Obituaries

Jun 30, 2023

MILTON – Albert John Smith, 82, passed away at home on Friday, June 30, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. He was born on September 22, 1940, in Wilmington, the son of the late Annie Morrow Smith and Richard Joseph McEnery Jr.

Al worked at the...

Jun 28, 2023

MILFORD – Tara Coverdale passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Tara was born in Seaford, Delaware to parents, Clark and Sudie (Ellison) Lilly.

Tara was a loving wife, friend, and mother. She loved children so much it led her to open an...

Jun 25, 2023

Oscar G. Pickenheim, 79, of Georgetown, DE, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was born on July 25, 1943, in Hazleton, PA.

Oscar resided in Landing, NJ. He retired after working 42 years as the manager of Circle Bowl & Entertainment in Ledgewood, NJ, and moved to...

Jun 19, 2023

Barbara J. Myers, 86

LEWES – Barbara J. (Mitchell) Myers passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, one of two sets of twins, and family of 11 children that were born to...

Jun 18, 2023

Foster Noll “Frosty” passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 18, 2023. He was 82.

Foster was born the son of the late Foster and Helen (Sonnon) Noll.

He was well known for his cheerful and optimistic attitude through all things and never shied away from work. Frosty’s friendly presence made...

Jun 16, 2023

Victoria Genevieve Addor, 40, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus.

Victoria was born on May 24, 1983, in Milford, DE, to George J. and Deborah (Pepe) Addor of Milton.

She was a 2001 graduate of Cape Henlopen High School and a student...

Jun 15, 2023

Charles A. Donovan passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Bayhealth Sussex Hospital in Milford. He was 81.

Charles was born on February 3, 1942, the son of the late Preston E. and Alice G. (Burton) Donovan.

He did farm work for many years and cherished his time at the Cheer Center in Georgetown...

Jun 14, 2023

ELLENDALE – Russell Eugene McCann passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Russell worked for many years as a painter and subcontractor. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends at the Broadkill VFW post #6984 and Moose Lodge #646.

He was preceded in death by...

Jun 12, 2023

John (Jack) M. Miller, Jr., 76, of Georgetown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes.

John was born on October 31, 1946, in Milford to the late John Maurice, Sr. and Marguerite (Sammons) Miller.

John graduated from Milton High School in 1964, where he played basketball and ran track....

Jun 9, 2023

Devoted mother and wife, Maiya Shakuntala Baidya Thomas was a kind and giving soul. On Friday, June 9th, 2023, Maiya passed away from long-term effects of COVID-19 and pneumonia.

Born in Biratnagar, Nepal, and citizen of the United States, Maiya was known to care for and feed her friends and family in times of need;...

Jun 8, 2023

Ethel E. Megee, 86, of Milton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at her home.

Ethel was born in Milton, Delaware, on June 12, 1936, to the late Mary Reynolds.

Ethel’s family and friends also knew her as Cinderella. She was known for her strong work ethic. She worked...

Jun 8, 2023

Robert D. Smith, 80, passed away peacefully untimely surrounded by his family, lifted by the clouds and ushered into heaven on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Robert worked for Milford Fertilizer for 36 years. He was the Milton Jaycees Charter President in 1970s and was the Officer at Milford Elks Lodge as well. He also served in the...

Jun 5, 2023

Felton – Genevia Daniels, of Felton, age 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 5, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Genevia was born April 11, 1944, in Phelps, Kentucky to Ida (Stevens) Layne and Hulen Layne.

Genevia moved to Delaware in the early 1960’s and has remained a resident since.

Jun 2, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Webb, passed away on Friday, June 2nd, 2023.

Bobby was born on November 16, 1938, in Milford, Delaware, to Irvin and Mary Webb.

Bobby retired from DuPont after 30 years of service. In addition, he worked for the State of Delaware at the toll plaza and as a bus driver for...

Jun 1, 2023

Gladys J. Reynolds went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She spent her last days in this world at home surrounded by her loving family.

Gladys was born November 10, 1937, to the late Delmer and Gladys Jefferson in Milton, Delaware. She graduated from Milton High School in 1955 and...

May 30, 2023

Roland (Doug) Lecates, 80, of Laurel passed away at Tidalhealth Nanticoke on May 30, 2023, at 10:23 p.m. Proceeded his death are grandparents, Mary and Hardy Foskey; parents, Lit and Woody Lecates; and sisters, Patricia Price and Martha Chambers.

Remaining siblings are Richard Lecates (Lois), Mary Hitchens (Harold), Kay Lambrose, and Esther Chambers with many...

May 30, 2023

Shirley H. Waller, 84, of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware.

Shirley was born on January 17, 1939, in Milford, Delaware, to the late Marshall and Irene (Anderson) Hitchens.

Shirley was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. In her free time, she...

May 26, 2023

Robert H. Yerkes, III, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023. Robbie was born August 9. 1965 in Vincenza, Italy to Robert and Janice (Sharp) Yerkes.

Rob graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1983. He was employed by the DE Division of Fish and Wildlife for 13 years as a conservationist and D&B Trucking. He was currently...

May 22, 2023

MILTON—Dale W. Scott, 73, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Bayhealth Kent General in Dover, DE. Dale was born on January 29, 1950, to Fred P. and Doris (Wright) Scott of Milton, DE.

Dale graduated Valedictorian from Milton High School in 1968. He then went to Indiana University and obtained his MBA. Dale...

May 20, 2023

Georgetown—Peggy J. Bryan went to be with the Lord in Heaven on May 20, 2023.

She was born on June 19, 1939, to the late Novy and Bessie (Yates) Bogard in What Cheer, Iowa and raised in western Kentucky, where she met her first husband William Bryan.

She started her career...