Obituaries

Oct 25, 2022

GEORGETOWN – Our protector and anchor lost his battle with prostate cancer. He fought a long, hard battle since 2015 but he was tired. He passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday October 25th.

He was born on Tuesday June 29, 1965 in Milford Memorial Hospital. Jamie is survived by his wife Teresa...

Oct 25, 2022

Ann Marie Demkosky, 69, of Milford, DE, formerly of Dunmore, PA, passed away in Philadelphia, PA on Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

She was born on November 19, 1952 in Scranton, PA, to the late Angelo and Margaret (Falduto) Minella.

Ann was known by many for her talents in the kitchen, her...

Oct 23, 2022

Leroy H. Wilcutts, 95, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Leroy was born on February 6, 1927, in Frederica to the late Ormsby and Frieda (Ridley) Wilcutts.

Leroy worked at DuPont Nylon Plant in Seaford for 38 years before his retirement. He worked also as a parts distributor for...

Oct 23, 2022

MILFORD – Jeffrey Allan Bradley passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Christiana Hospital after injuries he sustained in a bicycling accident.

Jeff attended Milford High School and, as a child, was heavily involved in playing baseball with Milford Little League. Jeff loved being outdoors; especially hunting and fishing. His love of being outdoors...

Oct 20, 2022

Joseph L. Masci, 69, of Millsboro, DE, passed away peacefully on Oct. 20,2022 during a short stay at Delaware Hospice, after a four year long battle with cancer. He was predeceased by both parents, Nello and Christine Masci. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Nancy, his two daughters, Angela and Amanda, and his granddaughter, Briella Masci....

Oct 19, 2022

Edna A. Newhouse, 80, of Milford passed away quietly in her sleep on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

Edna was born on June 30, 1942, in Milford to the late William Asa Chandler and Mae Ruth Banning of Milford.

Edna worked for many years for the Milford School District as a cashier in the school’s cafeteria....

Oct 18, 2022

Felton—Jennifer R. Powell, 47, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her home. She is now an angel who has crossed the bridge to enter the gates of heaven. She was employed as a waitress. Jennifer enjoyed shopping, cooking, going to the beach, loved to paint and most of all spending time with family, friends and beloved dog,...

Oct 18, 2022

GEORGETOWN (formerly of Long Neck, Del) – Florence A. (Pettyjohn) Adams passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.

Florence was born and raised in Georgetown, Delaware daughter of the late Luther and Jenny (Allen) Pettyjohn. Prior to his passing, Florence lived for several years in the Long...

Oct 12, 2022

Gloria Leona Dill, 91, of Felton, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Gloria was born in Frederica on March 1, 1931 to the late Clarence and Annabell (Baker) Postles.

Gloria was a lifetime member and former president of the Felton Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. She worked...

Oct 12, 2022

Georgetown, Barbara A. Lecates, 81, passed away on October 12, 2022 at Bay Health Hospital, Sussex Campus, Milford, Delaware. She was born on July 21, 1941 in Milford, Delaware to the late Linford J. and Laura R. (Frankenfield) Lecates.

Barbara worked at Rintz Five and Dime Store, and Donovan’s Salvage Yard in Georgetown, Delaware as...

Oct 11, 2022

SEAFORD – Mary Turk Rusnak Amundson, 103, of Seaford passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Mary worked for U. S. Metals Refining Co. as a Lab Technician for 26 years. She loved to cook Hungarian food and watch wildlife and boats on the Nanticoke River. Despite a...

Oct 11, 2022

Joan A. Batchelor, 82, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022.

Joan was born in Rehoboth Beach in her grandparents’ home near, where she grew up, on November 29, 1939. She adopted her nickname Ginger from the midwife that took care of her saying that she reminded her of Ginger Rogers, the actress.

Oct 10, 2022

Georgetown—Dwayne J. Karr “Jeff” born April 4th, 1971, to Edward R. Karr and Olive J. Karr (Robinson) Passed away peacefully surrounded by his immediate family at Milford Bayhealth Sussex campus on October 10th, 2022.

Jeff was preceded in death by his Father Edward Karr. He is survived by his Mother Olive J. Karr, Wife Marcie...

Oct 8, 2022

Charles G. Wagner, MD

Surrounded by his family, Charles G. Wagner, M.D., ”Chuck” 77, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on October 8, 2022. He is survived by his wife Patt, daughter, Dr Elizabeth DiProspero & her husband Dr. Nick DiProspero and their 3 sons, Peter, Andrew & John, son, Geoffrey Wagner & his...

Oct 6, 2022

MILLSBORO – Clinton W. Fetterman, 83, of Millsboro DE, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 6th, 2022, surrounded by his family at Beebe Hospital in Lewes DE.

Clint was born in Philadelphia PA, son of the late Clinton F. Fetterman and Dorothy A. (Rickner) Fetterman.

Clint worked for Philadelphia Electric Company as...

Oct 6, 2022

William (Bill) R. Hall Jr, 79, died October 6th, 2022, at his home in Georgetown. Dr. Hall was born in Ridley Park, PA to Edna K. Hall and William R Hall.

He received his bachelor’s from Bloomsburg University, his Master’s from University of Pacific and his Doctorate from the University of Delaware. Dr. Hall, work for the...

Oct 5, 2022

LONG NECK – Ronald B. Henry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Beebe Healthcare.

Ronald was born and raised in Lititz, Pennsylvania son of the late Paul and Viola (Unruh) Henry. Ronald worked as a draftsman for many years in New Holland. After retirement, he made his home at the Long Neck...

Oct 4, 2022

David R. Gardner, 60, of Ellendale, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

David worked for McGee Plumbing & Heating Co. in Georgetown for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, guns, cars, big trucks, and motorcycles.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry R. and Bonnie L. (Shreeves) Gardner; as well as...

Oct 3, 2022

MILTON – Leonard F. “Lenny” Williams passed away surrounded by family on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey.

Lenny was born at Beebe in Lewes, Delaware on August 31, 2002 and graduated from Cape Henlopen High School class of 2020. He loved all things weather related; snow, thunderstorms and rainbows,...

Oct 2, 2022

Floyd Rudolph Hrupsa

“The Basket Maker”

Floyd Rudolph Hrupsa passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the age of 89. He was born in Felton, Delaware. He was the son of the late Rudolph P Hrupsa and Elizabeth Minner Hrupsa.

Floyd was...