Obituaries
William Clark "Bill" Betts
Aug 6, 2020
William Clark “Bill” Betts went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2020. He passed away surrounded by his family, at his home of 68 years, in Georgetown. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years; Doris (Reid) Betts, whom he married on September 6, 1952; four children, Dorleen (Bob) Messick, David (Carol) Betts,...
William C. "Charlie" "Quail" Jones, Jr.
Aug 5, 2020
William Charles “Bud” Jones, Jr., a kind and unique person who lived life his way, passed on August 5, 2020. As a shy child he looked for the special treasures of his surroundings. The fragments of yesteryear were the beginning of his interest in antiques. In the mid-1950’s he broke into show business by impersonating Elvis for the local...
Melvin E. Dernberger, Jr.
Aug 4, 2020
Melvin E. Dernberger, Jr., 76, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Melvin was born in Milford to the late Melvin and Grace (Clendaniel) Dernberger, Sr. He retired from Playtex and was a member of the Frederica Senior Center. He enjoyed bowling and was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. In addition to...
Phyllis D. (Dutton) Stevenson
Aug 4, 2020
Phyllis D. Stevenson passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Mrs. Stevenson was born in Milton, daughter of the late Lena D. Cooper and Layton Dutton. After 30 years of service with Verizon she retired in 1981 and had worked in the Dover and Georgetown business offices as a Service Representative and...
Rose Bravata Adams
Aug 3, 2020
Rose Bravata Adams passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020. Rose was born in Dover on January 17, 1927 to the late Anthony and Meta Bravata. She graduated from Dover High in 1944. Rose worked for the State of Delaware, Division of Corporations for 27 years. She was a past member of Sarah Rebekah Lodge #16 and a life...
John L. Kane
Aug 2, 2020
On Sunday, August 2, 2020, John Kane of Harbeson, DE, loving husband and father went to be with our Lord at the age of 79 years. John worked for Pepsi in Maryland for 35 years moving to Harbeson, DE upon retirement. He volunteered for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity for 10 years, helping to build over a dozen homes....
Diana 'Diane' Gale Abbott
Aug 2, 2020
Diana 'Diane' Gale Abbott, 66, of Harrington, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020 at the Delaware Hospice Center surrounded by her family. Diane was born in Milford to the late Wallace Holden and Dorothy Mae (Bonney) Donovan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, Ralph Donovan. She was a waitress for many...
Virginia S Pagden
Aug 1, 2020
MILFORD - Virginia S. Pagden, 96, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Milford Center. She was born in Frederica the daughter of the late Reynolds and Sara Hill. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Pagden in 1966. She is survived by her children, Carolyn...
Jennifer Lynn Mayer
Jul 31, 2020
Jennifer Lynn Mayer, of Lewes, DE and Corning, NY, passed away peacefully at home in July of 2020 at the age of 53. Jen was our angel on earth and lived a beautiful life where she loved to make people smile. She attended the Cheer Center and Easter Seals in Georgetown, DE as well as volunteering at All Saints...
Barbara Ann Dietrich
Jul 29, 2020
Barbara Ann Dietrich, age 86, of Georgetown, DE passed away on July 29, 2020 at home where she had spent 10 days under hospice care and in the presence of loving family and friends. Barbara was a life-long resident of Georgetown; born on February 25, 1934 to the late James W. Dunham and Rhea King Dunham. Barbara married the...
Irma Prettyman
Jul 24, 2020
Irma Prettyman of Jensen Beach, Fla., formerly of Harbeson De., passed away July 24, 2020 in Jensen Beach. She was the daughter of the late Harry D. McCullough Jr. and Mildred (Owens) McCullough. Irma was born January 23, 1932. She graduated from Milford High School, where she was Head Majorette and May Queen. Irma graduated from Goldey-Beacom College, where...
Jesse R Carl, Sr.
Jul 24, 2020
Jesse R. Carl, Sr., 68, of Orwin, PA passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020. Jesse was born in Lykens, PA to the late George and Mary (Kroh) Carl. He served in the US Army and retired from Exel Logistics. Mr. Carl was an avid gun collector and loved riding 4-wheelers, spending time with his dogs, and spending time...
Dale J. Gray, Jr.
Jul 20, 2020
Dale “DJ” Gray, 64, lost his fight with cancer on July 20, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born to the late Dale and Irene Gray of Georgetown. He graduated from Sussex Central High School, class of 1974, where he was the State Wrestling Champion that year. He won the Frank Jones Memorial Award for most...
Alex Eugene Dill
Jul 20, 2020
Alex Eugene Dill, “Gene” Wyoming - Alex Eugene Dill, “Gene,” of Wyoming, Delaware passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was 70. Gene was born at home on February 16, 1950 outside Wyoming in Petersburg, Delaware to his parents Alexander and Ethel Larimore Dill. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers James Paul Dill and...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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