Obituaries
Gladys Mervine Wade
May 28, 2025
Gladys Mervine Wade, age 76, of Lincoln, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Gladys was born in Johnson County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Clint Lipford and Edith Snyder Segnor. Gladys was a homemaker and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed yard sales, cooking, Country Music, and a...
Steven W. Rust
May 27, 2025
Steven Rust, 62, of Milford, Delaware, was called home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2025, surrounded by those he loved most — a fitting end for a man who built his life around faith, family, and service.
Born on May 22, 1963, in Milford to Harvey and Doris Rust, Steve was the kind of man who could fix...
Rose Anne Brooks
May 26, 2025
Rose Anne Brooks, 83, of Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice Center. Born on May 22, 1942, in Henderson, Maryland, Rose led a life dedicated to family and community, leaving a lasting legacy of love and support.
Rose graduated from Milford High School in 1961, where she was a well known athlete and band...
Richard A. Allen, Sr.
May 24, 2025
Richard “Dick” Allen Sr. passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 97. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Richard was born September 11, 1927, in Connecticut.
Unfortunately, his parents died in a car accident when Richard was an infant and he was placed in an orphanage, where he lived until his was 18 years old. Richard...
Andrew Joe Adkisson
May 23, 2025
A. Joe Adkisson passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware.
He was born and raised in Georgia, and lived there until he accepted a job and moved to Milford, Delaware. He worked for many years as a Distribution Manager with I.C. Isaacs Company, and was a Veteran of the US Army.
He is...
Christine Churches
May 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Christine (Kircher) Churches, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 19th, 2025 after a courageous battle with Multi System Atrophy (MSA).
Born on October 8th, 1970, Christine lived an adventurous life. She left her hometown of Dover, Delaware as a teenager to study at George Washington University in Washington D.C. where...
Etta L. (Paynter) Edwards
May 17, 2025
GEORGETOWN – Etta L. (Paynter) Edwards, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Genesis in Seaford, where she resided for the past two years.
Etta was born in Salisbury, Maryland, daughter of the late Charles M. Paynter, Sr., and Pauline (Morgan) Paynter; and had a brother, Charles M. Paynter, Jr., who made his home in Felton.
Etta was a hard...
John Alan Lasky
May 16, 2025
GEORGETOWN – John Alan Lasky, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware. He was 76.
John was born on December 11, 1948, in New York City, NY, to Christina (Shanks) Lasky. He graduated from Thomas A. Edison Vocational and Technical High School in Jamaica, NY, in 1966,...
Hazel M. (Moore) Davis
May 15, 2025
Hazel Mae (Moore) Davis, 89
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Hazel Mae Davis went home to the Lord, and back into the loving arms of her husband, Joe.
Hazel was born April 17, 1936, to Joseph and Anna Moore, in Sussex County, Delaware.
She was employed by DuPont Chestnut Run for over 30 years until her retirement. Never one to remain idle, she...
Patricia L. "Pat" Ash
May 15, 2025
LEWES – Patricia L. “Pat” (Long) Ash, was called home to the Lord on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes.
Pat was born in Ocean View, daughter of the late Milton F. and Linda J. (Murray) Long.
Pat attended Lewes High School, and Delaware Tech, which led to her 25-year career as a bookkeeper and front-end manager with Food...
Sandra M. "Sandy" (Bailey) Whaley
May 14, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” M. (Bailey) Whaley, 67
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Sandra “Sandy” M. (Bailey) Whaley, age 67, of Laurel, lost her courageous, hard-fought battle with cholangiocarcinoma, at home surrounded by her family.
Sandy graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 1975. Later that year she would marry the love of her life, Keith Whaley. They would have celebrated 50 years together...
Carol A. Moore
May 8, 2025
Carol A. Moore, born on March 15, 1948, in Milford, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Lincoln, Delaware, on May 8, 2025. A devoted mother and grandmother, she will be remembered for her unwavering love and support for her family, particularly her two grandchildren, whom she regarded as her proudest accomplishments.
Carol dedicated a significant part of her life...
Hilda M. Maloney
May 5, 2025
Hilda M. Maloney, a true Delaware native, was born on October 2, 1929 in Greenwood to the late Gilbert and Cora (Tull) Pinder. She passed away at her home on May 5, 2025 at the age of 95. Hilda dedicated her career to sewing, utilizing her skills as a seamstress for Playtex. Throughout her life, she found joy in her...
Joanne Lynne DiLonardo
May 4, 2025
Joanne Lynne DiLonardo, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished friend, peacefully went home to be with her Lord at her home in Felton on May 4, 2025, at the age of 63. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 18, 1962, Joanne was known for her diligent work ethic and her ability to tackle any challenge with determination.
Joanne’s greatest joy was...
Judith Cornett Abbott
May 3, 2025
Judith Cornett Abbott, a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, departed this world on May 3, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on March 14, 1957, at Langley Airforce Base in Hampton, Virginia, Judith's life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering faith. At the time of her passing, she resided in Georgetown, Delaware, where she had built...
Jacqueline Carol Laincsak
May 1, 2025
Jacqueline C. “Jackie” (née Meeker) Laincsak, 65, passed away on May 1, 2025, in Millsboro, Delaware.
Born in Baltimore and a longtime resident of Pennsylvania, she worked for many years as a bank teller.
Jackie is survived by her husband of 44 years, Edward Laincsak; dearest companion, Laura Schaech; sister, Coleen Meeker; sister-in-law, Janet Veader (Richard); and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and...
Carole Joan Jorgensen
Apr 29, 2025
Carole Joan Lynch Jorgensen, 80 of Milton, formerly of Charlotte NC, and Wonder Lake IL, passed away suddenly in her home on April 29, 2025. Born June 1, 1944, in Queens, NY, Carole was the beloved daughter of the late Earl and Eva Lynch of Wonder Lake, Illinois.
Carole was a woman of great determination and compassion with a deep love...
William J. Teletchea
Apr 26, 2025
William J. Teletchea, born December 13, 1938, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, at the Delaware Bay Rehabilitation Center. A proud veteran, William served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, exemplifying a lifelong commitment to patriotism and service.
In his youth, William was a gifted athlete. His passion for baseball led to him being drafted by...
John Douglas Bamforth
Apr 25, 2025
John Douglas Bamforth, aged 86, passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2025 at Bayhealth Medical Center in Milford. He was born on December 20, 1938, in Wayland, MA, to Ethel & Charles Bamforth and was the youngest among eight children in a large Bamforth Family that had 40 grandchildren. John raised his family in Watertown, MA before moving them to...
Sheila Anne Sullivan
Apr 25, 2025
Sheila Anne Sullivan passed away peacefully on the morning of April 25th after many years of battling back pain and leukemia. She was born on July 30, 1960 at the Naval Hospital, Bethesda Maryland. As the daughter of a naval officer she attended several different schools, graduating from Oakton High School Fairfax Virginia. Throughout her life she loved and cared...
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