Obituaries

Dorothy Ann Keating, enjoyed the beach, traveling

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Dorothy Ann “Dee” Keating, 78, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Pleasant View Healthcare...

Rebecca-Joy Lyons, friend to all

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Rebecca-Joy Lyons left this world surrounded by her family Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She was born Feb...

Donald Slaughter, avid Yankees fan

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Donald “Don” Slaughter passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was born Oct. 6, 1953, in Milford, to...

Robert Johns Lewis, developer, family man

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The world lost one of its finest Tuesday, May 20, 2025, when Robert Johns “Bob” Lewis, 86, of...

Lindsay Ann Barnes, faithful servant, cherished by many

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Lindsay Ann Barnes passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Beebe Healthcare. She was...

Marilyn M. Ambrose, beloved wife, mother

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Marilyn M. Ambrose, 79, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Monday, May...

Diana Vivian Dolan, legacy of love

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Diana Vivian Dolan, lovingly known as DiDi to all who knew and cherished her, passed away...

David Gerald Mooney, Chrysler retiree

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David Gerald Mooney, 82, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving...

William Patrick Lynch, enjoyed coastal living

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William “Bill” Patrick Lynch, 89, of Long Neck, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a...

Patricia A. Beggarly, dedicated to helping others

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Patricia A. Beggarly, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Lewes Monday, May 19, 2025. Born in...

Walter Kieran Ramsey, retired teacher

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Walter “Walt” Kieran Ramsey left this life at 87 in Glen Mills, Pa. Walter was the loving father of...

Beverly Butler Beck, lifelong educator

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Beverly Butler Beck, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home at The Lodge...

Donna Blomquist, life of unyielding warmth, grace

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Donna Blomquist, 74, of Lewes, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, from a decades-long battle with...

Bruce E. Layton, devout Christian

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Bruce E. Layton, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. He was...

Warren Mustard Walls, veteran, Sea Siding founder

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Warren Mustard Walls, 86, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 1, 2025. Warren was a cherished...

William L. Peiffer, award-winning Realtor, mentor

1 week ago
William “Bill” L. Peiffer, 80, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his home...

Stephen Prestipino, owned Apple Electric

1 week ago
Stephen Prestipino, 68, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully at home Friday, May 30, 2025,...

Donna Gail Brown, loved her family, animals

1 week ago
Donna Gail Brown, 62, of Lewes, returned home to be with the Lord Friday, May 30, 2025, surrounded...

Charles Menige, veteran, devoted family man

1 week ago
Charles “Chuck” Menige, 102, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Monday, May 28, 2025. He was...

H. James Kelleher Jr., accomplished Realtor

1 week ago
H. James Kelleher Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Rehoboth Beach Thursday, May 29,...

Alice Louise Larsen, loving mother, grandmother,...

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Alice Louise Larsen, 95, a longtime resident of Rehoboth Beach, died peacefully Tuesday, May 27,...

Geraldine Dumsha Merrick, mother to many

1 week ago
Geraldine “Jerry” Dumsha Merrick, 91, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed...

William G. Sing Jr., veteran, retired teacher

1 week ago
William G. Sing Jr. of Wilmington passed away peacefully Saturday, May 24, 2025, with his family...

Perry Lee Vance, EMS professional, family man

1 week ago
Perry Lee Vance, 48, of Millsboro, tragically passed away in an automobile accident Friday, May 16...

William Woodhouse Boehme, talented musician, volunteer

1 week ago
William Woodhouse “Bill” Boehme, 72, passed away at his home in Milton after a short illness...

Doris Gardenhour, devout Christian

1 week ago
Doris Gardenhour, 96, of Rehoboth Beach, peacefully completed her baptismal journey Thursday, May...

Michael Krausz, artist, musician, philosopher

1 week 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 week 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

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June Althea Herman Wheeler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away...

Charles Neil Williamson, loved by many

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Charles Neil “Charlie” Williamson of Dagsboro died suddenly Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Charlie was born...

