Obituaries

Diane Marie Upshur Showell, eager to teach

2 weeks ago
Diane Marie Upshur Showell, 62, of Frankford was born Wednesday Aug. 28, 1957, to the late...

Matthew Keith Siemionko, had passion for learning

2 weeks ago
Matthew Keith Siemionko, 38, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at the Summa...

William H. Hamilton, loved fishing, racing

2 weeks ago
William H. Hamilton, 88, of Millsboro, formerly of York, Pa., entered into eternal rest Wednesday,...

Patrick L. Lathbury, scientific glassblower

2 weeks ago
Patrick L. Lathbury, 76, of Laurel, formerly of Lewes, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at...

Marian M. Geise, retired secretary

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On Saturday, July 18, 2020, Marian M. Geise of Milford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by...

Margaret ‘Marge’ Bunting, retired CNA

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Margaret “Marge” Bunting, 66, of Lewes, formerly of Harrisburg, Lenoxville and Upper Darby, Pa.,...

John ‘Jack’ E. Hughes, enjoyed woodworking

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John “Jack” E. Hughes, 83, of Harbeson, formerly of Chadds Ford, Pa., passed away Thursday, July 16...

James Blaine Alderman III, football legend,...

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On Friday, July 10, 2020, James Blaine Alderman III of Apollo Beach, Fla., passed away at 77. He...

Elsie ‘Kimberly’ Goodman, amazing person

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Elsie “Kimberly” Goodman, 55, was born July 17, 1964, in Bishopville, Md., to the late Petric Handy...

Eleanor Iona Phippin, devoted homemaker

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Eleanor Iona Phippin, 77, of Bethel died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes...

Blenda A. Wright, loved music, family

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Mrs. Blenda A. Wright, 81, of Millsboro passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at the Cadia...

Judson Garrison III, ordained minister

3 weeks ago
Judson Garrison III, 73, of Millsboro was born Jan. 8, 1947, in Northampton County, Va., to Judson...

Emory Reed Edwards, highway dept. worker

3 weeks ago
Emory Reed Edwards, 64, of Quakertown, Pa., formerly of Rehoboth, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020...

Mary Rebecca (Becky) Constantini, positive spirit

3 weeks ago
Mary Rebecca (Becky) Constantini, 78, passed away surrounded by her three children Monday, July 13...

Geraldine F. Buckwalter, devout Catholic

3 weeks ago
Geraldine F. Buckwalter, 83, most recently of Milton, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, July...

Clarke memorial service not open to public

3 weeks ago
The memorial service for Carol Clarke scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at Melson Funeral Services,...

Thomas Gary Wright, auto mechanic

3 weeks ago
Mr. Thomas Gary Wright, 64, affectionately known as “Paco,” passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020...

Louis N. ‘Skip’ Johnson, loved the outdoors

3 weeks ago
Louis N. "Skip" Johnson, 71, of Lewes passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at his home after a long...

Mary Allene Broughton, loved helping others

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Mary Allene Broughton, 90, daughter of the late Raymond and Edna Burton of Millsboro, was born June...

Barbara L. Baker (Caskey), devoted mother

3 weeks ago
Barbara L. Baker, 78, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020, at her home, after a...

Kathleen Elizabeth Costango, very loving person

3 weeks ago
Kathleen Elizabeth Costango, 58, of Delmar, originally from West Chester, Pa., passed away at her...

Patricia Carroll (Dorsey) Shipe, retired paralegal

3 weeks ago
Patricia Carroll (Dorsey) Shipe, 75, of Lewes passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2020, at her home...

Jess J. Quintero, American patriot

3 weeks ago
Jess J. Quintero, 82, of Harbeson entered eternal rest Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Beebe Healthcare...

Mary Ellen McLaughlin, loved gardening

3 weeks ago
Mary Ellen McLaughlin, 77, of Lewes passed away peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Beebe...

Lester Frank Rittle, Conley’s Church member

3 weeks ago
Lester Frank Rittle, 91, of Lewes, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Delaware Hospice Center...

Mary ‘Brooke’ Steinle, active in community

3 weeks ago
Mary "Brooke" Steinle, 77, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Pawcatuck, Conn., passed away peacefully...

Alice Lee Moore, cafeteria worker

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Alice Lee Moore, 85, of Seaford passed away Friday, July 10, 2020, at her residence. She was born...

Harold Richard Bunting, Korean War veteran

3 weeks ago
Richard Bunting, 87, of Milton, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to...

Frederick ‘Fred’ Kahler, Legion past commander

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Frederick “Fred” William Kahler, 86, of Frankford, formerly of Rosedale, Md., passed away Tuesday,...

Katherine Eleanor Davis, Tunnell & Raysor retiree

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Katherine Eleanor Davis, 83, of Millsboro, formerly of Alloway, N.J., passed away peacefully...

