Obituaries

Wayne D Ellingsworth

Wayne D Ellingsworth

Mar 17, 2021

Wayne D. Ellingsworth, 75, of Georgetown passed away peacefully at Beebe Hospital on, Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Mr. Ellingsworth was born in Milford, DE to the late William and Elizabeth (Collins) Ellingsworth. Wayne was formerly the Director of the Emergency Operations Center in Georgetown and his most memorable working experience was as the administrative assistant for Governor Sherman W....

Floyd  J.  Toomey, Jr.

Floyd J. Toomey, Jr.

Mar 14, 2021

SELBYVILLE – Floyd J. Toomey, Jr., 64, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. He was born in Lewes, DE to Madeline Lewis Toomey and the late Floyd J. Toomey, Sr. Floyd served his country with the U.S. Army. He continued his life of service to others as a Police Officer and, prior...

Helen Lorraine Donovan

Helen Lorraine Donovan

Mar 11, 2021

Helen Lorraine Donovan, 81, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford, DE on Thursday, March 11, 2021. She was born to the late Walter and Roberta Collins Davis in Milford, DE on July 13, 1939. She was a member of Avenue United Methodist Church, helped at the Avenue Pre-School and attended Crossroad Community Church. She worked for Diamond State...

Hall 'Sonny' Douglas Reed

Hall 'Sonny' Douglas Reed

Mar 7, 2021

The following obituaries honor both the life and everlasting love of Hall Douglas Reed, Jr. and Catherine Jeanette Reed of Milton, Delaware Hall Douglas Reed, Jr. Born on June 28, 1937, Hall Douglas Reed, Jr. was not only a loving husband to wife, Catherine Jeanette, but he was also a father, grandfather, brother, and friend. On Sunday, March 7,...

Victoria K. Mickiewicz

Victoria K. Mickiewicz

Mar 6, 2021

Victoria Davidson Mickiewicz passed away peacefully on March 6, 2021 at the age of 88. Born in Milton, DE on October 23, 1932 to Willa and Uhland Davidson, she moved to Toms River, NJ in 1956. She was the Deputy Tax Assessor for Toms River Township for 55 years before retiring in 2016. She also worked as the Tax...

Gene F. Roach

Gene F. Roach

Mar 4, 2021

Gene F. Roach, 90, of Georgetown passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. Gene was born in Georgetown, the son of the late James and Helen (King) Roach. He was employed at Delmarva Power and Light for 40+ years, initially as a lineman later transferring to the power plant working as an instrument technician....

Antoinette R. Sutor

Antoinette R. Sutor

Mar 3, 2021

Antoinette R. Sutor, 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE. She was born on August 11, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Marion and Antoinette R. Graves. Antoinette worked in banking as a Customer Sales Representative. She was a member of Eagle’s Nest Church, volunteered at the Milton CHEER Center, and...

Jacob Earl Williams

Jacob Earl Williams

Mar 1, 2021

Jacob Earl Williams, 27, passed away at in Harrington on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born in Milford on February 28, 1994. Jacob worked as a fence installer. He was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan and enjoyed fishing, baseball, and wrestling. He is survived by his mother, Crystal Hughes (Fred); father, John Williams (Amanda); maternal grandparents, Richard Jester,...

Robert 'Bobby' W. Jones

Robert 'Bobby' W. Jones

Feb 25, 2021

Robert ‘Bobby’ W. Jones, 85, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Bobby was born in New Jersey to the late Warren and Adeline (Katrensky) Jones. He was a locomotive engineer for Conrail. Robert was an avid outdoorsman, hiker, and runner. He also loved to play piano and...

Ina 'Mickey' R. Mateo

Ina 'Mickey' R. Mateo

Feb 25, 2021

Ina Ray ‘Mickey’ Mateo, 83, passed away peacefully at Penn Presbyterian Hospital on February 25, 2021. Mickey was born in Salisbury, MD on September 14, 1937 to the late Fulton Gravenor and Elizabeth Conner-Gravenor. At an early age Mickey was passionate about singing as she travelled across Virginia in their state choir group. She attended Menchville High School and...

