Obituaries

Jun 16, 2024

Marie Jo Gray, 48-year resident of Lincoln, Delaware, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours, of June 16, 2024, of cardiac arrest. She was 85 years old.

Marie Jo was currently self-employed and enjoyed sharing Avon, Mia Bella Candles and Tupperware. In earlier years, she was employed in Smyrna at Leeds Travelwear. As a homemaker and...

Jun 13, 2024

Constance “Connie” Travers Fisher died peacefully June 13, 2024. Her daughters, Cecily and Stephani were at her side.

Connie met her future husband in the Milford Memorial nursery. She was born September 29, 1937. Bill came along a few hours later on September 30, 1937. He used to tell the story that he gave her...

Jun 12, 2024

Runae Bogan Green, 74, of Greenwood went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Runae was born on August 23, 1949 in Milford, DE to the late Edward and Grace (Gordon) Bogan. She was a true Delaware native and was known throughout her community for her...

Jun 11, 2024

“Devoted Public Servant, Cherished Mother and Grandmother”

Terry L. (Harvath) Gorlich, formerly of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at her home in Milton. Born in Dover, Delaware, to Frank Harvath and Fay (Cole) Harvath, Terry was raised in Smyrna, where she attended John Bassett Moore High School. As a member...

Jun 11, 2024

JoAnn W. (Walls) Webb, 76

FELTON – JoAnn W. Webb passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

JoAnn was born in Milford, and grew up in Georgetown, daughter of the late William G. Walls, Sr., and Bennetta E. (Burns) Walls Spady.

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Jun 9, 2024

John Keith Hanley, better known as Hanley, passed away on Sunday June 9, 2024, at his home in Georgetown, DE.

John was born in Wilmington, DE, September 20, 1972, but spent most of his adult life living in various places in Sussex County, such as, Rehoboth, Dewey, Lewes, and Georgetown. He loved living...

Jun 8, 2024

Frank L. Casey, 76, of Cool Spring, Delaware was called home by His Lord Jesus Saturday morning, June 8, 2024, while at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. We are grateful to Dr. Eduardo Rame, his cardiologist at Jefferson, who worked behind the scenes to get Frank the best of care.

A much-loved man whose number one...

Jun 6, 2024

After life filled with fun, laughter, music, and adventure, Sherrillyn “Dawn” Royston’s 10 year battle against cancer came to an end on June 6, 2024.

She will be remembered as a bright and beautiful free spirit. She would never hesitate to do silly dances her granddaughters taught her or to share a few of her...

Jun 4, 2024

LAUREL – Raymond C. “Tony” Donahoe, formerly of Georgetown and Lewes, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Tony was born in Wilmington to the late Marvin E. Donahoe and Valdora E. (Shuster) Donahoe Ellis.

Tony was cared for by the Salvation Army DDP staff and was involved...

Jun 3, 2024

MILTON – William Arthur “Bill” Stack passed away at Breakwater Village in Lewes on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Bill was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert and Helen (Rowe) Stack.

In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in death by a daughter, Reneé Doe.

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Jun 2, 2024

Cliff D. Cubbage, 74, of Milton, DE passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on June 2, 2024.

Cliff was born April 29, 1950 in Wilmington, DE. Cliff lived a very full and purposeful life. He was an avid antique collector, most recently Native American Artifacts. He gave great advice, and...

May 31, 2024

Elaine S. Rifenburg, 73, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 31, 2024.

Elaine was born on February 19, 1951 in Harrington, DE. She called Delaware her home for her whole life. Elaine was an avid crocheter; her talent and skills grew quickly till everyone in...

May 30, 2024

Audrey Govatos, born on August 23, 1943, in Chestertown, Maryland, peacefully passed away on May 30, 2024, at the age of 80. She was the daughter of William Clyde Poore Sr and Anna Pauline Johnston of Smyrna, Delaware.

Audrey leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love and devotion. She is survived by her son Glenn...

May 30, 2024

Kathryn “Kate” (Krum) Albertson, 98, passed away May 30, 2024, at the Harrison House in Georgetown, De. She had lived in Bloomsburg, Pa. until 1999 when she moved to Milford, De. She lived in Milford until April 17th of this year until she moved to Georgetown.

Kate was born Jan 18, 1926, to the late...

May 29, 2024

William Nelson “Billy” Chorman, 69

MILTON – William Nelson “Billy” Chorman passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Billy was born in Seaford, Del son of the late William H. and Dorothy (Fisher) Chorman. He graduated from Cape Henlopen High School with the Class of 1974. Billy did...

May 28, 2024

HARRINGTON – Georgia Betty Reirden, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Bayhealth Hospital in Milford.

Betty was born on March 29, 1941, in Dover, Delaware to the late Woodrow and Thelma Marvel.

Betty moved to Harrington in 1974 following her husband’s retirement from the Air Force....

May 23, 2024

Glenn Stuart Sharman passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Georgetown, Delaware.

Glenn was born in 1926 to missionary parents, Robert Clark Sharman and Nellie Catherine Shankel, in Basutoland, Africa. When he was 16, along with his parents and younger sister, Kathy, he moved to Alberta, Canada. After completing the...

May 16, 2024

Helen Garrett Williams

Helen Williams passed away on May 16th, her 88th birthday, in Annapolis, Maryland.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, teacher, and friend. In addition to volunteer work, she enjoyed gardening, quilting, and travel. Her openness and bright smile, as well as her positive attitude and calmness during adversity, put...

May 15, 2024

Manuel M. Aguilar passed away peacefully at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Born in Aguascalientes, Mexico to the late Luis and Lucia (Martinez) Aguilar, Manuel later moved to California and lived there for many years, he played semi-professional baseball. He returned to Mexico and was a proud member...

May 15, 2024

Donald Kropidlowski, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. An Army Veteran, he passed in his sleep, at the Milford Veterans home.

Dear Dad, we have said our goodbyes to you, but we continue to celebrate your life! With warm hugs and love, your sons, Michael (Michelle), James (Robin), Jon Sirkis, and Keith Kropidlowski; along with your...