DL Capt. William (Bill) Jerald Morse Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. William (Bill) Jerald Morse Jr.

July 10, 1929 – July 1, 2022

 

Notice of passing…..Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain William Jerald Morse Jr., age 92.  Captain Morse joined Delta Air Lines 12-03-1956.  He is survived by his wife Grace, and by his children and stepchildren, plus his  grand- and greatgrandchildren. 

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.econdolence.com/williammorse-0707/

To the best of my knowledge per whitepages listing, condolences may be sent to the family at

4623 Rivers Edge Village Ln Unit 6208

Ponce Inlet, FL 32127

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : William Jerald Morse, Jr.

July 10, 1929 – July 1, 2022

 

William J. Morse, Jr. died peacefully on July 1, 2022, at Halifax Hospice in Port Orange, Florida, surrounded by family. He was born in Oxford, Nebraska, on July 10, 1929, to the late William J. Morse and Ruby Bloom Morse.

 

Bill served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, and retired as a Captain in 1970. He then had a successful 25-year career as a captain for Delta Air Lines.

 

He was a loving family man, and is survived by his wife Grace; sons Gregory (Sherrill), Brian (Beverly); grandsons Rion, Brad, and Lee; granddaughters Melissa and Lindsey; one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter; as well as Grace’s children, Steven, Susan, and granddaughter Jillian.

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Halifax Hospice at https://eshop.halifaxhealth.org/foundation ; or to the University of Georgia Stephen Morse Scholarship Fund. Checks can be mailed to UGA Foundation at UGA CAES (College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences), 117 Four Towers, Athens, GA 30602; https://t.uga.edu/6VV

 

Condolences may be shared with the family here on William's Guestbook.

 

NEA/DL former F/A Elizabeth (Betty) Plack, widow of NEA/DL Capt. John Plack

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NEA/DL former F/A Elizabeth (Betty) Plack, widow of NEA/DL Capt. John Plack

 

From friends and colleagues we have learned of the passing of former *stewardess Elizabeth A. Plack, widow of Northeast/Delta Captain John Plack.  John joined Northeast Airlines 07-01-1946 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1984, based Boston and then Atlanta at time of retirement.  John passed in June 2011.  We know that Betty had most recently been a resident in a memory care facility in Boston for several years.  I was able to find an online obituary for John but was not able to find one for Betty.  I did find that they are both interred at BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY in Pensacola….please see information below.

If anyone would like to add more information to this memorial site, please do let us know.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 *Betty graduated from Northeast Stewardess Training on June 1, 1961...... added to Clipped Wings listing.

https://www.parrottfuneralhome.com/obituaries/John-Plack-536/#!/Obituary    

  PLACK, John

Mr. John Plack of College Park passed away June 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Plack and is survived by his wife Elizabeth Plack of College Park; sons, John Plack and Richard Plack and brother, Paul Plack. A funeral liturgy for the deceased will be held Monday, June 13, 2011 at 11 o'clock at St. Matthew Catholic Church with Father Carl Zdancewicz Principal Celebrant. Those wishing may send an online condolence at www.parrottfuneralhome.com. Burial will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL

 

            Name: PLACK, JOHN

            Rank & Branch:        FLT O   US ARMY

            War Period:  WORLD WAR II

            Date of Birth:           11/02/1924

            Date of Death:         06/08/2011

            Buried At:     SECTION 54 SITE 912 Map layout of BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY

            Cemetery:     BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY

            Cemetery Address: NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508 

            Telephone:   (850) 453-4108

 

            Name: PLACK, ELIZABETH A

            Date of Birth:           02/19/1935

            Date of Death:         06/23/2022

            Buried At:     SECTION 54 SITE 912 Map layout of BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY

            Cemetery:     BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY

            Cemetery Address: NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508 

            Telephone:   (850) 453-4108

            Relationships:          WIFE OF PLACK, JOHN

            Rank & Branch:        FLT O   US ARMY

Capt. Jon Richard Rineman Sr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. Jon Richard Rineman Sr.

August 3, 1948 - July 14, 2022

 

Notice of passing……..retired Delta pilot Captain Jon Richard Rineman Sr., age 73.  Captain Rineman joined Delta Air Lines 08-01-1977.   He is survived by his wife Nancy and by his children and grandchildren.

Obituary information and an online guestbook is available at

https://www.remickgendron.com/obituaries/Jon-Rineman/#!/TributeWall

Obituary information may also be viewed at

https://www.seacoastonline.com/obituaries/pprt0256985

For those wishing to send a personal note, I see the family’s address listed in whitepages as

 21 Woodland Rd

North Hampton, NH 03862

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary : Jon Rineman

North Hampton – Jon R. Rineman, 73, of North Hampton, passed away peacefully at Benchmark at Rye after a period of failing health. He was born in Gettysburg, PA August 3, 1948 the son of the late Richard and Rita (Sneeringer) Rineman.

 

Jon was raised in Hanover, PA, graduated from Delone Catholic High School and then attended the Coast Guard Academy for a brief time before transitioning to Pennsylvania State University at State College, where he graduated in 1971. After his graduation he entered the US Navy where he served in naval aviation as pilot and later served with the Naval Reserve. He retired from the Navy in 1995 with 20 years of service with the rank of Commander. During his tenure with the Naval Reserve he was employed as a pilot with Delta Airlines and retired in 2005 with 28 years of service.

