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     Robert J. Rodick married Jen Unknown.^1,3 Robert J. Rodick was born on May 5, 1970.⁴ He died on June 25, 2015 at Wilmington, New Castle Co., Delaware, at age 45.² He Robert J. “Bob” Rodick, age 45, of Wilmington, DE, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 26, 2015. Bob was an avid Oakland Raiders fan. He loved watching mystery movies. Bob especially cherished his family and was an excellent caregiver for his mother. He looked forward to family gatherings – especially at Christmastime. Bob was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Bob is survived by his mother, Mary Rodick; 5 siblings: Bill Rodick (Gina), Carole Fontello (Jim), Jim Rodick (Kelly), Debbie Walker (Dave), and Mike Rodick (Sue); 2 girls who were like daughters to him, Amber and Heather; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William Rodick, Sr. on July 5, 2015.²

     Stella Lou Gowen Stella L. Stratton, age 72, of Newark, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 11, 2013. Stella built her life around her family and loved them dearly. One of her many joys was when she single handedly delivered her first grandchild. Stella was known for her amazing baking. She enjoyed gardening and canning, Elvis Presley, and watching movies, especially her favorite, To Sir With Love. Stella is survived by her sons: Chris Lennon and girlfriend Kim, Anthony Lennon and wife Teresa, Jonathan Lennon and wife Melinda; daughters, Lisa A. Chalmers and husband Bruce, Sandra Ellingsworth and husband Bruce; sister, Mary Rodick; 9 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Herman and Irene Gowen; and brother-in-law, Bill Rodick.¹ Her married name was Stratton.¹ Her married name was Lennon.¹ She married John Lennon.¹ Stella Lou Gowen married George Stratton.¹ Stella Lou Gowen was born on October 14, 1940 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^5,2 She died on January 11, 2013 at Delaware at age 72.¹

     Gordon Earl Haupt was born on December 18, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Audrey Mae Gowen, daughter of Lee Thomas "Snake" Gowen Sr. and Margaret "Bugs" Jones, on February 10, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Gordon Earl Haupt and Audrey Mae Gowen were divorced on July 28, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Gordon Earl Haupt died on November 21, 1992 at Lee Co., Florida, at age 54.³