Charlotte L. Bailey

Charlotte L. Bailey

Feb 23, 2021

Charlotte L. Bailey, 87 of Milford, DE passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Charlotte was born in Milton, DE to the late Hall D. and Clara (Richards) Reed, Sr. She was a hard worker. She was a waitress and cook for many years at different restaurants in Sussex County and when she...

Debora Ann Davies

Debora Ann Davies

Feb 23, 2021

Debora Custer Davies, 70, passed away at her home of February 23, 2021. Born in Ocean City, New Jersey on August 24, 1950, she was the daughter of Harry and Gladys Custer. Deb attended Goldey-Beacom College and finished her degree at Wesley College in 1975. Throughout her life Deb worked as an administrative assistant, paralegal, and in insurance &...

Mary Ethel Craft

Mary Ethel Craft

Feb 22, 2021

Mary Ethel Craft joined the Lord on February 22, 2021 passing peacefully at her home in Milford, DE surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 96. To those who knew her, Ethel was the salt of the earth. A woman genuine and true to her core, with soft spoken wisdom curated by a lifetime of experiences. She was...

Jeanne And Cap Lawson

Jeanne And Cap Lawson

Feb 21, 2021

LINCOLN – A gathering to celebrate and honor the lives of Jeanne and Gary ‘Cap Lawson will be held on Friday, September 17, 2021, at 6 pm, Milford Elks Lodge, 18951 Elks Lodge Rd., Milford, DE 19963. RSVP is required. Photos of Jeanne and Cap to be included in a slideshow may be sent to Ambrie Price or attach...

Jeanne Lynn Swain Lawson

Jeanne Lynn Swain Lawson

Feb 21, 2021

Jeanne Lynn Swain Lawson, born August 9, 1957, passed away on February 21, 2021 with her loving husband, family and best friend surrounding her at her home in Lincoln after a courageous battle with cancer. Jeanne enjoyed life to the fullest; vacationing, boating, fishing, beach days, and loved her Great Danes. Jeanne enjoyed music at the Lewes Pier with...

Ethel  Evangeline "Van" Bradley

Ethel Evangeline "Van" Bradley

Feb 20, 2021

Ethel Evangeline “Van” Bradley passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born on August 2, 1939, in Smock, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Ray and Mary Elizabeth (Allamon) Campbell. Van was one of five siblings: sister, Dorothy Rhodes (Rev. Earnest Rhodes), brother, Allances Campbell (Pat), brother, Thomas Campbell (Joann), and her late sister,...

Marylin  Ann Hurt

Marylin Ann Hurt

Feb 20, 2021

Marylin Ann Hurt, 72, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford. She was born in York, PA on September 3, 1948 to the late Charles and Fern Kashner Hollingshead. Marylin worked as a home health aide. She was a founding member of Healing Hearts Ministries, Rehoboth, and most recently attended Vital Church, Laurel. She...

Irvin William Ritter

Irvin William Ritter

Feb 16, 2021

Irvin William Ritter, 86, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Irvin was born on January 5, 1935 at the Ritter family farm in Lewes to the late William and Margaret (Dallas) Ritter. Irvin was a member of Slaughter Neck UM Church, the Delaware Improved Order of Red Men, the National Improved Order of...

Dorothy Mae Fisher Chorman

Dorothy Mae Fisher Chorman

Feb 16, 2021

Dorothy Mae Fisher Chorman of Milton passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Moorings at Lewes. Dorothy was born in Gumboro, the daughter of the late Harry R. and Mary E. (Hickman) Fisher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Chorman in 1985 and daughter, Mary V. Chorman. She...

Frank P. Maydwell, Jr.

Frank P. Maydwell, Jr.

Feb 15, 2021

Frank P. Maydwell, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully in Seaford on Monday, February 15, 2021. Frank was a truck driver for Old Dominion Freight Line and enjoyed hunting. He was also an avid Harley-Davidson rider and enjoyed going to the rally in Sturgis, SD with his wife Sarah Ann. He also dearly loved his kids and grandkids. Frank was...