Emily Dell Jones
NEWARK — Emily Dell Jones, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.
Born and raised in Newark, she was the daughter of the late E. Maurice and Emily Dennis Jones. She is survived by her brother, Robert M. Jones and his wife Edna of Snow Hill, and sisters, Joanne Wheaton of Ocean Pines and Barbara McBride of St. Petersburg, Fla. Also surviving are her nieces, Denise Detman and her husband Brian, Karen Eutsler and her husband Eric, and nephews David Wheaton and his wife Terry, Mike Wheaton and his wife Krissy, and Mark McBride and his wife Cindy. There are numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Dell attended the three room schoolhouse in Newark. As an adult she resided with her mother and helped maintain the family home. She attended Bowen United Methodist Church, volunteering in the kitchen for social events. Dell was a beloved member of the community in Newark. A kind hearted person, she loved animals and had several dogs and cats over the years. She extended that love to all of her nieces and nephews and their children as well. Emily lived at the family home until 2005. At that time, she moved into the Gull Creek Community in Berlin where she befriended everyone.
The family would like to thank all the many people who extended care and kindness to Dell over her lifetime. She was blessed with wonderful caregivers at Gull Creek. Doctors Andrews and Zeeshan and all the staff at Atlantic General Hospital gave wonderful care during her time there, and Coastal Hospice gave Dell great care and eased her transition to heaven for her and her family.
A funeral service was held Aug. 29 at 1:00 PM at Bowen United Methodist Church in Newark. A donation in her memory may be made to Bowen United Methodist Church. 8426 Newark Rd, Newark, Md. 21841. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com
Nicholas Joseph Idoni
SALISBURY — Nicholas Joseph Idoni, Sr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury.
Nicholas Idoni
Born on March 9, 1930 in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Domenico Maria Idoni and Maria Angela Idoni and brother to Frank Leonard Idoni and Teresa Anna Sofia.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Idoni; his eldest son Nicholas Idoni, Jr., and two grandchildren, Tonia Lynn Idoni and Russell Elliott Overs.
He is survived by his younger sister, Teresa, as well as his six sons and six daughters, Annie, Donna, Michael, Billy, Tommy, Gina, Mark, Darlene, Domenico, Shelly, Nickie and Giovanni. Also surviving are an abundant number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Summing up Nick’s life in a paragraph is not an easy task. He was accomplished at many things. Professionally, he worked in sales, owned and operated restaurants and owned a landscaping company. His passions included storytelling, fishing, gardening and ballroom dancing, all of which he pursued with vigor.
However, his most notable legacy is his family, for whom he was patriarch. Through the years, he has shared his love of life with each of them. Nick was the family’s guide. He was there if anyone scraped a knee or needed advice. He was a gifted storyteller and was always ready to impart wisdom through his anecdotes. He loved caring for those around him and most enjoyed sharing laughter. He will be missed as his legacy continues.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to all Nick’s caregivers and to hospice for the kindness towards their father.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Aug. 27 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Salisbury. Interment followed at Wicomico Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made in his memory to Disabled American Veterans, c/o VFW Post 194, 821 E. William St., Salisbury, Md. 21804.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
Evelyn Louise Cropp Westfall
OCEAN CITY — Evelyn Louise Cropp Westfall, 90, of Ocean City, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 23, 2016. She has resided in Easton over the past year, due to failing health, spending her final days at the Talbot Hospice House.
Evelyn Westfall
Evelyn was born to the late Herman and Blanche Cropp, Feb. 1, 1926, in Richmond, Va. She married Henry Bryan Westfall on July 20, 1946. They were members of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ocean City.
Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was employed by C&O Railroad in Richmond, Va.; the US Government Printing Office and Greater Southeastern Community Hospital, both in Washington, D.C.; and by August Electric Co. in Suitland, Md. Additionally, she sold license tags for the State of Maryland for several years.
Her great passion was volunteering. She was a Red Cross nurse’s aid volunteer during WWII in Richmond, Va. Evelyn and Henry relocated to Ocean City after retirement, where Evelyn volunteered for several years at PRMC in Salisbury and also at AGH in Berlin.
