Karl Edward Connors

REHOBOTH BEACH – Karl E. Connors passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He was 59.

Karl was born on Dover Air Force Base son of the late Robert C. Jr., and Laura A. (Fuller) Connors.

Karl spent his childhood years in Milton, attended Milton Junior High, and made many great memories and gained lifelong friends. He earned his Tech 5 certification and worked as a master mechanic at Sears in Seaford.  He later expanded his craft to welding with Bethlehem Steel at Sparrow’s Point near Baltimore. Karl spent time in West Virginia and Baltimore, eventually returning to Delaware.

Karl enjoyed welding, working on cars, drinking beer, NASCAR, and the Baltimore Ravens.

In addition to his parents who both passed in 1999, Karl was preceded in death by his wife, Janet C. Connors in 2017; and brother, John J. Connors who passed in March.

He is survived by four brothers, Robert C. Connors, III, Ron Connors, Chris Connors, and David Connors; six nieces and nephews, Sara, Samantha, CJ, Amanda, David Jr., and Kaitlynne; nine great nieces and great nephews; several aunts, uncles, and extended family.

A funeral service will be held at Noon on Friday, August 15, 2025, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 416 Federal Street, Milton, Del, where a time of visitation for family and friends will begin at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Barratts Chapel Cemetery in Frederica.

Online condolences and memories can be shared to the family at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com