Obituaries

Jan 6, 2024

Nancy L. Webb, 82,

May 14, 1941 – January 6, 2024,

Nancy L. Webb passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 6, 2024. Nancy’s family was the most important thing in her life. She was a member of the Ellendale United Methodist Church...

Jan 5, 2024

Barbara Ann Sleboda, 80, peacefully passed away on January 5, 2024, at Harbor Healthcare nursing home in Lewes, DE, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born on January 1, 1944, to Jozef Sleboda and Anna (Bolesta) Wilfong, Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, niece Nancy Chambers, and many cherished friends and relatives.

Jan 4, 2024

Elizabeth “Bet” Orr passed away January 4, 2024, after a long struggle with cancer.

She was born in Lynchburg, VA, on April 20, 1945, daughter of the late Lawrence Orr and Rebecca Mitchell.

Bet had many gardening clients in both Washington DC and Delaware. She designed many holiday decorations in downtown...

Jan 4, 2024

Micheline M. Burk, 81, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Micheline was born on April 17, 1942, in France, to the late Antoine and Yvonne Rose (Le Garrec) Souben.

Micheline moved to the US from France in the late 1960s. Her...

Jan 2, 2024

Brenda M. Price, 73, passed away on January 2, 2024.

Brenda was born on January 9, 1950, in Eagle Lake, Maine to the late Jerry and Aurora (Albert) Mourneault.

Brenda was a member of the Dover American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post #2. She loved the outdoors, especially fishing and crabbing. She...

Jan 1, 2024

Wanda Leota (Pape) Payne 75, of Bridgeville, DE passed away peacefully at home on Monday January 1, 2024.

Wanda was born in Frostburg Mayland on March 25, 1948. After Graduating from Beall High School in 1966 she joined the Air Force. While stationed in California with the Air Force she met the love of her life, Ronald...

Dec 31, 2023

Edward Fulton Burgess II, known affectionately as Eddie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 31, 2023, at the age of 54 in Dover, DE. Eddie was born on December 12, 1969, in Wilmington, DE. Eddie was one of a kind. He would do anything to make you laugh and he didn’t care if it made him look...

Dec 30, 2023

William Clark Lilly passed away peacefully in his home on December 30th, 2023.

Clark was born August 5th, 1933, at Camp Creek West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lennie C Lilly and James T Lilly, his brother James, his three sisters, Ruth, Faith, and Pauline, and his three children, Tara, Brent,...

Dec 27, 2023

Beverly R. Harrison, 93

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Beverly, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched on December 27, 2023, in Milford, Delaware. She was in her 93rd year.

Beverly was born January 16, 1930, in Winterset, Iowa to parents Earl and Blanche...

Dec 26, 2023

Richard E. Moore, 72, of Millsboro, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

Richard was born on July 1, 1951, in Milford, DE, to the late William E. and Rebecca Louise (Hobbs) Moore.

Richard was a proud veteran of the US Navy. Throughout his life he worked many different jobs, including engineering...

Dec 24, 2023

Sandra Lee Glanden Furr, 75, of Felton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 24, 2023.

Sandy was born in Milford, DE, to the late Ira, Jr. and Betty (Garey) Glanden. She worked as a self-employed beautician for many years.

Sandy enjoyed watching NASCAR, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles,...

Dec 23, 2023

GEORGETOWN – Joseph A. DeMaio, 83, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday December 23, 2023.

Joseph was born in Chester, PA in 1940, to his loving parents Vito (Willie) and Mary DeMaio. Joseph served 2 years in the Army as a diesel mechanic while stationed in Panama. He married Mozella Jessee in 1974...

Dec 21, 2023

LINCOLN DE – David Lee Young of Lincoln, DE passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023 at the age of age 57. He was born on May 7, 1966 to Howard Richmond Young Jr and Norma Jean (Kenton) Krumm of Lincoln, Delaware.

After graduating from Milford Senior High School, David worked for Warfel Construction. He...

Dec 21, 2023

Beth was born on May 4, 1946, in Easton, MD and passed away on December 21, 2023. She was 77 years old.

Beth grew up on her parents’ dairy farm in Centreville, MD and graduated from Centreville High School in 1964. She loved music, dancing and most of all, Beth enjoyed being involved and watching her sons...

Dec 20, 2023

Obituary for Carolyn Walton

Carolyn “Carol” Walton, 53, of Georgetown, DE, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on January 16, 1970, in Phillipsburg, NJ. Carolyn was the daughter of the late Carla Morley, her late husband Bob, and the late Thomas Thatcher. Carol...

Dec 18, 2023

Carolyn E. Deutsch passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Senior Living in Center Valley, PA on Monday, December 18, 2023.

She was born on June 15, 1928, to her parents, John A. and Claire (Bullers) Edwards.

Carolyn was a member of First Baptist Church of Lewes. She was the pianist, choir member, and very active...

Dec 15, 2023

Joan R. Mills passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was 83.

A true Delaware native, Joan was born in Frederica on February 1, 1940 to the late David H. and Helen Robbins. She moved to Milford where she lived her whole life and raised her family....

Dec 14, 2023

Andrew John Bowalick, Jr., 71, of Milton, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 14, 2023 from a very rare aggressive cancer.

Andrew was born in Kingston PA, on April 22, 1952, to the late Andrew, Sr. and Emogene (Lee) Bowalick. Andrew is survived by two sons from a previous marriage. Andrew resided in Wilkes-Barre, PA,...

Dec 14, 2023

Sofia Aguilera, 60, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, surrounded by loved ones.

Sofia was born on September 19, 1963, in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to the late Lazaro and Margarita Aguilera.

Sofia was a devoted member of St. Michael the Archangel Church in Georgetown....

Dec 12, 2023

SERVICE SCHEDULED

Georgetown—Elaine Plummer Sharp, age 78, passed away on December 12, 2023. She passed away from the effects of COPD at the Harrison House of Georgetown while struggling for each breath.

Elaine was born on September 14, 1945, in Milford. Elaine spent her childhood in Lincoln and Milford and graduated...