Obituaries

Donald Edward Jacobs, veteran, creative artist

11 months ago
Donald Edward Jacobs passed away, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. He was born in Mineola, N.Y., March 7, 1940...

Dorothy A. Hammel, dedicated caregiver

11 months ago
Dorothy A. Hammel, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at Delaware Hospice Center. She was...

Theodore W. Becker, former Lewes mayor, philanthropist

11 months ago
Theodore W. Becker, 75, a former mayor of Lewes and beloved community member, passed away at 2:30 p...

Emilia Olave Maya, devoted homemaker

11 months ago
Emilia Olave Maya, 84, of Pocomoke City, Md., formerly of Georgetown, passed away peacefully...

Kenneth J. Johnson, services set

11 months ago
Kenneth John Johnson, 84, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Wilmington, died peacefully at home Monday...

Mary Katherine Pressel Shinn Holstrom, retired...

11 months ago
Mary “Kathy” Katherine Pressel Shinn Holstrom, 84, of Lewes, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at The...

Frank Ronald Moceri, man of many interests

11 months ago
Frank Ronald Moceri, a man whose warmth and generosity touched the lives of many, passed away...

Anthony J. Desiderio, veteran, retired correctional...

11 months ago
Anthony J. Desiderio, 88, of Millsboro, formerly of Lester, Pa., passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024...

Kathy Klingel Hill, loved Rehoboth

11 months ago
Katherine “Kathy” Klingel Hill of Rehoboth Beach died Monday, Sept. 30, just a few months shy of...

Sandra M. Magee, loving, compassionate woman

11 months ago
Sandra “Sandi” M. Magee, 64, a loving, compassionate woman originally from Milton, gained her wings...

Matthew J. Dobroski, proud Marine veteran

11 months ago
Matthew “Jim” J. Dobroski, 66, of Millsboro, passed away Thursday, Sept, 26, 2024. Jim was born in...

Joseph Clinton Dawson Jr., loved his family, music

11 months ago
Joseph Clinton Dawson Jr., fondly known as Joe, and to many as “Buddy,” passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1...

Keith W. Parker, retired USAF major, pilot

11 months ago
Keith W. Parker, Maj. (Ret.) USAF navigator, electronic warfare officer, and pilot 1959-73, of...

Henry W. Fitzpatrick Jr., proud Air Force veteran

11 months ago
Henry “Corky” W. Fitzpatrick Jr., 85, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Delaware Hospice...

George Harvey Carlyle, devoted to family

11 months ago
George Harvey Carlyle, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Georgetown Thursday, Sept. 26,...

Stephanie H. Shelton, talented musician, truck driver

11 months ago
Stephanie H. Shelton, 76, of Rehoboth Beach, departed this life Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at 9 a.m.,...

Jere F. Danz, loved the outdoors

11 months ago
Jere F. Danz of Lititz, Pa., passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at home, surrounded by his...

William Franklyn Conway, devoted husband, father

11 months ago
William “Bill” Franklyn Conway, 49, of Lewes, formerly Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded...

Joseph Hudson Ellis Jr., DuPont retiree

11 months ago
Joseph Hudson Ellis Jr., 93, of Lewes, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare...

Dorothy E. Burke, loved sewing, crocheting

11 months ago
Dorothy E. (Schwear) Burke, 88, peacefully passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Milford. She...

Rose M. McCoy, Giant Food employee

11 months ago
Rose M. McCoy, 64, of Millsboro, formerly of Dagsboro and Pottstown, Pa., passed away peacefully...

John L. Paré, respected family medicine physician

1 year ago
Dr. John L. Paré, 61, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. He is predeceased by...

Marian M. Mears, passionate nurse

1 year ago
Marian M. Mears, 100, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. She was born in...

Thomas M. Whalen, successful businessman

1 year ago
Thomas M. Whalen, 72, of Selbyville, formerly of Alexandria, Va., passed away peacefully surrounded...

Joseph Michael Flanagan, beloved husband, father

1 year ago
Joseph Michael Flanagan, 70, of Lewes, died in Philadelphia, Pa., Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. He was...

Abigail Lynn Richards-Cabelly, extraordinary woman

1 year ago
Abigail Lynn Richards-Cabelly of Washington, D.C., and Rehoboth Beach, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2024...

Katherine Hoerner, enjoyed successful career

1 year ago
Katherine Hoerner, 81, lovingly known as Katie by her family and friends, passed away suddenly...

Lis M. Haggett, woman of grace

1 year ago
Lis M. Haggett, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Monday, Sept. 2,...

