All Obituaries

David E. Wile Sr., passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at his home, he was 80 years old.  Mr. Wile served his country proudly as a seaman in the United States Navy, where he served aboard submarines.   After the military, he went to work for General Motors in Baltimore, MD as an auto worker, a job which he held for over 40 years, retiring in 2005. Mr. Wile loved to watch movies.  His favorite movies were anything Biblical, documentaries, and even some musicals, watching...

Charles “Charlie” A. Lesser, 83, of Harrington, peacefully passed away on May 4, 2024 at Brookdale Memory Care, Dover.  He is the son of the late Alfred and Edna Lesser. Charlie obtained his masters degree and started his career at DNREC, Dept. of Natural Resources as a biologist and after 37.5 years, retired as Administrator of Fisheries. Throughout his career, he often raised various wild animals and birds to include turkey, geese, and ducks.  Charlie loved to be...

Robert Bryce "Breezy" Brown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood, DE.  If you called him Robert, you did not know him.  Growing up in Sussex County, DE, he was known as Bryce though out his childhood.  Unbeknownst to his classmates in high school, when they started referring to him as "Breezy", that would be the name he carried for the rest of his life. Breezy was born on September 28, 1942, to Oscar E....

Maurice “Gene” Kelbaugh, Sr., 81, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2024 at home with his family by his side.  He is the son of the late Maurice Kelbaugh and Margaret Ewing. Gene served as a custodian in the Caroline County Public Schools. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, bowling, dancing, and listening to music of the 50s and 60s. Elvis was one of his favorite artists. Gene loved get-togethers and cookouts with family and friends where his jokes and quick-witted...

Marie Ratledge Davis, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Country Rest Home of Greenwood, she was 89.  Marie was born in Harrington, DE to the late, Walter E. and Grace V. Ratledge. Marie started her career at Farmers Bank in Delaware and finished her career at the State of Delaware.  Marie served as a Longaberger Consultant for over 30 years and was ranked one of the top sellers, multiple times throughout her...

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Truitt, FELTON, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, she was 77.  Peggy was born in Wilmington, DE to the late, Margaret and George Franklin Wilkinson Jr. Peggy worked previously as a waitress for Friendly's Restaurant and also at Center City Deli.  She most recently worked and retired as a lunch lady for the Caesar Rodney School District, a job she loved immensely. Peggy enjoyed being...

Jennifer Lee Booker of Milford passed away Wednesday, April 17, after a short illness at The Center of Eden Hill Rehabilitation. She had just celebrated her 77 th birthday on April 3. She lost her husband of 53 years, Douglas, last year. She was surrounded and supported after that and always by the rest of her family: son Brett Booker (Kathy), daughter Kristi Booker-Reisinger (Dylan); grandchildren, Seth Booker (Heather), Taylor Booker (Ja Quan), Paige Reisinger, Chase Reisinger,...

Phillip S. Halter, 86, of Felton, peacefully passed on April 15, 2024 at the Bayhealth Sussex Campus.  The son of the late Wilbur and Blanche Halter, Phillip was a quiet man with a witty sense of humor.  An Air Force veteran, he enjoyed reading, feeding the birds, tackling sudoku puzzles and playing poker with neighbor friends.  Phillip enjoyed traveling with his wife, June; Hawaii was a favorite location of theirs. Phillip will be missed by all who knew...

Ann Marie Walker, Milford, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from her home surrounded by her loving family, she was 49.  Ann was born in New York City to the late, Patricia Agnes and William C. Mohr Sr. Ann was a graduate of Woodbridge High School, Class of 1991, where she graduated at the age of 16.  Ann worked for Advance America as a Division Training Manager, a job that she liked immensely.  Ann was an avid reader and a diehard Denver Broncos fan.  She...

Guy George Souva passed away after a short illness surrounded by his family, on March 18, 2024.   Guy was born, to the late Edgar and Georgia Souva. He is preceded in death by his son Daniel Souva, his cousins Michelle Nefsy and Ronnie Ledbetter.   Guy is survived by his children, Aaron Wnorowski and her husband Keith;  David Souva and his significant other Katie Wagner; five grandchildren Angelique, Danielle, Mia, Zoe Wnorowski and Gaige Souva; brothers, Terry...