Obituaries
Sherida Ann "Mom Rita" Davis
Jan 4, 2022
On January 4, 2022, heaven gained a one-of-a-kind angel. They say, "when one passes, and it rains they gain they're wings". Well, on this day, it snowed heavy, and different like no other, so heaven must have set up a grand entrance for this queen's arrival. Sherida Ann “Mom Rita” Davis, age 54, of Georgetown, was born July 23,...
Annamaria Jester
Jan 2, 2022
Annamaria Jester, 64, of Milford, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus while in the presence of her daughter. The daughter of the late Robert W. and June E. (Short) Hassett, Annamaria was born on December 6, 1957 in Milford, Del. She was a lifetime resident of Delaware. Where...
Edward Lee Rust
Jan 2, 2022
Edward Lee Rust, 70 of Harrington passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. He was born in Milford, the son of the late Norman and Edith (Joseph) Rust. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp., serving in Vietnam from 1970 to 1972 as a combat engineer and demo expert. He worked for Ed...
Pamela Ann Kelly
Jan 1, 2022
Pamela was born on December 20,1980 in Vineland, New Jersey, to Michael J. Kelly and Denise M. McFadden. Born with spina bifida, when she got her first wheelchair around 3 years old, there was no stopping her. She enjoyed wheelchair racing and sports with the Bennett Institute of Baltimore. In 1992, she competed in the Junior National Wheelchair Association...
Charles Harry Neibert, Jr.
Jan 1, 2022
ELLENDALE – Charles H. Neibert, Jr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Atlantic Shores in Millsboro. Charles was born in Milton, De son of the late Charles H. Sr., and Grace (Shockley) Neibert. Shortly after he was born, his family moved to Ellendale where he was a lifetime resident. Charles was a veteran of the US...
James 'Jim' Vernon Hake, Sr.
Dec 27, 2021
James Vernon “Jim” Hake, Sr., 79 Enjoyed his retirement MILTON – James Vernon “Jim” Hake, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 27, 2021. Jim was born in Baltimore, MD, son of the late Vernon and Mary (Pearson) Hake. He and his wife Diane were transplants to Delaware from Baltimore and they enjoyed spending their retirement together....
Thomas J. Wiley
Dec 25, 2021
LINCOLN – Thomas J. Wiley, known to his loved ones as Tom, passed away at the age of 59 on December 25, 2021, at home, cared for by his daughter and surrounded by family. Tom was born on February 18, 1962, in Milford, Delaware to William and Mary Wiley. Tom attended Del Tech Community College where he studied Accounting....
Joseph G. Sockolosky
Dec 25, 2021
Joseph G. Sockolosky, 91, of Prime Hook Beach, Milford, passed away on December 25, 2021 at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was born on January 6, 1930 in McAdoo, PA to the late Alex and Helen (Pensock) Sockolosky. He was a member of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Lewes, DE. Joseph is preceded in death...
Kevin Wayne Hemphill
Dec 23, 2021
MILLSBORO – Kevin Wayne Hemphill passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Kevin was born in Milford, son of the late William W. II and Dawn (Dubois) Hemphill. Kevin attended Sussex Central High School and worked as a laborer in the construction industry. His favorite pastime was fishing, but he also had...
Peter Anthony Saienni, Jr.
Dec 22, 2021
Peter Anthony Saienni, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Peter was born in Wilmington to the late Peter A. and Philomena (Gotto) Saienni Sr. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for most of his life. Peter was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Sons of Italy. He was...
William Edward Davidson
Dec 22, 2021
MILTON – William Edward Davidson of Milton, formerly of Beltsville, Md., passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at home. He was 85. Bill was born in Short Creek, W.Va., the son of the late Lillie and Robert Davidson. He was a government contractor working at the Office of Naval Intelligence upon his retirement and previously worked at Vitro...
Archie R. Carey, Sr.
Dec 21, 2021
Archie R. Carey, Sr., 82, of Felton passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at home. Archie was born in Lincoln, the son of the late Archabald J. and Virgie (Spicer) Carey. He was a graduate of Milford High School, “Class of 1958”. Archie worked as the produce Manager at Acme from 1960 to 1986. He also worked for...
Walter Choinski, Sr.
Dec 17, 2021
***PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF SERVICE LOCATION*** Walter Choinski, Sr., 69, of Ellendale passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 17, 2021. Walter was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Raymond and Kathryn (Muller) Choinski. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and loved to play guitar and sing, go fishing and camping, and was...
John E. Macklin, Sr.
Dec 15, 2021
“Lincoln, Delaware Loses Expert Demolition Contractor” John E. Macklin, Sr. entered through the gates of Heaven and went home to our Lord and Savior on December 15, 2021. His departure from this world at his home in Lincoln, Delaware was one of shock and immeasurable loss to his family. John owned, and successfully operated with his wife, Janet, Macklin...
Pauline Louise (Picarella) Kram
Dec 15, 2021
GEORGETOWN -- Pauline Louise Kram (nee Picarella) wife of the late John Arthur Kram Sr of Georgetown, Delaware and formerly of Westminster, Maryland died peacefully on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021. Born August 26, 1933 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Picarella. Pauline was married to Jack for over 60 years. Together they raised...
Ruth Ann Schuler Farrow Queenen
Dec 14, 2021
Ruth Ann (Schuler Farrow) Queenen, 79, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Ruth Ann was born on November 12, 1942 and grew up in Magnolia until 2006 when she moved to Dover. She was most recently living at Westminster Nursing Home in Dover. Ruth Ann was born in Milford to the late James and Sallie (Lofland) Schuler. She...
Jo Ann Foster
Dec 13, 2021
Jo Ann Foster, 75, of Milton passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was born in North Carolina on October 2, 1946 to the late Laura and Lester Foster. She had worked at Bonanza, Milford Diner and Walmart. She was a big fan of country music especially Allan Jackson and George...
Everett J. Cornwell
Dec 9, 2021
Everett J. Cornwell, 55, of Bridgeville DE, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. He was born on August 31, 1966 to Margaret (Sharpe) and Everett F. Cornwell in Milford, Delaware. He graduated from Milford High School in the class of 1984. After graduation, Everett proudly joined the US Navy, being honorably discharged after a short service. Over the...
Nancy H. Lohrfink
Dec 8, 2021
SERVICE INFORMATION HAS BEEN CHANGED: Nancy Henderson Lohrfink passed away suddenly on December 8, 2021. This warm-hearted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt always had a big smile and a kind word for everyone. She loved to work in her garden; collect antiques; sit on the porch with her beloved husband, Buzz, and watch the birds and deer in...
Barbara Agnes Vansciver
Dec 2, 2021
Barbara Agnes VanSciver, 81, of Georgetown, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born to the late Roger T. and Agnes M. (Ballas) Payne on October 12, 1940, in Easton, MD. Barbara lived in Federalsburg before eventually graduating from Harrington High School and then moving to Georgetown, Delaware. As a...