Obituaries

Perry Lee Vance, EMS professional, family man

4 hours ago

Perry Lee Vance, 48, of Millsboro, tragically passed away in an automobile accident Friday, May 16...
William Woodhouse Boehme, talented musician, volunteer

5 hours ago

William Woodhouse “Bill” Boehme, 72, passed away at his home in Milton after a short illness...
Doris Gardenhour, devout Christian

1 day ago

Doris Gardenhour, 96, of Rehoboth Beach, peacefully completed her baptismal journey Thursday, May...
Michael Krausz, artist, musician, philosopher

1 day ago

Michael Krausz died at his home in Lewes Tuesday, May 27, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Michael...
Peter Issel Sr., businessman, community volunteer

1 day ago

Peter Issel Sr., 84, of Lewes, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Tuesday, May 19, 2025....
June Althea Wheeler, beloved wife, mother

2 days ago

June Althea Herman Wheeler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away...
Charles Neil Williamson, loved by many

2 days ago

Charles Neil “Charlie” Williamson of Dagsboro died suddenly Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Charlie was born...
William J. Geppert Jr., veteran, mathematics educator

3 days ago

Dr. William J. Geppert Jr. was born in Clearfield, Pa., Jan. 22, 1935. He passed away peacefully...
Minnie V. Grubbe, retired banker

5 days ago

Minnie V. Grubbe, born Domenica Veronica Salce, 94, of Naples, Fla., passed peacefully Saturday,...
Gordon Evans Wood Sr., led extraordinary life

6 days ago

Gordon Evans Wood Sr., 89, of Ocean View, passed away peacefully with his sons by his side Thursday...
Phillip Elliott, veteran, gifted craftsman

1 week ago

Phillip Elliott, 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Delaware Hospice...
Suzanne Truitt, local Realtor, RHS athlete

1 week ago

Suzanne Truitt, a local realtor and outstanding high school athlete, passed away peacefully Sunday...
George Allen Adkins, respected agricultural industry leader

1 week ago

George Allen Adkins, 93, a devoted family man, proud Delawarean, and respected leader in the...
Walter Stewart Petzold, veteran, devoted to family

1 week ago

Walter “Walt” Stewart Petzold, 90, formerly of Scranton, Pa., passed away peacefully Saturday, May...
Marjorie M. Reichhold, devout Christian, avid knitter

1 week ago

Marjorie M. Reichhold, formerly Marjorie L. McDonough, 101, died Tuesday, May 19, 2025, at...
Thomas Kenneth Irvine, Phoenix attorney

1 week ago

Thomas Kenneth Irvine, 73, died May 18, 2025. Tom was a loving husband, and proud father and...
Ronald Sundell MacArthur, award-winning journalist and photographer

1 week ago

Ronald S. MacArthur, 70, of Lewes, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from liver disease. Ron’s...
Mary Jane McGinnis, homemaker, volunteer

1 week ago

Mary Jane McGinnis passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born Feb. 19, 1932, in...
Patricia L. Ash, Food Lion retiree

1 week ago

Patricia L. “Pat” (Long) Ash of Lewes was called home to the Lord Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Beebe...
Sandra M. Whaley, cherished family, friends

1 week ago

Sandra “Sandy” M. (Bailey) Whaley, 67, of Laurel, lost her courageous, hard-fought battle with...
J. Robert Hitchens, soldier, attorney

1 week ago

J. Robert Hitchens, 78, of Milford, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Bob was a quiet, gentle, and...
Donald Martin Ellwanger, loving husband, brother

1 week ago

Donald Martin Ellwanger, 77, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his home in Phoenix,...
Jane Elizabeth Charters, federal retiree, volunteer

2 weeks ago

Jane Elizabeth Charters, 77, of Lewes, peacefully passed away Monday, May 12, 2025.Jane was born...
Mollie Cantrell Brown-Rust, retired teacher

2 weeks ago

Mollie Cantrell Brown-Rust passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, in Tavares, Fla. She was born in...
Ellison Donald Bunting, successful business owner

2 weeks ago

Ellison Donald Bunting, 82, of Dagsboro, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice...
John Gibler, forever a Seahawk

2 weeks ago

A bona fide son of Rehoboth, John Gibler quietly passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025. A Beebe...
Raymond J. Sonderfan, Rigby’s Bar & Grill bartender

2 weeks ago

Raymond J. Sonderfan, a cherished friend, beloved family member, and pillar of his community, of...
Arthur John Moskal, longtime banker

2 weeks ago

Arthur John Moskal, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Beebe...
Carole Joan Lynch Jorgensen, loved animals, music

2 weeks ago

Carole Joan Lynch Jorgensen, 80, of Milton, formerly of Charlotte, N.C., and Wonder Lake, Ill.,...
Betty Jean Henry, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital retiree

2 weeks ago

Betty Jean Henry, 91, of Bridgeville, departed this life peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025, at...

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