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Free thinker and life-long Democrat, Frank Banz, 76, passed away on Nov. 13, 2007, at the Heartland Hospice House after a heroic struggle with many health issues.
Friends and family will miss his sardonic wit and keen intellect.
Frank, a Korean War veteran and West Chester State Teachers College graduate on the GI Bill, taught in the Delaware public schools at Fletcher Brown, PS DuPont, Wilmington and Newark High Schools for 30 years. He had a wide range of teaching experience including history, English and driver education. He was a proud Wilmington Teacher union member and later joined the DSEA.
Frank enjoyed lively sports and political discussions at the Grey Fox and Valley Tavern where his opinions were usually in the minority.
A minimalist, Frank was mainly interested in ideas. H. L. Mencken and Einstein were his heroes. He also worked for Bob Gilligan and Joe Biden in their original campaigns.
Frank is survived by his wife of 39 years, Carol Lillard Banz; his daughter, Teri Neild and her husband, Brian; his son, Frank, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and life-long friend, Bob Willis of Key Largo, Fla.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek, where you are invited to visit with Frank’s family and friends from 3 to 5 p.m. with a service to follow at 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Billy Cook Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis, 28 Polaris Dr., Newark, Del., 19711, or to a charity of your choice.
To send condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com, 302-999- 8277.
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Donald Gordon Gregg, MD
Greenville
  Donald Gordon Gregg, PS duPont, Class of 1959, MD, FACEP, U.S. Air Force Ret, 63, died Jan. 28, 2005, at his home in Greenville. He is survived by his father C. Gordon Gregg; his wife Becky of 40 years; his children Daniel, partner, Derrell and son Malik of Chapel Hill, N.C., David of Raleigh, N.C., Jen and husband Lee Cobb of Glen Allen, Va.; god-daughter, Caryn Wells of Columbia; Brazilian daughter, Renata Eduardo of Sao Paulo, Brazil; his sister, Linda K. Gregg of Wilmington, Del.; his beloved mother-in-law, Charlotte R. Rice of Pell City, Ala.; and the many members of his extended family in Greenville. He was pre-deceased by his mother, Janet Marion Gregg. Dr. Gregg was born in Bryn Mawr, Pa.; raised in Arden, Del.; and graduated from Wesleyan University, Middleton, Conn. Upon graduating from Wesleyan and receiving his draft notice, he decided to join the Navy. However, he went into the wrong door and instead joined the Air Force. He became a navigator and flight surgeon, winning numerous awards, including the second highest military award given for bravery, the Distinguished Flying Cross. He left the Regular Air Force and attended Duke University to complete post-baccalaureate courses for medical school. He received his Medical Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He chose to do a residency in Family Medicine at Greenville General Hospital. One of his first rotations was in the Emergency Department. There, he met a man who was to change his life forever, a mentor and best friend, James M. Alexander, MD. Together they changed the face of Emergency Care in the Upstate. He belonged to many organizations and received numerous awards for his work, both in and out of the Emergency Department. Awards included a Lifetime Achievement Award from S.C. Emergency Medical Services and, from the governor's office, the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor. He asked that his friends of Bill W. be remembered and thanked. They were there when he needed them, and he hoped that he was able to repay them by helping others. He held a number of jobs through the years beside his primary job in the ER. He got the most recognition and enjoyment, especially in grocery lines, from his work with NBC's local affiliate, WYFF. Don felt his greatest achievements in life were his three children, and the fact that he was able to help so many people in his beloved Greenville and South Carolina. He hoped anyone that he has helped will in turn help someone else in his memory. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation of money or time to the charity of your choice. Visitation will be held Monday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at The Mackey Mortuary. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Greenville. The scattering of ashes will be a private service held at a later time for the family. The Mackey Mortuary, Greenville. Published in The Greenville News: 01-29-2005.
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William Vandegrift, Jr.
Born: March 14, 1925
Died: April 19, 2003
Services will be held at: Presbyterian Church of the Covenant April 24 at 11:00
Visitation times are: Chandler Funeral Home April 23 from 7:00 to 9:00
William Vandegrift, Jr. "Bill", age 78, a resident of Wilmington since 1950, passed away at his home on April 19, 2003 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in West Chester, PA in 1925 to William and Mary Vandergrift. He graduated from West Chester HS in 1942, West Chester College in 1946. After teaching for 1 year in PA, he moved to PS duPont HS in 1947 and taught there until 1970. While at PS duPont, he coached track, swimming and basketball. From 1970 until his retirementi in 1985, he taught math at Stanton Middle School. During his teaching career, he also managed Valleybrook Golf Range for 11 years. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Rock Manor Golf Club. Bill pursued many hobbies, including target shooting, reading, traveling, bridge and woodworking. He especially enjoyed volunteering for "Meals on Wheels" and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. He is survived by his wife of 53 yars Ethel R. Vandegrift; 4 children and their spouses, Scott and Debbie, Rick and Janna, David and Susan, Patty and Bob Smagala; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Memorial service willb e held at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, on Thursday April 24 at 11:00 am. Interment willbe private. Friends may call from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike on Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilm 19810 or Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 503 Duncan Rd, Wilm 19809.
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9/04/1996 , The News Journal Co.
James Saunders, 50, Dance Choreographer
James Saunders, a ballet and modern dancer, choreographer, artist and teacher, died August 24 of head injuries suffered when he fell 30 feet during a dance performance he choreographed on the stairs of the Ludwig Museum in Cologne, Germany. He was 50.
Mr. Saunders, a Wilmington native, began working in Cologne about 1973 and joined Kolner Tanz-Forum, a dance company, where he danced for about three years. Since leaving that company, he founded, directed, was the star dancer and taught ballet and modern dance for Kolner Tanzprojekte dance company.
His mother, Marylee Saunders of Wilmington, said, “ The Chamber of Commerce (in Germany) told the family Cologne is now known as “ The City of Dance, “ because of him." He participated in a cultural exchange project, promoting international dance companies and performing solo projects that took him around the world.
Mr. Saunders became acquainted with Wilmington artist Edward Loper after the latter saw some of his work displayed at the Clothesline Fair. He later was instructed by Loper. When he was 15, he had two paintings pf Old Swedes Church exhibited in the annual Delaware Exhibition of oils and sculpture at the Delaware Art Museum.
James was a 1964 graduate of PS DuPont High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts and Sculpture in 1968 from the Philadelphia College of Art. After that, he worked briefly in recreational therapy at the Pennsylvania Institute Hospital.
He returned stateside and attended the school of the Pennsylvania Ballet and became a member of its corps de ballet. In 1970, he performed as the Rat King and a Fantastic Creature in the annual classic “ The Nutcracker “
He was a member of Bethel AME Church in Wilmington. His father, Major Saunders Jr. died in October.
Survirvors: mother, Marylee Saunders of Wilmington, brother, Jerome Saunders of Wilmington; sisters, Marlene Saunders of Bridgeville, Delaware, and Marguerite Thomas of Wilmington.
Service: Noon Friday, Bethel AME Church, Sixth and Walnut Streets, Wilmington.
Burial: Gracelawn Memorial Park, North DuPont Highway, Minquadale
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May 29, 1996
PS duPont
Class of 1956
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