William J. Geppert Jr., veteran, mathematics educator

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Dr. William J. Geppert Jr. was born in Clearfield, Pa., Jan. 22, 1935. He passed away peacefully...

Minnie V. Grubbe, retired banker

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Minnie V. Grubbe, born Domenica Veronica Salce, 94, of Naples, Fla., passed peacefully Saturday,...

Gordon Evans Wood Sr., led extraordinary life

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Gordon Evans Wood Sr., 89, of Ocean View, passed away peacefully with his sons by his side Thursday...

Phillip Elliott, veteran, gifted craftsman

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Phillip Elliott, 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Delaware Hospice...

Suzanne Truitt, local Realtor, RHS athlete

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Suzanne Truitt, a local realtor and outstanding high school athlete, passed away peacefully Sunday...

George Allen Adkins, respected agricultural industry...

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George Allen Adkins, 93, a devoted family man, proud Delawarean, and respected leader in the...

Walter Stewart Petzold, veteran, devoted to family

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Walter “Walt” Stewart Petzold, 90, formerly of Scranton, Pa., passed away peacefully Saturday, May...

Marjorie M. Reichhold, devout Christian, avid knitter

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Marjorie M. Reichhold, formerly Marjorie L. McDonough, 101, died Tuesday, May 19, 2025, at...

Thomas Kenneth Irvine, Phoenix attorney

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Thomas Kenneth Irvine, 73, died May 18, 2025. Tom was a loving husband, and proud father and...

Ronald Sundell MacArthur, award-winning journalist...

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

Mary Jane McGinnis, homemaker, volunteer

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Mary Jane McGinnis passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born Feb. 19, 1932, in Baltimore...

Patricia L. Ash, Food Lion retiree

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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

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

J. Robert Hitchens, soldier, attorney

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J. Robert Hitchens, 78, of Milford, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Bob was a quiet, gentle, and...

Donald Martin Ellwanger, loving husband, brother

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Donald Martin Ellwanger, 77, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025, at his home in Phoenix,...

Jane Elizabeth Charters, federal retiree, volunteer

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Jane Elizabeth Charters, 77, of Lewes, peacefully passed away Monday, May 12, 2025. Jane was born...

Mollie Cantrell Brown-Rust, retired teacher

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Mollie Cantrell Brown-Rust passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, in Tavares, Fla. She was born in...

John Gibler, forever a Seahawk

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A bona fide son of Rehoboth, John Gibler quietly passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025. A Beebe baby...

Ellison Donald Bunting, successful business owner

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Ellison Donald Bunting, 82, of Dagsboro, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice...

Raymond J. Sonderfan, Rigby’s Bar & Grill bartender

3 weeks ago
Raymond J. Sonderfan, a cherished friend, beloved family member, and pillar of his community, of...

Arthur John Moskal, longtime banker

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Arthur John Moskal, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Beebe...

Carole Joan Lynch Jorgensen, loved animals, music

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Carole Joan Lynch Jorgensen, 80, of Milton, formerly of Charlotte, N.C., and Wonder Lake, Ill.,...

Betty Jean Henry, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital retiree

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

Yuly Yury Blyumental, beloved husband, father,...

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Yuly Yury Blyumental, 79, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025. Born April 10, 1946, in...

William J. Teletchea, proud veteran, family man

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William J. Teletchea passed away peacefully Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Delaware Bay...

Albert Sales Jr., successful contractor

1 month ago
Albert “Ed” Sales Jr. of Lewes passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025, with his lifelong...

Brenda K. Lambert Monaco, loved her family, animals

1 month ago
Brenda K. Lambert Monaco, 71, passed away peacefully Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving...

Antonio J. D’Amico Sr., veteran, generous soul

1 month ago
Antonio J. D’Amico Sr. of Lewes passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by his family at the...

Bonny Lee King, retired nurse

1 month ago
Bonny Lee King of Georgetown left this world peacefully Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by her...

Timothy Lee Carpenter, veteran, respected dentist

1 month ago
Dr. Timothy Lee Carpenter, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 1, 2025, at...