Obituaries
Janet Virginia Lane
Oct 5, 2025
Janet Virginia Lane, a devoted family member and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at Bayhealth Sussex Hospital in Milford, Delaware, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 19, 1936, in Milford, Delaware, Janet was known for her warmth and kindness.
Janet attended the Union Street Meeting House Church in Milton, DE. She was a member of...
John H. Greenly Jr.
Oct 5, 2025
John “Jack” H. Greenly Jr., age 87, of Frederica, Delaware, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025.
Born in Dover, Delaware, Jack grew up on the family farm in Felton alongside his two sisters, Doris Stevenson and Kay Waldren, who preceded him in death. After graduating from Felton High School, Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army, spending...
Joseph H. Donovan
Oct 2, 2025
Joseph H. Donovan, a dedicated laborer and proud farmer, passed away on October 2, 2025, at Cadia Healthcare- Renaissance in Millsboro. Born on December 15, 1942, in Redden, Delaware, Joseph was a lifetime resident of Georgetown.
He is survived by his sisters, June Donovan and Dorothy Cannon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston E. and Alice G. (Burton)...
Gail Elizabeth Haff
Oct 1, 2025
Gail Elizabeth Haff, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away
on October 1, 2025, at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, Delaware. She was born on August 31, 1953, in Baldwin, Long Island, New York, to Warren and Elizabeth Moore, who predeceased her.
Gail's journey through life was marked by dedication and love for her family. After graduating from high school in...
Ina Ola (Brewer) Martin
Sep 29, 2025
Ina Ola (Brewer) Martin
LEWES – Ina Ola Martin, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Beebe Healthcare.
Ola was born in Snow Hill, Maryland, daughter of the late George and Margaret (Jones) Brewer. She resided in Lewes in the Sweet Briar Development for many years before becoming a resident of Excelcare in Lewes.
Mrs. Martin...
Judith "Judy" L. (Ellner) Sands
Sep 26, 2025
MILTON – Judy (Ellner) Sands passed peacefully on September 26, 2025, following a long illness.
Judy was originally from Holden, Massachusetts and graduated from Wachusett High School in 1965. She attended Upsala College in East Orange, NJ, graduating with a degree in business administration. In February 1970 she married Neil Sands, also an Upsala graduate, and resided in Pequannock NJ before...
Robert M. DeLong, Jr.
Sep 25, 2025
Robert M. DeLong, Jr., a dedicated master electrician and cherished member of the Delaware community, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, in Milford, Delaware, under the compassionate care of the staff and nurses at Delaware Hospice Center. Born on January 10, 1948, in Milford, he was a lifelong resident of Delaware, where he built a legacy grounded in service,...
Constance L. "Connie" Dick
Sep 25, 2025
GEORGETOWN – Constance “Connie” L. Dick passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Connie was born in Harrington, Delaware to the late Woodrow and Evelyn (Windsor) Legates. Connie was working, up until two weeks ago, as an administrative assistant for the State of Delaware, primarily for Delaware State Police Troop 4. Connie had...
Karen Lea Wootten
Sep 25, 2025
Karen L. Wootten, age 71, passed away on Thursday September 25, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice Center. Karen was born in Milford, Delaware to the late Ray W. Wootten and Gwendolyn (Norman) Layton.
Karen loved adventures to many places but specifically the Outer Banks with family, cruises, and outings to the boardwalk. She spent many previous years living in Daytona Beach,...
Christine Kaplan
Sep 23, 2025
Christine (Ketcham) Kaplan, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice.
Christine was born in Long Island, New York, daughter of the late Stanley and Geraldine (Donnelly) Ketcham. She and her husband Ralph lived for many years in Montgomery County, Maryland. They relocated to Milton 20 years ago where they...
Doris L. Thompson
Sep 23, 2025
Doris L. Thompson, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at home in Milford, Delaware surrounded by her loved ones. Born on November 30, 1933, in Magnolia, Delaware, she was the cherished daughter of David and Dorothy Moore.
Doris lived a life dedicated to her family and community. Following the grace of her...
Sallie A. Conaway
Sep 19, 2025
Sallie Ann (Mitchell) Conaway, age 85, of Georgetown, born January 5, 1940, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025.
Sallie was born in Georgetown: the daughter of Herman and Bertie Mitchell. She loved sewing, doing crafts, watching birds and other wildlife in her backyard, as well as, crocheting baby blankets. In addition, she liked cooking, baking, and canning and freezing vegetables...
Henry C. Minner III
Sep 16, 2025
Henry Charles Minner III, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, in Milford, Delaware, surrounded by family and the care of loved ones. Born on November 5, 1947, in Milford, he lived a life marked by kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to those around him.
A proud Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, Henry served...
Norma L. Hamor
Sep 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Norma Hamor
Norma Hamor, a devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2025, at the age of 95, surrounded by the love and memories of her family. At her side were her son and caregiver, Michael Hamor, and her great-great-granddaughter, Ali Sue who brought her comfort and love in her final moments.
Norma is survived...
Charlie E. Plummer
Sep 15, 2025
Charlie E. Plummer, of Ellendale, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025 at Christiana Care Hospital. Born on March 8, 1932 to the late Henry R. and S. Catherine (Warrington) Plummer. He was 93 years old.
Charlie dedicated his career to serving as an Equipment Supervisor at DelDot in Georgetown, Delaware. His work was characterized by his commitment to excellence and...
John McBroom
Sep 14, 2025
John Paul “Big John” McBroom passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born on January 14, 1988, in Seaford, Delaware, John brought love and laughter into the lives of those around him for 37 years.
A proud graduate of Sussex Central High School’s Class of 2007 in Georgetown, Delaware, John was known for his larger-than-life personality and his...
Ray Roland
Sep 11, 2025
Ray Roland, a true Delaware native, passed away peacefully at his home in Viola, Delaware, on September 11, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on February 26, 1953, in Milford, Delaware, Ray dedicated his life to his community and was a source of joy for all who knew him.
Ray graduated from Lake Forest High School and went on to...
Stephen W. Bennett
Sep 11, 2025
Stephen Wesley Bennett, age 75 of Dover, Delaware, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2025 at Delaware Hospice in Milford, Delaware with his loving family by his side. He was born on April 4, 1950 in Milford, Delaware son of the late Jeanette Isaacs Bennett and Hammond Carey Bennett. He was also preceded in death by his...
Douglas Ernest Fry
Sep 11, 2025
Douglas Ernest Fry, 91, passed away peacefully in his home on September 11, 2025.
Ern was born on February 6, 1934 in Milford, DE to Douglas and Marjorie Fry. After graduating high school, he served two years in the United States Army. After serving, he married Doris C. Fry and they celebrated 55 years together. They had three children, Mike, Jeff...
Richard D. Jester Sr.
Sep 10, 2025
Richard D. Jester Sr., a member of the Milford community, passed away on September 10, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on August 20, 1943, in Milford, Delaware, Richard dedicated much of his life to his work, retiring as an electrician from DuPont Co. in Seaford, Delaware. His professional accomplishments were paralleled by his steadfast commitment to his community,...
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