Obituaries

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...

Nov 8, 2022

Lori Beth Gradwell – 43 years old, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after a hard-fought illness battle with her loving family beside her. Lori Beth was born on September 15, 1979, Sellersville PA. She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Gradwell and her brother, Keith Lewis Gradwell.

Lori is survived by her loving...

Nov 6, 2022

Elizabeth Florence Frampton, 83, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

Elizabeth was born in Bridgeville and raised by her parents, the late George and Florence Elizabeth (Clifton) Matthews.

Elizabeth was a true Elvis fan and memorabilia collector. She loved word searches.

In addition to her...

Nov 5, 2022

Beverly Bullington—mom, Ahmee, loving wife—famous for her exceptional Caesar salad and fabulous enchiladas, age 75, of Milford, DE, passed away on Saturday, November 5th. First and foremost, if you read no further, she would want for you to know that in addition to Caesar salad and enchiladas, her potato salad is not only also beloved by all, but was...

Nov 4, 2022

Samuel “Olle Dogge” Bradley, Jr.

On November 4, 2022, Samuel “Olle Dogge” Bradley, Jr. of Georgetown left this Earth unexpectedly to go home with his Savior and family. Sam was born July 14, 1961 to Margaret and the late Samuel Bradley, Sr.

The Olle Dogge loved his children, grandchildren,...

Nov 3, 2022

John Wayne Starr, Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather

John Wayne Starr, 69, of Milton, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at his home.

John was born March 11, 1953 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Son of the late John T. and May Starr. John was a proud member of the Milton community...

Nov 2, 2022

Evelyn Pearl Metz, 81, of Georgetown passed away peacefully at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Evelyn was born in Millsboro, daughter of the late Norman L. and Leona P. (Lofland) Jester.

Evelyn was a Kindergarten teacher for Georgetown Christian School and was known for producing the best Kindergarten plays...

Nov 2, 2022

Stephen ‘Skip’ J. Shappee, 70, of Frederica passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Skip was born in Horseheads, NY to the late Willis and Rose (Sardo) Shappee. He retired from the US Air Force, where he served in the Vietnam War, and subsequently retired as a Loadmaster. After the Air Force Skip went...

Oct 30, 2022

Mary R. (Dispenza) Petti passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 30, 2022, surrounded by her loving daughters.

Mary was born in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Corsello) Dispenza.

Mary worked in the healthcare industry for many years as a Dietary Aid in a nursing...

Oct 29, 2022

Ardis Hayes, 99, (formerly of Lewes, Delaware) passed away peacefully on October 29 at Acts Manor House in Seaford, DE.

Born August 1, 1923, in Carroll, Iowa, Ardis was the oldest child of Archie and Freda (Lawrenz) Reding. The family lived in Iowa and South Dakota before settling in Minneapolis.

In...

Oct 26, 2022

JoAnne K. Rutherford, 77

GEORGETOWN, DE, (Formerly of Anne Arundel County, MD) – JoAnne K. (Barton) Rutherford passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 surrounded by her family.

JoAnne was born and raised in Baltimore, daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Schierzka) Barton. She graduated from Johns...

Oct 25, 2022

Martha Elizabeth Walker Garner (Betty), 89, of Milford peacefully passed on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Full of faith, she was always pleasant, undemanding, and had a remarkable tolerance for adversity. She was loved by many.

Retired from LD Caulk; she was an avid volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the various churches she worshipped at. At age...

Oct 25, 2022

GEORGETOWN – Our protector and anchor lost his battle with prostate cancer. He fought a long, hard battle since 2015 but he was tired. He passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday October 25th.

He was born on Tuesday June 29, 1965 in Milford Memorial Hospital. Jamie is survived by his wife Teresa...

Oct 25, 2022

Ann Marie Demkosky, 69, of Milford, DE, formerly of Dunmore, PA, passed away in Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

She was born on November 19, 1952 in Scranton, PA, to the late Angelo and Margaret (Falduto) Minella.

Ann was known by many for her talents in the kitchen, her...

Oct 23, 2022

MILFORD – Jeffrey Allan Bradley passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Christiana Hospital after injuries he sustained in a bicycling accident.

Jeff attended Milford High School and, as a child, was heavily involved in playing baseball with Milford Little League. Jeff loved being outdoors; especially hunting and fishing. His love of being outdoors...

Oct 23, 2022

Leroy H. Wilcutts, 95, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Leroy was born on February 6, 1927, in Frederica to the late Ormsby and Frieda (Ridley) Wilcutts.

Leroy worked at DuPont Nylon Plant in Seaford for 38 years before his retirement. He worked also as a parts distributor for...

Oct 20, 2022

Joseph L. Masci, 69, of Millsboro, DE, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20,2022 during a short stay at Delaware Hospice, after a four year long battle with cancer. He was predeceased by both parents, Nello and Christine Masci. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Nancy, his two daughters, Angela and Amanda, and his granddaughter, Briella Masci....

Oct 19, 2022

Edna A. Newhouse, 80, of Milford passed away quietly in her sleep on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

Edna was born on June 30, 1942, in Milford to the late William Asa Chandler and Mae Ruth Banning of Milford.

Edna worked for many years for the Milford School District as a cashier in the school’s cafeteria....

Oct 18, 2022

GEORGETOWN (formerly of Long Neck, Del) – Florence A. (Pettyjohn) Adams passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.

Florence was born and raised in Georgetown, Delaware daughter of the late Luther and Jenny (Allen) Pettyjohn. Prior to his passing, Florence lived for several years in the Long...

Oct 18, 2022

Felton—Jennifer R. Powell, 47, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her home. She is now an angel who has crossed the bridge to enter the gates of heaven. She was employed as a waitress. Jennifer enjoyed shopping, cooking, going to the beach, loved to paint and most of all spending time with family, friends and beloved dog,...