Obituaries

Mar 25, 2023

Georgetown—James Edward Rich, Jr., 84

James Edward Rich, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 8:00 p.m. under the care of Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, Delaware.

He was born on September 2, 1938, to the late James Edward Rich, Sr., and Martha Dorothy Knaggs. Jim...

Mar 24, 2023

MILLSBORO – Renee B. Sapienza, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023 under the care of Accent Hospice at Christiana Hospital.

Renee was born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of Eileen (Cunningham) Gonyon and the late Richard Gonyon.

Renee had been the owner for 20 years of the Villa...

Mar 22, 2023

Catherine (Kay) Gibson, 100, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Kay was born on August 24, 1922, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to George and Patricia Marr. She attended school in Philadelphia, graduating from Kensington High School in 1939. During WW II, she worked for U. S. Treasury...

Mar 22, 2023

Cheryl Ann Fancovic, 76, of Lincoln, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Cheryl was born on December 3, 1946 in Lebanon, PA, to the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Stober) Hetrick.

Though Cheryl lived the last six years in Hershey PA, she lived most of her life in Lincoln,...

Mar 20, 2023

Roland Joseph Meerdter Sr. of Milton, DE, formerly of Carroll County, MD, passed away on March 20, 2023, at home following a battle with long-term health issues.

Born Oct 8, 1946 in Baltimore MD, he is survived by his loving wife Christina and their children, Roland and Christina, of whom he was very proud. He...

Mar 18, 2023

FREDERICA – Nora Lee Wilkins, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Nora Lee was born in Maryland, daughter of the late Claude, Sr., and Alameda (Harmon) Lynch. Nora Lee was a loving homemaker and enjoyed her garden, flowers and animals, especially cats. She also...

Mar 16, 2023

Irma “Liz” Snively, of Georgetown, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Liz was born in a German community in Romania. During WWII they were moved back to Germany as refugees. This is where, at 17, she met her husband Bob during his service in the Army and they remained married for 66...

Mar 15, 2023

Felton, DE - Emma Lee "Emily" Killen passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Emily was born on August 25, 1948, to the late Myrtle & Lewis Killen of Felton.

Emily attended Felton High School and retired from Kraft Foods. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Mar 13, 2023

MILTON – Robert R. “Bob” Hoebee died March 13, 2023, just two weeks shy of his 81st birthday.

Bob was born in Paterson, NJ to the marriage of Ralph and Mary Hoebee, but was raised in Milton. He was a graduate of Milton High School and Goldey Beacom College, excelling in basketball for both schools....

Mar 12, 2023

Thomas Scott Pierce, Jr. ("Tom"), 79, of Lewes passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023. He was born on November 23, 1943, son of the late Thomas Scott Pierce, Sr. and the late Martha Evelyn (Craft) Pierce.

Tom grew up in Lewes and graduated from Lewes High School in 1962. He served in the...

Mar 4, 2023

Velma J. (Hitchens) Williamson 91, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 4, 2023. Velma was born August 1, 1931 in Milton DE. She was the daughter of Fredrick and Ella (Lingo) Hitchens of Milton. At the age of 12, she moved with her family to Delaware County Pennsylvania. She and her husband...

Mar 3, 2023

Milton-Emory R. West, Jr., 69, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2023. Emory was born in Milford, DE on October 24, 1953, to his parents Emory R., Sr. and Charlotte (Walls) West.

A lifelong Miltonian, Emory retired from working as a machinist and welder for the Delaware Department of Transportation to spend more...

Feb 28, 2023

Obituary for Wanda C. King, 96, of Milton, Delaware.

The Sussex County Community lost one of its most treasured residents recently. Wanda Cahall Clendaniel King was known about Milton as the Ice Cream King’s wife, a favorite teacher to many, a reading tutor, or a thoughtful and kind friend. However, to Ben, Tom and Sandra...

Feb 26, 2023

Bessie Ann Butler, 81 Milford, DE

Bessie Ann Butler passed away peacefully in her home on February 26, 2023, at the age of 81. Bessie was born in Goldsboro, MD. On January 25, 1942, daughter of Herman Short and Ruthanna Biles and Stepfather William “Pop” Short.

Bessie worked as a C.N.A....

Feb 25, 2023

Joyce K. Ruston, 83, of Millsboro, DE passed away peacefully at her home on February 25, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Joyce was born in Dover, Delaware on December 10, 1939 to the late T. Robert and Catherine Croes Ruston. As a young girl, she developed a love for ballet and...

Feb 24, 2023

Georgetown--Talbert (Tab) Benjamin Roberts, Sr. of Georgetown, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at home. He was 95.

Tab was born in Millsboro on May 4, 1927, the son of the late Harvey E., Sr., and Pearl H. (Hinner) Roberts. Tab served in the U.S. Navy before becoming owner and operator of Roberts Septic...

Feb 22, 2023

Scott B. Wright, 54 of Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Scott was born in Corydon, Iowa on December 6, 1968, to parent Patricia J. (Curtis) Schultz, Chariton, Iowa and Larry Dean Wright of Townsend, Montana. He was the loving husband of 26 years to Mia (Shepherd) Wright...

Feb 21, 2023

Ernest H. Hosse, of Georgetown, DE, passed away at home after a brief illness on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 86. He is survived by his children Colleen (John) Briggs, Andrew Hosse, Laura (Sean) King, Rosemary Hosse (Dan Stevens), and Joanna (Michael) Weaver; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many loving family and friends. He was predeceased in death by...

Feb 20, 2023

Alan “Dean” Robertson, 63, of Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Dean was born on September 1, 1959 in Milford to the late Lilly Robertson.

Dean loved to spend time hunting and fishing. He was the owner of A-1 Fiberglass, where...

Feb 20, 2023

Veronica Link, 57

Beloved Sister and Aunt

GEORGETOWN – Veronica Link died peacefully at Stockley Center on Monday, February 20, 2023, where she had received loving care for many years.

Veronica was born on July 29, 1965 in Philadelphia, PA. While living with her family in Havertown, PA, Veronica...