Obituaries

Richard ‘Brett’ Ryan, sportsman and coach

9 months ago
Richard “Brett” Ryan, 53, of Georgetown passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was...

Charles B. Stevenson III, veteran, proud family man

9 months ago
Charles B. Stevenson III, 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 24, 2025, surrounded by his...

Beverly Ciamaricone, devoted to family, education

9 months ago
Beverly Ciamaricone, 91, of Rehoboth Beach passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Born...

Margery Ann Kinnikin, enjoyed visiting family

9 months ago
Margery Ann Murray Kinnikin, 93, of York, Pa., passed away the morning of Monday, June 23, 2025...

Sherry Lynn Butler, one-of-a-kind personality

9 months ago
Sherry Butler, lovingly known as “Dallas” to all who knew and cherished her, passed away peacefully...

Danny McNesby, DelDOT retiree, cherished friend

9 months ago
Danny McNesby, 69, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 16, 2025, following open heart surgery...

Jeffery Eric Carter, veteran, devoted father

9 months ago
Jeffery Eric Carter, 60, of Harbeson, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, June 8, 2025, after...

John Edward Williams Jr., a life well lived

9 months ago
John Edward Williams Jr. peacefully departed this life Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Georgetown. He...

Andrew Mason Brangenberg, sweet-spirited man

9 months ago
Andrew Mason Brangenberg, 82, entered eternal rest Tuesday, June 10, 2025, after several years of...

Theresa Akiko Burkey, devout mother, grandmother,...

9 months ago
Theresa Akiko (Cruz) Burkey, 90, was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, June 5, 2025. A...

James Willard Mischler Jr., proud veteran, true patriot

9 months ago
James Willard Mischler Jr. of Long Neck passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 14, 2025,...

Lana Miller Parker, longtime nurse, volunteer

9 months ago
Lana Miller Parker, 73, of Georgetown, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. Born Aug. 6, 1951, Lana...

Ruth Beryl Martin, loved singing, performing

9 months ago
Ruth Beryl Martin passed away Monday, May 26, 2025. She is survived by her husband, Norman Ryan;...

William John Robertson, loved the outdoors, music

9 months ago
William “Bill” John Robertson passed away peacefully in his sleep Friday, June 6, 2025. He was born...

Hilda M. Betts, loving wife, mother

9 months ago
Hilda M. Betts, 97, of Milton, passed away peacefully under hospice care at Christiana Hospital...

Weldon M. Swartzlander, kind, generous soul

9 months ago
Weldon “Unk” M. Swartzlander, 93, a beloved resident of Lewes, passed away peacefully surrounded by...

Sandra DiMeglio, loved by many

9 months ago
Sandra DiMeglio of Rehoboth Beach passed away unexpectedly last month. All who knew Sandra were...

William M. DeCorrevont, veteran, loved his family

9 months ago
William M. DeCorrevont, known for his warmth, strength, and deep love for family, passed away...

John Frasier Anderson III, loving husband, father

9 months ago
John “Jack” Frasier Anderson III died Wednesday, May 28, 2025, following a battle with cancer that...

Margaret Shaw, dedicated to helping others

9 months ago
Margaret “Maggie” Shaw, 74, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Her wife of 28 years...

Michael J. Cunnane, veteran, true outdoorsman

9 months ago
Michael J. Cunnane, 78, of Millsboro, formerly of Bucks County, Pa., passed away peacefully Friday...

James J. Schroeder, veteran, faithful parishioner

9 months ago
James J. “Jim” Schroeder of Millsboro was called home Sunday afternoon, May 25, 2025, surrounded by...

James Edward McAlister, veteran, successful Realtor

9 months ago
James Edward McAlister, known affectionately as “Jim” and “Butch,” 80, passed away peacefully...

Thomas Reilly, treasured his family

9 months ago
Thomas Reilly, 74, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at home in Lewes after a courageous battle...

Joyce Brown, devout Christian

9 months ago
Joyce Brown (née Kittle), 93, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully at home and was welcomed...

Dorothy Ann Keating, enjoyed the beach, traveling

9 months ago
Dorothy Ann “Dee” Keating, 78, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Pleasant View Healthcare...

Rebecca-Joy Lyons, friend to all

9 months ago
Rebecca-Joy Lyons left this world surrounded by her family Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She was born Feb...

Donald Slaughter, avid Yankees fan

9 months ago
Donald “Don” Slaughter passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was born Oct. 6, 1953, in Milford, to...

Robert Johns Lewis, developer, family man

9 months ago
The world lost one of its finest Tuesday, May 20, 2025, when Robert Johns “Bob” Lewis, 86, of...

