Obituaries

Jul 25, 2023

Donnis Elaine Mazzucco, Mother, Grandmother, Cousin, Aunt, Godmother, and Wife, who was well loved, passed away late morning, Tuesday, July 25th, 2023, at the age of 79, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on March 11, 1944, in Newark, New Jersey, raised by her parents Andrew and Estelle Warnicki, she grew up and went to...

Jul 24, 2023

Georgetown—Harley E. Wilson, 89, peacefully passed away on July 24, 2023, at the Delaware Veterans Home, Milford, DE.

Harley was born and raised in Georgetown, DE.

He retired from DuPont Company and his hobbies included collecting old tractors, antique cars and talking on the phone. Harley proudly served his country in the U.S....

Jul 19, 2023

Richard L. Sapp, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 19, 2023.

He and his wife Barbara of 62 years owned and operated the family farm growing vegetables and grains. During the off season, he worked at Wilson’s Auction. He proudly served his country and state as a member of the National Guard, Governor’s...

Jul 9, 2023

Harold “Buck” Wyatt Jr., 66, of Lewes, passed away on Sunday, July 9th, surrounded by his family. He was born January 9th, 1957, in Milford, DE son of the late Harold Wyatt Sr. and Leona (Courtney) Wyatt.

Buck was a 1976 graduate of Sussex Vo Tech where he studied mechanics. He worked as a heavy...

Jul 9, 2023

Sarah Ruth Hudson Layfield, 46, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family surrounding her on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

She was born in Milford on December 30, 1976, to Charles and Ruth Hudson. Sarah excelled academically and had a great athletic career in high school and college. Sarah was...

Jul 6, 2023

Helen M. Dominguez, 96, of Milford, DE and formerly of Bethlehem, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at The Moorings at Lewes.

Helen was born on September 24, 1926, in Bethlehem, PA to the late Emil and Hermina (Ofchus) Mitman.

Helen was a school nurse in Bethlehem for 44 years before her retirement...

Jul 5, 2023

MILFORD – Hazel Wilhelm Longfellow, passed away on July 5, 2023 at home, with her daughters and beloved dog, Chewy, by her side.

Hazel was born March 12, 1934 in Denton, Maryland to the late Merle and Florence Wilhelm.

She was certified by Del Tech Community College in the Food Service...

Jul 5, 2023

Richard “Skip” L. Webb, 76, of Milford, DE, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his home in Milford, DE. He was born to the late William H. Webb Sr. and Catherine (Murphy) Webb on July 17, 1946.

A lifetime native to Delaware, Skip followed in his father’s footsteps as a third-generation farmer with...

Jul 4, 2023

Clifford W. Todd, 79, passed away July 4, 2023, at Bayhealth Hospital in Milford after battling multiple conditions.

Clifford, referred to by family and friends as Toddy, was born July 5, 1943, to Clifford and Constance Todd in Milford.

He wrestled in high school and graduated from Georgetown High School in...

Jun 30, 2023

MILTON – Albert John Smith, 82, passed away at home on Friday, June 30, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. He was born on September 22, 1940, in Wilmington, the son of the late Annie Morrow Smith and Richard Joseph McEnery Jr.

Al worked at the...

Jun 28, 2023

MILFORD – Tara Coverdale passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Tara was born in Seaford, Delaware to parents, Clark and Sudie (Ellison) Lilly.

Tara was a loving wife, friend, and mother. She loved children so much it led her to open an...

Jun 25, 2023

Oscar G. Pickenheim, 79, of Georgetown, DE, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was born on July 25, 1943, in Hazleton, PA.

Oscar resided in Landing, NJ. He retired after working 42 years as the manager of Circle Bowl & Entertainment in Ledgewood, NJ, and moved to...

Jun 19, 2023

Barbara J. Myers, 86

LEWES – Barbara J. (Mitchell) Myers passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania, one of two sets of twins, and family of 11 children that were born to...

Jun 18, 2023

Foster Noll “Frosty” passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 18, 2023. He was 82.

Foster was born the son of the late Foster and Helen (Sonnon) Noll.

He was well known for his cheerful and optimistic attitude through all things and never shied away from work. Frosty’s friendly presence made...

Jun 16, 2023

Victoria Genevieve Addor, 40, of Dover, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus.

Victoria was born on May 24, 1983, in Milford, DE, to George J. and Deborah (Pepe) Addor of Milton.

She was a 2001 graduate of Cape Henlopen High School and a student...

Jun 15, 2023

Charles A. Donovan passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Bayhealth Sussex Hospital in Milford. He was 81.

Charles was born on February 3, 1942, the son of the late Preston E. and Alice G. (Burton) Donovan.

He did farm work for many years and cherished his time at the Cheer Center in Georgetown...

Jun 14, 2023

ELLENDALE – Russell Eugene McCann passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Russell worked for many years as a painter and subcontractor. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends at the Broadkill VFW post #6984 and Moose Lodge #646.

He was preceded in death by...

Jun 12, 2023

John (Jack) M. Miller, Jr., 76, of Georgetown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes.

John was born on October 31, 1946, in Milford to the late John Maurice, Sr. and Marguerite (Sammons) Miller.

John graduated from Milton High School in 1964, where he played basketball and ran track....

Jun 9, 2023

Devoted mother and wife, Maiya Shakuntala Baidya Thomas was a kind and giving soul. On Friday, June 9th, 2023, Maiya passed away from long-term effects of COVID-19 and pneumonia.

Born in Biratnagar, Nepal, and citizen of the United States, Maiya was known to care for and feed her friends and family in times of need;...

Jun 8, 2023

Ethel E. Megee, 86, of Milton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at her home.

Ethel was born in Milton, Delaware, on June 12, 1936, to the late Mary Reynolds.

Ethel’s family and friends also knew her as Cinderella. She was known for her strong work ethic. She worked...