Obituaries

Nancy J. Goettel, Lewes resident

2 years ago
Nancy J. Goettel, 91, of Lewes, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023. A celebration of life will be...

Irvin W. Moore, veteran, fire chief emeritus

2 years ago
Irvin W. Moore, 86, of Oak Orchard, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 18, 2023, while...

Louise P. Smarrelli, devoted to family

2 years ago
Louise P. (Arthur) Smarrelli, 96, of Lewes, entered peaceful rest with her family by her side...

Edward F. Rams, proud veteran

2 years ago
Edward F. Rams, 90, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Harbor Healthcare...

Thomas Michael Singel, family man

2 years ago
Thomas Michael Singel, 84, of Lewes, passed away after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer Sunday...

Randy Vernon Murdick, proud veteran

2 years ago
Randy Vernon Murdick, 49, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center...

Stephanie Lou Wilson, Cape paraprofessional

2 years ago
Stephanie Lou Wilson, “Stephie Lou” “Lulu,” 56, of Bridgeville, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023,...

Victoria Ann Leonarski Fry, loved her family

2 years ago
Victoria “Vicky” Ann Leonarski Fry, 65, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family...

Charles Eliot Silberstein, great mentor, friend

2 years ago
Charles Eliot Silberstein, 90, of Towson, Md., passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023. He is survived by...

John Chester Gardoski, retired teacher, coach

2 years ago
John Chester Gardoski, 81, of Milton, passed away at Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown Friday,...

Ronald C. Topper, lover of nature

2 years ago
Ronald C. Topper of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Lewes, passed away Friday June 23, 2023, at his home in...

Margaret Lorenz, woman of faith

2 years ago
Margaret “Maggie” Lorenz, 69, formerly of Mountain Top, Pa., passed away peacefully Saturday, June...

Jonathan Barrett Eschbach, avid fisherman, outdoorsman

2 years ago
Jonathan "Jon” Barrett Eschbach, 45, of Millsboro, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Beebe...

Norris L. Godwin Jr., generous to community

2 years ago
Norris L. “Buck” Godwin Jr., Jr. went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 23, 2023. Buck retired...

Norma Lee Lingo, retired postal worker

2 years ago
Norma Lee Lingo, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 18, 2023 , at Manor House in Seaford...

Susan White, enjoyed volunteering

2 years ago
Susan White, 70, of Lewes, passed away surrounded by her family Monday, June 19, 2023, at her home...

Barbara J. Myers, loved her family

2 years ago
Barbara J. (Mitchell) Myers, 86, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Monday, June 19, 2023, at the...

John William McDowell Jr., proud veteran

2 years ago
John William McDowell Jr., fondly known as Jack, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away at Harbor...

Sarah Rose Watts, retired nurse

2 years ago
Sarah Rose (Martin-Atkins) Watts, 86, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 15, 2023...

Allyssa Mae Giroso Cluesman, loved cooking, gardening

2 years ago
Allyssa Mae Giroso Cluesman, 33, of Milton, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly the evening of...

James Patrick Antonelli, humble, kind soul

2 years ago
James “Anton” Patrick Antonelli went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 6, 2023, while being...

Gail Watson McDermott, avid outdoor enthusiast

2 years ago
Gail Watson McDermott, 87, died peacefully Monday, June 19, 2023, after a long battle with cancer,...

Claire Carolyn Kindon, dedicated volunteer

2 years ago
Claire Carolyn Kindon (nee Kohn), 100, the youngest of seven children born to Paul John and Kathryn...

Victoria Genevieve Addor, talented artist

2 years ago
Victoria Genevieve Addor, 40, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 16, 2023, at...

Marylen Arlene Garvey, active church member

2 years ago
Marylen Arlene Garvey, 87, of Selbyville, passed peacefully Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Marylen was...

Wendy Jo Hutson, travel agent, businesswoman

2 years ago
Wendy Jo (Shinn) Hutson, 56, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Greensboro, Md. She was...

Charles A. Donovan, longtime farmer

2 years ago
Charles A. Donovan passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Bayhealth Sussex Hospital in Milford. He...

Marie Elaine McVey, loved to shop

2 years ago
Marie Elaine McVey, 76, of Lewes, formerly of Wilmington, passed away at her home Tuesday, June 13...

Walter Bruce Marine, avid golfer

2 years ago
Walter Bruce Marine, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at ChristianaCare...

Donald Joseph Griesbaum, proud veteran

2 years ago
Donald Joseph Griesbaum, 93, of Lewes, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023. After several months of...

