Obituaries

Arleen Quillen Steen, loving wife, mother

22 hours ago
Arleen Quillen Steen passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 9, 2025, surrounded by her loved...

Jennie L. Dull, devoted church, Eastern Star member

23 hours ago
Jennie L. Dull, 88, of Lewes, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at her residence. She was born...

Susan Wattenbarger, kind, loving soul

1 day ago
Susan Wattenbarger (Bowden), a woman whose kindness and love touched everyone she met, passed away...

Clifford Smith, successful career, accomplished coach

1 day ago
Clifford “Torchy” Smith, 90, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, March 12, 2025...

Kenneth Douglas Heverin, lived life to the fullest

1 day ago
Kenneth Douglas Heverin, 65, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, in St. Petersburg, Fla., from...

Clara Ann Reynolds Hudson, loved by many

2 days ago
Clara Ann Reynolds Hudson, 82, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Clara Ann was born...

Edward D. Carlson, active in church, community

3 days ago
Edward D. Carlson passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Ed was born in the Philadelphia area April 12...

Deborah Dow Ramsey, cherished family, friends

3 days ago
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Dow Ramsey, a beloved mother,...

John James Connors, kind soul

3 days ago
John James Connors, 61, of Seaford, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born Sept. 16, 1963, John...

William John Fellows Jr., enjoyed fishing

4 days ago
William “Bill” John Fellows Jr., 87, passed away peacefully at home in Georgetown Sunday, March 9,...

Catherine Jean Thompson, volunteer extraordinaire

5 days ago
Catherine Jean Phelan Terry Morin Thompson, a native of Syracuse, N.Y., passed away peacefully at...

John Paul Andrews, devoted father, avid traveler

5 days ago
John Paul Andrews, 94, of Bethany Beach, passed away peacefully with family by his side Wednesday,...

Charles Edward Wallace, man of deep faith

5 days ago
Charles “Charlie” Edward Wallace, 73, of Harbeson, formerly of Westminster, Md., passed away...

Spencer E. Kennedy, forever in our hearts

1 week ago
Spencer E. Kennedy, known as "Float," was called home by God Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. He was a...

Patricia Ann Carlin Simcox, loved her family, dogs

1 week ago
Patricia Ann Carlin Simcox, 73, of Millsboro, took her last breath Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Born...

Joseph C. Thorp, decorated Marine

1 week ago
Lt. Col. Joseph C. Thorp, USMC (Ret.), 89, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by...

Robert Jesse Partlow, retired attorney, volunteer

1 week ago
Robert Jesse Partlow went to live in the house of the Lord Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was...

James L. Ford Jr., retired Delaware State Police...

1 week ago
Col. James L. Ford Jr. of Dover passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. The...

Beatrice Alice Whitehead, teacher, basket artist

1 week ago
Beatrice Alice Whitehead, 98, passed away quietly at her Lincoln family farm Saturday, March 1,...

Robert J. White, retired banker

1 week ago
Robert J. White, 89, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. He was...

William Irvin Taylor Sr., retired postmaster

1 week ago
William “Bill” Irvin Taylor Sr. of Milford passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at...

Gladys Wilson, retired teacher’s aide

1 week ago
Gladys Wilson, 95, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at Country Rest Home in Greenwood,...

Patrick E. Quillen, veteran, owned Quillen Signs

1 week ago
Patrick E. Quillen, 80, of Lincoln, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. Pat was...

Elizabeth Ann Ward, interior designer

1 week ago
Elizabeth “Betz” Ann Ward, 66, of Dagsboro, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at ChristianaCare-...

Eric Edward West, federal retiree

1 week ago
Dr. Eric Edward West of Frankford passed away the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Milford,...

Mary Ann Avery, dedicated to helping others

1 week ago
Mary Ann Avery, a beacon of generosity and kindness, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 19,...

Marion S. Thomas, devoted to family

1 week ago
Marion S. Thomas, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the heart of her...

Christopher Alan McCormick, son, brother, uncle, friend

1 week ago
Christopher Alan McCormick, 60, of Milford, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Born Nov. 23,...

Richard Edward Belote, loved the water

1 week ago
Capt. Richard Edward Belote, 91, of Lewes, and formerly of Willis Wharf, Va., passed away...

Albert Sumner Oster, spirited light

1 week ago
A truly kind, perpetually loving, and deeply gentle soul who believed in justice for all and left...

