Janet L. 'Twinks' Rhoads-Trotto, 72

REHOBOTH BEACH - Janet L. "Twinks" Rhoads-Trotto, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008, at her residence. She was 72.

She was born Sept. 21, 1935, in Ephrata, Pa., daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy (Sensenig) Blantz.

Janet, who was raised by her late mother and late stepfather, Issy Gockley, relocated to Delaware with her husband nine years ago.

She was formerly from Lancaster, Pa., where she owned and operated the R&R Lounge for 25 years, and from Rock Hall, Md., where she tended bar for a few years.

Janet moved to Delaware so she could devote her time to being a housewife, mother and grandmother.

She will be missed by all who loved her.

Janet is survived by her beloved husband of 21 years, John A. Trotto; two sisters, Ruth Gockley and Barb Alexander and her husband Larry, all of Ephrata; a niece, Sara Alexander of Ephrata; three stepdaughters, Theresa Price and husband Walter of Elkton, Md., Kelly Campbell and her husband Jeff of Elkton, and Tracey Miloway-Trotto of Newark; a stepson Steven Trotto of Elkton; six stepgrandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.

All services are private.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes.