Obituaries

George R. "Ray" Kraus

George R. "Ray" Kraus

Jul 19, 2020

George R. “Ray” Kraus passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Ray was born in Wilmington, Del son of the late George P. and Jennie (Passwaters) Kraus. Ray’s father worked for the railroad industry which brought them to Lincoln when Ray was a child. Ray remained in Lincoln at his family home...

Bernice  M. Jackson

Bernice M. Jackson

Jul 19, 2020

Bernice M. Jackson, 91, formerly of Dover, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford. She was born in Georgetown on February 25, 1929 to Harley and Effie (nee Fleetwood) Wilson. She served her country for 20 years with the U.S. Air Force, reaching the rank of Major, working as a nurse. She...

Glen Anthony 'Ski' Kendzierski

Glen Anthony 'Ski' Kendzierski

Jul 19, 2020

GREENWOOD – Glen Anthony “Ski” Kendzierski passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Glen was born in Upland, PA on November 10, 1973 to parents Jerry Kendzierski and Linda Shepherd. Glen served in the United States Marine Corps from 1992-1996 in the 2nd Marines, 2nd Division Weapons Company. He was honorably discharged in 1996 with the rank of Lance...

Marian M. Geise

Marian M. Geise

Jul 18, 2020

On Saturday, July 18, 2020, Marian M. Geise passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. Marian was the daughter of the late Miles T. and Sarah (Bennett) Mills. She was a lifelong resident of Milford and a graduate of Milford High School Class of 1952. Marian started her secretarial career after high school with C. Edgar...

Ruth Brown Melvin

Ruth Brown Melvin

Jul 17, 2020

IHarrington--Ruth Brown Melvin (95) passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2020. Ruth was born to the late George Clinton and Alexzine Brown. Ruth graduated from Harrington High School as Valedictorian from the Class of 1942 and attended Goldey-Beacom College. She worked for the State Treasurer’s Office and retired after 25 years in 1986. Her favorite State Treasurer...

Milton 'Byrd' Godwin

Milton 'Byrd' Godwin

Jul 16, 2020

Milton “Byrd” Godwin, 61, of Onancock, VA, formerly of Milford, DE, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Born August 16, 1958, he was the son of Anne Byrd Godwin of Onancock, and the late David King Godwin. Byrd was a longtime car salesman, and retired from I.G. Burton in Lewes, DE. In addition to his mother, he is...

William Wilson Spencer, Jr.

William Wilson Spencer, Jr.

Jul 16, 2020

William ‘Bill’ Wilson Spencer, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Bill worked for over 30 years at Draper King Cole and loved to go rabbit hunting. Mr. Spencer was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Downes) Spencer; his parents, William and Pearl (Beebe) Spencer, Sr; his sister, Doris Spencer; and his brothers,...

Betty Jean Gillette

Betty Jean Gillette

Jul 15, 2020

Betty Jean Gillette, 75, of Milford passed away peacefully at Lofland Park Center in Seaford on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Betty was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Frank and Eunice (Boone) Crouse. She had previously worked for Sussex Trust and Atlantic Concrete and was a member of Calvary UMC where she was active in the United Methodist...

Emory Reed Edwards

Emory Reed Edwards

Jul 13, 2020

QUAKERTOWN, PA – Emory Reed Edwards, 64, formerly of Rehoboth, DE, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020. He was born in Wilmington, DE on November 22, 1955. Emory worked as a heavy equipment operator for the highway department. He loved his Weimaraner dogs, collecting classic cars and hunting. He was preceded by his step-father, Joseph Gorecki. Emory is...

Harold R. Bunting

Harold R. Bunting

Jul 9, 2020

Harold Richard Bunting, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Harold was born on July 31, 1932, in Lewes, Delaware to the late Raymond and Florence Bunting. He graduated from Milford High School and proudly served our country in the United States Army as an Engineer...

Kathryn  W Davis

Kathryn W Davis

Jul 4, 2020

Kathryn W. Davis, 92, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Kathryn was born in Milford, to the late Cecil and Edna Watson. She grew up farming with her parents in Cedar Creek and attended Milford High School Class of 1947. She retired from the State of Delaware after a career with the DMV....

John A. Spangler

John A. Spangler

Jul 1, 2020

John Spangler found his peaceful resting place on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. John was born in Dayton, Pennsylvania (Coal Mines), son of the late Matt and Helen (Spangler) Dianovich. He grew up in Manhattan, New York City. John joined the Army Air Force which brought him to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where...

Carol  Casey Hyde

Carol Casey Hyde

Jul 1, 2020

Carol Casey Hyde of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Wilmington DE, died at her home on July 1, 2020 surrounded by family after a nine-month battle with cancer. She was born in Wilmington, DE on June 9, 1936 the daughter of the late Dr. John Andrew Casey and Florence Buckley Casey. Carol was raised in the Forty Acres section of...

Marguerite E. Rust

Marguerite E. Rust

Jun 30, 2020

Marguerite E. Rust, 100, passed away at Cadia Renaissance in Millsboro, DE on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She was born to the late Hilda C. (nee Lynch) Elliott and Charles W. Elliott, Sr. on May 23, 1920 in Laurel, DE. Rete, as family and friends knew her, was a homemaker and helped on the family farm after a brief...

Diana L. Wilson

Diana L. Wilson

Jun 30, 2020

Diana L. Wilson, 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at home. She was born in Milford on March 12, 1948 to Norman R. and Alice Carlisle. Diana worked as a CNA at the Milford Manor, retiring in 2006. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, cooking, sewing and reading. She was preceded by her husband, Roy, in 2018. Diana is...

Craig B. James

Craig B. James

Jun 29, 2020

Craig B. James departed this life and ascended into heaven on Monday, June 29, 2020. Craig was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in Drexel Hill. He spent his early days after school golfing and working as a caddy. During high school he met the love of his life and soul mate, Alice. Craig pursued a career as...

Samuel Everett Robbins

Samuel Everett Robbins

Jun 29, 2020

Samuel Everett Robbins, of Harrington, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Samuel was born in Milford, Delaware son of the late Joseph E. and Elizabeth M. (Koontz) Robbins. In addition to his parents, Sam is preceded in death by a sister, Betty Dill; and a brother, Jay Robbins. He is survived...

Dorothy 'Dot' F. Kutchen

Dorothy 'Dot' F. Kutchen

Jun 29, 2020

Dorothy "Dot" F. Kutchen passed away peacefully with her family by her side in her home on Monday, June 29, 2020. She was born on August 18, 1929 in Shamokin, Pa. a daughter of Alfred and Mae Miller. She met a handsome young man from Mount Carmel named Jack and fell in love and was married on November 21,...

Paul  J. Walker, Jr.

Paul J. Walker, Jr.

Jun 25, 2020

Paul J. Walker, Jr., 92, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 25, 2020. He was born on February 19, 1928 in Bishopville, MD to the late Paul and Mildred (nee Bunting) Walker. Paul proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy as a Seaman 1st Class. He worked with the Department of Agriculture as a Food Inspector....

Adam Edward "A.J." Stacey, Jr.

Adam Edward "A.J." Stacey, Jr.

Jun 24, 2020

Adam Edward Stacey, Jr., known as A.J., passed away surrounded by those who loved him on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Born on February 15, 2016 in Dover, Delaware he faced much in his short life, but became a beacon of hope, strength, love and light to all who had the honor of meeting him. AJ loved Puffin Rocks, cartoons,...