Obituaries

Willard E. Mccabe

Willard E. Mccabe

Mar 14, 2022

MILTON – Willard E. McCabe, age 78, passed away at home on Monday, March 14, 2022. Willard was born in Lewes, son of the late Edward H., III and Constance (Preston) McCabe. He resided most of his life on the McCabe family farm on Round Pole Bridge Road. When the farm ownership was transferred by the family to the...

Joanne Marie Decker

Joanne Marie Decker

Mar 13, 2022

Ellendale – Joanne Marie Decker, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Joanne was born to the late Harvey and Florentine (Bennett) Nott on June 19, 1948 in Winsted, Connecticut. In her younger years, Joanne was a Girl Scout leader in Warren, Connecticut. She received her Bachelor’s in Psychology with...

Norman  G. Reynolds

Norman G. Reynolds

Mar 12, 2022

Norman G. Reynolds, 86, of Milford, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Medical Center- Sussex Campus on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Norman was born on July 14, 1935 to the late John and Elsie (Davidson) Reynolds in Milton, Delaware. Norman graduated from Milton High School in 1953 and began working for the Delaware National Guard for three years. In 1956,...

Joyce Mcgee Collins

Joyce Mcgee Collins

Mar 8, 2022

Joyce McGee Collins, 73, of Georgetown passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Joyce was born in Lewes to the late Elisha and Ruth Ann (Moore) McGee. She retired from the State of Delaware, working in the Prothonotary Office. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Collins; and her brother, Reese...

Doris Jeanne Messick

Doris Jeanne Messick

Mar 4, 2022

Doris Jeanne Messick, 82, of Lewes, DE and formerly of Georgetown, DE passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning, March 4, 2022 after a short hospital stay with the compassionate Palliative Care Team of Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. She was born to the late Charles Thomas and Mary Elizabeth (Wilkerson) Frampton at their home in...

Wallace Edward "Ed" Kopple

Wallace Edward "Ed" Kopple

Mar 2, 2022

HARBESON – Wallace Edward “Ed” Kopple passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters, on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Ed was born in Milford, son of the late Wallace Earl and May (Ellingsworth) Kopple. He was a lifetime resident of Harbeson and was very active in his community and the surrounding area throughout his life....

Kelly Susan Bayless

Kelly Susan Bayless

Feb 28, 2022

Kelly Susan Bayless, 45, of Milford, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus. She was born on October 4, 1976 to Clarence W., Jr. and Debra (Butler) Bayless in Milford. Growing up, Kelly attended the John S. Charlton School in Camden Wyoming. Until their closing 2 years ago, she also was actively involved in...

Marie Doyle Bastianelli

Marie Doyle Bastianelli

Feb 27, 2022

GEORGETOWN – Marie D. Bastianelli passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Marie was born in Elkton, Maryland daughter of the late Glenn E. and Pearl (Bartlett) Doyle. After graduating high school, Marie attended Salisbury State Teachers College (now Salisbury University) and graduated with her degree in Early Childhood Education in 1953. She had a love...

Levi M. Brubaker

Levi M. Brubaker

Feb 25, 2022

Levi M. Brubaker entered into rest on Friday morning, Feb.25,2022. He was 84 years old. He was the son of Arthur and Ethel Brubaker of Manheim, PA where he was born and raised. Levi loved music and was 1st tenor in Victors Quartet which sang broadly from 1954 and later traveled to represent Messiah College through their 1957 summer...

Sally Jean Lewis

Sally Jean Lewis

Feb 24, 2022

Sally Jean Lewis, 38, passed away on February 24, 2022 due to a house fire that occurred in Little Creek, DE on February 6th after a stay at the Crozer Burn Unit in PA. She lost her daughter, Laura Grow to the same fire. She is survived by her parents, William Sr. and Mona Lewis; her four sons, Shane...

Doris “Dolly” Ann Jones

Doris “Dolly” Ann Jones

Feb 23, 2022

Doris ‘Dolly’ Ann Jones, 79, of Georgetown passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Walter ‘Tommy’ and Sophie (Krok) Tocyloski. She was a professional dog groomer and owned and operated Dolly’s Dog Grooming. She loved to crochet and go camping with her family. In addition...

Janet L. Fenwick

Janet L. Fenwick

Feb 21, 2022

Janet L. Fenwick, 79, of Milton, passed away peacefully at Cadia Healthcare Renaissance on Monday, February 21, 2022. Janet was born in Baltimore, MD and worked for RCA. After RCA she resided in Milton and loved her little town. She was a very kind, generous woman, loved to help others in need, and was known to donate to many...

Wayne L.  Eisenbrey

Wayne L. Eisenbrey

Feb 21, 2022

Wayne L. Eisenbrey, 81, of Felton, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, February 21, 2022. Wayne was born on March 15, 1940 to the late John C., Sr. and Blanche (Warner) Eisenbrey in Milford, DE. Wayne worked in the tire business at Firestone Complete Auto Care, Kent Sussex Auto Care, and Hitchens Tire Services for a total...

Betty Marie Worster

Betty Marie Worster

Feb 20, 2022

Betty Marie Worster, 74, of Houston, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital. She was born to the late Joyce M. and William J. Elliot on December 3, 1947 in Milford, DE. Betty loved to tend to her flower beds, and was able to use this love to help her husband with his lawn...

Timothy James  Rossi

Timothy James Rossi

Feb 18, 2022

Timothy James ‘TJ’ Rossi, 39, of Milford passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. Timothy was born in Milford to Tim L. Workman and JoAnn M. (Rossi) Kennard. TJ enjoyed music, shopping, and staying fresh. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph Rossi; grandparents, Harold and Alice Ladd, and Beverly and Gloria Workman. In addition to his...

Susanna I.  'Nana" Ross

Susanna I. 'Nana" Ross

Feb 16, 2022

Susanna Iris Ross, 65 SEAFORD – Susanna Iris “Nana” Ross passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. She was born in Seaford, Delaware daughter of Ruby U. (Hastings) Ross Anderson of Laurel, Delaware and the late Frank Ross. Nana lived at the Stockley Center in Millsboro before moving to Seaford Neighborhood Home (a residential home owned...

Nicholas Maroudas

Nicholas Maroudas

Feb 15, 2022

Nicholas Maroudas, 76 Houston- Nicholas Maroudas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Friday 15, 2022. Nicholas was born to the late Hippocrates and Sophia (Sgouros) Maroudas on May 29, 1945 in Gary Indiana. He attended Lew Wallace High School until the age of 17 when he joined the U.S. Air Force. He was...

Carlton  Ray Adams, Sr.

Carlton Ray Adams, Sr.

Feb 15, 2022

MILLSBORO – Carlton Ray Adams, Sr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Ray was born in Seaford, Delaware son of the late Norval I. and Hilda C. (Wilson) Adams. Ray was a lifetime resident of Sussex County and worked for many years with Bunting and Murray Construction as an equipment...

Orleen W.  Lofland

Orleen W. Lofland

Feb 14, 2022

Orleen W. Lofland, 60, of Millsboro passed away peacefully at TidalHealth Nanticoke on Monday, February 14, 2022. Orleen was born in Seaford to the late John O. and Helen L. (Berry) White on November 20, 1961. She was a cafeteria manager for Long Neck Elementary and a member of the Gumboro Ladies Auxiliary. She also attended church at Bayshore...

Susan M. Herrmann

Susan M. Herrmann

Feb 12, 2022

Susan M. Herrmann, 67, of Felton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Susan was born to the late George C. and Dorothy T. (Burke) Ennis on May 1, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY. For 15 years, Susan worked for the State of Delaware in the Department of Communications for Homeland Security...