Ruth P. Brittingham, 86

MILLSBORO - Ruth P. Brittingham, of Millsboro, passed away Monday, Dec. 22, 2008. She was 86. She was born in Millsboro, daughter of the late Frank S. and Mildred L. (Lowe) Parker. She was a retired bookkeeper and part owner of Parker Block Company in Millsboro and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon O. Brittingham Sr. She is survived by two sons, Leon O. Brittingham Jr. and his wife Marilyn of Dover, Albert R. Brittingham of Laurel; a daughter, Dolores A. Scarbrough of Boca Raton, Fla.; two grandsons, Craig A. Brittingham and his wife Melissa of Hornell, N.Y., Mark R. Brittingham of Camden; four great-grandchildren, Joshua A. Brittingham, Jordan C. Brittingham, Jocelyn M. Brittingham all of Hornell, N.Y., Chase M. Brittingham of Camden. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Sunday at Millsboro Cemetery, where her grandson, Pastor Craig A. Brittingham will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Ruth's memory to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services of Long Neck.