Obituaries

Daniel ‘Danny’ Thomas III, loved being on the water

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Daniel “Danny” Thomas III, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 in Dover. Danny was...

Richard L. Dey, avid outdoorsman

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Richard L. Dey, 77, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at his home. He was born...

Robert ‘Bobby’ W. Jones, locomotive engineer

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Robert ‘Bobby’ W. Jones, 85, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his...

Helen Marie Truitt, always active

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Helen Marie Truitt, 84, passed away at home with her family Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. Born in Ocean...

Charlotte L. Bailey, had great sense of humor

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Charlotte L. Bailey, 87, of Milford passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus...

Francis Patrick McGinniss, proud veteran

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Francis Patrick "Frankie," "Nature Boy," "MAC," "Big Daddy" McGinniss, 70, of Milton passed away...

Stanley Walter Tyszko, tool and dye maker

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Stanley Walter Tyszko, 87, of Frankford, formerly of Baltimore, Md., passed away at his residence...

Victoria F. Manning, larger than life lady

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Victoria F. Manning died Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes of natural causes...

Elizabeth (Lisa) Jamison Hansen, devoted to family

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Elizabeth (Lisa) Jamison Hansen, 71, of Rehoboth Beach passed away from pneumonia and emphysema...

Mary Brannon ‘Brandi’ Sullivan, beloved aunt

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Mary Brannon “Brandi” Sullivan of Rehoboth Beach, 71, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, after a...

James Thomas Salvino, aeronautical engineer

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Mr. James Thomas Salvino of Millsboro passed away Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at Beebe Healthcare in...

F. Marie Weaver, enjoyed traveling

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F. Marie Weaver passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Marie was born Dec. 19, 1936...

Jeanne Lynn Swain Lawson, Stockley Center retiree

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Jeanne Lynn Swain Lawson, born Aug. 9, 1957, passed away Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, with her loving...

Charles J. Roth Jr., electrical engineer

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On Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, Charles J. Roth Jr., known to his friends as Charlie, passed into the...

Marvin Thomas Burton, fierce protector

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Marvin Thomas Burton, 24, of Rehoboth Beach passed away in his sleep Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. Marvin...

Joseph T. D’Amico Jr., all-around great guy

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Joseph T. D’Amico Jr. passed away after a brief illness Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, the day after his...

Carl Robert Stamm, Marine Corps veteran

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Carl Robert Stamm, 73, of Millsboro, formerly of Reading, Pa., passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2021,...

William Allen Peterson, distinguished periodontist

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Dr. William Allen Peterson, 98, of Lewes, passed away Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in his residence at...

Robert Charles Ebright, avid outdoorsman

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Robert Charles Ebright, 75, of Seaford passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at his home...

Mary Ethel Craft, full of wisdom

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Mary Ethel Craft, 96, of Milford joined the Lord Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, passing peacefully at her...

Scott David Smith, loved life and people

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Scott David Smith, 65, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed away peacefully...

Terry Susan Kues, had passion for dancing

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Terry Susan Kues, 76, of Ocean View, formerly of Pasadena, Md., passed away peacefully surrounded...

Alphonso James Cottman Jr., very charismatic

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Alphonso James Cottman Jr. of Magnolia, beloved son of the late Lethia and Rev. Alphonso James...

Patricia Anne McCowan, spoke from the heart

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Patricia Ann McCowan, “Pat,” 73, of Lewes passed away after a brief hospitalization Monday, Jan. 18...

Florence Levy, an exceptional woman

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It is with sorrow, yet a deep sense of gratitude for a life well lived, that the family of Florence...

Adelene ‘Addie’ Robinson, loved her family

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Adelene (“Addie”) Robinson, 96, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, at Wilmington General Hospital...

Walter E. McCray Jr., community person

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Walter E. McCray Jr., 76, affectionately known as “Biddy” to many family members and friends, was...

James Reedy Miller Sr., loved working outdoors

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James Reedy Miller Sr., Jim, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in the loving care...

Robert ‘Bob’ J. Briccotto, dedicated worker

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Robert “Bob” J. Briccotto passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Bob was born Aug. 4, 1935...

Diana Lynn (Murray) Wech, gentle, caring lady

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Diana Lynn (Murray) Wech, 58, of Corryton, Tenn., formerly of Ocean View, came home Feb. 12 and her...

