Joseph H. Sampson, 76

MILLSBORO - Joseph H. Sampson, age 76, of Millsboro, formerly of Norwood, Pa., passed away Monday, April 13, 2009. He was 76. He is survived by his wife, Marcella (Jacobs) Sampson; 6 children, Robert Sampson and wife Diane, David Sampson, Linda Chapman and husband Jeff, Brian Sampson, Ronald Sampson and wife Doreen, and Kathy Pastuszek and husband Joe; a adopted daughter, Barbara Bates and husband Jay; a nephew, Michael Gilgore and wife Allison; 12 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be noon Friday at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, Millsboro, where friends and family may call after 11:30 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.