Obituaries

Theodore W. Becker, former Lewes mayor, philanthropist

7 months ago
Theodore W. Becker, 75, a former mayor of Lewes and beloved community member, passed away at 2:30 p...

Emilia Olave Maya, devoted homemaker

7 months ago
Emilia Olave Maya, 84, of Pocomoke City, Md., formerly of Georgetown, passed away peacefully...

Kenneth J. Johnson, services set

7 months ago
Kenneth John Johnson, 84, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Wilmington, died peacefully at home Monday...

Mary Katherine Pressel Shinn Holstrom, retired...

7 months ago
Mary “Kathy” Katherine Pressel Shinn Holstrom, 84, of Lewes, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at The...

Frank Ronald Moceri, man of many interests

7 months ago
Frank Ronald Moceri, a man whose warmth and generosity touched the lives of many, passed away...

Anthony J. Desiderio, veteran, retired correctional...

7 months ago
Anthony J. Desiderio, 88, of Millsboro, formerly of Lester, Pa., passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024...

Kathy Klingel Hill, loved Rehoboth

7 months ago
Katherine “Kathy” Klingel Hill of Rehoboth Beach died Monday, Sept. 30, just a few months shy of...

Sandra M. Magee, loving, compassionate woman

7 months ago
Sandra “Sandi” M. Magee, 64, a loving, compassionate woman originally from Milton, gained her wings...

Joseph Clinton Dawson Jr., loved his family, music

7 months ago
Joseph Clinton Dawson Jr., fondly known as Joe, and to many as “Buddy,” passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1...

Matthew J. Dobroski, proud Marine veteran

7 months ago
Matthew “Jim” J. Dobroski, 66, of Millsboro, passed away Thursday, Sept, 26, 2024. Jim was born in...

Keith W. Parker, retired USAF major, pilot

7 months ago
Keith W. Parker, Maj. (Ret.) USAF navigator, electronic warfare officer, and pilot 1959-73, of...

Henry W. Fitzpatrick Jr., proud Air Force veteran

7 months ago
Henry “Corky” W. Fitzpatrick Jr., 85, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Delaware Hospice...

George Harvey Carlyle, devoted to family

7 months ago
George Harvey Carlyle, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Georgetown Thursday, Sept. 26,...

Stephanie H. Shelton, talented musician, truck driver

7 months ago
Stephanie H. Shelton, 76, of Rehoboth Beach, departed this life Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at 9 a.m.,...

Jere F. Danz, loved the outdoors

7 months ago
Jere F. Danz of Lititz, Pa., passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at home, surrounded by his...

William Franklyn Conway, devoted husband, father

7 months ago
William “Bill” Franklyn Conway, 49, of Lewes, formerly Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded...

Joseph Hudson Ellis Jr., DuPont retiree

7 months ago
Joseph Hudson Ellis Jr., 93, of Lewes, passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare...

Dorothy E. Burke, loved sewing, crocheting

7 months ago
Dorothy E. (Schwear) Burke, 88, peacefully passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Milford. She...

Rose M. McCoy, Giant Food employee

7 months ago
Rose M. McCoy, 64, of Millsboro, formerly of Dagsboro and Pottstown, Pa., passed away peacefully...

John L. Paré, respected family medicine physician

7 months ago
Dr. John L. Paré, 61, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. He is predeceased by...

Marian M. Mears, passionate nurse

7 months ago
Marian M. Mears, 100, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. She was born in...

Thomas M. Whalen, successful businessman

7 months ago
Thomas M. Whalen, 72, of Selbyville, formerly of Alexandria, Va., passed away peacefully surrounded...

Joseph Michael Flanagan, beloved husband, father

7 months ago
Joseph Michael Flanagan, 70, of Lewes, died in Philadelphia, Pa., Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. He was...

Abigail Lynn Richards-Cabelly, extraordinary woman

7 months ago
Abigail Lynn Richards-Cabelly of Washington, D.C., and Rehoboth Beach, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2024...

Katherine Hoerner, enjoyed successful career

7 months ago
Katherine Hoerner, 81, lovingly known as Katie by her family and friends, passed away suddenly...

Lis M. Haggett, woman of grace

7 months ago
Lis M. Haggett, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Monday, Sept. 2,...

Charles Howard Ware, Army veteran

7 months ago
Charles Howard Ware of Felton passed away peacefully Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, at Delaware Hospice...

Frances Victoria Tull, loving, affectionate soul

7 months ago
Frances Victoria Tull, 74, departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at Delaware Hospice Center...

Frances A. Susie, heart and soul of family

7 months ago
Frances A. Susie passed away Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She died at 76...

