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Obituaries

Frances Julia Woznicki, loving mother, friend to all…

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Frances Julia Woznicki was welcomed into heaven Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2026, which couldn’t…

Richard John Dressel Jr., retired state trooper

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Richard John Dressel Jr., affectionately known by many as “Poppy,” passed away Sunday morning, May…

Pamela K. Sutherland, gifted attorney

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The world is less sparkly today than it was before. Pamela K. Sutherland, a gifted attorney,…

John Francis Ehresman Sr., PGA golf professional

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John “Jack” Ehresman, 87, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Jack lived life to…

William F. Claire, accomplished author, poet

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William "Bill" F. Claire was born in Northampton, Mass., Oct. 4, 1935, and died Tuesday, Feb. 17,…

Arlene Robertson Lucajko, faithful church member

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Arlene Robertson Lucajko, 88, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, in Lewes, surrounded by the love of…

Carol Margaret Hohman, always in our hearts

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Carol Margaret Roth Hohman, 96, of Dewey Beach, made her journey to heaven Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at…

Benjamin Marshall Reynolds Jr., devoted to family…

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Benjamin Marshall Reynolds Jr., 93, a lifetime resident of Milton, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026…

Frank E. Manning Jr., loved by many

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Frank E. Manning, Jr., 81, of Lewes, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. He is survived…

Donna Lawson Owens, Del Tech retiree

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Donna Lawson Owens, 83, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 7, 2026, leaving behind…

Lester L. Levin, veteran, retired dentist

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Lester “Les” Levin, sometimes known as “Doc,” died Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Lewes of complications…

Jean Sutliff Young, gifted pastor

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Rev. Jean Sutliff Young, 89, of Rehoboth Beach, passed peacefully at home Monday, May 4, 2026. Her…

Terry Lee Baum, veteran, loved by many

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Terry Lee Baum, 65, beloved husband, father, stepfather, pops, brother, and friend, passed away…

Anthony Judson Bennett, retired river boat pilot

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Anthony Judson Bennett, affectionately known by all as “Jud,” passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026. A…

Corinne Rosenberg, loved family, friends

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Corinne “Kitty” Rosenberg, 101, was born Sept. 23, 1924, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the third of six…

John E. Gordon Jr., retired USAF major

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John E. Gordon Jr., Maj. (Ret.) USAF, died the morning of Friday, April 24, 2026, and five…

Karen Neely, heart of the family

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Karen Neely, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at home…

Constance Ruth Smith, loving grandmother

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Constance “Connie” Ruth (Stevens) Smith, 89, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, April…

Sandra Lynne Workman, loved her family, animals

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Sandra Lynne Workman, 75, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Lewes. Sandy was a loving…

Thomas Keith Rew, veteran, volunteer extraordinaire…

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Thomas Keith Rew, 79, of Lewes, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born Oct. 12, 1946, in…

Carolyn W.C. Fogerty, beloved wife, mother

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Carolyn W.C. Fogerty, 97, formerly of Berwyn, Pa., and Lewes, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025…

Robin Lynn Yarnall, cherished her family

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Robin Lynn Yarnall, 52, of Delaware, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. Born Dec. 19, 1973, in…

Matias Baker, man of faith

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Matias “Matthew Todd” Baker, 48, died Thursday, April 23, 2026, after a long battle with…

Susan Marie Short, lifelong artist, devout Catholic…

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Susan Marie Short (Waters) died peacefully at home in Lewes Thursday, April 16, 2026, after a…

Bertha M. Bennett, loved by many

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Bertha M. Bennett, 100, of Milford, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Genesis…

Connie Burdette Todd, loved her family, animals

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Connie Burdette Todd (Naas), 75, of Lewes, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, after a battle with…

Richard Allen Yarnall Sr., avid golfer

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Richard Allen Yarnall Sr. passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, one day before his 49th wedding…

Stephen Merrill Berry, retired school administrator…

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Stephen “Steve” Merrill Berry, 80, of Ocean View, passed away peacefully at home Friday, April 17,…

Aina Nergaard Nammack, accomplished artist

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Aina Nergaard Nammack, 96, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by…

Larry Wiley, veteran, extraordinary man

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Larry Wiley, 89, passed away Sunday, April, 19, 2026. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, March 1, 1937, Larry…

