Obituaries

Dec 22, 2024

MILTON – Doris A. Stauffer, age 100, of Milton and Broadkill Beach, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Doris was born to Ollie H. and Mary L. Baker, in Georgetown. She graduated from Georgetown High School with the Class of 1942. After graduation, she worked for over 33 years as a bookkeeper and office...

Dec 21, 2024

Obituary for William David Lambrose, Sr.

William David “Dave” Lambrose, Sr., 77, of Seaford, DE passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, DE surrounded by his loving family.

Dave was born on June 29, 1947, in Fredericksburg, VA to his parents, Thomas and Martha Lambrose....

Dec 18, 2024

Frederick Ray Grimm, 70, of Felton, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Frederick was born on February 27, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Emory and Margaret (Gump) Grimm.

Living in West Virginia when he was young, Frederick spent the majority of his life in Delaware. Frederick served the United States proudly as a marine; his...

Dec 17, 2024

Charles Alfred Walls, Jr., a beacon of humor and kindness, passed away on December 17, 2024, surrounded by love in Houston, DE. His journey began on October 15, 1967, in Milford, DE, where he was born to parents Charles A. Walls, Sr. and Blanche "Libby" (Jefferson) Walls.

Charles was often known to lighten the mood...

Dec 15, 2024

Nafsika Stavros, 82, of Milton, passed away peacefully at Beebe Hospital in Lewes on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Nafsika was born on November 21, 1942 in Evia, Greece to the late Konstantinos and Maria (Dovino) Chondrogiannis.

Nafsika lived a full and meaningful life. Academically; she obtained a master’s degree in economics. Professionally, she worked for...

Dec 11, 2024

Nancy Jean Hooper, 88, passed away on December 11, 2024, at her residence of 33 years in Milton, Delaware surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 5, 1936, and raised in the Irwin, PA area, to her parents John and Louise (Kasperek) Lunn. Nancy married Edgar A. Hooper in 1956. They relocated...

Dec 11, 2024

JEAN ANN (POULIN) KORNMANN (1945-2024)

On December 11, 2024 Jean passed away at Beebe Hospital, Lewes, Delaware.

Jean was born in Waterville, Maine in the year of our Lord August 15, 1945 to Lorenzo Poulin and Germaine Poulin. Jean graduated from Mount Merci Academy in Waterville, Maine in 1963. She attended...

Dec 11, 2024

Bartos F. Hrupsa, Sr., 78

FELTON – Bartos F. Hrupsa, Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Bartos was born and raised in Felton, son of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Minner) Hrupsa.

Bartos worked for the State of Delaware - DelDOT in the Maintenance...

Dec 10, 2024

John Michael Bibb, aged 85, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, in Wilmington, DE, surrounded by loving family members. Born on May 19, 1939, to James and Harriet (Brondstetter) Bibb in West Branch, MI, John's journey was one marked by dedication to education, an enduring love for his family, and a steadfast commitment to his faith.

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Dec 10, 2024

Christopher Whelan 69 of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Brooklyn, NY.  A life long New York Giants and Mets fan who loved spending time with his grandsons.

Preceded in death by his parents father, Aidan; mother, Marilyn; son, Aidan; daughter, Tina; and sisters, Kathleen and Susan.

Dec 9, 2024

Keith David Watson, 53, of Millsboro, Delaware passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Tidal Health Hospital, Seaford, DE surrounded by his loving family.

Keith was born on November 4, 1971, in Salisbury, MD to his parents, Richard T. and Carol (Givens) Watson.

He was previously employed with the family...

Dec 8, 2024

MILTON – Donald R. Livingston passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Don was born in Teaneck, NJ and raised in Cresskill, NJ son of the late John Orr and Winifred (Erhart) Livingston. He graduated from Cresskill High School in 1967 and furthered his education at Fairleigh Dickinson University,...

Dec 8, 2024

Obituary for William Clayton Hitch

William Clayton Hitch, 94, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE.

He was born on May 15, 1930, in Westchester, PA to his parents William and Lillian (Clampitt) Hitch.

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Dec 5, 2024

Caroletta Sue Thompson, aged 76, entered into the arms of her Savior on December 5, 2024, in Hinton, WV. Her family takes comfort in knowing she has been joyfully reunited in heaven with her beloved husband John. She was born to the late James P. and Mildred M. (Robinson) Davis in Pike County, KY on February 10, 1948.

Dec 5, 2024

Bonnie C. Ruston, 88, of Georgetown, DE passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024.

Bonnie was born in Dover, Delaware on May 5, 1936 to the late T. Robert and Catherine Croes Ruston. While Bonnie’s life was not an easy one, she found joy in spending time in the activity center or looking out a...

Dec 4, 2024

LEWES -- Ghabour Ghabour died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease in Lewes, Delaware, on December 4, 2024. He was 83 years old.

Born and raised in Al Fayoum, Egypt to Miriam Morgan Gerges and Fayek Ghabour, Ghabour earned a veterinarian’s degree from the University of Cairo. In September of 1969, he immigrated to the United...

Dec 2, 2024

Earl Harold Sennett, 85, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Hospital on Monday, December 2, 2024. Earl was born on December 13, 1938 to the late Casper and Emma (Clendaniel) Sennett.

A true Delaware native, Earl lived his whole life in Delaware. He proudly served in the military in the United States Army....

Dec 2, 2024

Paul Andrew Czapkowski, 57, of Milford, passed away peacefully at the Delaware Hospice Center on Monday, December 2, 2024. Paul was born in New Brunswick, NJ on June 14, 1967 to Richard and Beate (Zapf) Czapkowski.

Living on the East Coast most of his life, Paul settled in Delaware where he lived for the past...

Dec 1, 2024

Mark T. Bennett, 61, of Milton, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, DE. Mark was born on August 23, 1963 to James and Arlene (Nielsen) Bennett in Ridgewood, NJ.

Growing up in New Jersey, Mark had moved to New York State before settling in Delaware for the...

Dec 1, 2024

“Cofounder of Besche Furniture, Inc.”

Dolores Buczek Besche of Georgetown peacefully passed away the morning of December 1st, 2024, at the age of 97. She was born on October 23rd, 1927, to parents Joseph and Rose Buczek in Baltimore Maryland. Dolores was fondly known as Mom, Nanny, Dee and “Mrs. B”. The only child of...