Thomas E. Newell, 57

FRANKFORD - Thomas E. Newell, died Friday, July 3, 2009, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 57. He is survived by his wife, Hope (Leonard) Newell; three daughters, Maria DeCerio, Lucia DeCerio, and Stephanie Mocarski; his grandson, Dean Edward DeCerio; and his girls, Diva, Tootsie and Sneaky. A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church, 81 Central Ave., Ocean View, where friends may call after 1 p.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 430, Nassau, DE 19969; or to the Salvation Army, 559 E. DuPont Hwy., Millsboro, DE 19966. Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services, Ocean View.