Janet Alice Gunning, 76

LAUREL - Janet Alice Gunning, passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. She was 76. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Alberta Schuckle of Baltimore, Md. She is survived by her four children, Sharon Murphy, Kevin Gunning, Bill Gunning, and Steve Gunning; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her sister, Carol Hoffman. Additionally, she is survived by Elmer Heckman, the love of her life, who loved her and cared for her during the past nine years. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hannigan Short Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, DE 19956, where friends and family may visit one hour prior to the memorial service.