Charles Calhoun Marvel, loved family farm

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Charles Calhoun Marvel, 94, of Dagsboro passed away at home Friday, July 10, 2020. Charles was born...

Theodore Joseph Dunn Jr., Rehoboth shop owner

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Theodore Joseph Dunn Jr., 84, of Dagsboro, formerly of Laurel, Md., passed away Sunday, July 5,...

Robert J. Miller, hardware store owner

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Robert J. Miller, 87, of Milton passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends...

Wilma Rose Wyatt, worked in food service

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Wilma Rose Wyatt of Milford passed away March 18, 2020. Wilma was born in Norristown, Pa., to...

Billy Pat Clamp, retired tour guide

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Billy Pat Clamp, 80, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020, following a long battle...

Barbara Jane Sullivan, retired waitress

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Barbara Jane Sullivan, 79, of Millsboro passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Barbara was born in...

Carolyn Jean Hickman, very talented woman

3 weeks ago
Carolyn Jean Hickman, 85, of Dagsboro passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at home. She...

John Lewis Bradley, retired poultryman

1 month ago
John Lewis Bradley, 72, of Millsboro, affectionately known as "Pop," departed this life Friday July...

Dawn M. Walker, massage therapist

1 month ago
Dawn M. Walker, 59, of Millsboro passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Beebe Healthcare, in Lewes...

Ronald E. Dearstine Sr., devout Baptist

1 month ago
Ronald E. Dearstine Sr., 83, of Lewes went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, July 6, 2020...

Gary M. Clauss Sr., loved all things baseball

1 month ago
Gary M. Clauss Sr., 73, of Dagsboro, formerly of Pasadena, Md., passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020,...

Annabell (Smith) Hanna, loved her grandchildren

1 month ago
Annabell (Smith) Hanna, 97, of Rehoboth Beach passed away peacefully Saturday, July 4, 2020, in...

Wilma Lee Nelson, loved animals

1 month ago
Wilma Lee Nelson, 62, of Millsboro passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. She was born in Salisbury, Md...

Josef Fink, master carpenter

1 month ago
Josef Fink, 87, of Milton, formerly of Shokan, N.Y., and Ridgewood, N.Y., died peacefully Tuesday...

Charles Robert Young, loved baseball

1 month ago
Charles Robert Young, 82, of Lewes passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, of a pulmonary embolism and...

Robert Jeffrey Poulterer, he loved his farm

1 month ago
Robert Jeffrey Poulterer, 68, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, after a long history of heart disease and...

Gene ‘Colly’ Horner Jr., celebration set

1 month ago
Gene "Colly" Horner Jr., 64, of Bridgeville passed away Friday, April 10, 2020. He was the beloved...

Carol Casey Hyde, devoted to family

1 month ago
Carol Casey Hyde of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Wilmington, died at her home Wednesday, July 1,...

Harold Alfred Harris, Army veteran

1 month ago
Harold Alfred Harris, 70, affectionately known as Luke, of Milton departed this life Monday, June...

Derrick Andre White, Seaford resident

1 month ago
Derrick Andre White, 61, of Seaford passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Services will be private...

James E. Bailey, had great sense of humor

1 month ago
James E. Bailey, 88, of Spring Mill Community, Middletown, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 4...

Helen M. Abbott, devoted to church

1 month ago
Helen M. Abbott, 99, of Millsboro, formerly of Aliquippa, Pa., passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, at...

Wanda Elizabeth (Clemmer) Lalande, enjoyed golfing

1 month ago
Wanda Elizabeth (Clemmer) Lalande, 83, of Ocean View passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020, due to...

Kathryn W. Davis, DMV retiree

1 month ago
Kathryn W. Davis, 92, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, July 4, 2020. Kathryn...

Sandra Y. Ganski, human resource specialist

1 month ago
Sandra Y. Ganski, 74, of Lewes passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes...

Roberta A. ‘Robin’ Jameson, legal assistant

1 month ago
Roberta A. “Robin” Jameson, 69, of Frankford, formerly of Timonium, Md., ascended to peace in...

John Spangler, electrician, carpenter

1 month ago
John Spangler, 89, found his peaceful resting place Wednesday, July 1, 2020, surrounded by his...

William K. McMahon, enjoyed sports, family

1 month ago
William K. McMahon, 78, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, peacefully at his...

Charles Wesley Dameron Jr., retired fisherman

1 month ago
Charles Wesley Dameron Jr., 81, of Reedville, Va., passed away at his residence Wednesday, July 1,...

Earlene (Dick) Gillan-Smith, dedicated nurse, educator

1 month ago
Earlene (Dick) Gillan-Smith, 89, of Lewes passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 24, 2020. She was...