Obituaries

Shirley A. Coale, ladies auxiliary member

1 year ago
Shirley A. (Jones) Coale of Milton passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Shirley was...

Robert Jon Ackerman, devout Christian

1 year ago
Robert Jon Ackerman, 75, went home to his Lord Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Bob was born in Clifton,...

William Samuel Lofland, owned Lofland’s Mobil

1 year ago
William “Bill” Samuel Lofland, 84, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, after a...

Anthony C. Mastromarino, gregarious man

1 year ago
Anthony C. “Tony” Mastromarino passed away at home Monday, March 25, 2024. Tony was born Feb. 11,...

Suzanne Marie Zeltman, devout Catholic

1 year ago
Suzanne Marie Zeltman, 67, of Lewes, passed away Friday Dec. 8, 2023, after a five-week bout with...

Charles E. Smith Sr., veteran, meticulous mechanic

1 year ago
Charles E. Smith Sr. of Lewes passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, with his loving wife of 71 years...

Ronald David Jackson, veteran, retired custodian

1 year ago
Ronald David Jackson went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 25, 2024, after a hard-fought...

J. Darrell Dukes, appreciated all things nautical

1 year ago
J. Darrell Dukes, 72, of Milton, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. He...

James Beck Boyer, veteran, train collector

1 year ago
James Beck Boyer, 85, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22, 2024, at Harrison...

Jill Cowan Stevens, special education teacher

1 year ago
Jill Cowan Stevens was a cherished individual whose memory continues to shine brightly in the...

James J. Cahill, had a zest for life

1 year ago
James J. Cahill, known affectionately by his loved ones as “Jimmy,” passed away peacefully Saturday...

Linda Shirley Steer, proud housewife

1 year ago
Linda Shirley Steer (Bonser), 78, of Millsboro, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, surrounded by...

Naomi L. Ingram Betts, woman of faith

1 year ago
Naomi L. Ingram Betts, 100, of Milton, went home to the Lord Friday, March 22, 2024. Naomi was born...

Bette K. Short, incredible baker

1 year ago
Bette K. Short, 90, of Georgetown, “The Cake Lady,” passed away peacefully at her home Saturday,...

Sallie Mae Craig, loved her family

1 year ago
Sallie Mae Craig, beloved wife, sister, aunt and Nana, passed away peacefully Friday, March 22,...

Deborah H. Clendaniel, enjoyed reading, traveling

1 year ago
Deborah H. Clendaniel, 73, of Ellendale, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at home surrounded...

Helen G. Schnoebelen, dedicated community volunteer

1 year ago
Helen G. Ehrsam Schnoebelen passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare. She is...

Marvin Lee Carney, led adventurous, creative life

1 year ago
Marvin Lee Carney, 70, transitioned from this life to the next Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded...

Mary Anne Seiler, friend to all, mother to many

1 year ago
Mary Anne Gertrude Smith Seiler, or Mimi, as she was lovingly known, hung up her nurse's cap at 83...

William Marshall Jr., veteran, master plumber

1 year ago
William “John” Marshall Jr., 75, of Millsboro, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was born...

Barbara Joyce Hutton, woman of faith

1 year ago
Barbara Joyce Hutton, a beacon of love and dedication, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 17,...

Gerald D. Lore, Hoffmann-La Roche retiree

1 year ago
Gerald D. Lore died Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Bedford, N.H. He was born Jan. 26, 1935, in Niagara...

Lynn M. Williams, Short’s Marine retiree

1 year ago
Lynn M. Williams, 73, of Millsboro, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born Feb. 18, 1951...

Gerald D. Shock, proud veteran, patriot

1 year ago
Gerald D. Shock, 76, a dedicated patriot and esteemed civil engineer, passed away Thursday, March...

Howard E. Tranthum, dedicated to family, community

1 year ago
Howard E. Tranthum passed away peacefully Friday, March 15, 2024, in Rehoboth Beach, after a...

Sylvia Chambliss McElvey, loved by many

1 year ago
Sylvia Chambliss McElvey, 100, passed away at her home at The Lodge at Truitt Homestead in Rehoboth...

Amanda Ehringer, loving daughter, mother

1 year ago
Amanda “ACE” Ehringer passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Bayhealth Hospital with her loved...

Robert Lee Jones Sr., lifetime fireman

1 year ago
Robert “Buck” Lee Jones Sr., 64, beloved father, grandfather, brother and firefighter, passed away...

Dianne M. Calhoun, retired social worker tech

1 year ago
Dianne M. (Guyer) Calhoun, 68, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 15, 2024...

James P. Moriarty, had successful career

1 year ago
James P. Moriarty surrendered his spirit Sunday, March 3, 2024, after a valiant fight for life,...

