Obituaries

Eric Edward West, federal retiree

1 year ago
Dr. Eric Edward West of Frankford passed away the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Milford,...

Mary Ann Avery, dedicated to helping others

1 year ago
Mary Ann Avery, a beacon of generosity and kindness, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 19,...

Marion S. Thomas, devoted to family

1 year ago
Marion S. Thomas, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and the heart of her...

Christopher Alan McCormick, son, brother, uncle, friend

1 year ago
Christopher Alan McCormick, 60, of Milford, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Born Nov. 23,...

Richard Edward Belote, loved the water

1 year ago
Capt. Richard Edward Belote, 91, of Lewes, and formerly of Willis Wharf, Va., passed away...

Albert Sumner Oster, spirited light

1 year ago
A truly kind, perpetually loving, and deeply gentle soul who believed in justice for all and left...

Romeo Fausto Galasso, self-made man

1 year ago
Romeo Fausto Galasso, 71, passed away in his Lewes home Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, due to...

Beek Grosh, all-around great guy

1 year ago
Beek Grosh passed over to the other side Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Born in Chattanooga, Tenn., he,...

Robert Cullen Martin, artist at heart

1 year ago
Robert Cullen Martin died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Monday, Feb. 24, 2025...

Lorraine Theresa Ward, loved by many

1 year ago
Lorraine Theresa Ward (née Bennis) passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. She was born Jan. 13, 1932...

Nancy Elizabeth Williams, loving homemaker

1 year ago
Nancy Elizabeth (Tunis) Williams, 78, of Milford, passed away peacefully at her granddaughter's...

John Peter Laursen, one happy guy

1 year ago
John lived for his children and devoted wife, Jane. He was a husband and father first. John was a...

Eva C. Tindall, retired bank teller

1 year ago
Eva C. Tindall, 92, of Seaford, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at Seaford Nursing and...

Louise Lyons, devoted to family

1 year ago
Louise Lyons, 82, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully at her home the morning of Sunday, Feb. 23,...

Winifred Margaret Florence Fullmer, loving wife, mother

1 year ago
Winifred “Winnie” Margaret Florence Fullmer, 99, of Millsboro, formerly of Springfield, Delaware...

Donald E. Lydick, Catholic deacon

1 year ago
Deacon Donald E. Lydick passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. Don was born July...

Catherine G. Carey, devout Christian

1 year ago
Catherine “Cathy” G. Carey of Milton passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, at Beebe...

Susan M. Maclary, fun-loving, generous soul

1 year ago
Susan M. Maclary, 80, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, after a long illness. She was born March...

Adella Sarah Vignola, loved Rehoboth Beach

1 year ago
Adella Sarah Vignola (née Palmer), 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...

George William Nitsch Jr., had distinguished career

1 year ago
George William Nitsch Jr., 80, known to his family and friends as Bill, passed away Monday, Feb. 17...

Melinda Lee Van Newkirk, creative, artistic soul

1 year ago
Melinda Lee Van Newkirk, 68, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away...

Joseph Addison Vansant, gentle soul, fierce spirit

1 year ago
Joseph Addison Vansant of Rehoboth Beach passed away peacefully Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Joe was born...

Deborah J. Mitchell, enjoyed time with family

1 year ago
Deborah J. Mitchell, 62, of Dover, passed away peacefully Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at Delaware...

Carolyn E. Hutchison, had adventurous spirit

1 year ago
Carolyn E. Hutchison, 77, of Lewes passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Carolyn was...

Ella May Bada, devoted to family

1 year ago
Ella May Bada passed away peacefully at her home in Lewes Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. She was born in St...

Robert Warrington Kroh, avid Eagles fan

1 year ago
Robert Warrington "Bob" Kroh, 67, peacefully passed away in his sleep due to heart failure Monday,...

Loyd Allen Johnson, man of many talents

1 year ago
Loyd Allen Johnson passed peacefully in his sleep at home in Winchester, Va., Thursday, Feb. 6,...

Harry Allen Coss, beloved husband, father, grandfather

1 year ago
Harry Allen Coss passed away peacefully surrounded by family Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at 97. He was...

George Mitchell, devoted to family

1 year ago
George “Walley” Mitchell departed this world peacefully at home into the arms of Jesus Saturday,...

Harvey G. West Jr., veteran, fireman

1 year ago
Harvey G. West Jr., 71, of Georgetown, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at Delaware Bay...