Andrew J. Ostroski Jr., proud Army veteran

2 years ago
Andrew J. Ostroski Jr., affectionately known as Andy, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 15,...

Robert N. Jones, cherished family, friends

2 years ago
Robert N. Jones, 62, of Lewes, formerly of Bridgeville, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8,...

Russell Eugene McCann, cherished family, friends

2 years ago
Russell Eugene McCann, 71, of Ellendale, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, June 14, 2023...

Madelyn Margaret Nellius, services set

2 years ago
Madelyn Margaret Nellius, 73, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, at Beebe...

Steven Mark Williamson, loving husband, father

2 years ago
Steven Mark Williamson, 64, of Milton, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Kent General...

James Angus Morris Jr., proud veteran

2 years ago
James Angus Morris Jr., 68 of Lewes, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at his home. He was born May...

Larry Amos Musser, devoted to family, volunteering

2 years ago
Larry Amos Musser, 78, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at home surrounded by...

John M. Miller Jr., veteran, Verizon retiree

2 years ago
John (Jack) M. Miller Jr., 76, of Georgetown, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 12, 2023, at...

William L. Watt, lived a full life

2 years ago
William L. “Bill” Watt, 95, went to his heavenly home Friday, June 9, 2023. He was at home...

Macklin C. Harmon, retired teacher

2 years ago
Macklin C. Harmon, 89, the last surviving child born to Wilbur and Madgie Street Harmon, departed...

Brian D. Healy, loving son, brother

2 years ago
Brian D. Healy, 59, formerly of Kensington, Md., passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, He was the...

Harry B. Clegg III, had many interests, hobbies

2 years ago
Harry B. Clegg III, 84, of Lewes, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at Thomas Jefferson Hospital of...

Angelo Charles Pantuliano Sr., proud veteran

2 years ago
Angelo Charles Pantuliano Sr., 77, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 11, 2023. He was...

Megan Amanda Stangl, animal lover

2 years ago
Megan Amanda Stangl, 39, of Lewes, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born Aug. 18, 1983...

Clara Emily Walters, state retiree

2 years ago
Clara Emily Walters, 93, of Frankford, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was born Aug. 14,...

Kathy Marie Streett, Cape District retiree

2 years ago
Kathy Marie Streett, 68, of Lewes, departed this life the morning of Friday, June 9, 2023. She was...

Robert D. Smith, loved fishing, hunting

2 years ago
Robert D. Smith, 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, lifted by the clouds, and...

Ethel E. Megee, hardworking, independent woman

2 years ago
Ethel E. Megee, 86, of Milton, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 8, 2023, at her home. Ethel...

Mary Anne Fleetwood, teacher, accomplished journalist

2 years ago
Mary Anne Fleetwood, 83, passed from this life Thursday, June 8, 2023. Mary Anne was born Aug. 10,...

Elizabeth Yost, loved her family

2 years ago
Elizabeth "Betty” Yost (Gilliland), 90, of Lewes, formerly of Clayton, Ohio, passed away in her...

Jacqueline M. Chesley, enjoyed coastal living

2 years ago
Jacqueline M. Chesley, 94, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Lancaster, Pa., passed away Sunday, June...

Charles W. Headley, Delmarva Power retiree

2 years ago
Charles W. Headley, 86, of Millsboro, passed away with his family by his side at Delaware Hospice...

John Joseph Fitzpatrick, veteran, devout Catholic

2 years ago
John "Jack" Joseph Fitzpatrick, 86, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was...

Peter E. Carter, celebration of life set

2 years ago
Peter Ewart Carter passed away Monday, May 8, 2023. Peter was a longtime advocate and board member...

James M. Thompson, veteran, entrepreneur

2 years ago
James M. Thompson, 76, of Dagsboro, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Lewes. He was born Aug. 2...

Allen Wayne Lanouette, Verizon retiree

2 years ago
Allen Wayne Lanouette, 75, of Dover, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born June 14, 1947,...

Edith May West, beloved wife, mother

2 years ago
Edith May West, 92, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. Edith was born in Gumboro. She spent many of...

Doris E. Lauer, generous lady

2 years ago
Doris E. (Fee) Lauer, 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2023. She was born Jan. 25,...

Shirley H. Waller, DuPont retiree

2 years ago
Shirley H. Waller, 84, of Georgetown, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at TidalHealth Nanticoke...

Franco Andreani, man of faith

2 years ago
Franco Andreani, 99, of Commack, N.Y., passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Brandywine Senior...