Obituaries

James D. Von Dreele, dedicated Episcopal priest

2 weeks ago
The Rev. Canon James D. Von Dreele, 74, died Friday, July 23, 2021, in Seasons Hospice at...

James Robert Grahne, enthusiastic outdoorsman

2 weeks ago
James Robert “Jim” Grahne, 78, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, from COVID-19 at the Country...

Jean Johnson, fashionable lady

2 weeks ago
Jean Johnson was granted her heavenly wings Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at the home of her son...

William ‘Bill’ Harper, carpenter, craftsman

2 weeks ago
William “Bill” Harper, 90, of Millsboro, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. Bill was born in...

Bryan G. Hoffman, had strong work ethic

2 weeks ago
Bryan G. Hoffman, 53, of Milford passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus...

Stacy Fitzgerald, had selfless spirit

2 weeks ago
Stacy Fitzgerald passed away surrounded by those she loved Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, after a hard-...

Lois D. Davitt, gracious Southern woman

2 weeks ago
Lois D. Davitt, 93, of Milton, passed away at home Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, surrounded by her...

John ‘Jack’ Mooney, relished his family

2 weeks ago
John Anthony "Jack" Mooney, 82, of Lewes, died peacefully in the presence of family Wednesday, Sept...

Eluria Irene Downs, memorial service set

2 weeks ago
A memorial service to honor the life of Eluria Irene Downs will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday,...

Dave Morgan, loved family, barbering

2 weeks ago
Barber Dave Morgan has left Dave's Clip Joint on the corner of Old Landing Road and Mitchell Street...

Wayne R. Bennett, worked in restaurants

2 weeks ago
Wayne R. Bennett of Brunswick, Ga., formerly of Milton, passed away Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in the...

Elifaite Raymond, longtime farmer

2 weeks ago
Mr. Elifaite Raymond (Ton Bigot), 85, of Georgetown, passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Beebe...

Nancy Wolfe Wayson, celebration of life set

2 weeks ago
A celebration of life for Nancy Wolfe Wayson will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, at...

Jamie Beth Messick, occupational therapist

2 weeks ago
Mrs. Jamie Beth Messick, 50, of Millsboro passed away at her residence Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021...

Ronald A. Wilson, former FBI, police officer

2 weeks ago
Ronald A. Wilson, 83, succumbed to cancer at Christiana Hospital in Newark. Seasons Hospice cared...

Gerald Wayne Thompson, retired educator, musician

3 weeks ago
Dr. Gerald Wayne Thompson was born in Dover as the youngest of three siblings. He grew up on...

Betty H. Gehman, served the community

3 weeks ago
Betty H. Gehman, 97, of Homestead Village passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. Born in Lancaster, Pa...

Robert Lee Maxwell, had long political career

3 weeks ago
Robert Lee Maxwell, 84, surrounded by family, went home to be with God Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021...

Diana L. Minio, loved the beach

3 weeks ago
Diana L. Minio, 57, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away at home Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, after a long...

Barbara Scott, active church member

3 weeks ago
Barbara Scott, 78, of Millsboro, known to the community as “Mom Barb” or “Babs,” received her angel...

Ruth Clarke Ryan Dittemore, active in community

3 weeks ago
Ruth Clarke Ryan Dittemore, 88, of Atlanta, Mo., passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, at the...

Garret W. Northam, Walmart employee

3 weeks ago
Garret W. Northam, 45, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. He was born...

Bruce S. Dunham Jr., loved family fiercely

3 weeks ago
Bruce S. Dunham Jr. passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, following a lengthy illness,...

John William Alwood, loved education, sports

3 weeks ago
Dr. John William Alwood, longtime principal in Fairfax County, Va. (Edison HS ‘66-‘72, Lake...

Marie Tessein, led simple life

3 weeks ago
Marie Tessein, 88, formerly of Lewes, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. Marie was...

C. Gordon Jackson Sr., Air Force veteran

3 weeks ago
C. Gordon Jackson Sr. of Felton passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, after a long battle with a...

Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Thomas, owned real estate firm

3 weeks ago
Geraldine “Gerry” Thomas, 84, of Seaford, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at her...

Horace D. Daisey, noted baseball player

3 weeks ago
Horace D. Daisey, 92, of Dagsboro, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at the Delaware Veterans...

Robert D. Perry, longtime softball coach

3 weeks ago
Robert “Bob” D. Perry, 75, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021,...

Welcie Lee Chandler Sr., senior maintenance manager

3 weeks ago
Welcie Lee Chandler Sr., 97, of Frankford, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, Sept. 24,...

