Obituaries

Delores Jean Cochran, registered nurse

1 year ago
Delores Jean Cochran, 93, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. She was...

Robert S. Parker Sr., Dover resident

1 year ago
Robert S. Parker Sr., aka O.B., 90, of Dover, and formerly of Newark, passed away Saturday, Dec. 28...

Sheila A. Chlanda, remarkable music industry career

1 year ago
Sheila A. Chlanda of Lewes passed away peacefully at home Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, after a courageous...

Hazel Downs Brittingham, Lewes historian, author

1 year ago
Hazel Downs Brittingham, 97, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home Monday, Dec. 30,...

Rosemary P. Farley, devoted wife, mother

1 year ago
Rosemary P. Farley, 77, passed away peacefully Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Jupiter, Fla.,...

Donald W. Hearn, veteran, loving husband, father

1 year ago
Donald “Don” W. Hearn, 84, of The Villages, Fla., formerly of Georgetown, passed away peacefully...

Ellen Cash Donovan, talented seamstress, crafter

1 year ago
Ellen Cash Donovan, 73, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home Monday, Dec . 30, 2024,...

Frances Ruth Williams, loving mother, grandmother

1 year ago
Frances (Fran) Ruth Williams, 78, of Dagsboro, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. Fran...

Michael Graham Stadtler Sr., retired banker

1 year ago
Michael Graham Stadtler Sr., better known as Mike, beloved father and grandfather, peacefully...

Joseph Manship Jr., longtime farmer

1 year ago
Joseph “Martin” Manship Jr., 89, a lifelong resident of Milton, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024...

William John Ohno, dedicated husband, father

1 year ago
William “Bill” John Ohno, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at his home in...

Thelma E. Brown, kind, generous soul

1 year ago
Thelma E. Brown, 97, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024,...

Wallace E. Hudson Jr., veteran, Beebe retiree

1 year ago
Wallace “Wally” E. Hudson Jr. of Lewes died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. He was born Oct. 12, 1945, in St...

Joan Lynch Thomas, beloved Rehoboth Beach resident

1 year ago
Joan Lynch Thomas, a New York City girl whose next-level nature to be kind, caring, generous, and...

Joseph Henry Stormer, devoted to family, community

1 year ago
Joseph Henry Stormer, 80, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side...

Stephen Iannotta Jr., dedicated husband, father

1 year ago
Stephen Iannotta Jr., 91, passed away quietly Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, with his family present. He...

William David Lambrose Sr., veteran, avid sports fan

1 year ago
William David “Dave” Lambrose Sr., 77, of Seaford, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at Delaware...

Doris A. Stauffer, loved the beach, skiing

1 year ago
Doris A. Stauffer, 100, of Milton and Broadkill Beach, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. Doris was...

Angel Rae Lathbury, compassionate medical assistant

1 year ago
Angel Rae Lathbury, 46, of Millsboro, passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at Christiana Hospital,...

James Edward Powell, hardworking man

1 year ago
James Edward Powell, 83, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully at home Friday, Dec. 20, 2024,...

Oliver E. Allen, proud Army veteran

1 year ago
Oliver E. Allen passed away suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, from a heart attack, just nine days...

Karin Kampmann, cherished her family

1 year ago
Karin (Grabowski) Kampmann passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, after a brief battle...

Lucia Frances McConchie, devout Catholic

1 year ago
Lucia Frances McConchie, 96, of Lewes, peacefully passed away at Country Rest Home in Greenwood...

Cyril John Tertel, electrical engineer

1 year ago
Cyril John Tertel, 71, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at home in Whitehall, Pa.,...

John Joseph Carroll Jr., proud Army veteran

1 year ago
John Joseph Carroll Jr., 82, of Millsboro, formerly of Maryland, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11,...

Paul P. Webster, car, sports enthusiast

1 year ago
Paul P. “Chip” Webster passed away at his home Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, following an extended period...

Jerry W. Jones, veteran, Walmart retiree

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

Patrick Scanlon, accomplished attorney

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

Gertrude Peterson, loved by many

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

Barbara Ann Dorman, veteran, devout Christian

1 year 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

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

William H. Lawson, racer chaser

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

Charlotte Burton McDaniel, lifetime auxiliary member

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

Nancy Fraser, religious lover of life

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

Charles Colella, veteran, retired cartographer

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

Shannon Christie Keith, had remarkable career

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

Keith David Watson, enjoyed camping, fishing

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

Elton Jackson Killmon Jr., MVP dad

1 year 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

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

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

1 year 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

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

Bettye Wicker, loved singing, dancing

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

Donald R. Livingston, self-employed contractor

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

Michael F. Behringer, loved the beach

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

John Michael Bibb, devout Christian, teacher

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

Kavita L. Nainani, loving, generous spirit

1 year 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...

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

Richard N. Creswell, Johns Hopkins retiree, pilot

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

Theodore John Andrew, devoted husband, father

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

David William Parsons, devoted husband, father

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

Donna Baker, touched many lives

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

Julia Ann McKay, loved by many

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

Barbara Rae Hageman, woman of faith

1 year 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

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

James Willie Batts, man of faith

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

Theresa J. Proud, devoted to family, community

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

Ghabour Ghabour, loved the outdoors, animals

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

Walter Brumbley Jr., campground owner

1 year 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

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

Evelyn Davidson, retired teacher, stellar athlete

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