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Obituaries
John Kirkland Armstrong, veteran, AT&T retiree
7 hours ago
John Kirkland Armstrong, 88, of Venice, Fla., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after...
Theresa DeBellis, loved her family
8 hours ago
Theresa “Teri” DeBellis (née McCullough), 69, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Teri was born in...
Robert M. Snable, faithful servant of God
9 hours ago
Pastor Robert M. Snable departed this earthly realm Monday, May 15, 2023, in Dover, leaving behind...
Astrid Jimenez, cherished family
11 hours ago
Astrid Jimenez, 83, of Lewes, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Wilmington Hospital,...
Susan Joanne Oakes, kind, compassionate soul
1 day ago
Susan Joanne Oakes, 54, known to many as Joanne, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 28, 2023...
Nellie Shaffer, cared for others
1 day ago
Nellie Shaffer, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Delaware Hospice Center. She is...
Matilda Horn Purnell, longtime local activist
1 day ago
Matilda “Til” Horn Purnell died peacefully Sunday, May 28, 2023, after a long life filled with...
Ruth Ellen Mazzarella, devout Catholic
1 day ago
Ruth Ellen Mazzarella, 70, of Milton, passed away at home Friday, May 26, 2023. She was born May 21...
LeRoy Anderson Jr., Rehoboth Art League member
1 day ago
LeRoy “Roy” Anderson Jr., 91, passed away peacefully in Lewes Saturday, May 27, 2023, with his dear...
Marian Elizabeth Dunn, had generous nature
2 days ago
Marian “Betty” Elizabeth Dunn, 90, of Lewes, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, May 23,...
James A. Flood Sr., Dover Post founder
2 days ago
James A. Flood Sr., the former publisher of the Dover Post, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, after a...
Mildred Houston Beckett, loyal church member
2 days ago
Mildred Houston Beckett transitioned to her heavenly home Wednesday, May 24, 2023, after a brief...
Jean C. Crump, woman of faith
2 days ago
Jean C. Crump, nee Lewis, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 18, 2023. She...
Shirley Ann Dearborn, loved her family
3 days ago
Shirley Ann Dearborn of Long Neck passed away peacefully at home Friday, May 26, 2023. She was born...
Carl Dale Nichols, superb woodworker
4 days ago
Carl Dale Nichols, 67, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford...
Elizabeth I. Shapiro, loved the beach
6 days ago
Elizabeth I. "Beth" Shapiro, 75, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, after a valiant battle with...
William Conn Scott, noted businessman
1 week ago
William Conn Scott, 89, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, peacefully at home in Salisbury, Md. He was...
Earl T. Briel, Milford resident
1 week ago
Earl T. Briel of Milford passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pa...
Mary Ann Morris, Millsboro resident
1 week ago
Mary Ann Morris, 72, of Millsboro, departed this life Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her residence. Born...
Dale W. Scott, active Milton citizen
1 week ago
Dale W. Scott, 73, of Milton passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at Bayhealth Hospital Kent Campus in...
Paul Henry Hastings, furniture store manager
1 week ago
Paul Henry Hastings, 83, died peacefully Saturday May 20, 2023, at his home in Bridgeville, after...
Robert F. Melson, avid NASCAR fan
1 week ago
Robert Franklin Melson, 83, of Georgetown went home to be with his savior Monday, May 22, 2023. He...
Joseph S. Gross, successful entrepreneur
1 week ago
Joseph S. Gross passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, after 83 years of good living. He was born...
Wayne Earl Boyer, TV station video editor
1 week ago
Wayne Earl Boyer, 98, passed away in his home in Rehoboth Beach Sunday evening, May 14, 2023. He...
Steven Indellini, avid outdoorsman
1 week ago
Steven Indellini, 59, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Delaware Hospice Center...
Peter E. Carter, noted educator, author
1 week ago
Peter Ewart Carter, born May 24, 1944, in Trinidad, British West Indies, son of Bernice Mildred...
Kristin Marr Murphy, loved social relationships
1 week ago
Kristin Marr Murphy of Milton passed away with loved ones supporting her Wednesday, May 17, 2023,...
Peter M. Zvalaren, retired letter carrier
1 week ago
Peter Michael Zvalaren, 76, of Lewes passed away peacefully at home Thursday, May 18, 2023. Peter...
Rosalie L. Davis, enjoyed friends and family
1 week ago
Rosalie L. Davis (nee Bucceroni), 78, of Millsboro (formerly of Glenolden, Pa., and Philadelphia)...
Fr. Roman Stadtmueller, longtime priest, counselor
1 week ago
Fr. Roman Stadtmueller, SDS, 95, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in Lewes. Born Harold Joseph...