Charles Howard Ware, Army veteran

1 year ago
Charles Howard Ware of Felton passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Delaware Hospice...

Frances Victoria Tull, loving, affectionate soul

1 year ago
Frances Victoria Tull, 74, departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at Delaware Hospice Center...

Frances A. Susie, heart and soul of family

1 year ago
Frances A. Susie passed away Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She died at 76...

David L. Greer, man with a mission

1 year ago
David L. Greer died peacefully at his home in Lewes Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, surrounded by family...

Robert Paul Cox, avid outdoorsman

1 year ago
Robert “Bob” Paul Cox, 70, passed away suddenly Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pa. He was...

Elma Jean Walker, loved by many

1 year ago
Elma Jean (Passwaters) Walker, 84, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at her home in Double...

William Frank Wheatley Jr., veteran, avid collector

1 year ago
William Frank Wheatley Jr., 80, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in VITAS Hospice...

Andrew Warren Esterly, active in community

1 year ago
Andrew Warren Esterly, 82, of Georgetown, and formerly of Leesport, Pa., passed away peacefully...

Norma Lee Garver, gentle spirit

1 year ago
Norma Lee Garver, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Lewes. She was born April...

Claudette Hitchens, loving mother, grandmother

1 year ago
Claudette Hitchens, 81, of Laurel, departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at her residence...

Maya Contractor, loved her family

1 year ago
Maya Contractor, a cherished individual known for her kindness, generosity, and humorous...

David Eric Waelde, talented, respected engineer

1 year ago
David Eric Waelde passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson's...

Victor R. Despard III, veteran, family man

1 year ago
Victor “Turk” R. Despard III, 83, of Lancaster, Pa., passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024,...

Ann Allaire Marvel, had exquisite taste

1 year ago
It is with a very heavy heart that I announce the passing of my mother, Ann “Muffie” Allaire Marvel...

Karen Hinkle Wagamon, loved family, friends

1 year ago
Karen Hinkle Wagamon, 73, of Wilson, N.C., passed away from a short illness Friday, Sept. 20, 2024...

Helyn M. Jones, beacon of happiness, joy

1 year ago
Helyn M. Jones passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She...

Michael J. McLimans, Eagles fan

1 year ago
Michael J. McLimans, 73, of Milton, passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes...

Jonathan Lawrence Lokken, successful investment advisor

1 year ago
Jonathan Lawrence Lokken, known affectionately as Jon or Josh to his friends and family, passed...

Allan Wallace Ottley III, accomplished chef

1 year ago
Allan Wallace Ottley III, known by many as “Butch,” went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Sept. 18,...

Earl J. Price, hardworking man

1 year ago
Earl J. Price, 87, of Laurel, formerly of Rehoboth Beach and Chester County, Pa., passed away...

Anthony J. Raia, Army veteran

1 year ago
Anthony “Tony” J. Raia, 80, of Millsboro, passed away Thursday, July 25 , 2024, at Beebe Healthcare...

Dorothy Mumford, Diamond State retiree

1 year ago
Dorothy Mumford, 94, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, surrounded by...

Daniel Paul Temple Speck, touched many lives

1 year ago
Daniel Paul Temple Speck, known affectionately to friends and family as Dan, left us Tuesday, Sept...

Salvatore Robert Cascone, devoted family man

1 year ago
Salvatore Robert Cascone, 72, of Millsboro, peacefully passed away at home Wednesday, Sept. 11,...

Kenneth Alvin Simpler, successful businessman,...

1 year ago
Kenneth Alvin Simpler of Rehoboth went to be with his Savior Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at his home,...

Luzvimin Cristobal Corpus, Dept. of Agriculture,...

1 year ago
Luzvimin "Ben" Cristobal Corpus passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex General Hospital Sunday...

Andrew F. Knopp Jr., retired river pilot

1 year ago
Andrew F. Knopp Jr., 89, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in...

Charles Crossley Jr., veteran, man of faith

1 year ago
Charles "Bryan" Crossley Jr., 86, previously from Elkton, Md., passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024,...

Ruth Dodd Baxter, devoted mother, grandmother

1 year ago
Ruth Dodd Baxter, known to most as Mom-mom, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024,...

Francis J. Baker Jr., veteran, DuPont retiree

1 year ago
Francis J. “Mickey” Baker Jr. passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. He was born Oct. 25, 1937, in...

Aubrey T. Hudson, Delaware State Police retiree

1 year ago
Aubrey T. Hudson of Milton passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Aubrey was born...

Susan Clare Isaacs, service reminder

1 year ago
Susan “Sue” Clare Isaacs, 79, of Summerfield, Fla., and formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away...