Obituaries

Richard Wagner, veteran, creative soul

1 year ago
Richard “Bucky” Wagner passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2024, from complications...

John William Bogia, proud veteran

1 year ago
John William "Jack" Bogia, 87, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and...

Richard Austin, veteran, legion member

1 year ago
Richard “Vernon” Austin, 90, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his home in Bridgeville...

Diana F. Riley, devoted Bethel Church member

1 year ago
Diana F. Riley, 78, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at her residence Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She...

Rachel Kathryn Oettel, made others laugh

1 year ago
Rachel Kathryn Oettel, 39, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home in Lewes. She was born...

William Leroy Sullivan Sr., Baltimore City Police...

1 year ago
William Leroy Sullivan Sr., 86, of Milton, formerly of Linthicum. Md., and Ocean Pines, Md., passed...

Freda G. Shank, avid gardener

1 year ago
Freda G. Shank, 95, beloved mother and nana, of Lewes, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Freda...

William Harold Gustafson, veteran, IRSC member

1 year ago
William “Gus” Harold Gustafson, 83, of Millsboro, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born...

Robert E. Hartley, June Jam co-founder

1 year ago
Robert (Bob) E. Hartley passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born April 20, 1955...

Rose Lee Rickards, dedicated, hardworking woman

1 year ago
Rose Lee Rickards peacefully passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family...

F. Terry Carmine, services set

1 year ago
Frank “Terry” Carmine, 92, of Lewes, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, surrounded by his family...

Barbara Mary Butta, active in community

1 year ago
Barbara “Barbs” Mary Butta, 66, passed away at her home in Rehoboth Beach Monday, April 15, 2024,...

Donald L. Sturtz, retired Navy surgeon

1 year ago
Donald L. Sturtz, MD, FACS, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born to Walter R. Sturtz and...

William Edward Barrett, government retiree

1 year ago
William Edward Barrett, 80, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Monday, April 15, 2024, at Beebe...

Dana Lynn West, animal lover

1 year ago
Dana Lynn West, 56, of Georgetown, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at home after a short battle...

Edwin Bailey Perry Jr., led full life

1 year ago
Edwin Bailey Perry Jr., 87, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend...

Arnold G. Fisch Jr., veteran, talented professor

1 year ago
Arnold G. Fisch Jr., 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Ocean View Thursday, April 11, 2024...

Janice L. Lewis, retired administrative assistant

1 year ago
Janice L. Lewis, 88, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at a long-term care facility in Lewes,...

Virginia Lee Kerstetter, had contagious laugh

1 year ago
Virginia “Ginny” Lee Kerstetter, 78, sweet, lovable, and funny to the very end, departed this life...

Barbara Anne Bozak, generous spirit

1 year ago
Barbara Anne Bozak of Ocean View, formerly of Silver Spring, Md., entered the loving arms of Jesus...

Rebeccah L. Crouse, loved Disney trips

1 year ago
Rebeccah “Becky” L. Crouse, 65, of Millsboro, formerly of Lewes, passed away peacefully Thursday,...

Howard Thomas Moore, longtime mechanic

1 year ago
Howard Thomas “Tom” Moore, 80, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 11, 2024, at...

Maurice S. MacArthur, veteran, dedicated coach

1 year ago
Maurice S. “Mac” MacArthur, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Manor House in...

Cecil Tucker Sr., lifetime fireman

1 year ago
Cecil “Ray” Tucker Sr. passed away peacefully Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born May 13, 1942, in...

Joan L. Ennis, longtime church member

1 year ago
Joan L. Ennis, 92, of Frankford, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was...

Helen Gates, retired educator

1 year ago
Helen “Wini” Gates, 84, of Milton, passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, April 9, 2024,...

Georgette Jeanne Dorber, American Legion member

1 year ago
Georgette Jeanne Dorber (nee Pouliquen), 88, passed away peacefully at Karen Ann Quinlan Home for...

Carmella Agnes Jones, teacher, devout Catholic

1 year ago
Carmella "Carol" Agnes Jones (nee Maradonna), 77, peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in...

Patricia A. Jones, kind, loving woman

1 year ago
Patricia A. Jones, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at her home in Milton,...

Louise Marie Bailey, Beebe retiree

1 year ago
Louise Marie Bailey, 86, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday...

Doris Irene Moore, retired teacher

1 year ago
Doris Irene Moore, 87, left behind this home for her eternal home in heaven Tuesday, April 9, 2024...

Mary Louise Swiderski, devout Catholic

1 year ago
Mary Louise Swiderski, 79, passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at her home in Millsboro,...

