Jane Lingo Black

MILTON - Jane Lingo Black, of Milton, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, in her home. Jane was born in Rehoboth Beach, daughter of the late John A. and Eva (Hazzard) Lingo. Her father, John, founded several prominent Rehoboth landmark businesses: including Atlantic Hotel, Lingo's Market and the Ice House. Mrs. Black graduated from High Point University with a degree in home economics. She taught in the Milton School District for many years and following her retirement, continued her love for teaching, as a substitute teacher at H.O.B. Elementary. Even today, many of her former students continued to keep in touch with her, because of how she had touched and impacted their lives. Jane was a member of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Milton, Rehoboth Historical Society and Milton Historical Society. She enjoyed attending theater productions, playing Bridge and traveling - especially to St. Maartin in the Caribbean. Mrs. Black was active in the community and was a benefactor to several local community organizations and businesses. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Black was preceded in death by her husband, Martin L. Black in 1989; and a son, Joseph L. "JL" Black, in 1994. She is survived by a son, Oliver Thayer of Milton; two brothers-in-law, Joe Black and wife Betty of Milton, and Herman Black and wife Emily of Seaford; and three sisters-in- law, Eleanor Lingo of Rehoboth, Margaret C. Dutton Rodney of Milton, and Mary Black Pritchett and husband William of Lewes. A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal St., Milton, where friends may call after 11 a.m. Burial will be in Goshen Cemetery in Milton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Milton Historical Society, P.O. Box 112, Milton, DE 19968.