Obituaries

May 17, 2023

Faith Louise Swain, 82, of Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 17, 2023, after a short illness.

Faith was born in Baltimore, Maryland in August 1940, to Hiram and Florine Taylor. She was the oldest of five children. She moved to Lincoln with her family after graduating high school. In 1961...

May 17, 2023

MILTON—Bayard W. Hendricks, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Christiana Hospital, Christina, DE.

Bayard was born on September 12, 1944, son of the late Bayard W. and Edith (Binder) Hendricks of Philadelphia, PA.

Bayard was a Rehoboth “Seahawk” who participated on the baseball,...

May 17, 2023

Doris E. (Fee) Lauer, 95, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023. She was born January 25, 1928, the daughter of the late Lucy (Hull) Fee Bagby & Herbert Fee. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Jacob S Lauer, her sister Patricia Johnson, and niece Paula Johnson.

She is survived by her daughter Gail...

May 16, 2023

Andrew J. McCauley, Jr. (Andy) was born in Baltimore MD, and raised in South Bowers DE. Andy was born on Friday, August 11, 1995. Tragically, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Andrew passed away.

He was survived by his fiancé, Cynthia J. Walker, and their son Andrew J. McCauley, III; as well as his parents Richard and...

May 11, 2023

Milton—Shirley F. Panuska-Carter passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Milford Center, Milford, DE.

Shirley was born on May 19, 1938, to her parents, Frank J. Jr., and Hulda T. (Reed) Panuska in Milford, DE.

She was employed at Draper King Cole in Milton, DE for many years...

May 10, 2023

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, William Scott Robbins, age 47 (a Milford native known as "Scott", "Scotty", “Patches”, “Hatchet”) passed away in a motorcycle accident in Bensalem Township, PA. Having graduated from James H. Groves High School (Class of 1993), he was a construction, roofing, and siding tradesman for many years. He worked for many construction companies (Nanticoke Homes...

May 10, 2023

Bonnie Mae West, 78

Georgetown—Bonnie Mae West, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford, DE, surrounded by her loving family.

Bonnie was born on October 2, 1944, in Milford, DE, to her parents, Martin and Ruth May (Taylor) Lecates.

She retired in...

May 5, 2023

John Paul Vickers, Sr., 81, of Lewes, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at home in his sleep after recent health complications. He was born November 5, 1941, in Portsville, DE to the late Atley Linwood Vickers and Myrtle Mae (Paul) Vickers. He grew up in the surrounding area of Bethel before moving to Milton in his early years,...

May 4, 2023

Elizabeth “Betty” L. Sapp, 84, of Felton, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE.

Betty was born in Hurlock, MD, on July 1, 1938, to the late Richard and Beatrice (Howell) Eckert.

Throughout her life, Betty was a seamstress. She worked for ILC and contributed her sewing...

May 3, 2023

Thomas Allan Scott, 66

LAUREL—Thomas “Allan” Scott passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Allan was born on May 23, 1956, son of the late Thomas V. Scott and Irene (Wilkins) Scott. Allan enjoyed antiquing, historical architecture and Delaware history.

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Apr 27, 2023

REHOBOTH BEACH, De – Frank (Ray) Cilea, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away on April 27, 2023, after a brief illness.

Frank was born on October 29, 1934, to Antonino Cilea and Angelina Spinella in Bova Marina, Reggio Calabria, Italy. His family thereafter moved to Rome, Italy where he grew up.

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Apr 27, 2023

Joanne M. Coombe, 78

LINCOLN – Joanne M. (DiAntonio) Coombe passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Joanne was born in Philadelphia, PA daughter of the late Peter and Antionette (DiBona) DiAntonio.

Joanne worked most of her life in the customer service and sales...

Apr 26, 2023

LAUREL, Del (formerly of Milford, Del) – Lawrence Roland Beebe, who went by Roland, was born on October 14, 1935, to Sara Beebe and Lawrence Beebe. He died on April 26, 2023, at the age of 87 and was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Beebe, and his wife of 68 years, Ila Beebe. He is survived by...

Apr 25, 2023

Raymond Walter Brown III, 41, of Lewes, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home.

Raymond was born on June 26, 1981, in Seaford, DE to Raymond W., Jr. and the late Linda (Joseph) Brown.

Raymond worked as a brick mason for Riddle Masonry. In his free time, he...

Apr 22, 2023

William H. “Wild Bill” Webb, Jr., 79, passed unexpectedly on his own terms at his home on Saturday, April 22, 2023. His playful sense of humor and welcoming open door will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was born in Milford, DE, on August 9, 1943. The first of three sons, his parents were...

Apr 21, 2023

Melvine “Mel” Charlotte Ludwig, 73, of Greenwood, DE and formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Milford Center in Milford, DE.

Mel was born on October 11, 1949 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Melvin Charles and Catherine Rose (Milchling) Wann.

Mel worked for many years for the State of...

Apr 20, 2023

John A. Hopkins, Jr., 75

HARBESON – John A. Hopkins, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

John was born in Lewes, DE son of the late John A. Sr., and Elizabeth “Lib” (Calhoun) Hopkins. He was born into a farming family, and he continued those family...

Apr 19, 2023

The Slaughter Family is sad to announce the passing of Lorraine V. Slaughter. She passed away on April 19, 2023, at the age of 88. For the last 16 months, she had been lovingly cared for by the staff at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood, DE.

Lorraine is survived by her loving husband of 70 years...

Apr 17, 2023

Charles Joseph Helmer, “Charlie” passed away April 17, 2023, after a 15-year courageous battle with prostate cancer. Charlie was known by many to be full of life, always smiling, fun to be around and a people person. Most recently, he was a realtor in the Rehoboth Beach office of Jack Lingo Realtor and a captain/owner of Tranquila Sport Fishing...

Apr 13, 2023

Mitchell Stephen Gulyas, Jr., 76, of Georgetown, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Beebe Medical Center.

Mitchell was born in West Ocean City, MD, on February 6, 1947, to the late Mitchell Stephen, Sr., and Myrtle (Quick) Gulyas.

Mitchell was a member of St. John United...