Paul K. Ewell, talented musician
1 week ago
Our beloved Paul K. Ewell, 91, departed this life Monday, May 8, 2023, after bravely battling...
Madeline Ann Masi, cherished her family
1 week ago
Madeline Ann Masi, 81, of Lewes, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at University of Penn...
Bayard W. Hendricks, retired teacher, administrator
1 week ago
Bayard W. Hendricks, 78, of Milton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Christiana...
John L. Grose, had a beautiful soul
1 week ago
John L. Grose passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished...
William Charles Hancock, U.S. Navy retiree
1 week ago
Commander William Charles Hancock, U.S. Navy (Ret.), 79, of Lewes, passed away at his home Sunday,...
Shirley Pauline Fox, woman of strength, resilience
2 weeks ago
Shirley Pauline Fox, 87, of Seaford, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023. Nana embraced her love for...
Cynthia Alexandria Armour, woman of faith
2 weeks ago
Cynthia Alexandria Armour, 88, of Milton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Sunday...
Walter R. Tomczyk Jr., lifelong pharmacist
2 weeks ago
Walter R. Tomczyk Jr., 74, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at his home. He was...
Donald James Halfpenny, FBI retiree
2 weeks ago
Donald James Halfpenny of Lewes passed away suddenly Thursday, May 11, 2023, after joyfully...
Rosemary Diane Thomas, loved the beach
2 weeks ago
Rosemary Diane Thomas, 87, of Milton, peacefully passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, with her family...
Phyllis I. O’Leary, cherished her family
2 weeks ago
Phyllis I. O’Leary, 100, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Brandywine...
Shirley F. Panuska-Carter, Beebe retiree
2 weeks ago
Shirley F. Panuska-Carter, 84, of Milton, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the...
Earl F. Oney Sr., loved quartet singing
2 weeks ago
Earl F. Oney Sr., 87, of Laurel, departed this life Sunday, May 7, 2023, at TidalHealth Nanticoke...
Peggy Jo Collins, loved horses
2 weeks ago
Peggy Jo Collins, 73, of Millsboro, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at her home. Peggy was born...
Paul Anthony Grecay, service reminder
2 weeks ago
Bob Furman invites friends and family to participate in a Celebration of Life for Paul Anthony...
Jamie Ellen Gormley, cared for others
2 weeks ago
Jamie Ellen Gormley passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 8, 2023, at her home in Lewes. She was...
John Roman, grateful for it all
2 weeks ago
I, John E. Roman, of Lewes peacefully succumbed to pancreatic cancer Monday, May 8, 2023. I was 75...
Jois M. Davidson, loved her family
2 weeks ago
Jois M. Davidson, 70, of Gumboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Wednesday...
Bonnie Mae West, retired Family Court clerk
2 weeks ago
Bonnie Mae West, 78, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus...
Edwin James Savage, loved by many
2 weeks ago
Edwin James Savage, 85, of Salisbury, Md., departed this life Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Wicomico...
Joseph Kelly, led extraordinary life
3 weeks ago
Joseph Kelly, 81, of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 27, 2023. Joe was born in...
Ruth W. Meell, retired nurse
3 weeks ago
Ruth W. Meell died Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Greenburgh, N.Y. She was 100, which she attributed...
Jay Fredrick Leibforth, Barcroft retiree
3 weeks ago
Jay Fredrick Leibforth Sr., 81, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away at home Monday, May 1, 2023. He was...
George Robert McBane, proud, decorated veteran
3 weeks ago
George Robert McBane, 75, of Georgetown, passed away surrounded by family Tuesday, April 25, 2023,...
Douglas Allen Joseph, loved cars, racing
3 weeks ago
Douglas Allen Joseph, 76, of Concord Township, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. Doug was born...
Marilyn E. Haines, avid painter, gardener
3 weeks ago
Marilyn E. Haines, 80, of Lewes, passed away at home Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was born Nov. 5,...
Miles Dean Schlauer, precious newborn
3 weeks ago
Miles Dean Schlauer was born sleeping into this world Wednesday, May 3, 2023; his little life spoke...
John Paul Vickers Sr., veteran, lifelong trucker
3 weeks ago
John Paul Vickers Sr., 81, of Lewes, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at home, in his sleep after...
Darryl Gene Witman, veteran, enjoyed coastal living
3 weeks ago
Darryl Gene Witman, 75, of Lewes, passed away at Bayhealth Hospital Monday, May 8, 2023. Darryl was...
Linda W. Howard, loving wife, mother
3 weeks ago
Linda W. Howard, 76, of Milton, passed away with her husband and daughters by her side Saturday,...
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Trail cameras are now prohibited on land in state wildlife areas, state parks and state forests...