Obituaries

Elma Orton Wright, retired teacher

10 months ago
Elma Orton Wright, 82, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born Aug. 28, 1941, in Lewes,...

Annabelle Farr Mumma, lived a beautiful life

10 months ago
Annabelle Farr Mumma, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2024, after a beautifully lived life. Full of...

John W. Lawler, never met a stranger

10 months ago
John W. Lawler, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away suddenly but not unexpectedly Monday, July...

Jordan Elizabeth Oswinkle, ambitious, independent woman

10 months ago
Jordan Elizabeth Oswinkle, 30, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 15, 2024, at her residence in...

Joan Marie Ilgenfritz, had fulfilling life

10 months ago
Joan Marie Ilgenfritz passed away peacefully Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Millsboro. She was born in...

Peggy Dean Richards, pillar of community

10 months ago
Peggy Dean Richards peacefully passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Lewes, just 10 days shy of her...

Elizabeth Welbon Alwood, loving mother, grandmother

10 months ago
Elizabeth “Betsy” Welbon Alwood, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 20, 2024, after a long...

Ryan Michael Andrew, had infectious smile

10 months ago
Ryan Michael Andrew, 16, of Lewes, passed away tragically Monday, July 15, 2024, as a result of an...

Gladys Harmon, loved family, God

10 months ago
Gladys Harmon, 65, departed this life Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Wilmington. She was born April 4,...

Norma Lee Lynch, beloved mother, grandmother

10 months ago
Norma Lee Lynch passed away peacefully Thursday, July 18, 2024, at her home in Millsboro. She was...

Marie E. Brittingham, loved the Lord, family

10 months ago
Marie E. (Crocker) Brittingham, 68, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her...

Mark Wayne Collins, skilled carpenter

10 months ago
Mark Wayne Collins, 63, left this world unexpectedly Thursday, July 18, 2024, He was born Feb. 11,...

Carol M. Katz, loved Delaware beaches

10 months ago
Carol M. Katz of Milford was ushered into the Lord’s presence Monday, July 15, 2024. She was born...

Elijah Benjamin Ghabour, loved his family, friends

10 months ago
Elijah Benjamin Ghabour, known affectionately as Elijah to his friends and family, passed away in a...

Christiana Fink, enjoyed crocheting, cooking

10 months ago
Christiana Fink, nee Bitterer, 81, of Milton, formerly of Shokan and Ridgewood, N.Y., departed this...

Joan R. Brown, beacon of love, faith

10 months ago
Joan R. Brown, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully Monday, July 15, 2024, at her...

Michael Harold Birdsell, decorated veteran

10 months ago
Michael Harold Birdsell died peacefully in his sleep Monday, July 15, 2024, in Milford, from...

Robert Alan Hudson Sr., veteran, touched many lives

10 months ago
Robert (Bob) Alan Hudson Sr., 92, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. A native of Lewes...

James Henry Ferguson III, passion for boating

10 months ago
James Henry Ferguson III of Rehoboth Beach, affectionately known as "Sonny," passed away...

Norman S. Whaley Jr., Bayhealth retiree

10 months ago
Norman S. Whaley Jr., 78, of Georgetown, passed away with his wife by his side Saturday, July 13,...

Margaret E. Carter, cherished her family

10 months ago
Margaret "Peggy" E. Carter, 76, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away at her home Thursday, July 4, 2024...

Desirei Richards Millea, heart of the family

10 months ago
Desirei Anne Richards Millea of Lewes passed away from the impact of ovarian cancer Monday, July 15...

Alexander Rutherford III, had a zest for life

10 months ago
Alexander Rutherford III, 68, passed away peacefully in the presence of loved ones. He was born and...

Alvin Terry Smith, DIA retiree

10 months ago
Alvin Terry Smith, 71, of Millsboro, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home. Alvin was born...

James Edward Turley Jr., DSWA retiree

10 months ago
James Edward Turley Jr., 78, of Georgetown passed away peacefully Friday, July 12, 2024, at Beebe...

Jean Marie Scott, lifelong farmer

10 months ago
Jean Marie Scott, 89, one of a kind, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, July 13, 2024,...

Mark Lofland Davis II, veteran, retired educator

10 months ago
Mark Lofland Davis II, 95, died at his home in Ellendale Tuesday, July 2, after a brief illness,...

James Liberatore, worldwide traveler

10 months ago
James M. "Libby” Liberatore, beloved husband, brother, uncle, stepson, stepfather and grandfather,...

Kathleen E. Purnell, loving, spiritual person

10 months ago
Kathleen E. Purnell passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Milford. She was born Nov. 11...