E. Wayne ‘JR’ Cropper Jr., campground owner

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E. Wayne Cropper Jr. affectionately known as “J.R.”, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by his...

Willie M. Puryear, proud USAF veteran

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Mr. Willie M. Puryear, 83, of Bridgeville passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at Bayhealth...

Mary Beth Crafts, active in community

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Mary Beth Crafts, nee Mary Elizabeth Amend, was born Sept. 4, 1941, in New York City (Manhattan)...

Paul F. Brasure, could fix anything

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Paul F. Brasure, 92, of Dagsboro, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his...

Lillian Jane Pratt, true Irish lass

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Lillian Jane Pratt died very peacefully and with amazing grace at the Bailey Family Center for...

Marilyn Marshall, loving wife, mother

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On Saturday, Feb, 5, 2021, Marilyn Marshall, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 79...

Levin Albartus Clark Sr., dedicated family man

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Levin Albartus Clark Sr., 78, passed away in the loving care of his devoted family Wednesday, Feb...

Carolyn Jean Larson Merrill, full of surprises

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Carolyn Jean Larson Merrill, 81, of Newark passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, after a short illness...

Elizabeth Julia Dively, know as ‘Grambo’

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Elizabeth Julia ‘Grambo’ Dively passed away peacefully with her daughter and son, Sharon and Rob,...

Irvin William Ritter, man of many talents

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Irvin William Ritter, 86, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Irvin...

Dorothy Mae Fisher Chorman, Milton resident

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Dorothy Mae Fisher Chorman of Milton passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at the Moorings at Lewes...

Paul Anthony Jones, retail buyer

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Paul Anthony Jones, 61, of Millsboro passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at Beebe Healthcare in...

Bruce R. Trethewey Sr., cherished his family

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Bruce R. Trethewey Sr., 86, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at his home. He...

George A. Young, loved the outdoors

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George A. Young completed his earthly journey Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in the emergency room of...

Charles H. Oakes II, multi-talented musician

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Charles H. Oakes II passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Charles was born May 24, 1949...

Charles ‘Charlie’ Heite, patriot, avid fisherman

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Charles “Charlie” Heite, 99 of Ocean View passed away Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at Beebe Healthcare in...

Patricia Ann Zonko, retired hair dresser

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Patricia Ann Zonko, 75, of Millsboro passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at Beebe Healthcare in...

Jill Marie Shaw Abbott, popular hairstylist

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Jill Marie Shaw Abbott, "Jilly Bean," 49, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. She...

Ardith (Art) Patricia Harmon Mosley, enjoyed being...

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Ardith (Art) Patricia Harmon Mosley was born July 27, 1934, and passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2021...

Marie S. Garvey, devout Christian

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Marie S. Garvey, 88, of Millsboro went to be with the Lord Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Marie was born...

Carol Ann Smith, loved the beach

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Carol Ann Smith, 86, of Dagsboro, formerly of Reisterstown, Md., passed away at home surrounded by...

Paul Wayne Yeager, marathon runner

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Paul Wayne Yeager, 73, of Lewes passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at Beebe Healthcare. He was...

William Emerson Higgins, dedicated firefighter

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Chief William Emerson Higgins, 82, of Salisbury, Md., passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at Tidal...

Beverly Lynn Corelle, esteemed educator

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Beverly Lynn Corelle, 79, of Dewey Beach, beloved community leader and friend, passed away...

Kay Lynn Passwaters, avid bowler

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Kay Lynn Passwaters, 59, passed away Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, at Tidal Health Nanticoke in Seaford...

Donna M. Powell, had passion for dance

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Donna M. Powell of Millsboro passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. She was born in Chester, Pa.,...

Edna Mae ‘Skip’ Wood, Beebe dietary dept. retiree

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Edna Mae “Skip” Wood, 89, of Georgetown passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021...

Andrea Naomi Buchanan, loved the ocean

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On Friday, Feb. 6, 2021, Andrea Naomi Buchanan, 57, went to be with the Lord. She was born Sept. 20...

Vincent Cirello, retired from transportation

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Vincent Cirello, "Pop,” 85, of Milton passed away Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, at Beebe Healthcare in...

John F. Lathbury, loving, caring man

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John F. Lathbury, 89, of Dagsboro departed this life Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, in the care of Beebe...