Obituaries

Perry Lee Vance, EMS professional, family man

42 minutes ago

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

27 minutes ago

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

19 hours ago

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

21 hours ago

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

23 hours 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

1 day ago

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

1 day ago

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

2 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

1 week 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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