Jerry Wayne Lathbury, devoted to family, service

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Jerry Wayne Lathbury, 74, of Frankford, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026. He was born Jan. 25,…

Raymond Weitzel, veteran, devoted to family

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Raymond “Jeff” Weitzel, 93, of Lewes, formerly of Ephrata, Pa., passed away peacefully Tuesday,…

Nancy Morse Davis, devoted volunteer

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Nancy Morse Davis, 92, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Born Christmas Day…

Nina Ayres Lanham, matriarch, antique dealer

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Nina Ayres Lanham of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Easton, Md., passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb.…

Silvia Welti Ritchie, never met a stranger

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Silvia Welti Ritchie, 82, of Lewes, beloved stepmother, grandmother, and friend to countless,…

Samuel W. Warrington, veteran, Delmarva Power…

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Samuel W. Warrington, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at…

Robert C. Chambers II, owned insurance agency

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Robert C. “Robin” Chambers II of Lewes passed away peacefully Thursday March 12, 2026, in hospice…

Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, outstanding…

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Joyce Marie Shepherd Warrington Dorris, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Englewood,…

Joanne Miller Gorecki, devoted to family

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Joanne Miller Gorecki, 82, of Jupiter, Fla., passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026,…

Lora Zachow, had bright, courageous spirit

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Lora Zachow, 56, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, after a long battle with Huntington’s…

Walter James Bell Jr., successful businessman, avid…

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Walter James “Jim” Bell Jr., 86, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his home after a…

Richard J. Bellerose, lived a full life

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Richard J. Bellerose of Millsboro passed away peacefully in his home Sunday, April 5, 2026,…

Billie Ann Buckaloo, beloved wife, mother,…

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Billie Ann Buckaloo, 78, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born Sept…

Martha Brown Royall, touched many lives

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Martha Brown Royall passed away in the arms of her immediate family Saturday, March 28, 2026, a…

Kevin Patrick Rooney, veteran, marketing executive

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Kevin Patrick Rooney, 83, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Born Feb. 13…

Anita Joy Stockton, retired educator, minister

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Dr. Anita Joy Stockton, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 28, 2026. As a career educator,…

Tyler Montgomery Wilson, beloved son, brother

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Tyler Montgomery Wilson gained his wings March 27, 2026, in an automobile accident. He was…

Robert John Dixon, veteran, Elks member

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Robert “Bob” Dixon passed away peacefully Saturday, April 4, 2026, reuniting with his beloved wife…

Ronald E. Wyatt Sr., veteran, man of deep faith

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Ronald E. Wyatt Sr., 80, of Seaford, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, April 3, 2026…

Elaine G. Woerner, devoted to family, community

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Elaine G. Woerner, 80, of Cape May, N.J., formerly of Hockessin, passed away peacefully surrounded…

Owen James Cheevers, successful in finance

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Owen James Cheevers, 75, died peacefully at home in Lewes, Monday, March 30, 2026. He was…

Jeffrey Keith Minsker, veteran, devoted family man

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Jeffrey Keith Minsker passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 30, 2026. He was quietly called…

Jane S. Nicholson, active in community, church

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Jane S. Nicholson, 87, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 29, 2026. Born Jan. 4, 1939…

Robert Stanley Carpenter, had friendly, outgoing…

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Robert Stanley Carpenter, 61, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his residence.Born…

Jeffrey Richard Claudy, veteran, adventurer at heart…

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Jeffrey Richard Claudy, 43, of Milton, passed away suddenly Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born…

Gerald Paul Beaulieu, passionate for social justice…

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Gerald Paul “Gerry” Beaulieu completed his journey in this life peacefully in home hospice care…

Patricia L. Bradley, cherished family, friends

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Patricia L. Bradley of Lincoln passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 21, 2026.Pat was born…

Herbert Thomas Faulls, veteran, man of faith

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Herbert Thomas Faulls, 105, entered into the presence of his Lord Monday, March 16, 2026, at Accent…

Mary Therese Conte, friend to all, volunteer

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Mary Therese Conte passed away peacefully Monday, March 1, 2026, following a fall at The Lodge at…

Linda Ziemba, AstraZeneca retiree

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Linda Ziemba, 78, of Lewes, passed away after an illness. She will be greatly missed by her family…