Stephen F. Banks, hardworking man

3 weeks ago
Stephen F. Banks, 56, of Dagsboro passed away Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 alongside his family. He was...

E. Wayne Argo, owned lawn care business

3 weeks ago
E. Wayne Argo, 73, of Bethany Beach went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, while...

Glenn Gooding Bellinger, jewelry store owner

3 weeks ago
Glenn Gooding Bellinger, 99, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Hampstead, Md. He was born March 2,...

M. ‘Dean’ Peoples, truck driver

3 weeks ago
M. "Dean" Peoples, 51, of Frankford, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, at Atlantic General...

Lori A. Winzenried, customer service manager

3 weeks ago
Lori A. Winzenried, 59, passed away Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. She was born May 8, 1962, in Rahway, N...

Marshall C. Smallwood, U.S. Air Force veteran

3 weeks ago
Marshall C. Smallwood, 81, of Millsboro and formerly of Stewartstown, Pa., passed away Wednesday,...

Keyla Ines Rodriguez Ochoa, television producer

3 weeks ago
Keyla Ines Rodriguez Ochoa, 75, of Seaford, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at Beebe...

Elizabeth Ingraham Doty, activist, retired minister

3 weeks ago
Elizabeth “Beth” Ingraham Doty, activist and retired Presbyterian minister (PCUSA), 79, passed away...

Charles S. Rynkowski Sr., avid sports fan

3 weeks ago
Charles (Caz) S. Rynkowski Sr., 95, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 20,...

Matthew S. Frankton, avid NASCAR fan

3 weeks ago
Matthew Scott Frankton, 51, of St. Michaels, Md., died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in...

Eluria Irene Downs, memorial service set

3 weeks ago
A memorial service to honor the life of Eluria Irene Downs will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday,...

Elmer T. Atkins Sr., poultry farmer

3 weeks ago
Elmer T. Atkins Sr., 93, of Seaford passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at his home surrounded by...

John L. Draper Jr., eternally caring

3 weeks ago
John L. Draper Jr., 50, of Rehoboth Beach passed away at home Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, in the loving...

Harvey R. Justice, hardworking man

3 weeks ago
Harvey R. Justice, 78, of Dagsboro passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. He was born in Dagsboro...

Captain Christopher F. Ragni, services updated

3 weeks ago
Captain Christopher Francis Ragni, “Captain Chris,” 63, of Milton passed away tragically Friday,...

Patrick D. Mears, construction worker

3 weeks ago
Patrick D. Mears, 59, of Frankford passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at Beebe Healthcare in...

Robert P. Sonzogni, retired banker

3 weeks ago
Robert P. Sonzogni, 76, of Georgetown passed away Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at Beebe Healthcare in...

Mary Margaret Niziol, devout Catholic

3 weeks ago
Mary Margaret Niziol, 98, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Delaware...

John Scott Quillen, retired teacher

3 weeks ago
John Scott Quillen, 80, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. He was born in Lewes Oct. 30...

Virginia Lee Lynch, family matriarch

3 weeks ago
Virginia Lee Lynch, 79, of Greenwood was born Aug. 3, 1942, in Cambridge, Md., to the late Harry...

Thomas James Main Jr., a true family man

3 weeks ago
Thomas (Tommy) James Main Jr., the beloved husband of Margaret Mary Main for 65 years, passed away...

Vincent Eugene Donovan, WBOC retiree

4 weeks ago
Vincent Eugene Donovan, 85, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Tidal Health...

Mary Ellen Mann, had giving spirit

4 weeks ago
Mary Ellen Mann, 73, of Lewes passed away Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. Ms...

William C. ‘Bill’ Lyons II, mechanic

4 weeks ago
William C. "Bill" Lyons II of Milford passed away suddenly Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Kent...

Margot Kelly, led fascinating life

4 weeks ago
Following a short illness, Margot J. Kelly died at age 96, Sept. 2, 2021. While gardening she had...

William A. ‘Bussie’ Smith, retired from state

4 weeks ago
William A. Smith, known as “Bussie,” departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at Bayhealth...

Frank Houser Buckingham ll, Chrysler retiree

4 weeks ago
Frank Houser Buckingham II, 94, of Newark passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at home. He was born...

Medford L. ‘Bud’ Everett Jr., patient, quiet, kind

4 weeks ago
Medford L. “Bud” Everett Jr., 89, of Lewes passed away in the care of Beebe Healthcare Tuesday,...

Thomas A. Wilson, bus driver

4 weeks ago
Thomas A. Wilson, 67, of Seaford passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at Milford Center. Thomas...

Pauline Mansell, had many interests

4 weeks ago
Pauline Mansell, 75, of Bridgeville passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, at her home. She was born...