Evelyn was pre-deceased by her husband, Henry Bryan Westfall. She recently lost her sister, Jeanne Borden of Waldorf, Md. Evelyn leaves behind half-sister, Anne Bucker of Richmond, Va.; son, Bryan Westfall of Severna Park, Md.; daughter, Janet Barnes of Wellford, S.C.; daughter, Debra Lantz of La Plata, Md.; grandsons, Ray Westfall and Jeremy Barnes; granddaughters, Jennifer Westfall, Barbara Taron, Melissa Svehla, Stephanie Adkins and Jenna Snyder; great grandsons, Jordan Westfall, Brandon Westfall, Matthew Svehla, Tyler Svehla and Emmet Snyder; and great granddaughters, Kyrie Drake, Abigail Taron, Isabelle Taron, Kayley Adkins, and Natalie Adkins.
A service will be held Monday, Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 10301 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Md.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to either St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Ocean City, or the Talbot Hospice House in Easton, Maryland.
James Tilden Bunting
OCEAN CITY — James Tilden Bunting, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family.
James Bunting
Born in Salisbury, he was the son of the late Fred Keller Bunting and Lavina Matthews Hancock. He was preceded in death by his first wife, June K. Bunting in 1990.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne Watts Pruitt Bunting; his two daughters, Kim B. Hastings and her husband David of West Ocean City, and Tiffany B. Wyatt and her husband Mitch of Salisbury; a step-daughter, Megan Reichert and her husband George of Cape May, N.J.; and a step-son, James C. Pruitt and his wife Miri of Boca Raton, Fla. There are four grandchildren, Alexis Wyatt, Caroline Wyatt, Ali Wyatt and Paige Hastings.
Also surviving, is his sister, Diane Lewis of Roanoke, Va., and two nieces, special uncle, Claude Mathews and his wife Pat of Hanover, Pa., and a special cousin, Skip Bunting and his wife Yvonne of Ocean City. Also preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Levin James and Anna Spencer Bunting, and maternal grandparents, Claude and Eurydice Mathews and very special aunt, Eleanor Civish.
Jay was a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School, Class of 1959. He was a 54-year member (holding Gold Badge Status), of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, member of the Ocean City Life Saving Museum, and served on the board of Port Wardens of Ocean City, former member of St. Paul’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church and current member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin. He had owned/ operated Jay Bunting Marine Construction for many years. He was an enthusiastic waterman and hunter and loved breeding and raising his Labrador Retrievers. He leaves behind his two special “girls” Annie and Ellie.
A funeral service was held on Sept. 1 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Berlin. The Rev. Michael Moyer and The Reverend Deacon Barry Neville officiated. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery.
A donation in his memory may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Rd., Yorktown Heights, N.Y., 10598, or to the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, Station 5 P.O. Box 27, Ocean City, Md., 21843, or Coastal Hospice, P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, Md. 21804. Letters of condolence may be sent via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com
Kenneth L. Taylor
BISHOPVILLE — Kenneth L. Taylor, age 63, of Bishopville, died Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.
He was the son of Billy L. Taylor of Berlin and the late Frances M. (Bradford) Taylor.
Kenneth Taylor
Kenny had formerly owned Wainwright’s Tire Center in Berlin for over 25 years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Roxana, Deer Run Golf Club in Berlin, Ducks Unlimited and AMSA.
He is survived by his father, Billy L. Taylor and wife Ginger of Berlin; two daughters, Michelle L. Hudson and husband Wesley Sr. and Kristal L. Baker all of Bishopville; four grandchildren, Chase and Bryce Baker and Wesley and Cody Hudson; and one great granddaughter, Kelly Hudson Toomey. He is also survived by a very close aunt, Louise Allison of Berlin, and two step sisters, Tina and Carol Jewell.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda K. Taylor in 2007.
A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 3 at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville with Pastor Daniel Bradford officiating. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon. Burial will be in Bishopville Cemetery in Bishopville.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Autistic Children’s Support Group of Worcester County, P.O. Box 1322, Ocean Pines, Md. 21811.
Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com.