Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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...
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....
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...
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
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
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
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.
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...
Dale J. Gray, Jr.
Jul 20, 2020
Dale “DJ” Gray, 64, lost his fight with cancer on July 20, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born to the late Dale and Irene Gray of Georgetown. He graduated from Sussex Central High School, class of 1974, where he was the State Wrestling Champion that year. He won the Frank Jones Memorial Award for most...
Alex Eugene Dill
Jul 20, 2020
Alex Eugene Dill, “Gene” Wyoming - Alex Eugene Dill, “Gene,” of Wyoming, Delaware passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was 70. Gene was born at home on February 16, 1950 outside Wyoming in Petersburg, Delaware to his parents Alexander and Ethel Larimore Dill. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers James Paul Dill and...
George R. "Ray" Kraus
Jul 19, 2020
George R. “Ray” Kraus passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Ray was born in Wilmington, Del son of the late George P. and Jennie (Passwaters) Kraus. Ray’s father worked for the railroad industry which brought them to Lincoln when Ray was a child. Ray remained in Lincoln at his family home...
Bernice M. Jackson
Jul 19, 2020
Bernice M. Jackson, 91, formerly of Dover, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford. She was born in Georgetown on February 25, 1929 to Harley and Effie (nee Fleetwood) Wilson. She served her country for 20 years with the U.S. Air Force, reaching the rank of Major, working as a nurse. She...
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