Obituaries

Jul 18, 2024

MILTON – Marie E. (Crocker) Brittingham passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Marie was born in Bath, Maine daughter of Elizabeth (Babine) Crocker and the late David E. Crocker. Marie attended Morse High School in Bath and spent her life working in the service industry. She worked...

Jul 18, 2024

Michael Anthony Smith, a cherished son, father, and mechanic, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, at Polaris Healthcare in Milford, DE — the town where his memorable journey began on December 29, 1968. Known for his resilient spirit, Michael battled glioblastoma with dignity and courage until his final moments.

Crafting his career as a...

Jul 17, 2024

Nancy (Rotondo) Burd, 82 passed away peacefully at her Milton, DE home on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Born on December 2, 1941, to the late Daniel and Merl (Chudley) Rotondo in Dover NJ, she was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Dover, NJ, and attended Cool Spring Presbyterian Church in Harbeson, DE....

Jul 13, 2024

Earl Thomas Rambo, age 91, of Milford, DE, passed away peacefully at his home on July 13, 2024. Born in Camden, NJ on May 6, 1933, he was the beloved son of the late Jacob Earl and Catherine (Milnamow) Rambo.

A graduate of Milford High School, Earl built a steady career working in maintenance at the Kent...

Jul 12, 2024

James Edward Turley, Jr., 78, of Georgetown passed away peacefully at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, DE on Friday, July 12, 2024.

James was born in Cumberland, MD to the late James Edward and Mary Irene (Ogline) Turley, Sr. He graduated from Frostburg State University and retired from the Delaware Solid Waste Authority as a Heavy Equipment operator....

Jul 7, 2024

Obituary Jo Ann (Von Duhn) Hopkins

Georgetown—Jo Ann (Von Duhn) Hopkins, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

Jo Ann was born on December 16, 1949, to her parents Harry and Helen (Richmond) Von Duhn in Lakewood, NJ.

She was raised...

Jul 6, 2024

William Maxwell Campbell, 79, passed away peacefully at Parkview Nursing Home in Wilmington, DE on July 6, 2024. William was born on December 13, 1944, to the late Stanley and Phyllis Campbell.

Bill was warm, generous, kindhearted, and sensitive with many friends, some of whom date back to early grades in St. Anthonys. Bill not...

Jul 6, 2024

On Saturday July 6, 2024 Carol Kane of Harbeson DE, loving wife and mother, went to be with our Lord at the age of 83 years.

Carol worked as an office manager for various car dealerships in Maryland until her retirement in 1996 when she moved to Harbeson. She volunteered for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity for...

Jul 6, 2024

Martha Jane White, a beacon of warmth and kindness, departed unexpectedly while at Beebe Medical Center of Lewes, DE, on July 6, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on October 5, 1958, in Salisbury, MD, she was the daughter of the late Herman Edward Stevens and Thelma Virginia Pennewell, and a loving sister to the late John Stevens....

Jul 4, 2024

MILTON – Keith “Julio” Dennis Revelle passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Keith was born in Milford, De, son of the late Herbert Franklin and Katherine Mae (Brittingham) Revelle.

Keith graduated from Cape Henlopen High School Class of 1977. He would go on to have a dedicated...

Jul 2, 2024

Mark Lofland Davis II, 95, died at his home in Ellendale, Delaware on July 2, 2024, after a brief illness, with his wife of 70 years at his side.

Mr. Davis grew up in Milford, Delaware and attended Milford schools until the end of his sophomore year when he joined his father in Cambridge, Massachusetts....

Jul 1, 2024

Yvonne Marie Robertson, age 56, of Bridgeville, Delaware died peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Accent Care in Wilmington Hospital/Christiana Care in Wilmington, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 3, 1967, daughter of the late Theodore Robertson and Lucille (Rossi) Pepe.

Yvonne graduated from Cape Henlopen...

Jun 28, 2024

Obituary for Jeremy D. Parsons

Georgetown—Jeremy D. Parsons, 50, was born on March 10, 1974, and passed away on June 28, 2024.

Jeremy was a life-long Delaware resident. He loved boating, hunting, and fishing in early years. He loved the Lord. He developed an infection that left him disabled for the...

Jun 27, 2024

Obituary for William "Bill" Lee Smith, III

Bill departed this earth on Thursday, June 27, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with dementia. Bill was born in North Carolina, the family moved to Arlington, VA where Bill was raised and spent most of his adult life. He later moved to his final home in Georgetown, DE....

Jun 27, 2024

Obituary for Eric Kurt Adams

Georgetown—Eric Kurt Adams was a loving husband, father, pop-pop, uncle, cousin, and friend. He left this world suddenly on June 27, 2024, at age 69.

Eric was born to John and Florence (Pettyjohn) Adams on October 31st, 1954, in Kansas. During his childhood Eric’s father was...

Jun 26, 2024

Obituary for Donald J. Passwaters

Milton—Donald J. Passwaters, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in the care of Hospice at St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, DE.

Donald was born in Milton to his parents Rufus and Rose (Forst) Passwaters. He was a lifelong resident of Sussex County. He worked at E.I....

Jun 25, 2024

Barbara Whitney-Ross transitioned to glory on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:21 am in Bayhealth Medical Center – Kent Campus.

Her earthly journey began on July 9th, 1938, in White Plains, NY to the late Harry and Vivian Vose Whitney. She was the youngest of two children. Her brother Donald passed in 2011. She spent most her...

Jun 25, 2024

Joseph W. Kling III, 66, of Milford passed away peacefully at Genesis Nursing Home in Milford, DE.

Affectionately known as Joey, he was born to the late Joseph and Catherine (Truitt) Kling, Joseph moved from Maryland to Delaware at the age of 10 with his family and stayed there his whole life.

Joey worked at...

Jun 25, 2024

Douglas Anthony Madden

April 23, 1954 – June 25, 2024

Reverend Douglas Anthony Madden, 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at his home in Milford, DE surrounded by his loved ones.

Douglas and his wife Patricia owned a sheep...

Jun 20, 2024

Mary Jane (Luff) Smith

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Mary Jane (Luff) Smith. She was survived by her daughters, Brenda Ivey, Penny (Smith) Shockley, son in-law Greg Shockley, Kelly (Smith) Stevenson, and son in-law Scott Stevenson. Mom had several roles in her life. She was a Lab...