Obituaries

Dorothy Ann (Vannicola) Baker

Oct 5, 2023

Dorothy A Baker (Vannicola), 82, of Long Neck, De, referred to as “Dot” by friends, left this world unexpectedly, Thursday, October 5, 2023, surrounded by family that loved her.

Born on February 28, 1941, in Silview, DE, in a blizzard, Dorothy was nicknamed “Snowflake”, with her fun-loving personality, she would later joke that now she...

Annabelle Dill Mills

Oct 5, 2023

Annabelle Dill Mills, 91, of Milford, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 5, 2023.

Annabelle was born on November 28, 1931, to the late Willis and Mary (Wirick) Dill.

Annabelle was a lifetime resident of Delaware. She was proud to be a farm wife, pitching in wherever she...

Jeannette Susan Baker

Oct 2, 2023

Jeannette Susan “Susie” Baker of Camden, Delaware passed away October 2, 2023. She was 70 years old. Susie was born January 20, 1953 in Chester, Pennsylvania. Susie worked at Woolworths, Movie King and Discover Card. She loved listening to Motown, Elvis, Michael Bolton and also loved Rusty Wallace, a NASCAR driver. She enjoyed crafts, scrapbook, crochet and sewing. She...

Herbert Wilson Gabel

Sep 30, 2023

Herbert W. Gabel, Jr. age 92, passed away on September 30, 2023 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford, DE. He was born on August 4, 1931 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Herbert W. Gabel, Sr. and Emma Bott Gabel.

Herbert was a member of the American Legion Post 28 and served in the United States Army...

Ralph L. Townley

Sep 29, 2023

Ralph L. Townley, 58 of Dover, passed away at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 29, 2023.

Ralph was born on July 20, 1965, to Billy Ray, Sr. and Beverly Adele in Fairfax, Virginia.

He loved motorcycle riding, gardening, home improvement and spending time with his family.

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Sally Ann Patrick

Sep 29, 2023

Sally Ann (Braun) Patrick, 84, left this world on September 29, 2023. She was comfortable, in her bed, surrounded by family photos and her loved ones.

She was born on February 21, 1939 in Abington, Pennsylvania to the late William and Lillian Braun. Sally attended Lower Moreland High School, proudly played on the girls’ school...

Alexander Michael Pearson

Sep 25, 2023

Alexander M. Pearson, 24

MILLSBORO – Alexander Michael Pearson passed away at home on Monday, September 25, 2023.

Alexander was born in Salisbury, Maryland and raised in Dover, Delaware, graduating from Caesar Rodney High School Class of 2017. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University...

Francis John Lewczak

Sep 23, 2023

Francis John Lewczak, 88, of Georgetown, DE, passed away September 23, 2023.

Frank was born on July 15, 1935, to John Stanley Lewczak and Catherine Lewczak of Baltimore, Maryland.

In 1968, Frank met Betty (the love of his life) in New York. They started a family and had two sons, Frankie,...

Betty J. Buchanan

Sep 23, 2023

Milford—Betty J. Buchanan

Betty J. Buchanan, 85 of Milford, passed away quietly at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Betty was born on September 4, 1938 to Charles and Edna (Mitchell) Bennett of Milford, Del.

She loved planting flowers, cooking and Nascar races,...

June M. Cummings

Sep 23, 2023

June M. Cummings, 68

Selbyville – June M. (Caputi) Cummings passed away peacefully in the care of Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown, Delaware on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

June was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and worked for many years in the Housekeeping department of Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester, PA. Throughout her life...

Martha E. Wilcutts

Sep 22, 2023

Martha (Marty) Tappan Wilcutts passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 22, 2023. Marty was born in Milford DE and raised in Williamsville DE, by her parents James and Margaret Elliott.

She was preceded in death by her husband Byron Tappan; brothers, Richard and Donald Elliott; sisters, Peggy Holleger, Arlene Parsons, and Ann Calhoun....

Wyonna B. Yeiser

Sep 22, 2023

Wyonna B. Yeiser, 88, of Milford, DE passed away on September 22, 2023. She was born March 20, 1935 in Ellendale, DE to the late Arthur and Vera (Golden) Beebe.

Wyonna enjoyed spending time reading book, shopping, and watching TV in the evenings to relax. She enjoyed her home and appreciated a quiet and simple life.

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Joseph D. Appleton

Sep 19, 2023

Joseph Appleton, 67, of Seaford, passed away on September 19, 2023, at Tidalhealth Nanticoke surrounded by his caregivers and friends.

Joseph was born on February 3, 1956, in Dover to his late mother, Rae Pierce.

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Linda Emmert and Elizabeth Sampson.

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G. Robert "Bob" Bossert

Sep 18, 2023

George Robert (Bob) Bossert went home to the Lord peacefully on Monday morning September 18, 2023, with his wife of 68 years, Barbara by his side.

A former resident of Broadkill Beach and Wilmington, Bob was a patriotic US Navy veteran. He was a life member of Five Points Fire Company, holding several positions in fireline and...

Frank Griffith

Sep 18, 2023

Frank Griffith passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 20, 1938, to the late James Griffith and Bessie (Reed) Griffith Atkinson.

He was a Sergeant in the Army and he spent time in Germany. Frank worked as a mechanic...

Dwight Dennis James

Sep 18, 2023

D. Dennis James, 70, of Milton, formerly of Fremont, CA, passed away Monday, September 18th at home surrounded by his family leaving behind treasured memories. He was the husband of Sheila James (née Sumpter), with whom he shared 37 happy years of marriage.

He was born in Akron, OH., in 1952, son of the late...

Walter Francis Reeves, Iii

Sep 14, 2023

Walter Francis Reeves III, loved God, family, and friends

Walter Francis Reeves III, 75, of Long Neck, DE, formerly of Springfield, PA, passed peacefully to his eternal home surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Walt’s Christian faith gave him strength and hope each day, especially during his illness.

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Frank Thomas Stella

Sep 13, 2023

Frank Thomas Stella, 91

GEORGETOWN – Frank T. Stella, passed away peacefully at home on

Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

Frank was born in Passaic, NJ, on December 22, 1931, to the late Steve and Josephine (Meli) Stella. In his adult years, he had a career in banking and was...

Trudy H. Bartell

Sep 12, 2023

Trudy Bartell, 96

Homemaker and Military Wife

GEORGETOWN – Trudy Bartell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood.

Trudy was born in Catlettsburg, KY, daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth (Hurley) Sebastian.

Trudy was...

Diana E. (Botto) Padula

Sep 12, 2023

LEWES, Del – Diana E. Padula peacefully passed away on September 11, 2023, after a brief encounter with brain cancer.

Diana was born on 10/16/39 in Paterson, New Jersey. In January 1958 she married the love of her life, Anthony Padula and moved to Stonetown Road in Ringwood, NJ where they raised their three children....