Obituaries
George W. Hearne, Jr.
Jun 23, 2021
LINCOLN – George W. Hearne, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 surrounded by the family that he loved. George was born in Brooklyn, NY son of the late George W. Sr., and Myrtle McWilliams Hearne. George worked in purchasing with Chevron Corporation before retiring many years ago, and was a veteran of the US...
Maryann B. (Lavelle) Rash
Jun 21, 2021
MILTON – Maryann B. Rash passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 21, 2021. Maryann was born in Philadelphia, PA daughter of the late John F. and Bessie (Cirelli) Lavelle. She resided for many years in the suburb of Lawndale. Maryann graduated in 1970 from Cardinal Dougherty High School and studied human resources at Villanova University. She worked...
Donald Wayne Jester
Jun 19, 2021
SEAFORD - Donald Wayne Jester, 73, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was born in Milford to the late William P., Sr. and Delema Mae (Banning) Jester. Donald worked at Shawnee Country Club for 25 years. His favorite way to spend his time was with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed...
Margaret Stanaitis "Peg" Diggins
Jun 19, 2021
REHOBOTH – Margaret S. “Peg” Diggins completed the chapters of her earthly life on Saturday, June 19, 2021, and returned to the Lords library of peace. Born in January 1937 in Chester, PA, she was a 1953 graduate of Chester High School and worked at Pennsylvania Bell Telephone until her 1957 marriage to Leon Stanaitis; with whom she shared...
Robert M. Kemp
Jun 16, 2021
Robert M. Kemp, Jr. Robert M. Kemp, Jr., 54, of Harrington passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Bayhealth/Sussex Campus in Milford. Robert was born in Milford, the son of Betty (Dobraski) Kemp and the late Robert M. Kemp, Sr. Robert was a custodian at Lake Forest High School for 31 years, last 4 years being chief custodian....
Kenneth R. Wilson, Sr.
Jun 13, 2021
GEORGETOWN – Kenneth R. Wilson, Sr., 72, passed away at home on Sunday, June 13, 2021. He was born on March 1, 1949 in Milford to the late H. Reese Wilson (1999) and Hilda Hall Wilson (2001). Kenneth graduated from Milton High School in 1967 and married Jacqueline Roach in 1968. He worked for over a year at the...
Wayne Short
Jun 12, 2021
LEWES – Wayne Short, 69, passed away at Beebe Heathcare in Lewes on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was born to the late Emory and Onolee Donovan Short on August 20, 1951. Wayne worked as a cosmetologist at Carolyn’s Beauty Shop in Lewes. After Carolyn passed, Wayne owned and operated the shop. He was a member of Grace United...
Boyd H. Chaney, Jr.
Jun 10, 2021
Boyd H. Chaney, Jr., 69, of Ellendale passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at home. Boyd was born in Milford, the son of Grace (Buckley) Steele and the late Boyd H. Chaney, Sr. He had worked at Demco for 18 years, Blue Hen Trucking and Harrington Equipment Company. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...
Raymond R. Green
Jun 8, 2021
Respected Hospital Human Resources Executive MILTON - Raymond R. Green passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 surrounded by family, following a long battle with numerous health issues. Ultimately advanced lung cancer claimed its prize. Ray was born in Appleton, Wisconsin on the leading edge of the baby boom in 1946, son of Robert L. and...
Marjorie J Oliveira
Jun 7, 2021
Marjorie "Margie" Jean Oliveira, formerly of Lake Worth, FL and Bridgeville, DE went to be with our Lord peacefully on Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born in Hickory, NC on September 23, 1932, daughter of the late Theodore W. Correll of Hickory, NC and the late Elsie Weaver Hutton of Bridgeville, DE and formerly Hickory, NC. Margie moved...
Nancy S. Lane
Jun 7, 2021
LEWES – Nancy S. Lane, 71, passed away at Paradise Senior Living in Georgetown on Monday, June 7, 2021. She was born in Milford on July 17, 1949 to the late James Allen Johnson and Nathalia Emma Nelson Johnson. Nancy owned and operated Nancy’s Lawn Care Service for over 34 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Gloria Ann (Carey) Absher
Jun 6, 2021
GEORGETOWN – Gloria Ann Absher passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in the care of Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospital. Gloria was born in Milford, daughter of the late Addison E. Sr., and Doris Marie (Ellingsworth) Carey. Gloria was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a homemaker who enjoyed crafting, especially with artificial flowers, being...
Victor Smith Greenley
Jun 6, 2021
Victor Smith Greenley passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE. He was 69. Victor was born on September 13, 1951 in Dover, son of the late William and Louise Killen Greenley. He worked for 31 years at Handy Tube, formerly known as Camdel Metals Corp. In addition to his parents,...
Violet L. (Levay) Dzierzanowski
Jun 4, 2021
GEORGETOWN – Violet Dzierzanowski was born to Frank Levay and Esther Medvas, in New Brunswick, NJ on July 23, 1931 and passed away in Seaford, Del on Friday, June 4, 2021. Violet graduated from New Brunswick High School (NJ) and worked as a secretary. She married her husband Frank Dzierzanowski on September 4, 1954. After raising her children, Violet...
Carl Joseph Kushman
Jun 2, 2021
WOOLWICH, NJ - Carl Joseph Kushman’s life is based on a true story. Born on May 24, 1946 to Helen Barbara (nee Csarnogusky) and Joseph Carl Kushman in Newark, NJ, he lived 75 years until his Lord brought him Home on June 2, 2021. He was the first born generation in the U.S. of Czechoslovakia and Austrian decent. As...
Marian L. Harrison
Jun 1, 2021
FELTON – Marian L. Harrison, 85, formerly of LEWES, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was born on November 2, 1935 in Glassboro, NJ to the late John C. and Mary Eva Ware Gant. Marian worked as a Registered Nurse. She was a member of the Crossing, formerly Lewes Church...
Gary Russell Hicks
May 31, 2021
Gary Russell Hicks, 75, of Georgetown, passed away at his home on Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born in Milford, the son of the late Elmer Roy and Miriam (Robinson) Hicks. He and his wife lived in Georgetown for 26 years. Gary served in the US Army in the Vietnam War. He belongs to the American Legion Post...
Shelly Stanley "Big Shelly" Showard
May 29, 2021
GEORGETOWN – Shelly Stanley “Big Shelly” Showard, 56, passed away on Saturday, May 29th, 2021. He was born in Cape Charles, VA, to the late Willie Brooks and Beatrice (Kellam) Showard. He was a lifelong resident of Georgetown. He was a handyman throughout his life. In his free time, Big Shelly enjoyed riding bicycles and spending time outdoors, fishing,...
Constance 'Connie' L. Ivins
May 26, 2021
FELTON – Constance L. ‘Connie’ Ivins, 56, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born in Milford, Delaware to Floyd R. and Ruth Webb Hrupsa on November 19, 1964. Connie was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt that enjoyed cooking for her parents and family. She loved traveling...
Roberta Irene Horst
May 21, 2021
Roberta Irene (Kilgour) Horst, a loyal wife, wonderful mother/grandmother and devoted servant of God, passed quietly at 2 am on May 21, 2021. Known by close friends and family as “Cookie”, Roberta was the middle child of three daughters (along with Jean Thompson and Bonnie Zeff), born March 2, 1930 to parents Robert and Louise Irene Kilgour. She grew...
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