Romeo Fausto Galasso, self-made man

1 week ago
Romeo Fausto Galasso, 71, passed away in his Lewes home Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, due to...

Beek Grosh, all-around great guy

1 week ago
Beek Grosh passed over to the other side Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Born in Chattanooga, Tenn., he,...

Robert Cullen Martin, artist at heart

1 week ago
Robert Cullen Martin died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Monday, Feb. 24, 2025...

Lorraine Theresa Ward, loved by many

1 week ago
Lorraine Theresa Ward (née Bennis) passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. She was born Jan. 13, 1932...

Nancy Elizabeth Williams, loving homemaker

2 weeks ago
Nancy Elizabeth (Tunis) Williams, 78, of Milford, passed away peacefully at her granddaughter's...

John Peter Laursen, one happy guy

2 weeks ago
John lived for his children and devoted wife, Jane. He was a husband and father first. John was a...

Eva C. Tindall, retired bank teller

2 weeks ago
Eva C. Tindall, 92, of Seaford, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Seaford Nursing and...

Louise Lyons, devoted to family

2 weeks ago
Louise Lyons, 82, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully at her home the morning of Sunday, Feb. 23,...

Winifred Margaret Florence Fullmer, loving wife, mother

2 weeks ago
Winifred “Winnie” Margaret Florence Fullmer, 99, of Millsboro, formerly of Springfield, Delaware...

Donald E. Lydick, Catholic deacon

2 weeks ago
Deacon Donald E. Lydick passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. Don was born July...

Catherine G. Carey, devout Christian

2 weeks ago
Catherine “Cathy” G. Carey of Milton passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Beebe...

Susan M. Maclary, fun-loving, generous soul

2 weeks ago
Susan M. Maclary, 80, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, after a long illness. She was born March...

Adella Sarah Vignola, loved Rehoboth Beach

2 weeks ago
Adella Sarah Vignola (née Palmer), 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...

George William Nitsch Jr., had distinguished career

2 weeks ago
George William Nitsch Jr., 80, known to his family and friends as Bill, passed away Monday, Feb. 17...

Melinda Lee Van Newkirk, creative, artistic soul

2 weeks ago
Melinda Lee Van Newkirk, 68, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away...

Joseph Addison Vansant, gentle soul, fierce spirit

3 weeks ago
Joseph Addison Vansant of Rehoboth Beach passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Joe was born...

Deborah J. Mitchell, enjoyed time with family

3 weeks ago
Deborah J. Mitchell, 62, of Dover, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Delaware...

Carolyn E. Hutchison, had adventurous spirit

3 weeks ago
Carolyn E. Hutchison, 77, of Lewes passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Carolyn was...

Ella May Bada, devoted to family

3 weeks ago
Ella May Bada passed away peacefully at her home in Lewes Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. She was born in St...

Robert Warrington Kroh, avid Eagles fan

3 weeks ago
Robert Warrington "Bob" Kroh, 67, peacefully passed away in his sleep due to heart failure Monday,...

Loyd Allen Johnson, man of many talents

3 weeks ago
Loyd Allen Johnson passed peacefully in his sleep at home in Winchester, Va., Thursday, Feb. 6,...

Harry Allen Coss, beloved husband, father, grandfather

3 weeks ago
Harry Allen Coss passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at 97. He was...

George Mitchell, devoted to family

3 weeks ago
George “Walley” Mitchell departed this world peacefully at home into the arms of Jesus Saturday,...

Harvey G West Jr., veteran, fireman

3 weeks ago
Harvey G West Jr., 71, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at Delaware Bay Nursing...

Carol Lynn Taylor, devoted educator, coach

3 weeks ago
Carol Lynn Taylor, 80, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, after a...

Phyllis McCommons Byrne, beloved matriarch

3 weeks ago
Phyllis McCommons Byrne, 93, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at her home...

Sandra Elaine Albright, dedicated educator

3 weeks ago
Sandra Elaine (Gorlich) Albright passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. She was born April 11, 1949,...

Randall Trevor Coffman, captain extraordinaire

3 weeks ago
Capt. Randy “Poppa” Coffman, 55, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in St. Petersburg,...

Norman Jay Miller, veteran, active in community

3 weeks ago
Norman Jay Miller, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at The Moorings at Lewes...

Authur McGroary, veteran, enjoyed sailing

3 weeks ago
Authur "Artie" McGroary, 74, of Longboat Key, Fla., passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. He was born...