Obituaries

Dec 6, 2022

Donna Jean Ramsey, 69, of Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Donna was born on June 21, 1953, in Fayetteville, WV, to the late Allie and Ruth (Canterbury) Copley.

Donna worked at Jasper’s Restaurant in Largo, MD for 30 years. She loved to watch Charles...

Dec 5, 2022

Helen Jeanne “Jeannie” Brittingham, 78

Helen J. Brittingham, age 78, of Milford, DE, passed away peacefully with her family and caregivers by her side, on Monday, December 5, 2022. Helen, fondly known as Jeannie, was born on March 9, 1944, Milford, DE, daughter to the late William and Hilda (Joseph) Pettyjohn.

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Dec 5, 2022

Joan Frances French, 84, of Milton passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022.

Joan was born in Newark, NJ to the late Joseph and Helen (Hulme) French. She owned and operated Carousel Beauty Salon in Calonia, NJ. She loved to crochet, loved dogs, and enjoyed decorating for the holidays.

In addition to her parents...

Nov 29, 2022

Donald “Donnie” Lee Betts of Bridgeville, born the only child to the late Granville Betts, Jr. and Betty (Rogers) Betts, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 29, 2022.

Donnie graduated from Sussex Central High School in 1974. Donnie was also a student of Sussex Vocational and Technical High School’s Masonry Program. He worked...

Nov 27, 2022

FELTON – Steven Alan Stokes, Sr., went to join his parents, Leonard L. and Anna Mae Stokes, in their Heavenly home on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Steven worked for many years with Draper King Cole in Milton. When the cannery closed, he joined IG Burton in Milford where he worked for the past 23 years....

Nov 25, 2022

Lloyd W. Rust, 70

Harbeson—Lloyd W. Rust, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Lofland Park Center, Seaford, DE. Lloyd was born on December 11, 1951 in Milford, DE to his parents, Lloyd Rust and Virginia (Hickman) Rust.

He was employed as a truck driver for Cargill and Allen’s...

Nov 25, 2022

Alicia Marie Atkins (Sassy), 25

Alicia Marie Atkins (Sassy) born August 18, 1997, flew away on angel’s wings to be with our Lord on November 25, 2022. She is survived by her precious daughter Kira Ortwein and the love of her life Cory Ortwein. Her parents Adam and Christy Atkins and her stepmother Kristin Secrest...

Nov 25, 2022

Gary Burlingame, 82, of Milford went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022. Gary was born on May 9, 1940, in Milford, to the late Harvey F. Burlingame and Evelyn Z. Burlingame.

He served in the National Guard at the Harrington Armory from 1962-1968. In early years he worked at Bontrager...

Nov 25, 2022

John R. Haas, 48, of Harrington, Delaware, passed away at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia on Friday, November 25, 2022.

John was born in Wilmington on April 9, 1974 to the late Ray Haas and Diane Martin.

John was a big fan of heavy metal music and the Washington Redskins. He was a Black...

Nov 23, 2022

SMYRNA - Eileen K. Clough, 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

She was a long time resident of Dover, Delaware. Eileen retired from Playtex Products where she was employed for over 30 years as a Bookkeeper. She was best known for her generous nature and her humor. Eileen loved people and enjoyed gardening, bowling, volunteering...

Nov 23, 2022

HOUSTON – Paige A. Lynch passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Paige was born and raised in Milford and had a lifelong career of 42 years with George and Lynch, Inc. where he worked his way through the company to ultimately being Equipment Superintendent.

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Nov 21, 2022

Bernadette B. Hammond, 77, of Felton, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 21, 2022.

She was born on January 20, 1945 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Herman and Dolores Wagner.

Bernadette was very active and invested in her community. She was a member of the Felton and Frederica Fire Companies’ Ladies...

Nov 20, 2022

Mitchell Ellis Morton, 37, of Lincoln, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Mitchell was born on May 22, 1985, in Dover to Joseph and Myra (Pritchett) Morton.

Mitchell loved being outdoors, whether hunting, fishing, or gardening. He loved racing and drawing as well. He was a self-proclaimed rapper and comedian. He...

Nov 19, 2022

James “Jim” A. Lofland, 80, of Milford, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Milford on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Jim was born in Milford, Delaware on November 23, 1941, to the late James Parn and Margaret (Masten) Lofland.

Jim was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, and then worked...

Nov 17, 2022

Rev. Bruce Carl Thompson, 69, of Felton, formerly of Severna Park, MD, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Bayhealth Kent General in Dover, DE.

Bruce was born on June 19, 1953 in Tacoma Park, MD, to the late William Carl and Mildred Doris (Kemp) Thompson. He married his wife Cheryl on March 22, 1974....

Nov 14, 2022

Ethel Josephine Donahue, 86, of Newark, DE, originally of Tunkhannock, PA, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 14, 2022.

Ethel was born on January 24, 1936 to the late Edward and Evelyn (Long) Rosengrant in Factoryville, PA.

Ethel’s greatest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking...

Nov 13, 2022

June C. Rust, 91, of Milford, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Greenwood Country Rest Home.

June was born on June 5, 1931 to the late Thomas J. and Madaline (Coverdale) Collett in Milford, Delaware.

June was a member of the Ellendale Economics Club. She enjoyed reading, word puzzles,...

Nov 10, 2022

MILTON – Bruce Allan Hendrix passed away at his home on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Bruce was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the only son of Cleveland Devon Hendrix and Barbara Ann Bartram. Bruce spent his summers as a child on his family’s farm in Manassas, GA.

Bruce and...

Nov 10, 2022

Ethel Marie Dill, 70, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Kent Campus on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Dill, Sr.; daughter, Lisa Shaw; and granddaughter, Rebecca Lonski.

Ethel is survived by her son, Kevin Buswell and wife Deanne; daughter, Kristi Vogl and her son, Ben, whom...

Nov 9, 2022

Milton—Barbara L. “Bonnie” Hitchens, 75, passed away on November 9, 2022 at Bay Health Hospital, Kent Campus, Dover, Delaware. She was born on December 1, 1946 to the late Clifford Legates and Doris (Chandler) Legates.

She graduated from Milton High School in the Class of 1964 and then from Salisbury State University in 1968. Barbara...