Obituaries

Dec 5, 2024

Caroletta Sue Thompson, aged 76, entered into the arms of her Savior on December 5, 2024, in Hinton, WV. Her family takes comfort in knowing she has been joyfully reunited in heaven with her beloved husband John. She was born to the late James P. and Mildred M. (Robinson) Davis in Pike County, KY on February 10, 1948.

Dec 5, 2024

Bonnie C. Ruston, 88, of Georgetown, DE passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024.

Bonnie was born in Dover, Delaware on May 5, 1936 to the late T. Robert and Catherine Croes Ruston. While Bonnie’s life was not an easy one, she found joy in spending time in the activity center or looking out a...

Dec 4, 2024

LEWES -- Ghabour Ghabour died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease in Lewes, Delaware, on December 4, 2024. He was 83 years old.

Born and raised in Al Fayoum, Egypt to Miriam Morgan Gerges and Fayek Ghabour, Ghabour earned a veterinarian’s degree from the University of Cairo. In September of 1969, he immigrated to the United...

Dec 2, 2024

Earl Harold Sennett, 85, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Hospital on Monday, December 2, 2024. Earl was born on December 13, 1938 to the late Casper and Emma (Clendaniel) Sennett.

A true Delaware native, Earl lived his whole life in Delaware. He proudly served in the military in the United States Army....

Dec 2, 2024

Paul Andrew Czapkowski, 57, of Milford, passed away peacefully at the Delaware Hospice Center on Monday, December 2, 2024. Paul was born in New Brunswick, NJ on June 14, 1967 to Richard and Beate (Zapf) Czapkowski.

Living on the East Coast most of his life, Paul settled in Delaware where he lived for the past...

Dec 1, 2024

Mark T. Bennett, 61, of Milton, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, DE. Mark was born on August 23, 1963 to James and Arlene (Nielsen) Bennett in Ridgewood, NJ.

Growing up in New Jersey, Mark had moved to New York State before settling in Delaware for the...

Dec 1, 2024

“Cofounder of Besche Furniture, Inc.”

Dolores Buczek Besche of Georgetown peacefully passed away the morning of December 1st, 2024, at the age of 97. She was born on October 23rd, 1927, to parents Joseph and Rose Buczek in Baltimore Maryland. Dolores was fondly known as Mom, Nanny, Dee and “Mrs. B”. The only child of...

Nov 30, 2024

MILTON – James Marvel died Saturday, November 30, 2024 of complications from an automobile accident on October 16. He was a Valentine’s Day baby, born February 14, 1961 to the late Harry and Ruth (Reed) Marvel, of Milton.

Jim graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 1979. He was a meat cutter by trade and...

Nov 27, 2024

Patricia J. Chapman, 76, of Harbeson, Delaware, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024.

Born on August 12, 1948, in Leonia, New Jersey, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Mary (McCreedy) Wiseman. She graduated from the University of Bridgeport and cherished her memories in the Theta Epsilon sorority.

Patti devoted her...

Nov 26, 2024

Mary Lee Fernald, 94, of Milford, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Mary Lee, who preferred to be called Lee, was born on November 2, 1930 in Salisbury, Maryland to the late Charles Lee, and Eunice (Moore) Kelley.

Loving the beaches and coastlines, Lee spent her life...

Nov 25, 2024

Dominick Remedio, III, 65 of Pike Creek Valley, passed away peacefully on the night of November 25, 2024. His long battle with cancer ended while surrounded by his loved ones.

Dominick was born on September 26, 1959, and graduated from McKean High School, class of ’77. He worked at the Delaware State Hospital as Security...

Nov 24, 2024

MILLSBORO—Celeste A. Coyle, 69, also known as “Mom-Mom” or “Momma Celeste” passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born and raised in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA on March 27, 1955, to her parents, John J. and Mary Jane (Donaghy) Coyle, Jr.

She worked at Pathmark...

Nov 20, 2024

William Martin Tracy, II, passed away at his home in Dover, DE, on November 20, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on November 6, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the beloved husband of Jo Ellen Tracy, with whom he shared 61 years of loving marriage.

William, affectionately known as Bill, lived a full life marked...

Nov 18, 2024

Ruth Aline Thomas, 79, of Georgetown passed away, Monday, November 18, 2024, at Bayhealth Milford, DE.

Ruth was born on August 9, 1945, the daughter of the late Oliver Henry and Ruth Elizabeth (Williams) Wilson.

She was a dietician technician for the Cheer Center in Georgetown. Ruth was a faithful member...

Nov 16, 2024

Obituary for James David Davis

James David Davis, 84, of Georgetown, DE, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center.

He was born in Georgetown, DE on March 3, 1940, to his parents Arthur Pierce and Anna Mae (Rash) Davis.

James ranked Sergeant...

Nov 16, 2024

George Wayne Moore, 71, of Milton passed away, Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Genesis nursing home in Milford, DE.

George was born on August 8, 1953, to the late Charles and Virginia (Martin) Moore, in Lewes, DE.

A true Delaware native, George was a kind man who was liked by everyone who knew...

Nov 15, 2024

Catherine “Cathy” Baumann

September 11, 1954 – November 15, 2024

Catherine “Cathy” Baumann, 70, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 15, 2024. Born on September 11, 1954, in Cumberland New Jersey, Cathy was a devoted fiancée, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter whose love and kindness left an indelible...

Nov 15, 2024

MILTON – Raymond Allen Heisler, Sr., passed away suddenly at home on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Raymond was a proud Army Veteran and owned his own roofing business for many years before his retirement.

Raymond enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, who he loved immensely. He had the ability...

Nov 15, 2024

Obituary for Ernest Wayne Todd

Ernest Wayne Todd, 78, of Georgetown, DE, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Beebe Healthcare surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Wilmington, DE on September 21, 1946, to his parents, Clifford W. and Constance (Henry) Todd.

Nov 14, 2024

Brian F. Dolan passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 24, 1958, in Wilmington to Matilda (Maytene) and William J. Dolan, Jr.

He graduated from Alexis I duPont High School and attended the University of Delaware where he graduated from in 1980. While attending Delaware, Brian...