MILLSBORO - Joseph E. McMann, formerly of Pennsville, N.J., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 26, 2012, surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Joe was born at Ft. Mott in N.J. on March 31, 1936, son of the late Vincent and Louise (Rescola) McMann. He was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War and served on the Texas Towers. Joe retired from DuPont in 1993 after 30 years of service as a safety supervisor and had also served in the fire and protection unit at the Deepwater, N.J. plant. He was a member of the American Legion Post 28 in Millsboro, the Long Neck Cheer Center, the Texas Towers Association and had served for 25 years as assistant scout master of the Boy Scout Troop #97 in Pennsville, N.J. Joe enjoyed woodworking and painting mountain and ocean scenes. He also loved camping and enjoyed his yearly trip to Maine. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two siblings, Harry P. McMann and Mary Acito. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Elizabeth 'Betty' (Brown) McMann; his two children, Patricia (Dave) Denelsbeck of Pennsville, N.J. and Joe McMann of Millsboro; four grandchildren, Devon Denelsbeck, David Denelsbeck, Christin Mulligan and Kristen McMann; a brother, Vincent 'Mickey' McMann of Pennsville, N.J.; two sisters, Theresa Harris of Quinton, N.J. and Rose (Jack) Cobb of Sevierville, Tenn; and a sister-in-law, Marie McMann of Cedar Grove, N.C. A celebration of Joe's life will be celebrated from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Joe and Betty's home, 34930 Breakers St., Millsboro, DE 19966. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Joe's name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.