Obituaries

Jerry W. Jones, veteran, Walmart retiree

9 months ago
Jerry W. Jones, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed peacefully Friday, Dec. 13, 2024,...

Patrick Scanlon, accomplished attorney

9 months ago
Patrick Scanlon, 81, a devoted family man, accomplished attorney, and lover of the sea, passed away...

Gertrude Peterson, loved by many

9 months ago
Gertrude Peterson, born Gertrude Parson, passed away the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, at...

Barbara Ann Dorman, veteran, devout Christian

9 months ago
Barbara Ann Dorman, 92, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at her residence Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024...

Louis James Pappas Jr., had friendly, outgoing nature

9 months ago
Louis James Pappas Jr., 79, of Millsboro, passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. He was born in Orlando...

William H. Lawson, racer chaser

9 months ago
William H. “Bill” Lawson of Georgetown passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. He graduated from...

Charlotte Burton McDaniel, lifetime auxiliary member

9 months ago
Charlotte Burton McDaniel, 93, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at Country...

Nancy Fraser, religious lover of life

9 months ago
Nancy Fraser, 102, of Felton, passed away at home Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. She was born Sept. 27,...

Charles Colella, veteran, retired cartographer

9 months ago
Charles Colella, 82, of Millsboro, formerly of Churchton, Md., passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec...

Shannon Christie Keith, had remarkable career

9 months ago
Shannon Christie Keith, 47, of Lewes, and formerly of Old Forge, Pa., passed away Thursday, Dec. 12...

Keith David Watson, enjoyed camping, fishing

9 months ago
Keith David Watson, 53, of Millsboro, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at TidalHealth Hospital in...

Elton Jackson Killmon Jr., MVP dad

9 months ago
Elton "E.J." Jackson Killmon Jr., 73, a native of Pocomoke City, Md., rounded third and slid safely...

Laurena L. McLaughlin, loving, caring soul

9 months ago
Laurena L. McLaughlin, 81, of Millsboro, formerly of Endicott, N.Y., passed away Thursday, Dec. 5,...

Harry A. Gonyer Jr., intelligence officer, avid...

9 months ago
Harry A. Gonyer Jr. of Rehoboth Beach died of complications of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body...

Joanne Ruth Linduska Price, devoted teacher, volunteer

9 months ago
Joanne Ruth Linduska Price died Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. She was born in Missoula, Mont., May 17,...

Bettye Wicker, loved singing, dancing

9 months ago
Bettye Wicker went home peacefully to the Lord and her beloved parents Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024...

Donald R. Livingston, self-employed contractor

9 months ago
Donald R. Livingston, 75, of Milton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home Sunday,...

Michael F. Behringer, loved the beach

9 months ago
Mike Behringer, 62, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2024, after a courageous battle...

John Michael Bibb, devout Christian, teacher

9 months ago
John Michael Bibb, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Wilmington, surrounded by...

Kavita L. Nainani, loving, generous spirit

9 months ago
Kavita L. Nainani passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. She was born Oct. 23, 1947. Kavita was a...

Marilyn Palomba Draper, animal lover, community...

9 months ago
Marilyn Palomba Draper, 86, of Slaughter Beach, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Lewes...

Richard N. Creswell, Johns Hopkins retiree, pilot

9 months ago
Richard N. Creswell, 95, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, in Florida. He was born June...

Theodore John Andrew, devoted husband, father

9 months ago
Theodore “Ted” John Andrew of Lewes died peacefully Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. Within his final weeks,...

David William Parsons, devoted husband, father

9 months ago
David William Parsons, 70, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Born...

Donna Baker, touched many lives

9 months ago
Donna Baker, 76, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Julie’s Bayview Assisted Living...

Julia Ann McKay, loved by many

9 months ago
Julia Ann (Patterson)"Judy" McKay, 103, of Lewes and Hockessin, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec...

Barbara Rae Hageman, woman of faith

9 months ago
Barbara Rae Hageman was unexpectedly taken home to our Lord Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, due to a car...

Robert Henry Lineaweaver, veteran, skilled electrician

9 months ago
Robert "Bob" Henry Lineaweaver, 84, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at...

James Willie Batts, man of faith

9 months ago
James Willie Batts, 90, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, Dec. 5, 2025,...

Theresa J. Proud, devoted to family, community

9 months ago
Theresa "Terri" J. Proud, 81, of Norfolk, Va., passed away peacefully after a long journey under...