Martha A. Warren, loving grandmother, active volunteer

1 year ago
Martha A. Warren, 82, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 11, 2024. Martha...

William G. Parker Jr., Air Force veteran

1 year ago
William G. Parker Jr., 73, of Harrington, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, surrounded by the...

James Brackett Jr., loved sports

1 year ago
James “Mickey” Brackett Jr., 76, formerly of Hagerstown, Md., passed away Friday, March 8, 2024...

David Ford Richman, longtime banker

1 year ago
David Ford Richman, 80, of Lewes, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the Hospital of the...

Russell Joseph Serafini, talented blacksmith

1 year ago
Russell Joseph Serafini, 91, of Millsboro, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024. Russ was born Sept...

Walter Jackson Stark, distinguished doctor, professor

1 year ago
Dr. Walter Jackson Stark, 81, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2024, surrounded by his...

W. Sylvester Harmon Jr., owned Harmon’s Body Shop

1 year ago
W. Sylvester “Little Vess” Harmon Jr. departed this life Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Bayhealth in...

Beverly L. Gayhardt, Girl Scouts executive

1 year ago
Beverly Lanning Gayhardt, 93, a retired Girl Scouts executive, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, of...

Michael G. Mixon, successful, talented musician

1 year ago
Michael G. Mixon, 68, of Milton, passed away Thursday, Feb, 29, 2024, at Bayhealth, Milford. He was...

Samuel W. Bare, former Lewes police officer

1 year ago
Samuel “Sam” W. Bare, 83, of Delmar, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and patriot, formerly of...

Mary Waybright, school retiree

1 year ago
Mary “Colleen” Waybright, 69, of Georgetown, formerly of Hagerstown, Md., passed away peacefully...

Claire M. Thomas, voracious reader

1 year ago
Claire M. Thomas, 89, of Lewes passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2024, from recurrent multiple myeloma...

Helen P. Wootten, loved gospel music

1 year ago
Helen P. Wootten peacefully departed this world Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Laurel. She was born...

David L. Achey Jr., veteran, Boeing retiree

1 year ago
David L. Achey Jr., 85, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, in Milford. He was born May 25, 1938, in...

Francis W. Gastel, Giant Food retiree

1 year ago
Francis (Frank) W. Gastel, 86, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb, 7, 2024. He was...

Anis K. Saliba, admirable, selfless doctor

1 year ago
Dr. Anis K. Saliba, 91, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, March 10, 2024, after...

Steven Mehaffey, auto body retiree

1 year ago
Steven Mehaffey, 63, of Lewes, formerly of Lebanon, Pa., passed away at Delaware Hospice Center...

Linda Price, kind, gentle soul

1 year ago
Linda Price, a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away Saturday, Feb...

Doris Reid Betts, devout Christian, volunteer

1 year ago
Doris Reid Betts, 92, of Georgetown, went home to be with her Lord Friday, March 8, 2024. She...

M. Elizabeth Barrett, had creative spirit

1 year ago
M. Elizabeth “Beth” Barrett passed away suddenly in her home in Lewes Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 61...

Steven Gregory Billups, fine arts photographer

1 year ago
Steven Gregory Billups, 62, of Lewes, passed away at Christiana Hospital Sunday, March 3, 2024. He...

Lisa Norton, generous heart

1 year ago
Lisa Norton, 58, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in a tragic traffic accident. She was born...

Geraldine A. Williams, retired teacher

1 year ago
Geraldine (Geri) A. Williams passed away peacefully at home Thursday, March 7, 2024. Geri was born...

Wanda Gayle Handy, loved fishing, animals

1 year ago
Wanda Gayle Handy, 78, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. She was predeceased by...

Eloise G. McDonough, Kraft Foods retiree

1 year ago
Eloise G. (Corcoran) McDonough, 76, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away...

Janet Dane Anemone, devout Christian

1 year ago
Janet Dane Anemone, 65, was born June 27, 1958, to the late Eugene and Ruby Cross. She passed away...

Anna M. Marsch, devoted matriarch

1 year ago
Anna M. Marsch, 92, affectionately known as Anna to her loving family and friends, passed away...

Ronald Daniel, veteran, retired engineer

1 year ago
Ronald “Cary” Daniel, 78, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Monday, March 4, 2024. surrounded by...

Carol Welsh, retired educator

1 year ago
Carol Welsh, 73, of Lewes, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. Carol was born Dec. 16,...

John Timothy Lehne, loved helping others

1 year ago
John Timothy Lehne, 39, of Milton and sometimes Chincoteague, Va., passed away Saturday, Jan. 27,...