April 2, 2003— Ruth W. Leo, 73, who worked for UD’s College of Marine Studies for 30 years until her retirement in 1996, died Thursday, March 20, in Orchard Park, N.Y., after a lengthy illness.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 4, at Union Hill Cemetery, 424 North Union St., Kennett Square, Pa.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2306 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805.