Obituaries

Apr 27, 2023

Joanne M. Coombe, 78

LINCOLN – Joanne M. (DiAntonio) Coombe passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Joanne was born in Philadelphia, PA daughter of the late Peter and Antionette (DiBona) DiAntonio.

Joanne worked most of her life in the customer service and sales...

Apr 26, 2023

LAUREL, Del (formerly of Milford, Del) – Lawrence Roland Beebe, who went by Roland, was born on October 14, 1935, to Sara Beebe and Lawrence Beebe. He died on April 26, 2023, at the age of 87 and was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Beebe, and his wife of 68 years, Ila Beebe. He is survived by...

Apr 25, 2023

Raymond Walter Brown III, 41, of Lewes, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home.

Raymond was born on June 26, 1981, in Seaford, DE to Raymond W., Jr. and the late Linda (Joseph) Brown.

Raymond worked as a brick mason for Riddle Masonry. In his free time, he...

Apr 22, 2023

William H. “Wild Bill” Webb, Jr., 79, passed unexpectedly on his own terms at his home on Saturday, April 22, 2023. His playful sense of humor and welcoming open door will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was born in Milford, DE, on August 9, 1943. The first of three sons, his parents were...

Apr 21, 2023

Melvine “Mel” Charlotte Ludwig, 73, of Greenwood, DE and formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Milford Center in Milford, DE.

Mel was born on October 11, 1949 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Melvin Charles and Catherine Rose (Milchling) Wann.

Mel worked for many years for the State of...

Apr 20, 2023

John A. Hopkins, Jr., 75

HARBESON – John A. Hopkins, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

John was born in Lewes, DE son of the late John A. Sr., and Elizabeth “Lib” (Calhoun) Hopkins. He was born into a farming family, and he continued those family...

Apr 19, 2023

The Slaughter Family is sad to announce the passing of Lorraine V. Slaughter. She passed away on April 19, 2023, at the age of 88. For the last 16 months, she had been lovingly cared for by the staff at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood, DE.

Lorraine is survived by her loving husband of 70 years...

Apr 17, 2023

Charles Joseph Helmer, “Charlie” passed away April 17, 2023, after a 15-year courageous battle with prostate cancer. Charlie was known by many to be full of life, always smiling, fun to be around and a people person. Most recently, he was a realtor in the Rehoboth Beach office of Jack Lingo Realtor and a captain/owner of Tranquila Sport Fishing...

Apr 13, 2023

Mitchell Stephen Gulyas, Jr., 76, of Georgetown, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Beebe Medical Center.

Mitchell was born in West Ocean City, MD, on February 6, 1947, to the late Mitchell Stephen, Sr., and Myrtle (Quick) Gulyas.

Mitchell was a member of St. John United...

Apr 11, 2023

GEORGETOWN – Gwendolyn Ruth Alderman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, surrounded by family.

Gwen was born in Winsted, Connecticut, daughter of the late Harvey and Florence (Bennett) Nott. In addition to her parents, Gwen is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Alderman; and three siblings,...

Apr 9, 2023

Obituary for Dianne Lynnette Marcolini

HARRINGTON--Dianne Lynnette Marcolini, age 57, passed away, Sunday April 9, 2023 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE.

Dianne was born in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of Foster and Margaret (Moore) Noll.

She was a Librarian at Milford High...

Apr 9, 2023

Robert Alfred Parker, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Alfred was born in Georgetown to the late Carl Everett and Jennie Lee (Givens) Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Jean (Hastings) Parker, 11 brothers and sisters, and a grandson,...

Apr 8, 2023

MILTON – Robert “Robb” L. Coulbourne Jr., age 47, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident.

Robb was born in Lewes, Delaware on October 25, 1975, to Robert L. “Bob”, Sr., and Bonnie (Chorman) Coulbourne.

Robb graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in...

Apr 7, 2023

Vincent “Vince” P. Letizia, Jr., 76, of Milton, Delaware passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, Delaware.

Vince was born on January 21, 1947, in Paterson, New Jersey, to the late Vincent P., Sr. and Salvatrice (Bordonaro) Letizia.

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Apr 7, 2023

Frank Howard Beebe, 91, of Frederica, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 7, 2023.

Frank was born on June 6, 1931, in Bridgeville, DE to the late Howard and Alice (McCoy) Beebe.

Frank worked along with his father at J. Howard Beebe and Son Plumbing...

Apr 6, 2023

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, WILLIAM P. CROCKETT, SR of Georgetown, DE passed away. He was 81. Mr. Crockett was the son of the late Edward and Hilda (Dize) Crockett. He was a retired commercial auto transporter for Anchor Motor Freight, Leaseway, and Penske corporations out of the former GM plant in Baltimore. Retirement did not slow him as...

Apr 2, 2023

Karen Schrock Messick, 66

SEAFORD – Karen Schrock Messick passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Karen was born in Milford, Delaware and graduated from Cape Henlopen High School with the class of 1974. She was the manager of the Delmar Bonanza for many years and later began...

Apr 1, 2023

Robert Alfred Warren, Jr., AKA “Fat Daddy” or “Bobby”, 77, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully at Kent General Hospital on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Bobby was born on February 14, 1946, in Milford to the late Robert, Sr. and Mildred (Beebe) Warren. He attended Milford High School.

Bobby worked as a...

Mar 31, 2023

Peggy Stevenson Johnson, 69

January 15, 1954 – March 31, 2023

Peggy Johnson was called home to heaven on March 31st after battling a long illness. She was 69. Peggy is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Gary P. Johnson; her mother-in-law, Pat Murphy; two children: Christina DeMora (Daniel) and Skip...

Mar 26, 2023

MILTON – Donald J. Taylor, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, 83, of Milton, Delaware passed away suddenly, surrounded by family and friends, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Don was born to George J. Taylor and Ida Quering Taylor in Philadelphia, PA.

He married the love of his life, Martha (Martie) Wyckoff in September 1959....