Obituaries
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.
...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....
Robert "Bob" C. Braun, Jr.
Sep 11, 2023
MILTON – Robert “Bob” C. Braun, Jr., passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 11, 2023.
Bob was born in York, Pennsylvania and graduated from the electronics program at York Vocational Technical School. He had a career in the construction industry both on his own for 20 years with RC Braun General Contractor, and...
Joseph F. Forst
Sep 11, 2023
GEORGETOWN – Joseph F. Forst passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood.
Joe was born and raised in Georgetown where he remained a lifelong resident.
Joe retired from the Delaware Department of Transportation in 1991 as a utilities inspector after 31 years’ service....
Christine Hammond
Sep 11, 2023
Christine Hammond, 76, of Magnolia, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.
Christine was born in Caroline County, MD, on Christmas Day in 1946 to the late Earl and Elva Mae (Jester) Collins.
Christine was an avid reader, and loved to listen to classic country music. She worked in the construction...
Margaret May (Fitzgerald) Helsdon
Sep 11, 2023
Margaret May (Fitzgerald) Helsdon, 73, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford, Delaware.
Margaret was born in Milford on September 14, 1949, to the late Willis and Lillian (Stokes) Fitzgerald.
Known to everyone as Maggie, she was a lifetime Delawarean who spent her time crabbing, traveling, camping,...
Yara Jeshi Hazzard
Sep 9, 2023
YARA JESHI HAZZARD
MILTON – Yara Jeshi Hazzard was born on July 20, 2023, to Tyshi O. Hazzard, and Jessica L. Griffin. She came into this world extremely early and departed this world in the eyes of many on September 9, 2023, at 3:07am. Nonetheless, she still made her mark. She was feisty, beautiful, strong,...
Bertha May (Delaittre) Legates
Sep 7, 2023
Bertha May (DeLaittre) Legates, 102, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Bertha was born on July 23, 1921, in Bar Harbor, Maine, to the late William H. and Eva W. (Marshall) DeLaittre. During WWII Bertha worked in an aircraft factory in Hartford, CT. There she met and married her husband Lawrence,...
Frank W. Graham
Sep 3, 2023
Frank Wiley Graham, 85, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his home with his wife and son.
He was born January 28, 1938 in Latrobe, PA. The son of Frank R. Graham and Bertha (Beuten) Graham. Frank’s life’s work included being a hair stylist in Washington DC and a real estate agent with...
Kenneth M. Statler
Aug 28, 2023
Kenneth Martin Statler, proud veteran
Kenneth Martin Statler passed away at his home in Georgetown on Monday, August 28th, 2023. He was born in Sedgewickville, Missouri on February 15, 1931 to the late Greeley and Pearl Statler. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Alice Fay Statler, his son Keith Statler (Heather); two...
Margaret "Margie" E. Shrieves
Aug 26, 2023
Margaret (Margie) Elizabeth Shrieves, 89, passed away peacefully at home in Georgetown, DE, on August 26, 2023. Born on September 13, 1933, in Baltimore MD, she was the loving daughter of the late Glenn and Barbara Smithson. She is survived by her two sons, John Shrieves of Addison, TX, and Kevin Shrieves of Lusby, MD, daughter-in-law Margo Shrieves, and...