Obituaries

Darlene T. Vreeland

Darlene T. Vreeland

Feb 28, 2025

Darlene T. Vreeland, a beloved lifetime resident of Delaware, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE, where she was surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Born on August 7, 1944, in Georgetown, DE, Darlene was known for her contagious laughter and her generous spirit, which endeared her to all...

Ronald William Morgan

Ronald William Morgan

Feb 26, 2025

Ronald William Morgan, a beloved son and friend, passed away on February 26, 2025, at Cooper University Hospital, Camden NJ  with his Dad Ronnie Morgan and wife Debbie and his mother Sandi Johnson  and companion Bruce Roglitz  by his side.  Ron was an organ donor saving three lives in passing.

 Born on March 3, 1968, at Milford Memorial Hospital in Milford,...

Christopher Alan McCormick

Christopher Alan McCormick

Feb 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Christopher Alan McCormick, 60, of Milford on February 26, 2025. Born on November 23, 1964, he was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend. 

Chris, a 1982 Cape Henlopen High School alumnus, had a passion for working on small engines, riding motorcycles, and fishing. He was skilled in...

Barrett E. “Barry” King

Barrett E. “Barry” King

2025

Barrett E. “Barry” King died with dignity, comforted by loved ones. After spending part of his youth in Salisbury, Maryland, Barry made his home in Lincoln, where he dedicated much of his working life to King’s Market, the family business founded by his parents. 

Barry enjoyed things like baseball, music, and Westerns, as well as cultural ephemera, obscure details and eccentric...

Richard Edward Belote

Richard Edward Belote

Feb 24, 2025

Captain Richard Edward Belote, 91 of Lewes, Delaware and formerly of Willis Wharf, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on February 24, 2025.

Born in Mappsburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Edward Belote and Mary Blanche Doughty Belote. Captain Belote was employed with the Virginia Ferry Company,

The Delaware Bay and River Authority...

Nancy Elizabeth Williams

Nancy Elizabeth Williams

Feb 23, 2025

Nancy Elizabeth (Tunis) Williams, 78

MILFORD – Nancy Elizabeth Williams passed away peacefully at her granddaughter's home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Nancy was born in Lewes, De daughter of the late Frank A. and Dorlena (Baynum) Tunis. She was raised and attended school in Milton. She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed being with her family....

Else M. Ruediger

Else M. Ruediger

Feb 23, 2025

Else Marie (Mogck) Ruediger, 92, of Georgetown, Delaware, and formerly of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, entered into eternal rest in the early morning hours of February 23, 2025.

 Else was born in Alexandrowka, Bessarabia, on September 14, 1932, to Johannes and Elsa (Sucko) Mogck. She spent most of her early years in Germany. She and her late husband, Heinz Ruediger, immigrated to the...

Sarah Veronica Sullivan

Sarah Veronica Sullivan

Feb 23, 2025

Sarah, 96, known to everyone as Sadie, passed away on February 23, 2025 in the comfort of her home. She was the fifth of a family of 10 children - 3 boys and 7 girls. Born in Coleraine Northern Ireland to Samuel and Annie Creelman on May 27, 1928.

Sadie was blessed with much beauty. Her father apparently said to her...

Catherine G. "Cathy" Carey

Catherine G. "Cathy" Carey

Feb 23, 2025

MILTON – Catherine G. Carey passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Beebe Healthcare after a brief illness.

 Cathy was born in Milford, daughter of the late Clifford and Doris (Chandler) Legates. She graduated from Milton High School in the class of 1966. After graduation she attended cosmetology school and enjoyed being a stylist for her family members. In...

Geoffrey Paul Fernald

Geoffrey Paul Fernald

Feb 22, 2025

Geoffrey Paul Lancaster-Fernald passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2025 at his home in Milford, Delaware surrounded by his loving family.

Geoff as he was known to family and friends was born on November 5th, 1934 in New York City to the late Paul R. Fernald and Kathryn Miley Fernald. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Lee...

Michael M Blakeley

Michael M Blakeley

Feb 21, 2025

Michael M. Blakeley, 67, of Georgetown, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025.

He was born on October 16, 1957, in Milford, DE as the son of John and Marguerite Blakeley.

Michael was a mechanic at Blakeley's Garage in Georgetown. Those who knew Michael knew he enjoyed fishing and deer hunting and was into classic cars. 

In addition to his parents, he is...

Kevin Davis

Kevin Davis

Feb 19, 2025

Kevin Arthur Davis, 54 of Seaford, died unexpectedly on February 19th. Born on April 27, 1970 in Seaford De, he was the son of the late Arthur and Evelyn Davis Jr. Kevin was a talented auto body technician for nearly forty years, most recently working for First State Chevrolet. He also ran his own body shop K D’s Body and...

Deborah J. Mitchell

Deborah J. Mitchell

Feb 17, 2025

Obituary for Deborah J. Mitchell

Deborah J. Mitchell, 62, of Dover, DE passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, DE.

Debbie was born in Milford, DE on September 23, 1962, to her parents Elisha Wilkerson and Naomi (Sockriter) Wilkerson.

Debbie grew up in Milton, DE and graduated from Cape Henlopen High School. She was a waitress at...

Luise K. Combs

Luise K. Combs

Feb 14, 2025

Luise K. Combs, affectionately known as Oma, passed away peacefully in Milford, Delaware, surrounded by family and friends, on February 14, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on April 2, 1936, in Ludwigshafen, Germany, Luise's journey began during WWll. She grew up during challenging times, attending school until the eighth grade, after which she worked on a dairy farm...

William L. Sapp

William L. Sapp

Feb 13, 2025

William L. “Bill” Sapp, 72, of Harrington, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. 

Bill was born in Houston, DE, son of the late William H. and Louise (Pearson) Sapp. He graduated 5th in his class in 1970, at the age of 17. 

From a young age, Bill was a talented outdoor...

Lisa Marie Watkins

Lisa Marie Watkins

Feb 12, 2025

Lisa Marie Watkins 58 of Georgetown De passed away suddenly on Feb,12 at home. Born October 17, 1966, in Wilmington De. The daughter of William and Betty Carmine. 

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Taking care of anyone in her path. She was known by many and loved by all.

She will be remembered for serving her country with...

Harvey G West Jr.

Harvey G West Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

Harvey G West Jr. of Georgetown passed away, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Delaware Bay Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He was 71.

Harvey was the son of the late Harvey & Mary (Middleton) West Sr.

Harvey proudly served his country honorably and faithfully in the United States Army for 14 years during the Vietnam War flying 32 missions....

Sandra Albright

Sandra Albright

Feb 11, 2025

It's with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Sandra Elaine (Gorlich) Albright on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025.

She was born on April 11th, 1949 to the late Julius Gorlich, Jr. and Lillian O. Gorlich. 

Sandy was a star athlete during her high school years in field hockey and basketball. She was valedictorian of her high school class...

Deborah Hearn

Deborah Hearn

Feb 6, 2025

Deborah Ann Hearn, 71, of Georgetown, DE., passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Georgetown.

She was born at Seaford Hospital on June 28, 1953, the daughter of the late Leroy Jack Hearn and the late Josephine Marie (Elliott).

Debbie is survived by her brother Raymond Joseph (Patricia), nephew Anthony Joseph who she...

Linden Swain

Linden Swain

Feb 4, 2025

Howard Linden Swain (or Linden as he was called) of Georgetown passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 95. Linden was born and raised in Georgetown, being the son of T. Paul Swain and Mary Alice (Truitt) Swain. 

Linden enjoyed working from a young age. He was a carpenter and home builder for...