Obituaries
Betty D. Black
Jan 10, 2021
Betty Marie (Donovan) Black, 89 MILTON – Betty D. Black passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Milford Place. Betty was a lifelong resident of Milton and was the daughter of the late Howard L. and Mary Elizabeth (Parker) Donovan. She worked as an administrative assistant with the Cape Henlopen School District for over 30 years and...
Patricia Draper Bonk
Jan 10, 2021
REHOBOTH - Patricia D. Bonk passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on January 10, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Helen McWhorter Draper and Henry Carlton Draper of Milton, born in the dining room of her family home on November 11, 1926. She attended High School at the Southern Seminary in Buena Vista, Virginia....
Timothy Charles Nicholson
Jan 10, 2021
Timothy Charles Nicholson, CLU, ChFC, of Milton, DE passed away unexpectedly one day before his 72nd birthday from an aggressive form of cancer at Delaware Hospice. Tim was born on January 11, 1949 to James and Gertrude (McNamara) Nicholson in Clinton, Massachusetts. Growing up he attended Holy Rosary elementary school, St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury, MA and graduated...
Jean B. Goss
Jan 9, 2021
Jean B. Goss, 89, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Her husband of 60 years, George T. Goss predeceased her. Jean leaves behind her children, Kathleen Schuitemaker of Delaware, Laurie J. Taplin of New Jersey, Timothy K. Goss of New York, and Bonnie L. Miller of North Carolina; along with her grandchildren,...
Wilsie C. Cubbage Haber
Jan 9, 2021
Wilsie Carmean Cubbage Haber, 98, of Dover, passed away peacefully at Kent General Hospital on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Wilsie was born in Snow Hill, MD to the late Dorsey and Mary Carmean. She was a secretary for her husband, Hammond Cubbage at the University of Delaware and she loved to read. In addition to her parents she was...
Karen M Kropidlowski
Jan 9, 2021
Karen M. Kropidlowski, died peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Dear Mom, we have said our goodbyes to you, but we continue to celebrate your life! With warm hugs and love, your sons, Michael (Michelle), James (Robin), and Jon Sirkis; your brothers, Gene (Mary Jean), Joseph, and James Browan; along with your grandkids, great-grandkids, extended family, and friends. Beam...
Eileen R. Fetterman
Jan 8, 2021
MILLSBORO – Eileen R. Fetterman passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, MD. Eileen was born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Walter Jr., and Anna R. (Dodd) Reeves. She worked for Xcalibur Group in King of Prussia, PA for many years before retiring. Several years prior, she worked for the Defense...
Virginia T. (Taylor) Refsnider
Jan 7, 2021
MILTON – Virginia T. Refsnider passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. Virginia was born in Philadelphia, PA the only child of Raymond and Selma (Rihl) Taylor. Virginia worked for many years as a Leader with Weight Watchers and also owned and operated Country Corners, a local craft shop. She especially enjoyed spending...
Eliza J. Stokes
Jan 6, 2021
Eliza J. Stokes, 102, of Milford, passed away peacefully at Westminster Village in Dover on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Eliza was born in Milford to the late Edward and Edith (Coverdale) Jones. She enjoyed crocheting and especially loved gardening with her husband, proudly growing delicious lima beans and other fresh produce. She was active in the Frederica Senior Center,...
Betty J. Prater
Jan 6, 2021
MILTON – Betty J. Prater, 65, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from a lingering illness. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She liked fishing, poetry, painting, reading and most of all, her kids and grandkids. She was preceded by her former husband, Alfred Prater; brother, Terry Smith; and sister, Effie Smith. Betty is survived by her...
Harold R. "Hal" Stintsman
Jan 5, 2021
Harold R., Stintsman, Retired MSG, U.S. Army, E-8 went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 5, 2021 holding his wife, Sandy’s hand and in the presence of the rest of the family. He was born on February 11, 1945 to Louise and Thomas Stintsman. He grew up in Labertville, NJ. Hal joined the...
Seth E. Cooper
Jan 4, 2021
GEORGETOWN – Seth E. Cooper, 33, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born in Milford on February 17, 1987 and raised in Georgetown, Seth graduated in 2005 from Sussex Central High School. He attended Radford University in Virginia and earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, graduating with honors in 2009. Seth worked as an IT Professional...
Francis Donald Ellingsworth
Jan 2, 2021
Francis “Donald” Ellingsworth, 87, of Georgetown passed away peacefully at Lofland Park Center in Seaford on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Donald was born on April 13, 1933 in Ellendale. He was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Ellingsworth. Donald proudly served in the United States Army and went on to work for Townsends, Sharp Gas, and George...
Irene P. Martin
Dec 31, 2020
HARBESON – Irene P. Martin passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, December 31, 2020. Irene was born in Bridgeville, Del daughter of the late Hilton and Lulu (Russell) Penuel. She resided in Harbeson most of her life and was an active lifetime member of Coolspring Presbyterian Church. Irene worked in the cafeteria for 23 years with the...
Eugene Harvey Rust
Dec 31, 2020
Eugene Harvey Rust, 66 Lincoln-Eugene Harvey Rust passed away on December 31, 2020 at Bayhealth/Sussex Campus in Milford. He had a long battle of COPD. He was born June 20, 1954 to the late William Harvey Rust and Doris VanVorst Rust. Eugene was a 1973 Milford High School graduate. He was a member of the FFA winning a chance...
Faith Patricia (Schleh) Lowe
Dec 29, 2020
Faith Patricia Lowe, 65, of Georgetown, Delaware was born on January 4, 1955 and went home to be with her Savior on December 29, 2020. Faith was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, born-again Christian, missionary, nurse, instructor, friend, and so many other titles. She fought valiantly for several weeks but lost her battle due to complications...
Antonio "Tony" Salazar
Dec 29, 2020
GUMBORO – Antonio “Tony” Salazar passed away at home on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Tony was born on January 20, 1946 in Kimberly, Nevada son of the late Adelaido and Josephine (Hernandez) Salazar. He resided for many years in Ely, Nevada before moving to El Paso, TX and later to Delaware in the early 1970’s. Tony graduated from El...
Carol A. (Robinson) Evans
Dec 27, 2020
Carol A. Evans, 75, of Georgetown, DE passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Carol was born on August 18, 1945 to the late Charles Ross Robinson and Gladys Marie (Bunting) Robinson. In addition to her late parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Donald A. Evans; and four brothers, Norman “Boo Boo” Robinson,...
Margaret F. Purnell
Dec 25, 2020
Margaret Frazier Purnell, 98, of Georgetown, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 25, 2020. Margaret was the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Mary C. Frazier of Arlington, VA and Finksburg, MD. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, David Johnson Purnell, Sr.; three sisters, Frances...
Paynter A. Lynch
Dec 23, 2020
MILFORD - Paynter Andrew Lynch, 92, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. He was born October 21, 1928 the son of the late William S. and Minnie Hitchens Lynch. Paynter served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for the State of Delaware, as a Game Warden from 1967 to...
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