Obituaries
Virginia Lee Lynch
Sep 21, 2021
GREENWOOD - Virginia Lee Lynch was born August 3, 1942, in Cambridge, MD to the late Harry and Marion Jackson. She gained her angel wings on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Virginia was 79. She was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Virginia worked side by side with her late husband, Richard William Lynch, Sr., to build their business....
John L. Draper, Jr.
Sep 20, 2021
John L. Draper, Jr., 50, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away at home on September 20, 2021 in the loving arms of his wife after a harrowing battle with cancer. Although born on July 14, 1971 in Dover, DE to John L. Draper, Sr. and Phyllis (Ramsey) Draper-Watts, John spent most of his childhood in West Virginia amongst a...
Robert P. Sonzogni
Sep 19, 2021
GEORGETOWN – Robert P. Sonzogni, 76, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. He was born in Jersey City, NJ to the late William and Florence Shepherd Sonzogni on December 20, 1944. In addition to his parents, Bob is also predeceased by his loving mother-in-law, Lillian E Armold. He proudly served his country with...
Lori A. Winzenried
Sep 19, 2021
GEORGETOWN – Lori A. Winzenried, 59, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born in Rahway, NJ to the late Jessie Buchen Parks on May 8, 1962. She grew up in Irvington, NJ and lived in South Plainfield, NJ for many years before moving to her dream home in Georgetown, DE. Lori was a Customer Service manager...
Thomas A. Wilson
Sep 18, 2021
Thomas A. Wilson, 67, of Seaford passed away on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at Milford Center. Thomas was born in Milford. He was a bus driver for the Methodist Manor House in Seaford. He is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Wilson, father, Thomas Wilson and son, Anthony Wilson. Thomas is survived by his mother, Charlotte (Carlton) Adams;...
Robert "Bobby" Wayne Morgan
Sep 15, 2021
MILFORD - On September 15, 2021, Robert “Bobby” Morgan passed away suddenly at home. He was born November 30, 1941 to the late Elmer and Junie Morgan of Milford. He honorably served his country in the Marine Corps from 1959 to 1965. After an honorable discharge, he further served his country in the Marine Corps Reserve and Delaware National...
Mark H. Donaldson
Sep 15, 2021
Georgetown- Mark H. Donaldson, beloved husband to Sandra L. Donaldson and father of Stephen L. Donaldson passed away peacefully on Sept 15, 2021. Mark was born June 9,1940 in Pontiac, MI. He and Sandra met at the University of Maryland and were married at the Memorial Chapel on October 28, 1967. Upon graduation Mark became a Federal Agent with...
Elmer T. Atkins, Sr.
Sep 14, 2021
Elmer T. Atkins, Sr., 93, of Seaford, passed away on September 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Elmer was born on November 26, 1927, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Henry and Florence (Gromack) Atkins. Elmer worked throughout his life as a poultry farmer. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Atkins. He is...
Edward J. Vogtman
Sep 13, 2021
Edward Joseph Vogtman, 70, of Lewes died Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, of pneumonia following a severe COVID-19 infection. Known as Ed by most but called Eddie by his parents and siblings, Edward was the fourth of five children of Theodore and Helen Vogtman Dec. 31, 1950. He grew up in Hillside, N.J., started a family in Carteret, N.J., and...
Cynthia (Rieck) "Cindy" Coverdale
Sep 12, 2021
MILFORD – Cynthia R. “Cindy” Coverdale passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford. Cindy was born in Easton, Maryland daughter to the late William Harry Rieck, Jr., and Christine (LeGates) Rieck. She resided the majority of her life in Preston, Maryland and graduated from Colonel Richardson High School in Federalsburg with...
Mildred G. "Butch" Jackson
Sep 10, 2021
Mildred G. “Butch” Jackson, 83, of Ellendale passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Harbor Healthcare in Lewes. Mildred was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late James and Mildred (Palmer) Galloway. Mildred lived in Ellendale for 47 years, where she enjoyed fishing and gardening. In addition to her parents, Mildred is preceded in death by her sister,...
Edna Elizabeth Young Burns
Sep 8, 2021
GEORGETOWN - Edna Elizabeth Young Burns, 84, passed away at home on September 8, 2021. Edna was a native of Milton, Delaware and went to school at Milton High, where she was a majorette. She is remembered mostly by her role as the owner and operator of Burns Tropical Fish and Pet Shop at Gravel Hill, Georgetown. She was...
Lois M. Hitchens
Sep 8, 2021
Lois Marie Hitchens, 89, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021, at her home. She was born August 27, 1932, in Wilmington, DE, the daughter of Anthony and Carmela (Millie) Caruso. Lois worked as a Travel Agent for over 40 years before retiring. She had many loyal customers and often worked with multiple generations of the same family. Lois’...
Cathy Denise Walker
Sep 8, 2021
LAUREL - Cathy D. (Ferrier) Walker, 64, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was a devout Christian, devoted mother and grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ. Cathy was the youngest of three children, born to Mary (Chaffins) Fisher and Carl Ferrier in Wilmington, DE. Cathy graduated from Sussex Central High School in Georgetown,...
Ronald D Benton
Sep 8, 2021
Ronald D. Benton, 41, of Milford, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Ronald was preceded in death by his brother, James Keene; half-brother, Robert Hobbs; grandfather, Walter Benton Sr.; and step-grandfather, David Peterson. He is survived by his mother, Helena (Frederick) Coppock; his father, David (Yvonne) Hobbs; children, Hannah Noel Benton, Kaylie Rayne Benton, Rylee Benton; grandmother, Harriett...
Roland Dale Gladden, Jr.
Sep 7, 2021
HARRINGTON – Roland Dale Gladden, Jr., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. Dale was born in Salisbury, Maryland, son of the late Roland Dale, Sr., and Winnie Faye (German) Gladden. He graduated from Wicomico High School with the class of 1966. After graduation he joined the US Army and...
Harley E. "Buffy" White
Sep 7, 2021
REDDEN – Harley E. “Buffy” White passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Buffy, as he was lovingly known, was born a Beebe baby in Lewes, Delaware, to loving parents, Wayne A. and Leona P. (Morgan) White. After his decision to leave school when he was 16, Buffy worked in the HVAC industry for numerous years...
Katherine R. Gordy
Sep 6, 2021
Katherine R. Gordy, 91, of Georgetown passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Katherine was born and raised in Georgetown, the daughter of William and Clara (Coverdale) Roach. After graduation from Georgetown High School in 1947, Katherine graduated from the Delaware Hospital School of Nursing in 1950 and received her B.S. degree from...
Charles Ross "Cr" Robinson, Jr.
Sep 4, 2021
Charles Ross “CR” Robinson, Jr., 61, of Georgetown, DE passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 4, 2021. CR was born on June 5, 1960 to the late Charles Ross Robinson, Sr. and Gladys Marie (Bunting) Robinson. In 1996, CR established his own business, CR Robinson & Son Bobcat Service. He most recently worked for Stockley Materials in...
Noah B. Attix
Sep 4, 2021
MILFORD – Noah B. Attix, 44, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford. He was born on October 11, 1976, in Milford to Barrett Lee and Gloria Swanson Attix. Noah worked as a purchasing agent for Sea Watch International, Milford for 8 years. He was previously the warehouse superintendent at US Cold Storage, Milford....