Lindsay Ann Barnes, faithful servant, cherished by many

9 months ago
Lindsay Ann Barnes passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Beebe Healthcare. She was...

Marilyn M. Ambrose, beloved wife, mother

9 months ago
Marilyn M. Ambrose, 79, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully Monday, May...

Diana Vivian Dolan, legacy of love

9 months ago
Diana Vivian Dolan, lovingly known as DiDi to all who knew and cherished her, passed away...

David Gerald Mooney, Chrysler retiree

9 months ago
David Gerald Mooney, 82, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving...

William Patrick Lynch, enjoyed coastal living

9 months ago
William “Bill” Patrick Lynch, 89, of Long Neck, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a...

Patricia A. Beggarly, dedicated to helping others

10 months ago
Patricia A. Beggarly, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Lewes Monday, May 19, 2025. Born in...

Walter Kieran Ramsey, retired teacher

10 months ago
Walter “Walt” Kieran Ramsey left this life at 87 in Glen Mills, Pa. Walter was the loving father of...

Beverly Butler Beck, lifelong educator

10 months ago
Beverly Butler Beck, 77, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at her home at The Lodge...

Donna Blomquist, life of unyielding warmth, grace

10 months ago
Donna Blomquist, 74, of Lewes, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, from a decades-long battle with...

Bruce E. Layton, devout Christian

10 months ago
Bruce E. Layton, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. He was...

Warren Mustard Walls, veteran, Sea Siding founder

10 months ago
Warren Mustard Walls, 86, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 1, 2025. Warren was a cherished...

William L. Peiffer, award-winning Realtor, mentor

10 months ago
William “Bill” L. Peiffer, 80, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his home...

Stephen Prestipino, owned Apple Electric

10 months ago
Stephen Prestipino, 68, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully at home Friday, May 30, 2025,...

Donna Gail Brown, loved her family, animals

10 months ago
Donna Gail Brown, 62, of Lewes, returned home to be with the Lord Friday, May 30, 2025, surrounded...

Charles Menige, veteran, devoted family man

10 months ago
Charles “Chuck” Menige, 102, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Monday, May 28, 2025. He was...

Alice Louise Larsen, loving mother, grandmother,...

10 months ago
Alice Louise Larsen, 95, a longtime resident of Rehoboth Beach, died peacefully Tuesday, May 27,...

H. James Kelleher Jr., accomplished Realtor

10 months ago
H. James Kelleher Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Rehoboth Beach Thursday, May 29,...

Geraldine Dumsha Merrick, mother to many

10 months ago
Geraldine “Jerry” Dumsha Merrick, 91, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed...

William G. Sing Jr., veteran, retired teacher

10 months ago
William G. Sing Jr. of Wilmington passed away peacefully Saturday, May 24, 2025, with his family...

Perry Lee Vance, EMS professional, family man

10 months ago
Perry Lee Vance, 48, of Millsboro, tragically passed away in an automobile accident Friday, May 16...

William Woodhouse Boehme, talented musician, volunteer

10 months ago
William Woodhouse “Bill” Boehme, 72, passed away at his home in Milton after a short illness...

Doris Gardenhour, devout Christian

10 months ago
Doris Gardenhour, 96, of Rehoboth Beach, peacefully completed her baptismal journey Thursday, May...

Michael Krausz, artist, musician, philosopher

10 months ago
Michael Krausz died at his home in Lewes Tuesday, May 27, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Michael...

Peter Issel Sr., businessman, community volunteer

10 months ago
Peter Issel Sr., 84, of Lewes, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home Tuesday, May 19, 2025...

June Althea Wheeler, beloved wife, mother

10 months ago
June Althea Herman Wheeler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away...

Charles Neil Williamson, loved by many

10 months ago
Charles Neil “Charlie” Williamson of Dagsboro died suddenly Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Charlie was born...

William J. Geppert Jr., veteran, mathematics educator

10 months ago
Dr. William J. Geppert Jr. was born in Clearfield, Pa., Jan. 22, 1935. He passed away peacefully...

Minnie V. Grubbe, retired banker

10 months ago
Minnie V. Grubbe, born Domenica Veronica Salce, 94, of Naples, Fla., passed peacefully Saturday,...

Gordon Evans Wood Sr., led extraordinary life

10 months ago
Gordon Evans Wood Sr., 89, of Ocean View, passed away peacefully with his sons by his side Thursday...

Phillip Elliott, veteran, gifted craftsman

10 months ago
Phillip Elliott, 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Delaware Hospice...

Suzanne Truitt, local Realtor, RHS athlete

10 months ago
Suzanne Truitt, a local realtor and outstanding high school athlete, passed away peacefully Sunday...