Lorene Carmean Breasure, woman of faith

10 months ago
Lorene Carmean Breasure, 83, went to be with the Lord peacefully at her home in Millsboro Thursday...

Lois Tuttle Spurney, dedicated to family, community

10 months ago
Lois Tuttle Spurney, 88, beloved wife, mother, and cherished member of the community, passed away...

Jo Ann Hopkins, loving wife, mother

10 months ago
Jo Ann (Von Duhn) Hopkins of Georgetown passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family...

John Edward Young, health, substance abuse counselor

10 months ago
John Edward Young passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Monday, July 8,...

William Maxwell Campbell, lived a full life

10 months ago
William Maxwell Campbell, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Parkview Nursing...

Norman Guarinello, proud Army veteran

10 months ago
Norman Guarinello passed away suddenly Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. He was...

William Snow, Rehoboth Art League member

10 months ago
William "Bill" Snow passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at The Moorings at Lewes in Lewes. Bill...

Kellie Ann Hall, dedicated educator

10 months ago
Kellie Ann (Tidwell) Hall, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and Nana, peacefully went home to be...

Margaret Louise Sackett, Girl Scout executive,...

10 months ago
Margaret Louise Sackett, 96, of Crisfield, Md., passed away at Alice B. Tawes Nursing Home Saturday...

Meryl Carolyn Chapin, active in community

10 months ago
Meryl Carolyn Chapin, 90, passed peacefully Sunday, June 30, 2024, at The Moorings at Lewes. She...

Charles Basil Theologus, Lewes resident

10 months ago
Charles Basil Theologus passed away at his home in Lewes Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born in...

Anne R. Avondolio, devout Catholic

10 months ago
Anne R. Avondolio, 85, loving wife of Donald E. Avondolio, passed away quietly Wednesday, July 3,...

Alday Bruce Andrews, retired engineer

10 months ago
Alday Bruce Andrews, 67, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Brandywine...

Charles N. Harvey Jr., loved traveling, sports

10 months ago
Charles N. Harvey Jr., 73, of Lewes, passed away Monday, June 17. 2024, at Penn University Hospital...

Keith Dennis Revelle, dedicated lifelong employee,...

10 months ago
Keith “Julio” Dennis Revelle, 66, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, July 4, 2024...

Leonard Breznak, proud Navy veteran

10 months ago
Leonard Breznak, or “Brez” as he was known, passed away from a hard-fought battle with cancer...

Josephine Fiala Morgan, reception set

10 months ago
Josephine "Jo" Fiala Morgan, 95, died peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2024, surrounded by family. She...

James Henry Tyler, civil engineer

10 months ago
James “Jim” Henry Tyler, 86, passed away peacefully at home in Dewey Beach Tuesday, July 2, 2024...

Joseph F. Marrapodi, retired naval officer

10 months ago
Commander Joseph F. Marrapodi (Ret.) passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at his home in Rehoboth...

Jeremy D. Parsons, loved the Lord

10 months ago
Jeremy D. Parsons, 50, of Georgetown, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born March 10, 1974...

Charlie Tinacci, retired engineer, community volunteer

10 months ago
Charlie “Charles” Tinacci, 73, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024, at his home in rural Lewes...

Eric Kurt Adams, veteran, retired corrections officer

10 months ago
Eric Kurt Adams, 69, of Georgetown, was a loving husband, father, pop-pop, uncle, cousin, and...

William Lee Smith III, veteran, giving man

10 months ago
William "Bill" Lee Smith III departed this earth Thursday, June 27, 2024, after a hard-fought...

Tonya Lynn Gale, loving daughter, mother

10 months ago
Tonya Lynn Gale, 53, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 14, 2024. She was born May 25...

Joseph Leslie Hudson, had a zest for life

10 months ago
Joseph Leslie Hudson passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Seaford. He was born July 10, 1959,...

Donald J. Passwaters, veteran, DuPont retiree

10 months ago
Donald J. Passwaters of Milton passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in the care of hospice at St...

Susan Clare Isaacs, had generous nature

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

Thomas O. Gainey, treasured family, friends

11 months ago
Thomas O. Gainey of Lewes passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 29, 2024, after a long battle with...

Shirley Ann Diem, treasured her loved ones

11 months ago
Shirley Ann Diem passed away peacefully Saturday, June 23, 2024, in Lewes. She was born Aug. 2,...

Donna T. Waller, devout Catholic

11 months ago
Donna T. (Van Velsor) Waller, 80, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully Monday, June 24, 2024. She...

Wanda Yvette Radish, devoted to family

11 months ago
Wanda Yvette (Harmon) Radish, 75, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in...