Churchman, 79 DEWEY BEACH - Jane Pugh Churchman of Dewey Beach passed away at home on December 9, 2014. She was 79. Jane was born on July 22, 1935 in Leipsic, to the late Horace and Madge Pugh. She graduated from the John Bassett Moore High School in Smyrna. Jane and her beloved husband Joe, were native Delawareans but created lasting friendships during the time they lived in Georgia, Michigan, Illinois and Pennsylvania. They returned to live in Delaware in the 1980's settling in Dewey Beach, steps away from the ocean and beach they so loved. Jane and Joe were world travelers and enjoyed adventures in too many countries to count, from China, to Egypt, to India. They enjoyed the beauty of America from the rugged coast of Maine, to the Great Lakes of the Midwest to the shores of the Pacific, often with their three children in tow. She celebrated the joys of the Christmas season with kindness, generosity, the perfect special gift for everyone and an amazing collection of Santa Clauses. She loved to gather and entertain family and friends and always had a smile and a hello for everyone whose path she crossed. The beach, reading and dancing with her husband brought her great enjoyment and her children, grandchildren and family were always first and foremost in her life and her heart. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her sister-in-laws, Marie Cooper and Diane Severson; and her special grandson, Joshua Ackles. Jane is survived by her husband of 58 years, Joe Churchman of Dewey Beach; daughters, Michele Churchman of Dover and Laura Churchman of Philadelphia; son, Bruce and his wife Giancarla Churchman of Rehoboth Beach; and grandchildren, Joey Churchman of Philadelphia and Jimmy, Jeffrey and Jessica Churchman of Rehoboth Beach; brothers, Horace Pugh, Jr. of Leipsic, Barry Pugh and his wife Julie of Smyrna and Jeff Pugh and his wife Judy of Tampa, Florida. Her nephews and nieces are Craig Pugh and family of Leipsic, Mark Pugh and family of Leipsic, Barb DeBastiani and family of Georgetown, and Denise Curtis and family of Milford; and brother-in-law, John Cooper of Georgetown. A celebration of Jane's life will be held on Monday, December 15, 2014 at Faries Funeral Chapel in Smyrna, Delaware. Friends are invited to visit at 11 a.m. and a Funeral Service will be at 12 p.m. Burial will follow at the Roby Church cemetery in Leipsic. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Alzheimer's Foundation, the Cornelia deLange Foundation or Delaware Hospice. Condolence letters may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.