 

A resident of North Hampton since 1986, he served the community as selectman and member of the school board. He was a communicant of St. Theresa Church in Rye Beach, and after his retirement from the airlines worked as a school bus driver for First Student for seven years.

 

He shared 41 years of marriage with his wife Nancy E. (Shea) Rineman.

 

In addition to his wife he leaves his son Jon R. Rineman, Jr. of North Hampton, his daughter Stephanie Lin and her husband Alex Lin of Enfield, CT, three grandchildren Sadie Rineman, Amelia and Henry Lin, 2 nieces and 2 nephews, Leslie, Richard and his twin sister Kathleen and Michael Shafer.

 

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Marie Shafer.

 

Visiting hours will be from 5 to 7 PM on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Friday at St. Theresa Church, 815 Central Road, Rye Beach. Burial will follow in Center Cemetery, North Hampton. In lieu of traditional remembrances donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 1226, Syracuse, NY 13218. Please visit www.RemickGendron.com  to view Jon's memorial website, to sign his tribute wall and for additional information.

DL F/A Sandra Manus Lesher, wife of DL Capt. John H. Lesher Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL F/A Sandra Manus Lesher, wife of DL Capt. John H. Lesher Jr.

September 3, 1949 ~ July 5, 2022

 

From family comes this sad news with the passing of retired Delta Flight Attendant (class of 01-05-1970) Sandra Manus Lesher, age 72.  Sandra is survived by her husband retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain John H. Lesher Jr. along with many more dear family members and friends.

To view the obituary online please visit

https://www.family-funeral.com/pensacola-obituaries 

Condolences may be sent to the Lesher family at

1047 EDGEWATER LN

GULF BREEZE FL 32563-3311

Or by email at jhlesher@bellsouth.net 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN

 

Obituary :   SANDRA SUE MANUS LESHER

Sandra Manus Lesher, 72 of Gulf Breeze, Florida, left this earth to meet her creator and join her heavenly family on July 5, 2022. She was born in Decatur, Georgia on September 3, 1949 to Worth and Maxine Manus. She graduated from Briarcliff High School and Georgia State University with a degree in accounting. She married John H. Lesher, Jr., her best friend, in 1983.

 

​Sandra was a flight attendant with Delta Air Lines retiring after 31 years and she loved to travel. She was a member of the Pensacola Symphony Guild and Pensacola Yacht Club. Her proudest activity was supporting active duty wounded or injured special forces through the Eagle Fund at Andrews Institute by opening her home to provide accommodations, support, and motherly love for individuals without other means. A member of the "Incredible Eight" she and husband John enjoyed years of good times, travel, and fellowship with dear friends.

 

Sandra is survived by her husband John, stepchildren Seana Thrasher (Ales) and Jon Lesher (Melanie), sister Shirley Anderson, brothers Stanley Manus (Linda) and William Manus, her niece and nephew along with seven great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.

 

DL William (Bill) Henry Brockett Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL William (Bill) Henry Brockett Jr.

June 17, 1938 ~ July 8, 2022

 

From friends we learn of the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain William (Bill) Henry Brockett Jr., age 84.  Captain Brockett joined Delta Air Lines 09-03-1968.  He is survived by his wife Linda and by his children and his grandchildren.  

I was able to find obituary information at   

https://www.dailyadvance.com/obits/obituaries/william-bill-henry-brockett-jr/article_236a54ba-23d1-5055-a9de-1b36ab21c9f3.html 

Please note that a memorial ceremony is planned …..that date yet to be determined.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : William (Bill) Henry Brockett, Jr

William (Bill) Henry Brockett, Jr. died at his home in Senoia, Georgia on July 8, 2022 surrounded by family. Bill was born on June 17, 1938 in Raleigh to William H. Brockett and Sue Meyer Brockett. In addition to being predeceased by his parents, he was also predeceased by one brother Robert (Bob),

Bill is survived by his wife Linda, four children and six grandchildren. Daughters, Erin Brockett Smith, and Trisha Lowenhiem Richard (Roger); Sons, Ethan Edward Brockett and Todd Lowenheim (Jill), grandsons, Marty, Mitchell, Brandon, Chase, and Ryan; granddaughter Laurie; Bill is also survived by a brother, Richard (Dick) and wife Teresa; a sister- in- law and two brother- in- laws; along with nine nieces or nephews.

Bill graduated from Elizabeth City High School in 1956. He continued his education with a year at Duke, then Louisburg College before graduating from Atlantic Christian College (Barton). Upon graduation, he entered The U.S. Marine Corps where he became Captain and piloted C130s. After military duty Bill became a DC 9 and 767 pilot for Delta Airlines until his retirement in 1997. Throughout his college, military, commercial pilot careers as well as personal life Bill exuded a robust personality and zest for living full speed ahead. This enabled him to leave a trail of many friends throughout his life’s path.

A memorial ceremony with cyber connections is planned and will be scheduled at a later date.