Obituaries

Aug 25, 2023

Elizabeth Jane Lewczak, 88, of Georgetown, DE, passed away on August 25, 2023.

Betty was born on January 30, 1935, to Andrew Mohout Squires and Rose Monahan Squires in Long Island, New York.

In 1968, Betty met Frank, A US Coast Guardsman assigned to Governors Island in New York City, they went on to start...

Aug 25, 2023

Aug 24, 2023

Georgetown—Sandra Lee Donaldson

Sandra L Donaldson passed away peacefully on August 24, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Born March 8, 1946, in Bethesda, Md., to Alton and Lucille Jones, she joined the Federal Government in 1969 with the US Dept. of Agriculture, retiring from the DE National Guard...

Aug 23, 2023

Walter Rawson Jr., 77, of Milton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Walter was born on August 29, 1945, the son of the late Robert Reeves Sr. and Sophie (Hrycyk) Reeves.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Walter moved to Delaware in 1993 and later to Milton. He was...

Aug 17, 2023

Ronald D. Sams, affectionately called “Pop-Pop” by family, passed away on August 17, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at his home on the Indian River in Millsboro, De. Born in Simpson, Kansas in 1932, he was predeceased by his parents, Oran and Helen Sams and brother Larry Sams. He received his B.S. in Biology after attending Kansas University and...

Aug 16, 2023

Peggy Jean Lester Abbott, 94, of Milford, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, surrounded by her family at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

She was born in Salisbury, MD on February 8, 1929, to the late James Shelburn Lester and Enola Dryden Lester Nock. She graduated from Wicomico High School in Salisbury in 1946. She...

Aug 8, 2023

Gary Martin of Ellendale, DE, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home.

He was born on October 11, 1948, in Cleveland, OH. He is the son of the late Donald Martin. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Jenny Martin; his mother, Lorraine Walls; and stepfather, Bud Walls; and sisters,...

Jul 30, 2023

Susan Rebecca Goeckeritz “Becky”, 95, of Georgetown Delaware, passed away on July 30, 2023. She was born in Smyrna, Delaware on October 26, 1927. Her family lived in both Smyrna and Middletown, DE for many years. Her family moved to Georgetown in 1943, when she was in high school.

Becky graduated from Georgetown High School in 1946....

Jul 29, 2023

MILTON – William Henry Smith, a lifelong resident of Milton, well known to many as “Bill Henry”, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, July 29, 2023.

William was born in Milford, De, son of the late Julian M. “Junie” and F. Jeanette (Mitchell) Smith.

He graduated in the Milton High...

Jul 27, 2023

HARRINGTON – Glenn Alan Hayman, 61, passed away at home on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Glenn worked for George & Lynch, then the city of Harrington, retiring early for health reason after 23 years. He enjoyed hunting, boating, classic cars, and was a Chevrolet man. He was a hard worker and believed you never laid...

Jul 26, 2023

MILFORD—Kenneth M. Bessinger, 58, lifelong resident of Milford, well known to many as Kenny, passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Kenneth was born in Dover, DE, son of the late Martin K. and Margaret (Bottomley) Bessinger.

He was an avid commercial fisherman and loved the outdoors...

Jul 25, 2023

Donnis Elaine Mazzucco, Mother, Grandmother, Cousin, Aunt, Godmother, and Wife, who was well loved, passed away late morning, Tuesday, July 25th, 2023, at the age of 79, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on March 11, 1944, in Newark, New Jersey, raised by her parents Andrew and Estelle Warnicki, she grew up and went to...

Jul 24, 2023

Georgetown—Harley E. Wilson, 89, peacefully passed away on July 24, 2023, at the Delaware Veterans Home, Milford, DE.

Harley was born and raised in Georgetown, DE.

He retired from DuPont Company and his hobbies included collecting old tractors, antique cars and talking on the phone. Harley proudly served his country in the U.S....

Jul 19, 2023

Richard L. Sapp, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 19, 2023.

He and his wife Barbara of 62 years owned and operated the family farm growing vegetables and grains. During the off season, he worked at Wilson’s Auction. He proudly served his country and state as a member of the National Guard, Governor’s...

Jul 9, 2023

Harold “Buck” Wyatt Jr., 66, of Lewes, passed away on Sunday, July 9th, surrounded by his family. He was born January 9th, 1957, in Milford, DE son of the late Harold Wyatt Sr. and Leona (Courtney) Wyatt.

Buck was a 1976 graduate of Sussex Vo Tech where he studied mechanics. He worked as a heavy...

Jul 9, 2023

Sarah Ruth Hudson Layfield, 46, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family surrounding her on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

She was born in Milford on December 30, 1976, to Charles and Ruth Hudson. Sarah excelled academically and had a great athletic career in high school and college. Sarah was...

Jul 6, 2023

Helen M. Dominguez, 96, of Milford, DE and formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at The Moorings at Lewes.

Helen was born on September 24, 1926, in Bethlehem, PA to the late Emil and Hermina (Ofchus) Mitman.

Helen was a school nurse in Bethlehem for 44 years before her retirement...

Jul 5, 2023

MILFORD – Hazel Wilhelm Longfellow, passed away on July 5, 2023 at home, with her daughters and beloved dog, Chewy, by her side.

Hazel was born March 12, 1934 in Denton, Maryland to the late Merle and Florence Wilhelm.

She was certified by Del Tech Community College in the Food Service...

Jul 5, 2023

Richard “Skip” L. Webb, 76, of Milford, DE, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his home in Milford, DE. He was born to the late William H. Webb Sr. and Catherine (Murphy) Webb on July 17, 1946.

A lifetime native to Delaware, Skip followed in his father’s footsteps as a third-generation farmer with...

Jul 4, 2023

Clifford W. Todd, 79, passed away July 4, 2023, at Bayhealth Hospital in Milford after battling multiple conditions.

Clifford, referred to by family and friends as Toddy, was born July 5, 1943, to Clifford and Constance Todd in Milford.

He wrestled in high school and graduated from Georgetown High School in...