Obituaries

Sep 23, 2023

June M. Cummings, 68

Selbyville – June M. (Caputi) Cummings passed away peacefully in the care of Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown, Delaware on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

June was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and worked for many years in the Housekeeping department of Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester, PA. Throughout her life...

Sep 22, 2023

Martha (Marty) Tappan Wilcutts passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 22, 2023. Marty was born in Milford DE and raised in Williamsville DE, by her parents James and Margaret Elliott.

She was preceded in death by her husband Byron Tappan; brothers, Richard and Donald Elliott; sisters, Peggy Holleger, Arlene Parsons, and Ann Calhoun....

Sep 22, 2023

Wyonna B. Yeiser, 88, of Milford, DE passed away on September 22, 2023. She was born March 20, 1935 in Ellendale, DE to the late Arthur and Vera (Golden) Beebe.

Wyonna enjoyed spending time reading book, shopping, and watching TV in the evenings to relax. She enjoyed her home and appreciated a quiet and simple life.

Sep 19, 2023

Joseph Appleton, 67, of Seaford, passed away on September 19, 2023, at Tidalhealth Nanticoke surrounded by his caregivers and friends.

Joseph was born on February 3, 1956, in Dover to his late mother, Rae Pierce.

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Linda Emmert and Elizabeth Sampson.

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Sep 18, 2023

D. Dennis James, 70, of Milton, formerly of Fremont, CA, passed away Monday, September 18th at home surrounded by his family leaving behind treasured memories. He was the husband of Sheila James (née Sumpter), with whom he shared 37 happy years of marriage.

He was born in Akron, OH., in 1952, son of the late...

Sep 18, 2023

George Robert (Bob) Bossert went home to the Lord peacefully on Monday morning September 18, 2023, with his wife of 68 years, Barbara by his side.

A former resident of Broadkill Beach and Wilmington, Bob was a patriotic US Navy veteran. He was a life member of Five Points Fire Company, holding several positions in fireline and...

Sep 18, 2023

Frank Griffith passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 20, 1938, to the late James Griffith and Bessie (Reed) Griffith Atkinson.

He was a Sergeant in the Army and he spent time in Germany. Frank worked as a mechanic...

Sep 14, 2023

Walter Francis Reeves III, loved God, family, and friends

Walter Francis Reeves III, 75, of Long Neck, DE, formerly of Springfield, PA, passed peacefully to his eternal home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Walt’s Christian faith gave him strength and hope each day, especially during his illness.

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Sep 13, 2023

Frank Thomas Stella, 91

GEORGETOWN – Frank T. Stella, passed away peacefully at home on

Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Frank was born in Passaic, NJ, on December 22, 1931, to the late Steve and Josephine (Meli) Stella. In his adult years, he had a career in banking and was...

Sep 12, 2023

LEWES, Del – Diana E. Padula peacefully passed away on September 11, 2023, after a brief encounter with brain cancer.

Diana was born on 10/16/39 in Paterson, New Jersey. In January 1958 she married the love of her life, Anthony Padula and moved to Stonetown Road in Ringwood, NJ where they raised their three children....

Sep 12, 2023

Trudy Bartell, 96

Homemaker and Military Wife

GEORGETOWN – Trudy Bartell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood.

Trudy was born in Catlettsburg, KY, daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth (Hurley) Sebastian.

Trudy was...

Sep 11, 2023

MILTON – Robert “Bob” C. Braun, Jr., passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Bob was born in York, Pennsylvania and graduated from the electronics program at York Vocational Technical School. He had a career in the construction industry both on his own for 20 years with RC Braun General Contractor, and...

Sep 11, 2023

Christine Hammond, 76, of Magnolia, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

Christine was born in Caroline County, MD, on Christmas Day in 1946 to the late Earl and Elva Mae (Jester) Collins.

Christine was an avid reader, and loved to listen to classic country music. She worked in the construction...

Sep 11, 2023

GEORGETOWN – Joseph F. Forst passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood.

Joe was born and raised in Georgetown where he remained a lifelong resident.

Joe retired from the Delaware Department of Transportation in 1991 as a utilities inspector after 31 years’ service....

Sep 11, 2023

Margaret May (Fitzgerald) Helsdon, 73, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford, Delaware.

Margaret was born in Milford on September 14, 1949, to the late Willis and Lillian (Stokes) Fitzgerald.

Known to everyone as Maggie, she was a lifetime Delawarean who spent her time crabbing, traveling, camping,...

Sep 9, 2023

YARA JESHI HAZZARD

MILTON – Yara Jeshi Hazzard was born on July 20, 2023, to Tyshi O. Hazzard, and Jessica L. Griffin. She came into this world extremely early and departed this world in the eyes of many on September 9, 2023, at 3:07am. Nonetheless, she still made her mark. She was feisty, beautiful, strong,...

Sep 7, 2023

Bertha May (DeLaittre) Legates, 102, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

Bertha was born on July 23, 1921, in Bar Harbor, Maine, to the late William H. and Eva W. (Marshall) DeLaittre. During WWII Bertha worked in an aircraft factory in Hartford, CT. There she met and married her husband Lawrence,...

Sep 3, 2023

Frank Wiley Graham, 85, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his home with his wife and son.

He was born January 28, 1938 in Latrobe, PA. The son of Frank R. Graham and Bertha (Beuten) Graham. Frank’s life’s work included being a hair stylist in Washington DC and a real estate agent with...

Aug 28, 2023

Kenneth Martin Statler, proud veteran

Kenneth Martin Statler passed away at his home in Georgetown on Monday, August 28th, 2023. He was born in Sedgewickville, Missouri on February 15, 1931 to the late Greeley and Pearl Statler. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Alice Fay Statler, his son Keith Statler (Heather); two...

Aug 26, 2023

Margaret (Margie) Elizabeth Shrieves, 89, passed away peacefully at home in Georgetown, DE, on August 26, 2023. Born on September 13, 1933, in Baltimore MD, she was the loving daughter of the late Glenn and Barbara Smithson. She is survived by her two sons, John Shrieves of Addison, TX, and Kevin Shrieves of Lusby, MD, daughter-in-law Margo Shrieves, and...