Gouldtown.

As a young man Mr. Custis was a mechanic for the Gus Wescott Ford Agency in Bridgeton and the Corson & Mills Ford Agency in Millville. He later went into farming and became a well-known produce farmer in Fairfield Township. He was a member of the Bridgeton Beagle Club; Ionic Chapter #40 Order of Masons and a charter and life member of the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Company #2 at Gouldtown. He was also a former district fire warden.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Hughes Custis, with whom he celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary on the day of his death; a son, Clarence A.; a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Katherine) Reed Jr.; six grandchildren and several  nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Verna Pierce, who died in 1968.

Services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday from the Wesley Funeral Home, 17 S. Burlington Road. Interment will be in Gouldtown Memorial Park on Wednesday at 10 a. in.  Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday evening from 6 to 8.  Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Custis’ memory to the Gouldtown Fire Company, c/o Mr. Lewis Stevenson, RD 7, BuckshutemRoad, Box 309, Bridgeton, N.J. 08302.

2. Death Notice:  CUSTIS — In Bridgeton Hospital, of 121 (sic) E. Commerce., Bridgeton, N.J., on Friday, Feb. 1, 1985. Clarence Custis, husband of Frances Custis, father of Clarence A. Custis and Kathryn Reed, aged 82 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services without further notice from the Wesley’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. Interment at Gouldtown Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call 6 to 8 p.m. at Wesley’s Funeral Home. The family suggests contributions may be made to the Gouldtown Fire Co., c/o Mr. Levis (sic) Stevenson, Sec., RD. #7, Buckshutem Road, Bridgeton, N.J. 08302.

 

Doris A. Ridgway Custis
Contributed by  Paul T. Johnson 20 Nov 2000

15 Oct 1999 --

Doris A. Custis, 70, of Fairfield Township died Wednesday in South Jersey Hospital-Millville. Born in Salem, daughter of Ola Reed Ridgway and the late Winfield Ridgeway, she was the wife of the late Peter Parker Custis Jr.

Mrs. Custis was employed with the PMG Food Service Co. of Lumberton as a cafeteria manager for the last 16 years. She also worked in the cafeteria at Fairfield Township Elementary School for 29 years. She was a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian tribe of Bridgeton.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by a son, Parker A. of Salem; two daughters, Carol A. Pettit of Millville, and Lorraine J. Johnson of Fairfield Township; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Allen Ridgway; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Services are noon Saturday in Padgett Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township, where friends may call one hour prior. Burial will be private.

 

Peter Parker Custus, Jr. ~1920-1991

 1. Obituary: Peter Parker Custus, Jr., 71, of Bridgeton-Millville Pike, Bridgeton died Friday afternoon at South Jersey Hospital System,  Bridgeton Division.  Mr. Custus, a lifetime Bridgeton resident, was in failing health  for the past five months. Born in Bridgeton, he was the son of the late Peter Parker, Sr., and Hazel Pierce Custus.The husband of Doris Ridgway Custus, he lived at the Bridgeton-Millville Pike address for 33 years.

Retired for the last nine years,  Mr. Custus was formerly employed for  several years at the  Martin Dye Corp.,  and prior to that was a truck driver for most of his working life.  He was a World Wm II veteran, serving with the US Army in the Pacific Theater and a member of American Legion Post No. 95 & Veterans of Foreign Wars Mead-Woodward Post No. 1795 in Bridgeton.  He was a former member of the Gouldtown Volunteer Fire Company.

Besides his wife, Mr. Custus is survived by a son, Parker  A. Custus of Greensboro, Ga.; two  daughters,  Carol A. Petit of  Fairton and Lorraine J. Johnson of Bridgeton;  and 10 grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a sister, Pauline Bard.

Funeral services will be held noon Tuesday at  the Padgett Funeral Home, Route 77, Bridgeton.   Burial will be in Fernwood Memorial Park, Bridgeton.   Friends may call Tuesday morning two hours prior to the funeral service.
 

