Obituaries

Sep 21, 2022

Virginia Ann “Ginger” Blair Potzer, 52, of Milford, passed away at the Milford Center on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Ginger was born on August 8, 1970, in Dover, DE, to the late Robert B. and Lulabelle (Morris) Blair, Sr.

Ginger enjoyed bingo, crosswords, Sudoku puzzles, and the many arts and crafts programs offered at the...

Sep 19, 2022

GEORGETOWN – On Monday, September 19, 2022, Louis E. Davis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and Georgetown Icon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Louis was born in the hills of western Maryland to Chester and Mildred (Briggs) Davis. He would go on to become a master carpenter by trade, having built...

Sep 19, 2022

Donald L. Webb, 79, of Milton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, September 19, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Christine Thompson Webb of 8 years, daughters Sheila (Wayne) Donovan, Crystal (Steve) Johnson, stepchildren Eric (Kariane) McGinnis, Rebecca (Ron) Eisenacher, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, sister Phyllis Donovan, sister-in-law Nancy Webb, many special...

Sep 19, 2022

Donald S. Stevenson went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 19th, 2022, peacefully at home. Donald was born in Milford on March 25th, 1931 to the late Ernest and Pearl Stevenson.

Donald retired from Bell Telephone Company after 29 years and later farmed. Donald served in the United States Air Force during the Korean...

Sep 18, 2022

Piera Pirrone, 90, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Piera was born in Sicily, Italy to the late Agnese (Valreni) and Giuseppe Olinda. She was a self-employed seamstress, who enjoyed flowers, gardening, spending time outside, and with her family. She loved God and reading her Bible.

In addition to...

Sep 16, 2022

LINCOLN – Leonard “Len” Denbleyker passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 16, 2022, with his wife Beatrice by his side, who left these loving words: My mind still talks to you; My heart still looks for you; but my soul knows you are at peace and free at last.

No formal ceremonies will...

Sep 16, 2022

Richard L. Brady, Jr., 54, passed away at home surrounded by family.

Richard was a graduate of McKeesport High School. He served in the US Air Force proudly for 5 years as a Security Police Officer. He married the love of his life, Renee Webb, on May 26, 1990. He went on to work for Bayhealth as...

Sep 15, 2022

Rosemary Carroll, a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother, peacefully passed on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family in her dream house on Haven Lake in Milford, Delaware.

Originally from New Jersey, Delaware has been Rosemary’s home for the last 19 years. She was a lover of the outdoors, especially the water of...

Sep 15, 2022

Danny R. Kinzer, 59, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

Danny loved racing whether it was NASCAR or spring racing. His favorite track was Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey. He was also a Dallas Cowboys and a wrestling fan.

He was preceded in death by his niece,...

Sep 13, 2022

Dorothy Priscilla Lane, 86, of Milton, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Priscilla was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on November 23, 1935 to the late Walter Edwin and Ardeta LaVange (Edwards Cornelius) Riale.

Priscilla lived in Virginia and Pennsylvania before moving to Delaware in 1960. After marrying her husband, Richard, they...

Sep 12, 2022

Barbara Jane Fournier (Hepfer), born December 2, 1934, age 87, died peacefully on September 12, 2022 at Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Smyrna, Delaware.

Barbara was a 1952 graduate of Tipp City High School, in Ohio. After high school, she worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base where she met her future husband, Joseph...

Sep 9, 2022

James E. “Jim” Evans, 48, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 9, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.

Jim was born on December 2, 1973, to Edgar Y. and Patricia M. (Herring) Evans in Mt. Holly, NJ.

For over 20 years, Jim worked...

Sep 7, 2022

GEORGETOWN – Faye Kearney passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

Faye was born in Lewes, Delaware daughter of the late William and Marjorie (Massey) Taylor. Faye grew up in a large family of 9 that also includes a host of extended family.

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Sep 7, 2022

Kenda Lynn Warner of Milford, De. passes away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, in the comfort of her own home, while laying hand-in-hand with her loving Husband Bob. Her earthly body gave way, but her spirit was beyond ready, to be with our Heavenly Father and Gracious Creator. Guiding her spirit to the Pearly Gates of The Heavenly...

Sep 7, 2022

Mary Frances Stockley Banks, age 84, of Georgetown, DE passed away at Beebe Hospital on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, surrounded by family.

Born May 1, 1938, to William Alfred Stockley and Frances (Johnson) Stockley of Georgetown, Mary graduated from Georgetown High School in 1956. She married her childhood sweetheart David Alfred Banks of Millsboro in...

Sep 4, 2022

Douglas A. Manning, 63, of Smyrna passed away peacefully at the Delaware Hospice Center on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

Douglas was born in Chester, PA to the late Elmer L. and Norma J. (Wallace) Manning. He was a born salesman who never met a stranger and enjoyed projects that involved making things. He loved good food and...

Sep 3, 2022

Gerald Cottrell, 90 years old, was born in Elbridge N.Y. April 20, 1932. He passed away while with his loving family on September 3, 2022.

Gerald Cottrell lived a life filled with potential and opportunity, all of which he created. When he could no longer afford college at the age of 19, he enlisted in...

Sep 1, 2022

R. Lee Goins, 66, of Georgetown, passed away at TidalHealth Nanticoke on Thursday, September 1, 2022.

Lee was born in Milford to William P. Goins, Sr. and Ella (Wickham) Dennis. He served in the US Coast Guard and was a member of the NRA and the American Legion Post 28. He has been a mechanic since he...

Aug 31, 2022

MILTON – Barbara J. (Ridington)Marvel passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Barbara was born in Upland, Pennsylvania daughter of the late Howard and Irma (Buck) Ridington.

Barbara worked for many years operating a bookkeeping machine with the Chester Cambridge Division of Philadelphia National Bank. She relocated to...

Aug 28, 2022

David Alfred Banks December 18, 1937 – August 28, 2022 David Alfred Banks, age 84, of Georgetown, DE passed away following a lengthy illness on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Born December 18, 1937, to Walter and Dorothy (Williamson) Banks of Millsboro, DE, David graduated from Georgetown High School in 1955. David married his childhood...