Obituaries

Pamela R. Carey

Oct 19, 2023

Pamela R. Carey, 70, of Frederica, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Pamela was born in Akron, OH, on August 19, 1953, to the late Glen and Virginia (Binegar) Richards.

She worked for many years as a parent aid for the State of Delaware. She loved crocheting, and owned a craft...

John L. "Jack" Frazer

Oct 14, 2023

GEORGETOWN – John L. “Jack” Frazer went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Jack was born on May 25, 1928, in Lewes, De, son of the late Harry A. and Mary C. (Hill) Frazer. Jack was a loving and wonderful husband of 72 years to his late wife,...

Sharon Anita White

Oct 10, 2023

Sharon Anita White (Elliot), age 64 of Georgetown, De, passed away on Tuesday October 10, 2023. She passed away peacefully at home after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family at the time of her passing.

Sharon was born in Laurel, Delaware in 1959 to the late Norval and Betty (James) Elliot. In...

Geraldine Anne Priest

Oct 9, 2023

Geraldine Anne Priest, 79, passed away at her home on Monday, October 9, 2023.

She was born on June 29, 1944, in Bayonne, NJ, to the late George and Florence (Lutz) Fitzgerald.

Geraldine was the first person in her family to attend University, completing her BSc in Early Education and a...

Lyn Marie Burton Walrath

Oct 6, 2023

Lyn Marie Burton Walrath was born in Alexandria, VA, in April of 1974. After growing up in Huntington, WV, she moved to Lewes, DE, where she graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in the class of 1992. Lyn passed away at home in Harrington, DE, surrounded by family and friends in early October 2023.

Lyn...

Dr. Everett C. Isaacs

Oct 6, 2023

Dr. Everett C. Isaacs, age 89, of Greenwood, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Greenwood Country Rest Home after a long battle with dementia.

He was born August 31, 1934, in Greenwood, Delaware, to the late Lester and Anna Isaacs.

Everett was a committed student, earning 5...

Dorothy Ann (Vannicola) Baker

Oct 5, 2023

Dorothy A Baker (Vannicola), 82, of Long Neck, De, referred to as “Dot” by friends, left this world unexpectedly, Thursday, October 5, 2023, surrounded by family that loved her.

Born on February 28, 1941, in Silview, DE, in a blizzard, Dorothy was nicknamed “Snowflake”, with her fun-loving personality, she would later joke that now she...

Annabelle Dill Mills

Oct 5, 2023

Annabelle Dill Mills, 91, of Milford, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Annabelle was born on November 28, 1931, to the late Willis and Mary (Wirick) Dill.

Annabelle was a lifetime resident of Delaware. She was proud to be a farm wife, pitching in wherever she...

Jeannette Susan Baker

Oct 2, 2023

Jeannette Susan “Susie” Baker of Camden, Delaware passed away October 2, 2023. She was 70 years old. Susie was born January 20, 1953 in Chester, Pennsylvania. Susie worked at Woolworths, Movie King and Discover Card. She loved listening to Motown, Elvis, Michael Bolton and also loved Rusty Wallace, a NASCAR driver. She enjoyed crafts, scrapbook, crochet and sewing. She...

Herbert Wilson Gabel

Sep 30, 2023

Herbert W. Gabel, Jr. age 92, passed away on September 30, 2023 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford, DE. He was born on August 4, 1931 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Herbert W. Gabel, Sr. and Emma Bott Gabel.

Herbert was a member of the American Legion Post 28 and served in the United States Army...

Ralph L. Townley

Sep 29, 2023

Ralph L. Townley, 58 of Dover, passed away at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 29, 2023.

Ralph was born on July 20, 1965, to Billy Ray, Sr. and Beverly Adele in Fairfax, Virginia.

He loved motorcycle riding, gardening, home improvement and spending time with his family.

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Sally Ann Patrick

Sep 29, 2023

Sally Ann (Braun) Patrick, 84, left this world on September 29, 2023. She was comfortable, in her bed, surrounded by family photos and her loved ones.

She was born on February 21, 1939 in Abington, Pennsylvania to the late William and Lillian Braun. Sally attended Lower Moreland High School, proudly played on the girls’ school...

Alexander Michael Pearson

Sep 25, 2023

Alexander M. Pearson, 24

MILLSBORO – Alexander Michael Pearson passed away at home on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Alexander was born in Salisbury, Maryland and raised in Dover, Delaware, graduating from Caesar Rodney High School Class of 2017. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University...

Francis John Lewczak

Sep 23, 2023

Francis John Lewczak, 88, of Georgetown, DE, passed away September 23, 2023.

Frank was born on July 15, 1935, to John Stanley Lewczak and Catherine Lewczak of Baltimore, Maryland.

In 1968, Frank met Betty (the love of his life) in New York. They started a family and had two sons, Frankie,...

Betty J. Buchanan

Sep 23, 2023

Milford—Betty J. Buchanan

Betty J. Buchanan, 85 of Milford, passed away quietly at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Betty was born on September 4, 1938 to Charles and Edna (Mitchell) Bennett of Milford, Del.

She loved planting flowers, cooking and Nascar races,...

June M. Cummings

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...

Martha E. Wilcutts

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....

Wyonna B. Yeiser

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.

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Joseph D. Appleton

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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G. Robert "Bob" Bossert

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...