2.  Memorial notice:  In memory of PARKER CUSTIS who passed away September 13, 1991. We miss you now, our Hearts are sad, As time goes by, We, miss you more; Your loving smile your gentle face.   Sadly missed.

 

Marion Durham Cuyjet ~1920-1996

1. Obituary: Pioneering African American Dance Teacher, Leader In Philadelphia Black Cultural Life

(October 28, 1996, The Sacramento Bee, California, Page: B5)

Marion Durham Cuyjet, a pioneering teacher of African American dancers, died on Oct. 22 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Mrs. Cuyjet was 76 and lived in Philadelphia.

She had been suffering from cardiopulmonary disorders, according to her son, Stephen Cuyjet Jr. Mrs. Cuyjet's most famous pupil was Judith Jamison, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Jamison began training in ballet at the age of 6 with "Miss Marion," as everyone called Mrs. Cuyjet (pronounced soo-zhay).

In addition to teaching classical ballet and other dance techniques, Mrs. Cuyjet taught her students that "dancers were not hybrid creatures dropped down from the clouds with no relation to Earth," as Jamison noted in her autobiography, "Dancing Spirit."

Mrs. Cuyjet also provided subliminal lessons in determination and race relations. "She looked Caucasian and rented studio space that landlords would not rent to a person they thought was black," Jamison wrote. "She broke the color barrier and was constantly evicted once black children were discovered on the premises; she had to move her school seven times."

Born in Cheswold, Del., Mrs. Cuyjet studied ballet in Philadelphia with Essie Marie Dorsey, herself a student of Michel Fokine and Mikhail Mordkin, and opened the Judimar School in 1948. Mrs. Cuyjet created dances for public events in the city, and in the late 1950s was the principal choreographer for the annual Christmas Cotillion sponsored by Heritage House, a leading African American cultural organization in Philadelphia.

From 1958 into the 1970s, Mrs. Cuyjet was on the dance faculty at Maryland State College (now the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore) and also taught at Delaware State College in Dover, and Cheney State University in Cheney, Pa. She closed her studio in 1971 and trained as a movement therapist, working at the Philadelphia State Hospital for 11 years.

2. Obituary: (October 27, 1996, Sun-Sentinel Ft. Lauderdale, Page: 11B)

Marion Durham Cuyjet, a pioneering teacher of black dancers, died on Tuesday at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Mrs. Cuyjet was 76 and lived in Philadelphia. She had been suffering from cardiopulmonary disorders, said her son, Stephen Cuyjet Jr.

Her most famous pupil was Judith Jamison, artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Jamison began training in ballet at age 6 with "Miss Marion," as everyone called Mrs. Cuyjet.

In addition to teaching classical ballet and other dance techniques, Mrs. Cuyjet taught her students that "dancers were not hybrid creatures dropped down from the clouds with no relation to earth," as Jamison noted in her autobiography, Dancing Spirit.

Mrs. Cuyjet also provided subliminal lessons in determination and race relations. "She looked Caucasian and rented studio space that landlords would not rent to a person they thought was black," Jamison wrote. "She broke the color barrier and was constantly evicted once black children were discovered on the premises; she had to move her school seven times."

Mrs. Cuyjet, born in Cheswold, Del., studied ballet in Philadelphia with Essie Marie Dorsey, herself a student of Michel Fokine and Mikhail Mordkin, and opened the Judimar School in 1948. Mrs. Cuyjet created dances for public events in the city. From 1958 into the 1970s, Mrs. Cuyjet was on the dance faculty at Maryland State College (now the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore) and also taught at Delaware State College in Dover, and Cheney State University in Cheney, Pa. She closed her studio in 1971 and trained as a movement therapist, working at the Philadelphia State Hospital for 11 years. She also was a dance panelist on the Pennsylvania State Arts Council.

Mrs. Cuyjet's husband, Stephen, died in 1980. In addition to her son, Stephen Jr., of San Diego, she is survived by a daughter, Judith Coldvin, of Marlton, N.J.; a son, Mark, of Philadelphia; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
 

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