Obituaries

Thomas John Reale, man of faith

1 year ago
Thomas John Reale, 80, of Lewes, passed away Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. He...

Lucille Anne Deiaco, longtime nurse

1 year ago
Lucille Anne Deiaco, 94, of Milford, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Little Sisters of the...

Florence Young Kirby, devout Christian

1 year ago
Florence Young Kirby, 100, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., formerly of Rehoboth Beach and Oakmont, Pa.,...

Bonita Elizabeth Holland Roth, loved by many

1 year ago
Bonita Elizabeth Holland Roth, 83, of Laurel, passed away Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, at Stansell House...

Joseph Paul Valentine, proud veteran

1 year ago
Joseph Paul Valentine, known as "Joe" or "Poppy Joe," 74, of Milton, passed away after a long...

Peggyann Lackus, enjoyed coastal living

1 year ago
Peggyann “Peach” (Owens) Lackus, 88, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. She was...

Frank E. Girdwood, retired clergy

1 year ago
Retired American Baptist pastor, Rev. Frank E. Girdwood, 82, of Lewes, passed away peacefully...

Lewis L. Jobes, veteran, Sun Oil retiree

1 year ago
Lewis L. Jobes, 91, passed away Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023, after a short stay at the inpatient hospice...

Shirley Ruth Plunkett, woman of faith

1 year ago
Shirley Ruth (Dilione) Plunkett, 89, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully at home amongst her...

Frank Scibilia, proud veteran

1 year ago
Frank Scibilia, 79, of Lewes, passed away at home Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023. He was born Aug. 27, 1943...

Donald Barry Johnson, longtime Irish Eyes bartender

1 year ago
Don Johnson, 57, of Milton, left his legions of fans and passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. Donald...

Rebecca Dempsey, loyal NASCAR fan

1 year ago
Rebecca “Becky” Dempsey, 88, of Lewes, formerly of Dover, passed away peacefully, Monday, Aug. 7,...

Harold E. Henry, loved by many

1 year ago
Harold E. Henry departed this life Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born Aug. 6, 1935, in Georgetown...

Edward Daniel Wirkman, loving family man

1 year ago
Edward Daniel Wirkman, 90, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023. He was born Feb. 15, 1933, to Emanuel...

Eugene Francis McCarthy, had heart of gold

1 year ago
Eugene Francis McCarthy, 70, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday...

Douglas Lynn Bryan, skilled glass blower

1 year ago
Douglas Lynn Bryan, 72, of Mount Bethel, Pa., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family...

Robert Glenn Fleming, treasured his family

1 year ago
Robert Glenn Fleming, 84, of Lewes, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Christiana Hospital in...

Thomas E. Dooley, author, award-winning producer

1 year ago
Thomas E. Dooley, known as "Tom," passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, in...

Edward Ploskon, proud Army veteran

1 year ago
Edward Ploskon, 99, of Millsboro, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at Delaware Hospice in Milford...

Cathleen Maureen Bernadette Flynn Davison, exquisite...

1 year ago
Cathleen Maureen Bernadette Flynn Davison left this life to fly with the angels Wednesday, July 26...

Carolyn Andrews Bailey, DAPI retiree

1 year ago
Carolyn Andrews Bailey of Millsboro departed this life Sunday, July 30, 2023, at her home...

Jessica Nicole Scott, dedicated EMT

1 year ago
Jessica Nicole Scott, 40, of Millsboro, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, peacefully at home...

Beverly Feidel, loved teaching, animals

1 year ago
Beverly Feidel, 75, of Milton, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Bayhealth Center in Milford...

Susan Rebecca Goeckeritz, retired nurse

1 year ago
Susan “Becky” Rebecca Goeckeritz, 95, of Georgetown, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023. She was...

Donald G. Ebner, Fidelity Bank retiree

1 year ago
Donald G. Ebner, 94, of Lewes, passed away at home peacefully in his sleep Thursday, July 27, 2023...

William Henry Smith, campground owner, firefighter

1 year ago
William Henry Smith, 73, a lifelong resident of Milton and well-known to many as “Bill Henry,”...

Richard Francis Rowe Jr., hardworking man

1 year ago
Richard Francis Rowe Jr., 85, of Millsboro, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, after a brief...

Sherry Leigh Miller, had many interests, hobbies

1 year ago
Sherry Leigh Miller, 76, of Lewes, passed away after a long battle with cancer Friday, July 28,...

Philip Powell Wheeler, family man

1 year ago
Philip Powell Wheeler, 93, of Millsboro, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Cadia Renaissance...

Sandi S. Snowberger, retired postal worker

1 year ago
Sandi S. Snowberger, 70, of Lewes, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Delaware Hospice Center...

