Edward S.

Ladzinski, 70

MIDDLETOWN - Edward S. Ladzinski of Middletown passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at home, after a battle with brain cancer. He was 70.

Born on Jan. 21, 1937, in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Felix and Angeline (Groch) Ladzinski.

He retired in 1999 from Hygrade/Sara Lee Corp. in Philadelphia, where he was a manager.

Mr. Ladzinski served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.

He liked to stay active and was an avid golfer and enjoyed woodworking.

Mr. Ladzinski also loved spending time with his family and especially making his grandchildren happy.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Patricia; a son, Edward and his wife Rose; two daughters, Susan Walker and her husband William and Sandra White and her husband Leonard; two brothers, Richard Norton and Felix Ladzinski; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday in Danield & Hutchinson Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown, where family and friends may call two hours prior.

Interment will be private.

The family suggests contributions be made in Edward's memory to the Helen Graham Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Suite 1200, Newark, DE 19713.

To send online condolences visit www.daniels-hutchison.com.