Obituaries

Jan 5, 2023

Toby James Smokovich, 36 formally of Wilmington passed away suddenly in Georgetown, DE on January 5th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Tina Smokovich. He is survived by his sister Heather Meredith (Ryan) and his beloved dog Minxie.

Toby enjoyed sports, competitive gaming, and was an avid collector of sports...

Jan 1, 2023

Sheila M. McCall, 78, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Sheila was born on August 23, 1944 in Wilmington, DE, to the late Theodore and Mary (Duncan) Ryan.

Sheila grew up in Holloway Terrace. She graduated De-La-Warr High School in the Class of 1963. She...

Jan 1, 2023

Benjamin “Ben” Hugh Dutcher, age 83, born in Wilmington DE, passed away unexpectedly in his home on January 1, 2023.

He graduated in 1957 from Claymont High School, in Claymont, DE. He was in the National Guard for six years, stationed in El Paso, TX, for radio and radar training, which he enjoyed talking about....

Dec 31, 2022

Shirley Kwiatkowski of Milton, DE, formerly of Towson, MD, Cheshire, CT and Southbridge, MA, passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 88.

Shirley was born on September 18, 1934 in Southbridge, MA to Ernestine and Armand Montigny. She graduated from Mary E. Wells High School and married her high school sweetheart Anthony...

Dec 30, 2022

Floyd Longfellow, 88, of Felton, DE passed away on December 30, 2022. He was born May 15, 1934 in Sandtown, DE and attended school in Felton, DE. From 1952 to 1999, he was employed at Playtex, Inc. in Dover, DE until his retirement.

Floyd enjoyed spending time gardening, woodworking, fishing, and spending time with his family and...

Dec 30, 2022

MILTON – Margaret (Everett) Millman, known by Peggy to loved ones, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, December 30, 2022. Margaret was born June 6, 1934 in Wilmington.

Margaret was a graduate of P.S. Dupont High School and loved to play sports. Margaret retired from Verizon after 35 years of service as...

Dec 27, 2022

Alexander ‘Paul’ Powalski Obituary

Alexander ‘Paul’ Powalski, 89 of Milton, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Paul was born February 7, 1933 to AP Powalski, Sr. and Wanda C. (Strazalkowski) in Wilmington, DE.

After graduation from Salesianum School, he joined the Navy. Paul served...

Dec 26, 2022

Frederica—Elizabeth E. “Betty” Cubbage, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, after a short illness, at the Bayhealth Kent General Campus in Dover, Delaware. Betty was born May 17, 1938, daughter of the late William and Kathryn (Edwards) Cubbage.

Betty worked for Medds Market in Little Heaven for many years. She was a life member...

Dec 22, 2022

Georgetown—Martha Torbert Hudson, 96

Martha T. Hudson, age 96, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022 while holding her son’s hand.

Born in Georgetown, Delaware on May 3, 1926, Martha was the daughter of the late “Ray” and Mary Torbert. She graduated from Georgetown High School in 1944; subsequently working at...

Dec 21, 2022

Robert “Bob” H. McLeod, 81, of Milford, DE, formerly of Elverson, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Bob was born on April 19, 1941, in Upland, PA, to the late Harry and Doris (McGuire) McLeod.

Bob was a cabinet maker for Rutt Kitchen Cabinets of Goodville, PA for many years....

Dec 21, 2022

Tracy Lynn Harp, 62, of Milton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Tracy was born March 9, 1960 in Lewes, the daughter of Virginia S. Caras of Lewes and the late Paul G. Caras, Jr.

She worked 32 years at Rehoboth Beach Elementary School and retired...

Dec 21, 2022

Warren Bourquin Knowles, 87

Georgetown—Warren Bourquin Knowles, 87, passed away peacefully at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford Delaware on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 21, 1935, to the late Francis William Knowles and Catherine May (Bourquin) Knowles in Camden, New Jersey.

Warren was...

Dec 21, 2022

Elizabeth C. “Betty” Bennett, 79, of Marydel, formerly of Felton, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Betty was born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 10, 1943, to the late Joseph and Catherine (Wright) Kennealy.

Betty moved to Delaware in 1978. She was a manager at Woolworth Restaurant in Dover for many...

Dec 18, 2022

Funeral service for Crystal Gonzalez will be held in the chapel of Short Funeral Services on January 24, 2023. The visitation will begin at 12:00 noon and the funeral service will start at 1:00 pm.

Short Funeral Services, Inc. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Crystal Gonzalez Funeral...

Dec 18, 2022

Ila Joan Beebe was born on May 9, 1937 to Lillian McAllister and Clarence McAllister. She died on December 18, 2022 at the age of 85 and was preceded in death by two sisters, one brother, and a daughter, Susan Diane Beebe. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Roland Beebe; and three children, Lawrence Eugene Beebe and wife,...

Dec 16, 2022

Richard P. Blades, “Dicky”

Pastor Richard Paul Blades met his Savior face to face on Friday, Dec 16, 2022, after a two year battle with cancer. He was born on August 18, 1940 to the late Marion Paul Blades and Mildred Hill Blades and was raised in Laurel, Delaware. Dicky graduated from Laurel High School in 1959...

Dec 15, 2022

GEORGETOWN – Bessie Pepper Wilson passed away peacefully, at her son’s home in Oklahoma, on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Bessie was born and raised in Georgetown, Delaware daughter of the late Thomas Ralston Pepper, Sr., and Laura Elizabeth (Wilson) Pepper.

Bessie spent her life caring for others. She began her nursing...

Dec 8, 2022

Patricia Gene Turley, 74, of Georgetown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Patricia was born on January 13, 1948 in Cumberland, MD to the late Harry and Colleen (Spooler) Ellis, Jr. She graduated from West Virginia University and retired from the Indian River School District. She taught food services and sewing as a...

Dec 7, 2022

Robert C. “Rob” Christmas, 47

MILTON – Robert C. “Rob” Christmas passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes.

Rob was born in Parkersburg, IL son of the late Robert J. and Carolyn Sue (Woods) Christmas.

Rob was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother,...

Dec 6, 2022

Milton – Rose Stetter, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 6, 2022. She is the daughter of Francesco Cirincione and Constance (Torino) Cirincione. Rose moved to Milton four years ago from Manchester, NJ. She was a long-time member of The Church of Grace and Peace in Toms River, NJ.

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