Carol Lynn Taylor, devoted educator, coach

1 year ago
Carol Lynn Taylor, 80, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, after a...

Phyllis McCommons Byrne, beloved matriarch

1 year ago
Phyllis McCommons Byrne, 93, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at her home...

Sandra Elaine Albright, dedicated educator

1 year ago
Sandra Elaine (Gorlich) Albright passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. She was born April 11, 1949,...

Randall Trevor Coffman, captain extraordinaire

1 year ago
Capt. Randy “Poppa” Coffman, 55, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in St. Petersburg,...

Norman Jay Miller, veteran, active in community

1 year ago
Norman Jay Miller, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at The Moorings at Lewes...

Authur McGroary, veteran, enjoyed sailing

1 year ago
Authur "Artie" McGroary, 74, of Longboat Key, Fla., passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. He was born...

Kathleen B. MacNamara, retired banker

1 year ago
Kathleen B. MacNamara, 84, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. Born in Elkton, Md., Oct...

Crystal Marie Southard, cherished family, friends

1 year ago
Crystal Marie Southard, 44, of Milford, passed away from unexpected medical complications Friday,...

James Everett Hollar Sr., services set

1 year ago
James Everett Hollar Sr., 80, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Jim was born...

Alberta Geneva Evans Stokes, beloved mother,...

1 year ago
Alberta “Abby” Geneva Evans Stokes, 99, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...

William F. Harkins Sr., veteran, DuPont Co. retiree

1 year ago
William F. Harkins Sr., 93, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Born in Wilmington Nov...

Edith Carpenter Cross, active in church

1 year ago
Edith Carpenter Cross, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at her home...

Lucille Ora Ghigliotty, loved cooking, music

1 year ago
Lucille Ora (DeChino) Ghigliotty, 83, of Millsboro passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at her...

Michael John Mireider, veteran, extraordinary man

1 year ago
Michael John Mireider, 77, of Lewes, died at home Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, after a lengthy battle with...

Thomas A. Waters Jr., devoted truck driver

1 year ago
Thomas A. Waters Jr. passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at his home in Milford under the...

Barry E. Wheatley II, devoted public servant

1 year ago
Barry E. Wheatley II, a devoted public servant, beloved family man, and cherished friend to all,...

Muriel Neff Kline, beautiful songstress

1 year ago
Muriel Neff Kline and her beautiful mezzo-soprano voice left this world Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, to...

Christina Marie Browning, loved her family

1 year ago
Christina “Tina” Marie Browning, 69, of Long Neck, formerly of Glen Burnie, Md., passed away...

Janet H. Wojszwillo, active church member

1 year ago
Janet H. Wojszwillo, 90, of Lancaster, Pa., and formerly of York, Pa., and Millsboro, passed away...

David A. Anderson, retired attorney

1 year ago
David A. Anderson of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Wilmington, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025...

Charles Alan Lehman, veteran, successful businessman

1 year ago
Charles Alan Lehman passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Lewes. Born Jan. 4, 1943, in Pittsburgh,...

Shirley Sherman, devoted church member

1 year ago
Shirley Sherman of Milton passed away unexpectedly at her home Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Shirley was...

Leslie E. Bissell, loving husband, grandfather

1 year ago
Leslie “Les” E. Bissell, 78, of Dagsboro, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at Jefferson Hospital...

Eileen P. Furnish, prominent community member

1 year ago
Eileen P. (Wharton) Furnish passed away peacefully at home in Lewes surrounded by family Tuesday,...

George Kruer, had distinguished career

1 year ago
George Kruer, 92, a beloved husband, uncle, and dedicated community member, passed away Thursday,...

Benjamin Thomas Winsor, veteran, retired priest

1 year ago
Rev. Benjamin Thomas Winsor, 90, of Lewes, died peacefully Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. He was born June...

Charles Jeffrey Thompson, loved by everyone

1 year ago
Charles “Jeff” Jeffrey Thompson, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at his home in...

Joan H. Economos, successful businesswoman

1 year ago
Joan H. Economos, 91, of Milton, passed away peacefully with our Lord on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Born...

Deborah L. Priddy, dedicated to helping others

1 year ago
Deborah L. "Deb" Priddy, whose kind heart and vibrant spirit touched everyone she met, passed away...

Elizabeth O. Pratt, kind, generous soul

1 year ago
Elizabeth “Betty” O. Pratt, a symbol of kindness and generosity, passed away peacefully Tuesday,...