Obituaries
Robert 'Bob' L. Elliott
Apr 12, 2025
Robert L. Elliott ‘Bob’
Age 95 born September 12, 1929
Resided at Manor House in Seaford, De since 2020, formerly of Georgetown, De
Passed peacefully on April 12, 2025 after a brief illness
Born to the late Charles and Hilda Elliott in Seaford, Bobby, as he was known back then, was the sixth of seven children. Bob spent his young years in Seaford and...
Judy Lynn Woody
Apr 11, 2025
Judy Lynn Woody, a beloved housewife, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2025, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford, DE. Born in Milford, DE, on January 23, 1945, Judy was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of many.
Judy was a proud graduate of Milford High School Class of 1963. Over her 50-year marriage to her husband, James M. "Mike"...
Ellis Neil Geise
Apr 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ellis "Neil" Geise on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the Delaware Veterans Home, Milford, surrounded by his loved ones.
Neil was an Army Veteran serving in Viet Nam 1969-1971. Upon returning home he pursued his lifelong career with the Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co., later Superfresh, where he worked as...
Gloria Stella
Apr 4, 2025
Gloria Stella, 96, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully with friends and family on April 4, 2025.
Gloria was born in Union City, NJ, on November 21, 1928, to the late Richard and Agnes (Shepherd) Bonato. She grew up in Weehawken in the family home and had a long career and in banking at Hudson Trust Company, which became Hudson United Bank...
Joyce Marie White
Apr 3, 2025
Joyce Marie White of Georgetown passed away peacefully in her sleep, Thursday, April 3, 2025. She was 73.
She was born in Milford, DE daughter of the late John Walter and Dorothy Alberta (Williamson) Banks and raised with Helen and Bunky Burke and Bertie West.
She worked at M&T Bank as a Supervisor.
Joyce was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church in...
Larry M. Hughes
Apr 2, 2025
Larry M. Hughes, 63 of Felton died Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at his home. The son of the late Mervin Hartford and Irene Brooker Hughes on August 1, 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Dale Shuememan and more recently his cousin, David Quillen and Aunt Rosalie Kelly of Felton.
Anyone that knew Larry, knew he was a...
Margaret E. Millman
Mar 31, 2025
It is in deep sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Elizabeth Millman on March 31, 2025 at the age of 90 surrounded by family at Atlantic General Hospital. Margaret was born in Clayton, DE on March 4, 1935. She has worked in retail and textiles while owning their own family business, Mar-bucks Inc. for 10 years. Margaret enjoyed...
Kenneth Lee Willey, Sr.
Mar 29, 2025
Kenneth Lee Willey Sr., aged 50, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of March 29th, 2025, in Timberville, Virginia.
Kenneth was born at Milford Memorial Hospital and later went on to attend Sussex Central High School. He spent most of his career as a welder, working locally at General Refrigeration in Delmar, DE, before taking on travel welding roles with Independent...
Susan Faye West
Mar 29, 2025
On Saturday evening at Bayhealth in Milford on March 29, 2025, Susan Faye West, the mother of her beloved son, Brian C. West, was called home by her Lord and Savior.
Sue was born in Milford, Delaware on June 30, 1951, to Marvel L. (Sam) and Beatrice Agnes Webb (Aggie) West. From early toddler days it was apparent that she would...
Nancy Katherine Harding
Mar 28, 2025
Obituary for Nancy Katherine Harding
Nancy Katherine Harding, born on the 22nd day March 1937, Nancy left us for Heaven on the 28th day of March 2025, after a long period of illness.
Nancy loved her family, her animals and the beach. She was happiest when she was socializing with her family and friends. In her professional career she was the best...
June L. Baker
Mar 26, 2025
June L. Baker, of Milton, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on July 5, 1950 in Red Bank, NJ.
June grew up in the town of Milton, DE with her parents Charles and Betty Lindale.
She is survived by her three children, Yvonne Lallier (Mark), Charles Betts (Ann), and David Strail (Toni). She also leaves...
Barbara Ann Bossert
Mar 25, 2025
Barbara Ann Bossert went home to the Lord peacefully on Tuesday evening March 25, 2025. Barbara was born March 11, 1938 as the oldest of four daughters to Dorothy Anna (Carr) Dickey and Charles John Dickey of Wilmington.
A former resident of Broadkill Beach, Smyrna, and Wilmington, Barbara was a tremendous seamstress and dressmaker. She was a life member of Five...
Raymond Milton Hannum
Mar 19, 2025
Raymond Hannum of Felton passed away on March 19, 2025 at the age of 74. Raymond the son of the late Raymond H. and Mary Hannum. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Helen. His son Donald (Megan) of PA, four grandchildren Lexi, Luke, Samantha and, Jaxon. His Brother Harold Hannum, many neices and nephews and extend family....
Anita Louise Betts
Mar 18, 2025
Anita Louise Betts of Georgetown passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on March 18, 2025. She was 86.
Mrs. Betts was born APRIL 19, 1938, the daughter of the late Dorsey and Louise (Harrison) Lowe.
Anita was a waitress for Smith’s Family Restaurant for many years.
She was a member of member of Goshen United Methodist in Milton, had a daycare,...
Christine Dryden
Mar 16, 2025
Christine Anne Dryden 54, of Wilmington, Delaware, and formerly of Newark, Georgetown, and Ocean View, DE, passed away on March 16, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer.
Born on June 17, 1970, to Littleton and Josephine Dryden in Wilmington, Christine’s life was marked by a deep love for family, food, and service to others. She attended A.I....
William E. Pettyjohn
Mar 15, 2025
William Edward Pettyjohn, “Eddie”, was born on September 22, 1945, in Milton, DE to William and Hilda (Joseph) Pettyjohn. Eddie passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on March 15, 2025.
He was fully devoted to his family. Eddie was the beloved husband of Kelly Pettyjohn, with whom he shared over 52 years with. He is survived by his...
Tracie Nicole (Stuchlik) von Arx
Mar 13, 2025
Tracie Nicole (Stuchlik) von Arx, 42
Delmar, Delaware (formerly of Milton) – Tracie Nicole (Stuchlik) von Arx passed away at home on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Tracie was born in Lewes and lived the large part of her childhood in Milton’s Cave Colony community. She attended school in the Cape Henlopen School District until a family move to Millsboro, and later Georgetown....
Bonnie Jean Jaspers
Mar 12, 2025
Bonnie Jean Jaspers, 65, of Harrington, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, after a brief battle with ALS. Bonnie was born in Camden, New Jersey, on October 12, 1959, to the late Edward and Dorothy Burckart.
Bonnie spent 25 years as an elementary school teacher in Oregon and Michigan and taught hundreds of students, including...
William John Fellows, Jr.
Mar 9, 2025
Obituary for William “Bill” John Fellows, Jr.
William “Bill” John Fellows, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, in his home in Georgetown, DE surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on April 19, 1937, to his parents, William John and Edna (Collins) Fellows, Sr. in Philadelphia, PA.
He was a driver for the Philadelphia Inquirer for 45 years. Bill...
Robert A. "Bob" Edgerton, Jr.
Mar 7, 2025
Robert Allen Edgerton, Jr.: The Loss of a Local Legend
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Allen "Bob" Edgerton, Jr., affectionately known as "Coach" to generations of students and "Granddaddy" to his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was fondly known as "Buggie" to his kinfolk in North Carolina. Bob passed away peacefully surrounded by loved...
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