David L. Greer, man with a mission

7 months ago
David L. Greer died peacefully at his home in Lewes Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, surrounded by family...

Robert Paul Cox, avid outdoorsman

8 months ago
Robert “Bob” Paul Cox, 70, passed away suddenly Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pa. He was...

Elma Jean Walker, loved by many

8 months ago
Elma Jean (Passwaters) Walker, 84, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at her home in Double...

William Frank Wheatley Jr., veteran, avid collector

8 months ago
William Frank Wheatley Jr., 80, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in VITAS Hospice...

Andrew Warren Esterly, active in community

8 months ago
Andrew Warren Esterly, 82, of Georgetown, and formerly of Leesport, Pa., passed away peacefully...

Norma Lee Garver, gentle spirit

8 months ago
Norma Lee Garver, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in Lewes. She was born April...

Claudette Hitchens, loving mother, grandmother

8 months ago
Claudette Hitchens, 81, of Laurel, departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at her residence...

Maya Contractor, loved her family

8 months ago
Maya Contractor, a cherished individual known for her kindness, generosity, and humorous...

David Eric Waelde, talented, respected engineer

8 months ago
David Eric Waelde passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson's...

Victor R. Despard III, veteran, family man

8 months ago
Victor “Turk” R. Despard III, 83, of Lancaster, Pa., passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024,...

Ann Allaire Marvel, had exquisite taste

8 months ago
It is with a very heavy heart that I announce the passing of my mother, Ann “Muffie” Allaire Marvel...

Karen Hinkle Wagamon, loved family, friends

8 months ago
Karen Hinkle Wagamon, 73, of Wilson, N.C., passed away from a short illness Friday, Sept. 20, 2024...

Helyn M. Jones, beacon of happiness, joy

8 months ago
Helyn M. Jones passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She...

Michael J. McLimans, Eagles fan

8 months ago
Michael J. McLimans, 73, of Milton, passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes...

Jonathan Lawrence Lokken, successful investment advisor

8 months ago
Jonathan Lawrence Lokken, known affectionately as Jon or Josh to his friends and family, passed...

Allan Wallace Ottley III, accomplished chef

8 months ago
Allan Wallace Ottley III, known by many as “Butch,” went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Sept. 18,...

Earl J. Price, hardworking man

8 months ago
Earl J. Price, 87, of Laurel, formerly of Rehoboth Beach and Chester County, Pa., passed away...

Anthony J. Raia, Army veteran

8 months ago
Anthony “Tony” J. Raia, 80, of Millsboro, passed away Thursday, July 25 , 2024, at Beebe Healthcare...

Dorothy Mumford, Diamond State retiree

8 months ago
Dorothy Mumford, 94, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, surrounded by...

Daniel Paul Temple Speck, touched many lives

8 months ago
Daniel Paul Temple Speck, known affectionately to friends and family as Dan, left us Tuesday, Sept...

Salvatore Robert Cascone, devoted family man

8 months ago
Salvatore Robert Cascone, 72, of Millsboro, peacefully passed away at home Wednesday, Sept. 11,...

Kenneth Alvin Simpler, successful businessman,...

8 months ago
Kenneth Alvin Simpler of Rehoboth went to be with his Savior Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, at his home,...

Luzvimin Cristobal Corpus, Dept. of Agriculture,...

8 months ago
Luzvimin "Ben" Cristobal Corpus passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex General Hospital Sunday...

Andrew F. Knopp Jr., retired river pilot

8 months ago
Andrew F. Knopp Jr., 89, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in...

Ruth Dodd Baxter, devoted mother, grandmother

8 months ago
Ruth Dodd Baxter, known to most as Mom-mom, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024,...

Charles Crossley Jr., veteran, man of faith

8 months ago
Charles "Bryan" Crossley Jr., 86, previously from Elkton, Md., passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024,...

Francis J. Baker Jr., veteran, DuPont retiree

8 months ago
Francis J. “Mickey” Baker Jr. passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. He was born Oct. 25, 1937, in...

Aubrey T. Hudson, Delaware State Police retiree

8 months ago
Aubrey T. Hudson of Milton passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. Aubrey was born...

Susan Clare Isaacs, service reminder

8 months ago
Susan “Sue” Clare Isaacs, 79, of Summerfield, Fla., and formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away...

Debora K. Willard, talented seamstress

8 months ago
Debora K. Willard, 65, of Millsboro, formerly of Downingtown, Pa., passed away peacefully Monday,...

Robert Gregory Walls, retired GTE/Verizon worker

8 months ago
Robert Gregory Walls, 76, known as Mr. Bob or Bobby, passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 13, 2024...