Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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,...
Sarah Catherine Wilkerson Hellens
Jun 23, 2020
Sarah Catherine Wilkerson Hellens, 95, of Harbeson passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Milton. Catherine was born in Georgetown, daughter of the late Eli S. and Rhoda M. (Smith) Wilkerson. Catherine worked as secretary at Milford Ordinance Plant, receptionist at the Beebe Clinic, secretary at Arrow Safety Device, and secretary at Cargill Incorporated....
Ellen Virginia "Ginny" Pepper
Jun 21, 2020
Ellen Virginia “Ginny” Pepper passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Ginny was born in Milton, Del daughter of the late John Edward and Bertha Ann (Smith) Johnson. Ginny graduated from Milton High School Class of 1936 and furthered her education at Goldey’s business school, graduating in 1938. She worked for many years as a secretary...
Elvira P. Everett
Jun 21, 2020
Elvira P. Everett, 93, of Felton, passed away peacefully at Country Rest Home in Greenwood on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Mrs. Everett was born in Panama to the late Evaristo Pombo and Aira Maria Natividad Arrocha. She was a Spanish teacher for Dover High School for 28 years and she loved sewing, gardening, and being outside. In addition to...
J. Russell Conaway
Jun 19, 2020
J. Russell Conaway died peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford. Russell was born and raised in Georgetown and served in the US Army from 1956-1962. He was employed as a Superintendent by John L. Briggs Construction for many years. He later accepted a position as Supervisor of Building and Grounds for Indian...
Waneta L Rentz
Jun 17, 2020
Dover on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Mrs. Rentz was born in Milford to the late Henry and Lillian (Hollenger) Nash. She was a life member of Magnolia Fire Company, Magnolia Ladies Auxiliary, and she rode with ambulance. She retired from Playtex and enjoyed doing the crossword puzzles and collecting eagle figurines. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Edward J. Carpenter, Jr.
Jun 17, 2020
Edward J. Carpenter, Jr., 87, of Wilmington passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Edward was born in Chester, PA, the son of the late Edward J. Carpenter, Sr. and Margaret (Gallagher) Carpenter. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a Postal Clerk and worked at the Airmail Facility at...
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