Ghabour Ghabour, loved the outdoors, animals

9 months ago
Ghabour Ghabour, 83, died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in...

Walter Brumbley Jr., campground owner

9 months ago
Walter "Ralph" Brumbley Jr., 87, of Milton, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at home surrounded by...

Patricia J. Chapman, devoted to her family

9 months ago
Patricia J. Chapman, 76, of Harbeson, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. Born Aug. 12...

Evelyn Davidson, retired teacher, stellar athlete

9 months ago
Evelyn Davidson, 74, passed away Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at her daughter’s home near Philadelphia...

Vernon Vickers Vane, avid car guy

9 months ago
Vernon Vickers Vane, 82, passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Lewes. Vernon was born at...

Guido E. Villacres, veteran, selfless man

9 months ago
Guido E. Villacres, 72, a dedicated and loving husband, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend,...

Wanda Elaine Taylor, loved by many

9 months ago
Wanda Elaine (Barrett) Taylor of Seaford transitioned from this life Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Loved...

Patricia R. Lewis, retired registered nurse

9 months ago
Patricia R. Lewis, 87, of Dagsboro, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, surrounded by her family...

Harold A. Smith, retired aeronautical engineer

9 months ago
Harold A. Smith passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, just three months shy of his 100 th...

Charles Santoni, federal retiree

9 months ago
Charles (Chuck) Santoni, MBA, CPA, passed away at his home in Lewes Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Chuck...

Theodore Robert Abt Jr., proud Army veteran

9 months ago
Theodore Robert Abt Jr. of Long Neck in Millsboro passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, after a long...

Michael John Baines, active church member

9 months ago
Michael John Baines, 82, of Lewes, passed away Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. He...

Bonnie Osler, former Lewes deputy mayor

9 months ago
Bonnie Osler (nee Lois Bonsal Osler), 67, died peaceably in her home in Sandwich, N.H., Saturday,...

Sandra M. Doyle, devoted wife, mother

9 months ago
Sandra M. Doyle, 78, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend,...

Dolores Buczek Besche, Besche Furniture co-founder

9 months ago
Dolores Buczek Besche, 97, of Georgetown, peacefully passed away the morning of Sunday, Dec. 1,...

John Alton Warrington, retired state trooper

9 months ago
John “Jack” Alton Warrington passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born...

Elizabeth Renee Meredith, loving wife, mother

9 months ago
Elizabeth “Liz” Renee Meredith (nee Whealton), 38, of Georgetown, earned her wings years ago but...

Patrick Clifford McCormick, devoted Catholic

9 months ago
Patrick Clifford McCormick, 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. He was born March...

Veronica Linda Williams, respected surgical...

9 months ago
Veronica Linda (Street) Williams passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. She was born Aug. 8, 1950, in...

Patricia Collins Batchelor, successful businesswoman

9 months ago
Patricia “Pat” Collins Batchelor passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus...

Lucille Cerchiaro Gambardella, respected nurse...

9 months ago
Lucille Cerchiaro Gambardella, 79, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, following a long battle with...

Rose Marie Massella, enjoyed helping others

10 months ago
Rose Marie Massella, 101, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at home in Rehoboth Beach...

James Marvel, cherished his family

10 months ago
James Marvel, 63, of Milton, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, of complications from an automobile...

Joan L. Moore, devout Christian

10 months ago
Joan L. Moore, 92, of Lewes, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at her late residence. She was...

Charlotte R. Wieland, family matriarch, beloved...

10 months ago
Charlotte R. Wieland, “Mimi,” a beloved educator and devoted family matriarch, passed away...

Dominick Remedio III, passionate about cars

10 months ago
Dominick Remedio III, 65, of Pike Creek Valley, passed away peacefully the night of Monday, Nov. 25...

Celeste A. Coyle, loved her family

10 months ago
Celeste A. Coyle, 69, also known as “Mom-Mom” or “Momma Celeste,” of Millsboro, passed away Sunday...

Harry W. Lewis, Bethany businessman, philanthropist

10 months ago
Harry W. Lewis, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, with his loving wife of 57 years...

Douglas Harrison Green, devoted husband, father

10 months ago
Douglas Harrison Green passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. He was born Jan. 3, 1984, in Silver...

Robert Ellis Weekley Jr., always made friends

10 months ago
Robert Ellis Weekley Jr. passed away Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. He was born Oct. 9, 1962, in...