Obituaries

Nov 13, 2024

Laura Frances (Short) Murray was born September 26, 1936, in Milford, DE to Felix M. Short & Delema (Stayton) Short.

She graduated from Lewes High School in 1955 and married Bayley "Bud" Y. Murray in 1957. Her husband was in the Army so they lived in several states and Germany. While there they visited several...

Nov 11, 2024

Susan Ellen (Brittingham) Studds of Georgetown, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Susan was well known for her compassion, grace, kindness, appreciation for nature and music, and her love for her family and friends.

Born in Milford to the late C. Virgil Brittingham and...

Nov 11, 2024

Milford - Robert H. Fanning, 87, better known as Bob, passed away on Monday, November 11th, 2024 in his sleep, at home.

Bob was born in New Castle Delaware, the son of late Hilton and Louise Fanning. Bob had many trades in his lifetime - he was a farmer with 40 years of service to...

Nov 11, 2024

Norman “Jack” Eugene Porter, 83, passed away at home on Veteran’s Day on November 11, 2024. He was honorable discharged from the United States Air Force on February 10, 1966. He was born in Smyrna, DE, to the late John Porter Sr. and Mary (Legates) Porter.

Jack worked at Kraft Foods (formerly General Foods) for 30 years...

Nov 10, 2024

Dean E. Justice Obituary

Dean E. Justice of Greenwood passed away, Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Bayhealth Milford Hospital. He was 70.

Dean was born, April 14, 1954 the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Quillen) Justice.

Dean was a member of the Bethel Worship Center...

Nov 9, 2024

Mrs. Imelda B. Borrero (Mela) of Laurel, DE age 72, passed away in her home surrounded family on Saturday November 9,2024. “Mela” was born on May 13,1952 in Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico to Angélica and Dionicio Barrera.

She studied secretarial business while attending school in Mexico. Imelda came to the United States in January 1975, where...

Nov 7, 2024

John “Jack” Sieber, age 75, passed away at his home after courageously battling cancer, while surrounded by his family on November 7, 2024, in Lewes, Delaware.

A private family graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, with burial to follow at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Milton, Delaware. Funeral arrangements and...

Nov 6, 2024

Catherine A. “Cathy” (Lemley) Pepper, 63

GEORGETOWN – Catherine A. “Cathy” Pepper passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, surrounded by her family, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Cathy was born in Louisville, Kentucky and resided in the Georgetown area where she was very active in the community....

Nov 2, 2024

John Phillip (Phil) Simmons of Lewes, age 68, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Accent Hospice Care in Wilmington, DE.

Phil was the son of the late Ralph B. and Doris (Jester) Simmons.

Phil was a Union Iron Worker before opening Simmons Canvas, which he operated for over 30 years. Later in life,...

Oct 31, 2024

Donald Fisher of Milton, Delaware died at home after a lengthy illness on Thursday, October 31, surrounded by his family. He was 89 years old. He is survived by Judy Fisher, his wife of 53 years; his son and daughter-in-law, John Fisher and Jessica Blurton; and his nieces, Cecily Fisher (Loretta & Emily Fisher) and Stephani Richardson (Howard &...

Oct 31, 2024

Franklin D. Smith Sr., of Milton, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 91.

Franklin was born March 21, 1933. He was the son of the late Daniel and Laura (Lingo) Smith.

He was a brick mason by trade. Frank was a man known to be...

Oct 27, 2024

Theresa “Terri” Jennie Tillmes (George), 95 of Milford, Delaware passed away peacefully on October 27th, 2024.

At this time, the family will be holding a private remembrance to honor and celebrate Theresa’s life in East Windsor, NJ. Cremation was performed by Berry Short Funeral Home in Milford, DE.

Theresa was born in East Orange, NJ,...

Oct 23, 2024

William “Bill” C Lecates, 74, of Georgetown, Delaware passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Bill graduated from Georgetown High School, Class of 1968. During his high school years he was an outstanding athlete, playing football (quarterback), basketball (point guard), and baseball (shortstop). By far his favorite sport was baseball...

Oct 17, 2024

Kevin Lee Cane - Obituary

Kevin Lee Cane, 45, of Georgetown, passed away on October 17, 2024 at his home in Georgetown.

Kevin was born on November 3, 1978 in Dover, DE to Allen E. Cane Sr. and the late Gale D. (Tribbitt) Cane.

A lifelong Delaware...

Oct 13, 2024

Felix Timothy Stewart, Laurel passed away, October 13, 2024, at Atlantic Shores Nursing Home. He was 68.

Felix was born July 13, 1956, to the late Harvey and Emma Lee (Moses) Stewart.

In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rose Walker Stewart....

Oct 12, 2024

Howard B. Brittingham, aged 82, passed away unexpectedly at his Lincoln, DE home on October 12, 2024. He was born in Milford, DE, on January 9, 1942, to the late Russell and Blanche (Short) Brittingham.

A proud veteran, Howard served his country as a Sergeant in the US Army, serving a tour of duty in Vietnam. For...

Oct 12, 2024

Ernest F. Kohland, 97, of Harrington, Delaware passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024 at Kent General Hospital in Dover. Ernest was born on February 16, 1927 in Hillsboro, Maryland to the late Herman Kohland Sr. and Gertrude (Kessler) Kohland.

Ernest served our nation in the US Navy during World War II where he sacrificed...

Oct 10, 2024

Mary Jane Berkowitz, 77, of Milton, passed away on October 10, 2024, at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. Mary Jane was born on April 4, 1947, in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Lee and Cleonia Snell Harpst.

Mary Jane was a dedicated member of Eagles Nest Church where she assisted on the production crew and...

Oct 7, 2024

Obituary for Richard Earl Watson

Richard Earl Watson, 75, of Milford, DE, passed away on October 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on August 6, 1949, in Milford, DE to his parents, Samuel E. and Daisy (Bowen) Watson.

Richard graduated...

Oct 6, 2024

Charles I. Stone (Stoney), of Lincoln, Delaware, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2024, in Milford, DE. Stoney was born on November 15, 1927, in Sugar Grove, VA. He was a kind and generous man throughout his life.

Stoney honorably served his country as a Corporal in the US Air Force and later channeled his...