Obituaries

Dec 20, 2023

Obituary for Carolyn Walton

Carolyn “Carol” Walton, 53, of Georgetown, DE, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on January 16, 1970, in Phillipsburg, NJ. Carolyn was the daughter of the late Carla Morley, her late husband Bob, and the late Thomas Thatcher. Carol...

Dec 18, 2023

Carolyn E. Deutsch passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Senior Living in Center Valley, PA on Monday, December 18, 2023.

She was born on June 15, 1928, to her parents, John A. and Claire (Bullers) Edwards.

Carolyn was a member of First Baptist Church of Lewes. She was the pianist, choir member, and very active...

Dec 15, 2023

Joan R. Mills passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was 83.

A true Delaware native, Joan was born in Frederica on February 1, 1940 to the late David H. and Helen Robbins. She moved to Milford where she lived her whole life and raised her family....

Dec 14, 2023

Andrew John Bowalick, Jr., 71, of Milton, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from a very rare aggressive cancer.

Andrew was born in Kingston PA, on April 22, 1952, to the late Andrew, Sr. and Emogene (Lee) Bowalick. Andrew is survived by two sons from a previous marriage. Andrew resided in Wilkes-Barre, PA,...

Dec 14, 2023

Sofia Aguilera, 60, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, surrounded by loved ones.

Sofia was born on September 19, 1963, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to the late Lazaro and Margarita Aguilera.

Sofia was a devoted member of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Georgetown....

Dec 12, 2023

SERVICE SCHEDULED

Georgetown—Elaine Plummer Sharp, age 78, passed away on December 12, 2023. She passed away from the effects of COPD at the Harrison House of Georgetown while struggling for each breath.

Elaine was born on September 14, 1945, in Milford. Elaine spent her childhood in Lincoln and Milford and graduated...

Dec 12, 2023

Richard “Skip” Wayne Putz, 82

Veteran Harness Horse Driver and

Educational Employee

GEORGETOWN – Richard “Skip” Wayne Putz passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Skip was born in Georgetown on October 30, 1941. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Dec 10, 2023

Obituary for William “Bill” Heinen

Dover—William “Bill” Thomas Heinen, passed away on December 10, 2023, at Bayhealth Kent Hospital, Dover, DE.

Bill was born on January 15, 1967, to his parents, William Thomas Jackson, and Ruth Emily Heinen.

He graduated from Milford High School and Vo-Tech where earned his...

Dec 6, 2023

Raymond Joseph Czeczuga (“Ray”), age 76, of Millsboro, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Ray grew up and then lived with his wife and children in New Jersey before settling in southern Delaware.

Ray set the example for ethics and hard work. When he was not at his job, he was working on a...

Dec 6, 2023

“Peggy” was born in Milford, DE on November 18, 1940 to Raymond and Evalina Parsons. She passed away at home December 6, 2023. She graduated from Milford High School in the Class of 1958 and then trained as an X-Ray technician. She worked in several hospitals as far away as Honolulu and retired from Bayhealth in Milford. After retirement...

Dec 5, 2023

Josephine L. Leyanna, 87, of Felton, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Josephine was born in Delaware on April 26, 1936, to the late Robert L. and Mary E. Jester. She was a homemaker and enjoyed going to Spence’s Bazaar.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Dec 3, 2023

MILTON – Patricia A. “Patsy” Brown passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Patsy was born in Lewes, daughter of the late Alvin and Lydia (Jefferson) Beideman. Patsy was a lifetime resident of Sussex County and had worked as an administrative professional with Reed Trucking, TIE, King Cole, Happy Harry’s and most...

Dec 3, 2023

GEORGETOWN – Sandra K. “Sandy” (Montgomery) Moore passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her son’s home in Milton, surrounded by her family.

Sandy was born in Wilmington, daughter of the late Harry and Thelma Ruth (Eddins) Montgomery. She resided most of her life in the New Castle area until relocating with her...

Dec 2, 2023

Milton – Nancy Lee Reed (nee Warrington), 80, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, with her daughter at her bedside at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was born April 7, 1943, in Lewes, to the late Alton and Lillian (nee Wilson) Warrington and was the widow of the late R. Allan Reed of Milton.

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Dec 1, 2023

Suzanne M. Tugya passed away at home on December 1, 2023.

Sue was born in New Brunswick, NJ in 1947, to the late Paul and Velma (Wilson) Lovas.

She moved to Delaware in 2013. She was a fantastic wife and friend, a great mother, and a wonderful grandmother to her 8 grandchildren. Sue loved to...

Dec 1, 2023

Obituary for Steven A. Pepper

Georgetown—Steven A. Pepper, passed away on December 1, 2023, at age 83.

Steve graduated from Georgetown High School in 1958 and attended Wesley College until enlisting in the US Air Force in late 1960. He served his entire enlistment stationed at Zweibrucken Air Base, Germany with...

Dec 1, 2023

Donald C. Short

December 8, 1935 – December 1, 2023

On December 1, 2023, Donald went from the here to the hereafter, just shy of his 88th birthday. He was at home when he passed.

Donald was preceded by his father, Clarence B. Short and his mother, Elizabeth (Short)...

Nov 30, 2023

Obituary for Robin W. Phillips

Robin W. Phillips, 66, of Dagsboro, Delaware passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him. Robin was an avid race fan; you...

Nov 18, 2023

Obituary for Doris Matz

Doris Jean Matz, 85, formerly of Georgetown, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in Millsboro, Delaware.

Doris was born the daughter of the late Henry Adam and T. Marnetta (Henry) Lawrence of Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

Doris was a homemaker who loved her family...

Nov 15, 2023

Capt. Leonard J. Ott was a cherished brother, father, grandfather, and friend who left us suddenly on November 15, 2023 at age 80.

He was born to Charles J. Ott and Hildegard Beierle on July 15, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY.

A proud member of both the Navy and the Air Force, Leonard served for over...