Obituaries

Jeffery Eric Carter, veteran, devoted father

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

John Edward Williams Jr., a life well lived

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

Andrew Mason Brangenberg, sweet-spirited man

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

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

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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

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

Lana Miller Parker, longtime nurse, volunteer

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

Ruth Beryl Martin, loved singing, performing

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

William John Robertson, loved the outdoors, music

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

Hilda M. Betts, loving wife, mother

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

Weldon M. Swartzlander, kind, generous soul

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

Sandra DiMeglio, loved by many

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

William M. DeCorrevont, veteran, loved his family

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

John Frasier Anderson III, loving husband, father

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

Margaret Shaw, dedicated to helping others

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

Michael J. Cunnane, veteran, true outdoorsman

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

James J. Schroeder, veteran, faithful parishioner

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

James Edward McAlister, veteran, successful Realtor

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

Thomas Reilly, treasured his family

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

Joyce Brown, devout Christian

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

Dorothy Ann Keating, enjoyed the beach, traveling

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

Rebecca-Joy Lyons, friend to all

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

Donald Slaughter, avid Yankees fan

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

Robert Johns Lewis, developer, family man

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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

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

Marilyn M. Ambrose, beloved wife, mother

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

Diana Vivian Dolan, legacy of love

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

David Gerald Mooney, Chrysler retiree

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

William Patrick Lynch, enjoyed coastal living

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

Patricia A. Beggarly, dedicated to helping others

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

Walter Kieran Ramsey, retired teacher

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

Beverly Butler Beck, lifelong educator

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

Donna Blomquist, life of unyielding warmth, grace

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

Bruce E. Layton, devout Christian

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

Warren Mustard Walls, veteran, Sea Siding founder

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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

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

Stephen Prestipino, owned Apple Electric

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

Donna Gail Brown, loved her family, animals

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

Charles Menige, veteran, devoted family man

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

H. James Kelleher Jr., accomplished Realtor

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

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

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

Geraldine Dumsha Merrick, mother to many

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

William G. Sing Jr., veteran, retired teacher

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

Perry Lee Vance, EMS professional, family man

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

William Woodhouse Boehme, talented musician, volunteer

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

Doris Gardenhour, devout Christian

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

Michael Krausz, artist, musician, philosopher

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

Peter Issel Sr., businessman, community volunteer

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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

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

Charles Neil Williamson, loved by many

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

William J. Geppert Jr., veteran, mathematics educator

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

Minnie V. Grubbe, retired banker

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

Gordon Evans Wood Sr., led extraordinary life

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

Phillip Elliott, veteran, gifted craftsman

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

Suzanne Truitt, local Realtor, RHS athlete

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

George Allen Adkins, respected agricultural industry...

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George Allen Adkins, 93, a devoted family man, proud Delawarean, and respected leader in the...

Walter Stewart Petzold, veteran, devoted to family

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Walter “Walt” Stewart Petzold, 90, formerly of Scranton, Pa., passed away peacefully Saturday, May...

Marjorie M. Reichhold, devout Christian, avid knitter

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Marjorie M. Reichhold, formerly Marjorie L. McDonough, 101, died Tuesday, May 19, 2025, at...

Thomas Kenneth Irvine, Phoenix attorney

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Thomas Kenneth Irvine, 73, died May 18, 2025. Tom was a loving husband, and proud father and...

Ronald Sundell MacArthur, award-winning journalist...

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Ronald S. MacArthur, 70, of Lewes, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from liver disease. Ron’s...

Mary Jane McGinnis, homemaker, volunteer

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Mary Jane McGinnis passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Born Feb. 19, 1932, in Baltimore...