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Raymond 'Duke' A.  Dicus

Raymond 'Duke' A. Dicus

Aug 21, 2020

Raymond A. ‘Duke’ Dicus, 50, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away August 21, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. He was born August 8, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland. Duke worked for 25 years as a concrete mason. He was such an amazing person. The room lit up every time he walked in. Everyone in his presence was truly blessed. Prior to his...

Mitchell "Mitch" L Harding

Mitchell "Mitch" L Harding

Aug 21, 2020

Mitchell L. “Mitch” Harding, 58, of Harrington passed away at home on August 21, 2020 ending his courageous 6 year battle with cancer after going under Hospice care on June 12. He was cared for by his wife, Catherine M. Harding and Delaware Hospice. Mitchell was born in Milford, DE to the late Howard L. and Florence M. Harding....

Karen B. Baker

Karen B. Baker

Aug 15, 2020

Karen B. Baker, 73, of Georgetown passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. She was born in Milford the daughter of the late John and Marguerite (Knox) Blakeley. Loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother and beloved friend to many; anyone that knew her loved her kind and generous nature. She had worked at The...

Bruce E. Straw, Jr.

Bruce E. Straw, Jr.

Aug 15, 2020

Bruce E. Straw, Jr., 68, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Bay Health Kent General in Dover. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on January 10, 1952 to the late Helen (nee Kitner) and Bruce E. Straw, Sr. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force. Bruce worked in Maintenance for Harrington Raceway & Casino...

Rev. Paul L Hollenbach

Rev. Paul L Hollenbach

Aug 13, 2020

Rev. Paul L. Hollenbach Sr., 92, of Milton, passed away peacefully at Beebe Healthcare on Thursday, August 13, 2020 after having a heart attack. Paul was born in Williamsport, PA to the late Martin and Florence (Brown) Hollenbach. He retired as the Division Chief of the U.S. Government Printing Office. Mr. Hollenbach served in the US Army during the...

John Mckibbon Patrick Schofield

John Mckibbon Patrick Schofield

Aug 10, 2020

John McKibbon Patrick Schofield, 67, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born in Wilmington on January 30, 1953 to Joseph F. and Gertrude McKibbon Schofield. John worked as an Iron Worker with United Iron Workers Union Local and owned JPS Painting Company in Milton. He was proud to have...

Eleanor L Walt

Eleanor L Walt

Aug 9, 2020

Eleanor L. Walt, 76, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Ms. Walt was born in Providence, RI to the late Charles and Esther (Edget) Jacolucci. She loved dogs and lighthouses, as well as spending time with her family and grandkids. She worked for Eagle Group in Clayton, DE for...

Walter J Hepford, Jr.

Walter J Hepford, Jr.

Aug 8, 2020

MILFORD - Walter John Hepford, Jr., 81, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. He served honorably in the U. S Marine Corps. He worked at Leeds & Northrup and later, Honeywell. Walt managed several plants across the country during his career. Although Walt was born and raised in Philadelphia, he chose...

William Clark "Bill" Betts

William Clark "Bill" Betts

Aug 6, 2020

William Clark “Bill” Betts went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2020. He passed away surrounded by his family, at his home of 68 years, in Georgetown. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years; Doris (Reid) Betts, whom he married on September 6, 1952; four children, Dorleen (Bob) Messick, David (Carol) Betts,...

William C. "Charlie" "Quail" Jones, Jr.

William C. "Charlie" "Quail" Jones, Jr.

Aug 5, 2020

William Charles “Bud” Jones, Jr., a kind and unique person who lived life his way, passed on August 5, 2020. As a shy child he looked for the special treasures of his surroundings. The fragments of yesteryear were the beginning of his interest in antiques. In the mid-1950’s he broke into show business by impersonating Elvis for the local...

Melvin E. Dernberger, Jr.

Melvin E. Dernberger, Jr.

Aug 4, 2020

Melvin E. Dernberger, Jr., 76, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Melvin was born in Milford to the late Melvin and Grace (Clendaniel) Dernberger, Sr. He retired from Playtex and was a member of the Frederica Senior Center. He enjoyed bowling and was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. In addition to...

Phyllis D.  (Dutton) Stevenson

Phyllis D. (Dutton) Stevenson

Aug 4, 2020

Phyllis D. Stevenson passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Mrs. Stevenson was born in Milton, daughter of the late Lena D. Cooper and Layton Dutton. After 30 years of service with Verizon she retired in 1981 and had worked in the Dover and Georgetown business offices as a Service Representative and...

Rose Bravata  Adams

Rose Bravata Adams

Aug 3, 2020

Rose Bravata Adams passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. Rose was born in Dover on January 17, 1927 to the late Anthony and Meta Bravata. She graduated from Dover High in 1944. Rose worked for the State of Delaware, Division of Corporations for 27 years. She was a past member of Sarah Rebekah Lodge #16 and a life...

Diana 'Diane' Gale Abbott

Diana 'Diane' Gale Abbott

Aug 2, 2020

Diana 'Diane' Gale Abbott, 66, of Harrington, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020 at the Delaware Hospice Center surrounded by her family. Diane was born in Milford to the late Wallace Holden and Dorothy Mae (Bonney) Donovan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Ralph Donovan. She was a waitress for many...

John L. Kane

John L. Kane

Aug 2, 2020

On Sunday, August 2, 2020, John Kane of Harbeson, DE, loving husband and father went to be with our Lord at the age of 79 years. John worked for Pepsi in Maryland for 35 years moving to Harbeson, DE upon retirement. He volunteered for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity for 10 years, helping to build over a dozen homes....

Virginia S Pagden

Virginia S Pagden

Aug 1, 2020

MILFORD - Virginia S. Pagden, 96, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Milford Center. She was born in Frederica the daughter of the late Reynolds and Sara Hill. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Pagden in 1966. She is survived by her children, Carolyn...

Jennifer Lynn Mayer

Jennifer Lynn Mayer

Jul 31, 2020

Jennifer Lynn Mayer, of Lewes, DE and Corning, NY, passed away peacefully at home in July of 2020 at the age of 53. Jen was our angel on earth and lived a beautiful life where she loved to make people smile. She attended the Cheer Center and Easter Seals in Georgetown, DE as well as volunteering at All Saints...

Barbara Ann Dietrich

Barbara Ann Dietrich

Jul 29, 2020

Barbara Ann Dietrich, age 86, of Georgetown, DE passed away on July 29, 2020 at home where she had spent 10 days under hospice care and in the presence of loving family and friends. Barbara was a life-long resident of Georgetown; born on February 25, 1934 to the late James W. Dunham and Rhea King Dunham. Barbara married the...

Irma Prettyman

Irma Prettyman

Jul 24, 2020

Irma Prettyman of Jensen Beach, Fla., formerly of Harbeson De., passed away July 24, 2020 in Jensen Beach. She was the daughter of the late Harry D. McCullough Jr. and Mildred (Owens) McCullough. Irma was born January 23, 1932. She graduated from Milford High School, where she was Head Majorette and May Queen. Irma graduated from Goldey-Beacom College, where...

Jesse R Carl, Sr.

Jesse R Carl, Sr.

Jul 24, 2020

Jesse R. Carl, Sr., 68, of Orwin, PA passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020. Jesse was born in Lykens, PA to the late George and Mary (Kroh) Carl. He served in the US Army and retired from Exel Logistics. Mr. Carl was an avid gun collector and loved riding 4-wheelers, spending time with his dogs, and spending time...

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