Obituaries

Dec 21, 2022

Warren Bourquin Knowles, 87

Georgetown—Warren Bourquin Knowles, 87, passed away peacefully at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford Delaware on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 21, 1935, to the late Francis William Knowles and Catherine May (Bourquin) Knowles in Camden, New Jersey.

Warren was...

Dec 21, 2022

Elizabeth C. “Betty” Bennett, 79, of Marydel, formerly of Felton, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Betty was born in Philadelphia, PA, on October 10, 1943, to the late Joseph and Catherine (Wright) Kennealy.

Betty moved to Delaware in 1978. She was a manager at Woolworth Restaurant in Dover for many...

Dec 18, 2022

Ila Joan Beebe was born on May 9, 1937 to Lillian McAllister and Clarence McAllister. She died on December 18, 2022 at the age of 85 and was preceded in death by two sisters, one brother, and a daughter, Susan Diane Beebe. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Roland Beebe; and three children, Lawrence Eugene Beebe and wife,...

Dec 18, 2022

Funeral service for Crystal Gonzalez will be held in the chapel of Short Funeral Services on January 24, 2023. The visitation will begin at 12:00 noon and the funeral service will start at 1:00 pm.

Short Funeral Services, Inc. is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Dec 16, 2022

Richard P. Blades, “Dicky”

Pastor Richard Paul Blades met his Savior face to face on Friday, Dec 16, 2022, after a two year battle with cancer. He was born on August 18, 1940 to the late Marion Paul Blades and Mildred Hill Blades and was raised in Laurel, Delaware. Dicky graduated from Laurel High School in 1959...

Dec 15, 2022

GEORGETOWN – Bessie Pepper Wilson passed away peacefully, at her son’s home in Oklahoma, on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Bessie was born and raised in Georgetown, Delaware daughter of the late Thomas Ralston Pepper, Sr., and Laura Elizabeth (Wilson) Pepper.

Bessie spent her life caring for others. She began her nursing...

Dec 8, 2022

Patricia Gene Turley, 74, of Georgetown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

Patricia was born on January 13, 1948 in Cumberland, MD to the late Harry and Colleen (Spooler) Ellis, Jr. She graduated from West Virginia University and retired from the Indian River School District. She taught food services and sewing as a...

Dec 7, 2022

Robert C. “Rob” Christmas, 47

MILTON – Robert C. “Rob” Christmas passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes.

Rob was born in Parkersburg, IL son of the late Robert J. and Carolyn Sue (Woods) Christmas.

Rob was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother,...

Dec 6, 2022

Milton – Rose Stetter, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 6, 2022. She is the daughter of Francesco Cirincione and Constance (Torino) Cirincione. Rose moved to Milton four years ago from Manchester, NJ. She was a long-time member of The Church of Grace and Peace in Toms River, NJ.

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Dec 6, 2022

Donna Jean Ramsey, 69, of Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD.

Donna was born on June 21, 1953, in Fayetteville, WV, to the late Allie and Ruth (Canterbury) Copley.

Donna worked at Jasper’s Restaurant in Largo, MD for 30 years. She loved to watch Charles...

Dec 5, 2022

Helen Jeanne “Jeannie” Brittingham, 78

Helen J. Brittingham, age 78, of Milford, DE, passed away peacefully with her family and caregivers by her side, on Monday, December 5, 2022. Helen, fondly known as Jeannie, was born on March 9, 1944, Milford, DE, daughter to the late William and Hilda (Joseph) Pettyjohn.

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Dec 5, 2022

Joan Frances French, 84, of Milton passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022.

Joan was born in Newark, NJ to the late Joseph and Helen (Hulme) French. She owned and operated Carousel Beauty Salon in Calonia, NJ. She loved to crochet, loved dogs, and enjoyed decorating for the holidays.

In addition to her parents...

Nov 29, 2022

Donald “Donnie” Lee Betts of Bridgeville, born the only child to the late Granville Betts, Jr. and Betty (Rogers) Betts, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 29, 2022.

Donnie graduated from Sussex Central High School in 1974. Donnie was also a student of Sussex Vocational and Technical High School’s Masonry Program. He worked...

Nov 27, 2022

FELTON – Steven Alan Stokes, Sr., went to join his parents, Leonard L. and Anna Mae Stokes, in their Heavenly home on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Steven worked for many years with Draper King Cole in Milton. When the cannery closed, he joined IG Burton in Milford where he worked for the past 23 years....

Nov 25, 2022

Lloyd W. Rust, 70

Harbeson—Lloyd W. Rust, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Lofland Park Center, Seaford, DE. Lloyd was born on December 11, 1951 in Milford, DE to his parents, Lloyd Rust and Virginia (Hickman) Rust.

He was employed as a truck driver for Cargill and Allen’s...

Nov 25, 2022

Alicia Marie Atkins (Sassy), 25

Alicia Marie Atkins (Sassy) born August 18, 1997, flew away on angel’s wings to be with our Lord on November 25, 2022. She is survived by her precious daughter Kira Ortwein and the love of her life Cory Ortwein. Her parents Adam and Christy Atkins and her stepmother Kristin Secrest...

Nov 25, 2022

John R. Haas, 48, of Harrington, Delaware, passed away at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia on Friday, November 25, 2022.

John was born in Wilmington on April 9, 1974 to the late Ray Haas and Diane Martin.

John was a big fan of heavy metal music and the Washington Redskins. He was a Black...

Nov 25, 2022

Gary Burlingame, 82, of Milford went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 25, 2022. Gary was born on May 9, 1940, in Milford, to the late Harvey F. Burlingame and Evelyn Z. Burlingame.

He served in the National Guard at the Harrington Armory from 1962-1968. In early years he worked at Bontrager...

Nov 23, 2022

SMYRNA - Eileen K. Clough, 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

She was a long time resident of Dover, Delaware. Eileen retired from Playtex Products where she was employed for over 30 years as a Bookkeeper. She was best known for her generous nature and her humor. Eileen loved people and enjoyed gardening, bowling, volunteering...

Nov 23, 2022

HOUSTON – Paige A. Lynch passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Paige was born and raised in Milford and had a lifelong career of 42 years with George and Lynch, Inc. where he worked his way through the company to ultimately being Equipment Superintendent.

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