Obituaries
Steven J. Houston
May 15, 2020
GEORGETOWN – Steven J. Houston passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. Steve was a consultant with NMP Engineering Consultants, Inc. Prior to joining NMP Engineering Consultants, Inc., Steve was a self-employed construction contractor. He owned and operated Cedar Ridge Builders for many years as a highly skilled craftsman. A Sussex County...
Bella Marie Moore
May 13, 2020
Bella Marie Moore, age 7, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, surrounded by family, loved ones and of course her faithful partner Penny (her cherished cat). Bella was born on September 10, 2012, to parents Ronnie Moore II and Nikole Moore. #BELLABRAVE was the first title given to Bella, during her battle against brain cancer, for...
William 'Bill' Edward Kamin
May 12, 2020
William Edward ‘Bill’ Kamin, Jr., 72, of Ellendale, passed away peacefully at Cadia Healthcare Renaissance on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Mr. Kamin was born in Harrisburg, PA to William and Akia Edna Kamin, Sr. Bill was a Vietnam Veteran Tunnel Rat serving in the US Army. He worked for Bethlehem Steel and later did maintenance for the Henlopen Hotel...
Mary Jane Sammons
May 12, 2020
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICES update - Mary Jane (Green) Sammons, 83, of Milton, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at home, surrounded by family and close friends. Born in 1937 to Charles O. and Mildred C. (Truax) Green, she had battled Alzheimer's for 19 years. She is survived by her high...
Annette Faith Minner
May 9, 2020
Smyrna- Annette Faith Minner went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2020 while at Bayhealth/Kent General Hospital in Dover. Annette was born January 26, 1966 in Dover, the daughter of Beverly A. Minner of Felton and the late James F. Harrington and later adopted by John W. Minner of Frederica. She was preceded in death by...
Thomas E. Banks
May 8, 2020
Thomas E. Banks, loving husband and father, went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday, May 8, 2020 while at home with family by his side. Tom “aka Peanut” was born and raised in Ocean View DE to the late Ruley C. and Birdine E. Banks and attended Lord Baltimore High School. While in school,...
Vincent Joseph Ceccola, Sr.
May 7, 2020
Vincent Joseph Ceccola, Sr., 85, formerly of Bridgeville passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Del. Hospital for the Chronically Ill in Smyrna. He loved the Lord and was a good Christian man. Vincent was born in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Phillip and Josephine Ceccola. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and...
Brenda J. (Bunting) Dietrich
May 7, 2020
Brenda J. (Bunting) Dietrich, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. Brenda was born in Milford, daughter of the late Roy D. and Ellen C. (Bowers) Bunting. Brenda was proud of her chosen profession and worked as a medical transcriptionist with Beebe Healthcare for 29 years. She was an active member of Carey’s...
Charles James "Jimmy" Ford
May 4, 2020
Charles James “Jimmy” Ford, 43, of Magnolia passed away on May 4, 2020 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Ford and sister, Tammy Ford. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Clark; brother, Robert Clark, Jr.; sister, Tina Clark; daughter, Tayler Ford; son, Nicholas Ford; granddaughter, Maria Ford; 2 nieces, Katlyn Harvey...
Aric W. Roork
May 4, 2020
Aric Wade Roork, 44, of Milton, passed way in his home on Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born in Milford, Delaware on September 27, 1975. He married the love of his life Mayra in 2012. He resided most of his life in Milton and was a 1994 graduate of Cape Henlopen High School. He was a longtime chef...
Isabel H. Mcginness
May 3, 2020
Isabel H. McGinness passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Sunday, May 3, 2020. She was born in Hurlock, Md. on June 25, 1920 to the late Harrison H. and Edith (Corkran) Howeth, Sr. Isabel graduated from Hurlock High School, then attended the University of Delaware where she earned a physical education degree. She worked at DuPont in...
John Edward Smith
Apr 29, 2020
John Edward Smith, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. He was born on February 26, 1935 in Pursglove, West Virginia to Stephen and Emma Smith. John was a proud Air Force Veteran, having served in the Korean War, and a recipient of a purple heart. He worked for Beamont Glass Company...
Theresa M. Connelly
Apr 29, 2020
Theresa M. Connelly, 69, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 22, 1950 to Marie Geoffrey Schurr and Samuel Schurr. She was a Physical Therapist Assistant. Theresa is survived by her husband, Douglas Andrews, Sr.; three children, Rhonda, Ronald and Matthew Connelly; step-son, Douglas Andrews, Jr.; sister, Geraldine Simonet...
Caroline C. Donovan
Apr 28, 2020
Caroline C. Donovan passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown. Caroline was born in Lincoln, Delaware, the daughter of the late Lester and Viola (Maull) Clendaniel. The family moved to Broad Street in Milton where she grew up attending Milton schools and where she met and married her husband, Norman. After graduation...
Mary Chaloupka Steen
Apr 27, 2020
Mary Chaloupka Steen, 94, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born in Milton, the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha (Lukes) Chaloupka. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her brother: Frank Chaloupka, and her husband: S. Stanley Steen. Mary was an active athlete...
Richard Herbert "Herb" Kenton, Sr.
Apr 26, 2020
Richard Herbert “Herb” Kenton, Sr. passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 following a long illness of vascular dementia. He was 79 years old. Herb was born in Milford Memorial Hospital, Milford, DE on June 10, 1940 to Harvey, Sr. and Miriam Tyrrell Kenton. He graduated from Milford High School in 1958, having served in the Delaware National Guard while...
Virginia D. Horsey
Apr 26, 2020
Virginia Dickerson Horsey, 92yrs, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 26, at the home of her daughter, Barbara Huber, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia, the daughter of Granville and Florence Dickerson of Milton, DE grew up on a small farm with her parents and only sister, Edna D. Barker. She was academically gifted and graduated from Lewes High School...
Ruth Ann Walker
Apr 25, 2020
Ruth Ann Walker, 82, of Townsend passed away peacefully at Season’s Hospice on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Mrs. Walker was born in Elkton, MD to the late Harry and Sarah (Sickler) Shifflett. She enjoyed embroidery, crafting, and loved to read. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Ray Davis; her...
Betty Lou Halfen
Apr 25, 2020
Betty Lou Halfen, 87, of Milford passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at home. Betty was born in Milford, the daughter of the late Jacob W. and Carolyn (Applegate) Brown. She was a Registered Nurse at Kent General Hospital in Dover, retiring in 1994. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church in Milford. In addition to...
Kyle Matthew Bitler
Apr 25, 2020
ELLENDALE – Kyle Matthew Bitler passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 in Harrington. Kyle worked as a carpenter in the construction industry. As a child, Kyle loved reading and absorbing knowledge, a love that he enjoyed throughout his adult life as well. He loved going to the casino, watching and playing sports, and was a huge fan of...
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