Richard T. Keck, Dutchman who thrived in Lewes

1 year ago
Richard (Dick) T. Keck was born in Nazareth, Pa., July 24, 1945, to Wayne and Lorraine Keck. Dick...

Harry C. Dill, devout Catholic

1 year ago
Harry C. Dill, 84, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Bayhealth Medical...

Terry Andrew Megee, Megee Motors owner, philanthropist

1 year ago
Terry Andrew Megee, 67, of Georgetown, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 27, 2023. Terry was born...

Georgette Karen Regnault, devoted to family, community

1 year ago
Georgette Karen Regnault, 74, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away after complications from heart disease...

Dorothy Marie Yinger, enjoyed coastal living

2 years ago
Dorothy Marie Yinger, 74, of Lewes, formerly of Severna Park, Md., passed away in her home Tuesday...

Harley E. Wilson, DuPont retiree

2 years ago
Harley E. Wilson, 89, of Georgetown, peacefully passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Delaware...

Judith Ann Celli, caring person, proud veteran

2 years ago
Judith Ann Celli, 80, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 21, 2023, with her...

Robert Morrison, avid sports fan

2 years ago
Robert Morrison, 82, died Friday, July 21, 2023. He fought cardiac surgery and lung cancer, but his...

Juanita Gary, Possum Point Players member

2 years ago
Juanita “Nita” Gary passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023. Born a 1933 depression baby May 24 (Queen...

Stephen O’Donnell, Philly sports fan

2 years ago
Stephen O’Donnell, brother, husband, father, pop-pop, friend and co-worker, unexpectedly passed...

Kay Buckner Spence, adventurous traveler

2 years ago
Kay Buckner Spence, 89, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, in Lewes. She was...

Grace P. Durso, beloved wife, mother

2 years ago
Grace P. Durso, 96, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully accompanied by her family Friday,...

Martha M. Johnson, active in community

2 years ago
Martha M. (Marty) Johnson died at her home in Rehoboth Beach Wednesday, July 12, 2023, following a...

Saverio A. Mazzotta, proud veteran

2 years ago
Saverio A. Mazzotta, 91, of Selbyville, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 4, 2023. Sal was born...

Richard L. Sapp Sr., lifelong farmer

2 years ago
Richard L. Sapp Sr., 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He and his wife of 62...

Cordie Lee Wilkinson, active in church, community

2 years ago
Cordie Lee “Trip” Wilkinson, 92 of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at her...

Terry J. Wechsler, accomplished attorney

2 years ago
Terry J. Wechsler died in the presence of her loving family Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the...

Gerald Delyne Silkworth Sr., proud veteran

2 years ago
Gerald Delyne Silkworth Sr., 75, of Millsboro, formerly of Chester and Erie, Pa., passed away...

Edward Joseph Lee, AT&T retiree

2 years ago
Edward Joseph Lee, 78, of Milton, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born in New...

Mary Patricia Van House, lived a full life

2 years ago
To give and receive love was the essence of Mary Patricia Van House, 76, who ascended to be with...

Kristine Ruth Lopes, retired leasing director

2 years ago
Kristine Ruth Lopes, 70, of Rehoboth Beach, and formerly of Wilmington and Ardmore, Pa., passed...

Thomas J. Cooper, Cooper Realty founder

2 years ago
Thomas J. Cooper, 77, of Lewes, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. He...

Joe Jerome Littleton, retired mechanic

2 years ago
Joe Jerome Littleton, 88, of Selbyville, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born in...

Michael Anthony DelCampo Jr., owned Long Neck...

2 years ago
Michael Anthony “Delly” DelCampo Jr., 57, of Long Neck, formerly of Wilmington, passed away...

Sandra Leigh Anderson, loved her family

2 years ago
Sandra Leigh Anderson, 75, of Milton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was born...

Martin Caulk, July 28, 1942 – July 12, 2023

2 years ago
Martin “Marty” Caulk, July 28, 1942 – July 12, 2023, was the son of Edwin and Mildred Caulk-Dement...

Paul August Martini, Marine veteran

2 years ago
Paul August Martini, 80, of Millsboro, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, with his family by his...

Winfred James Hastings, hardworking man

2 years ago
Winfred James Hastings, 65, of Millsboro, earned his wings Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at TidalHealth...

Ronald E. Collins, veteran, retired dentist

2 years ago
Ronald E. Collins, DDS, 92, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, July...

John J. Smith, federal retiree

2 years ago
John J. “Jack” Smith, 84, of Cranberry Township Pa., and previously of Lewes, Burke, Va., and...