Daniel J. Kortan Sr., veteran, Boeing retiree

1 year ago
Daniel J. Kortan Sr., 90, of Lewes, formerly of Upper Darby, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024. Dan...

Virginia L. Ferrer, enjoyed crafts, playing bridge

1 year ago
Virginia “Ginny” L. Ferrer of Lewes passed away peacefully Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Breakwater...

Arthur Herbert Johns, General Electric retiree

1 year ago
Arthur Herbert Johns of Lewes died Friday, April 5, 2024. He was born Aug. 4, 1929, in Scranton, Pa...

John William Jefferson Sr., City of Rehoboth retiree

1 year ago
John “BJ” William Jefferson Sr., 89, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was a beloved husband...

Donna Smith Hurst, enjoyed showing horses

1 year ago
Donna Smith Hurst, 60, died Monday, April 1, 2024, at her childhood home in Lewes, with her parents...

Linda Ruth Cannon, lifetime auxiliary member

1 year ago
Linda Ruth Cannon, 78, of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, April 6, 2024...

Bessie Anne Vickers, retired letter carrier

1 year ago
Bessie Anne Vickers, 81, of Frankford, passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 5, 2024. She...

Della Marie Wanda, Westinghouse retiree

1 year ago
Della Marie Wanda, 99, of Milton, passed away surrounded by her family Sunday, March 31, 2024. She...

Nancy L. Ruscoe, retired registered nurse

1 year ago
Nancy L. Ruscoe, 81, of Lewes, passed away at Delaware Hospice after a short illness Wednesday,...

Harvey F. Houck, veteran, engineer, train enthusiast

1 year ago
Harvey “Harv” F. Houck, 100, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2023, at the...

Paul N. Garner, loved family, friends

1 year ago
Paul N. Garner, affectionately known as “Paw,” found eternal peace and freedom from pain Wednesday...

Michael James Aszman, loved golfing, fishing

1 year ago
Michael “Mike” James Aszman of Rehoboth Beach passed unexpectedly at Beebe Healthcare Saturday,...

Garland R. Ayers, City of Lewes retiree

1 year ago
Garland R. Ayers, fondly known as "Big Daddy," peacefully departed this life Tuesday, March 26,...

Latricia Wright, proud Native American

1 year ago
Latricia "Odette" Wright, 83, known by her Native American name "She Who Knows," passed away...

Kenneth Davis Jr., lifelong contractor

1 year ago
Kenneth Davis Jr., 64, of Millsboro, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare, Lewes...

Louise C. Dukes Penza, created miniatures

1 year ago
Louise C. Dukes Penza, 95, of Wausau, Fla., passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Washington...

Ronald George Nardi, GM retiree

1 year ago
Ronald George Nardi was ushered into heaven on the wings of angels Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024,...

David A. Holt, kind man

1 year ago
David A. Holt, 71, of Knoxville, Tenn., lost his battle with pancreatic cancer Friday, Dec. 1, 2023...

Elizabeth Barnes Carey, friend to many

1 year ago
Elizabeth Barnes Carey (Bess) died peacefully Saturday, Feb. 11, 2024, at Salem Hospital, Salem,...

Kenneth Clayton LeGates, Acme retiree

1 year ago
Kenneth “Kenny” Clayton LeGates, 78, of Millsboro, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his...

David Forrest, proud Navy veteran

1 year ago
David Forrest, 79, of Georgetown, formerly of Buchanan, Tenn., and Greene, N.Y., passed away at his...

Virginia C. Demas, federal budget analyst

1 year ago
Virginia Catherine Demas, 89, known affectionately to her friends and family as Ginny, passed away...

Margaret B. Moneymaker, dedicated teacher

1 year ago
Margaret (Brenner) Barnes Moneymaker went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 28, 2024,...

Marilyn Nugent, glass artist, teacher

1 year ago
Marilyn Nugent, 83, a local glass artist, died suddenly in her home Friday, March 15, 2024. Well...

Genevieve Spry McGee, retired teacher

1 year ago
Genevieve Spry McGee, 100, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born...

George F. Siegfried, enjoyed many careers

1 year ago
George F. Siegfried of Milton passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, with his loving family by his...

Shirley A. Coale, ladies auxiliary member

1 year ago
Shirley A. (Jones) Coale of Milton passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Shirley was...

Robert Jon Ackerman, devout Christian

1 year ago
Robert Jon Ackerman, 75, went home to his Lord Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Bob was born in Clifton,...