Obituaries

Dec 29, 2024

David A. Passwaters, Jr., age 86 of Milford, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 29, 2024 surrounded by family members.

David was born on September 1, 1938, in Concord, DE to the late Doris (Collins) Passwaters and David A. Passwaters, Sr.

David played on the first Blue/Gold football game for Seaford High...

Dec 28, 2024

Linda Beth Reed of Georgetown passed away, Saturday, December 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 75.

Linda was born on January 15, 1949, the daughter of the late Russell and Dorothy (Trumpower) Moats.

Linda worked for several years at Atlantic Plastics in Milton.

She loved to tinker with...

Dec 26, 2024

Joseph “Martin” Manship, Jr., age 89, a life-long resident of Milton, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

He was born at home in Lewes to J. Martin Manship, Sr. and Dorothy Bennett Thomas, on February 10, 1935. In his younger years, he attended White’s Chapel and Zion Church. He went to Milton High School, and worked for Clyde Betts &...

Dec 25, 2024

Francis W. “Jigger” Morris, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 with his family by his side.

Jigger was born on June 27, 1945, and raised in Felton, son of the late Francis Willard  “Bib” and Frances (Brittingham) Morris.

A lifelong Delaware resident, Jigger grew up in Felton, graduating...

Dec 23, 2024

On December 23, 2024, Robert “Bob” Louis Moore, of Lincoln, Delaware passed away in his home after a long and hard-fought illness.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 9, 1947, Bob graduated from Glen Burnie High School in Maryland in 1965. Immediately after high school and during the Vietnam War, he served our country as...

Dec 22, 2024

Jimmy Jenkins was born in Marianna Florida on October 16, 1951 and passed on due to complications following surgery on December 22, 2024 at the age of 73 years old.

He is survived by his spouse and partner of 33 years, Brian, as well as two sisters Cathy Walters (Wayne) and Brenda Kennison (Don) as...

Dec 22, 2024

GOLDSBORO, MD – Brenda Sue Snowden, age 57, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Compass Hospice in Centerville, MD.

Brenda was born in Milford, Delaware and raised by her parents, Graham Harrington, and Marie Anna Cain. She attended school in the Woodbridge School District and worked at D&B Tavern.

Dec 22, 2024

MILTON – Doris A. Stauffer, age 100, of Milton and Broadkill Beach, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Doris was born to Ollie H. and Mary L. Baker, in Georgetown. She graduated from Georgetown High School with the Class of 1942. After graduation, she worked for over 33 years as a bookkeeper and office...

Dec 21, 2024

Obituary for William David Lambrose, Sr.

William David “Dave” Lambrose, Sr., 77, of Seaford, DE passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, DE surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born on June 29, 1947, in Fredericksburg, VA to his parents, Thomas and Martha Lambrose....

Dec 18, 2024

Frederick Ray Grimm, 70, of Felton, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Frederick was born on February 27, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Emory and Margaret (Gump) Grimm.

Living in West Virginia when he was young, Frederick spent the majority of his life in Delaware. Frederick served the United States proudly as a marine; his...

Dec 17, 2024

Charles Alfred Walls, Jr., a beacon of humor and kindness, passed away on December 17, 2024, surrounded by love in Houston, DE. His journey began on October 15, 1967, in Milford, DE, where he was born to parents Charles A. Walls, Sr. and Blanche "Libby" (Jefferson) Walls.

Charles was often known to lighten the mood...

Dec 15, 2024

Nafsika Stavros, 82, of Milton, passed away peacefully at Beebe Hospital in Lewes on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Nafsika was born on November 21, 1942 in Evia, Greece to the late Konstantinos and Maria (Dovino) Chondrogiannis.

Nafsika lived a full and meaningful life. Academically; she obtained a master’s degree in economics. Professionally, she worked for...

Dec 11, 2024

Nancy Jean Hooper, 88, passed away on December 11, 2024, at her residence of 33 years in Milton, Delaware surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 5, 1936, and raised in the Irwin, PA area, to her parents John and Louise (Kasperek) Lunn. Nancy married Edgar A. Hooper in 1956. They relocated...

Dec 11, 2024

JEAN ANN (POULIN) KORNMANN (1945-2024)

On December 11, 2024 Jean passed away at Beebe Hospital, Lewes, Delaware.

Jean was born in Waterville, Maine in the year of our Lord August 15, 1945 to Lorenzo Poulin and Germaine Poulin. Jean graduated from Mount Merci Academy in Waterville, Maine in 1963. She attended...

Dec 11, 2024

Bartos F. Hrupsa, Sr., 78

FELTON – Bartos F. Hrupsa, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Bartos was born and raised in Felton, son of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Minner) Hrupsa.

Bartos worked for the State of Delaware - DelDOT in the Maintenance...

Dec 10, 2024

John Michael Bibb, aged 85, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, in Wilmington, DE, surrounded by loving family members. Born on May 19, 1939, to James and Harriet (Brondstetter) Bibb in West Branch, MI, John's journey was one marked by dedication to education, an enduring love for his family, and a steadfast commitment to his faith.

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Dec 10, 2024

Christopher Whelan 69 of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Brooklyn, NY.  A life long New York Giants and Mets fan who loved spending time with his grandsons.

Preceded in death by his parents father, Aidan; mother, Marilyn; son, Aidan; daughter, Tina; and sisters, Kathleen and Susan.

Dec 9, 2024

Keith David Watson, 53, of Millsboro, Delaware passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Tidal Health Hospital, Seaford, DE surrounded by his loving family.

Keith was born on November 4, 1971, in Salisbury, MD to his parents, Richard T. and Carol (Givens) Watson.

He was previously employed with the family...

Dec 8, 2024

MILTON – Donald R. Livingston passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Don was born in Teaneck, NJ and raised in Cresskill, NJ son of the late John Orr and Winifred (Erhart) Livingston. He graduated from Cresskill High School in 1967 and furthered his education at Fairleigh Dickinson University,...

Dec 8, 2024

Obituary for William Clayton Hitch

William Clayton Hitch, 94, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE.

He was born on May 15, 1930, in Westchester, PA to his parents William and Lillian (Clampitt) Hitch.

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