Obituaries

Jan 20, 2023

Jane Elizabeth (Dill) Adametz, age 87 of Whiting NJ, went home to be with our Lord and Savior

Jesus on January 20th, 2023, in Milton, Delaware.

Jane is survived by her son Joseph M. Adametz Jr of Mohnton PA ; her son James R. Adametz

of Farmingdale NJ; her daughter Judith...

Jan 16, 2023

Richard M. “Rick” Hazzard, 74, of Milford went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 16, 2023, at Bayhealth, Sussex Campus in Milford.

Richard was born in Milford, the son of the late Walter B and Jean (Webb) Hazzard.

Rick served in the U.S Army during the...

Jan 16, 2023

George F. Truitt, Sr, age 87, of Georgetown, DE went to be with the Lord after a long illness on Monday, January 16, 2023.

George was born in Cheswold, DE, on May 17, 1935, the son of the late Rev. F. H. Truitt and Mary V. (Anderson) Truitt. He grew up a son of a Methodist preacher...

Jan 12, 2023

William (Bill) T. Sammons, Sr., 85, of Milton, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Thursday, January 12, 2023. He was born March 11, 1937, son of the late Andrew Sammons and Anna (Cordrey) Sammons.

He's reunited with his greatest gift and high school sweetheart, Mary Jane (Green) Sammons. He's survived by...

Jan 12, 2023

David Jonathan Bradley, Sr.

March 13, 1939 – January 12, 2023

United States Army National Guard Veteran

MILFORD-David Jonathan Bradley, Sr. passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Thursday, January 12, 2023. David was born March 13, 1939, in Denton, MD., son of the late Arthur Jonathan Bradley, Sr. and Mildred...

Jan 11, 2023

Linda K. Purnell,68, of Georgetown passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 surrounded by family. Linda, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend was born April 23, 1954.

She spent her formative years in Kimmey-town with her sister, Pamela Johnson and their many cousins (The Passwaters) and friends. Linda is a Sussex Central Class...

Jan 11, 2023

Deborah Ann Barrett (Debbie), a long-time resident of Millsboro, Delaware passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 after a year-long struggle with lung cancer. She was born December 27, 1954 to the late Ernest and Anna (Pasquale) Kardos in Salem County, New Jersey. Debbie grew up in Newport, Delaware.

Debbie graduated from Conrad High School and...

Jan 10, 2023

Obituary for Ruth C. Williams

Milford—Ruth C. Williams, passed away at the age of 72, on January 10, 2023 at The Milford Place, Milford, DE. Ruth was born on June 16, 1950, in Durham, NC to her parents, Maxwell A. Cook, U.S. Army Retired and Edna Ruth (Thomas) Cook.

Ruth supported...

Jan 10, 2023

Gregory James Roche, Sr., 61, of Ellendale, DE, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Gregory was born on March 11, 1961 in Salem, NJ, to James and Janet (Stone) Roche.

Gregory grew up in Pennsville, NJ, and graduated Pennsville High School in the Class of 1980. He loved riding his Harley...

Jan 5, 2023

Toby James Smokovich, 36 formally of Wilmington passed away suddenly in Georgetown, DE on January 5th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Tina Smokovich. He is survived by his sister Heather Meredith (Ryan) and his beloved dog Minxie.

Toby enjoyed sports, competitive gaming, and was an avid collector of sports...

Jan 1, 2023

Benjamin “Ben” Hugh Dutcher, age 83, born in Wilmington DE, passed away unexpectedly in his home on January 1, 2023.

He graduated in 1957 from Claymont High School, in Claymont, DE. He was in the National Guard for six years, stationed in El Paso, TX, for radio and radar training, which he enjoyed talking about....

Jan 1, 2023

Sheila M. McCall, 78, of Lewes, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

Sheila was born on August 23, 1944 in Wilmington, DE, to the late Theodore and Mary (Duncan) Ryan.

Sheila grew up in Holloway Terrace. She graduated De-La-Warr High School in the Class of 1963. She...

Dec 31, 2022

Shirley Kwiatkowski of Milton, DE, formerly of Towson, MD, Cheshire, CT and Southbridge, MA, passed away on December 31, 2022 at the age of 88.

Shirley was born on September 18, 1934 in Southbridge, MA to Ernestine and Armand Montigny. She graduated from Mary E. Wells High School and married her high school sweetheart Anthony...

Dec 30, 2022

MILTON – Margaret (Everett) Millman, known by Peggy to loved ones, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, December 30, 2022. Margaret was born June 6, 1934 in Wilmington.

Margaret was a graduate of P.S. Dupont High School and loved to play sports. Margaret retired from Verizon after 35 years of service as...

Dec 30, 2022

Floyd Longfellow, 88, of Felton, DE passed away on December 30, 2022. He was born May 15, 1934 in Sandtown, DE and attended school in Felton, DE. From 1952 to 1999, he was employed at Playtex, Inc. in Dover, DE until his retirement.

Floyd enjoyed spending time gardening, woodworking, fishing, and spending time with his family and...

Dec 27, 2022

Alexander ‘Paul’ Powalski Obituary

Alexander ‘Paul’ Powalski, 89 of Milton, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Paul was born February 7, 1933 to AP Powalski, Sr. and Wanda C. (Strazalkowski) in Wilmington, DE.

After graduation from Salesianum School, he joined the Navy. Paul served...

Dec 26, 2022

Frederica—Elizabeth E. “Betty” Cubbage, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, after a short illness, at the Bayhealth Kent General Campus in Dover, Delaware. Betty was born May 17, 1938, daughter of the late William and Kathryn (Edwards) Cubbage.

Betty worked for Medds Market in Little Heaven for many years. She was a life member...

Dec 22, 2022

Georgetown—Martha Torbert Hudson, 96

Martha T. Hudson, age 96, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2022 while holding her son’s hand.

Born in Georgetown, Delaware on May 3, 1926, Martha was the daughter of the late “Ray” and Mary Torbert. She graduated from Georgetown High School in 1944; subsequently working at...

Dec 21, 2022

Robert “Bob” H. McLeod, 81, of Milford, DE, formerly of Elverson, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Bob was born on April 19, 1941, in Upland, PA, to the late Harry and Doris (McGuire) McLeod.

Bob was a cabinet maker for Rutt Kitchen Cabinets of Goodville, PA for many years....

Dec 21, 2022

Tracy Lynn Harp, 62, of Milton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Tracy was born March 9, 1960 in Lewes, the daughter of Virginia S. Caras of Lewes and the late Paul G. Caras, Jr.

She worked 32 years at Rehoboth Beach Elementary School and retired...