All Obituaries

Ida Pearl Moss, Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 72.  She was born in Essex, VA, to the late Harry and Gracie Brooks.   Mrs. Moss was a homemaker who made it her job in life to care for her family.  She enjoyed being at home, whether it was cooking for everybody, sitting on her porch enjoying nature, or just watching the grandchildren play.  She did enjoy trips and travelling with her sisters, visiting...

Shirley Ann Ratledge, a life-long resident of Harrington, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020, surrounded by her husband and family during her final moments, as she embarked on her new journey into Heaven.  She was the daughter of Roy and Sarah Elizabeth Harrington.  Shirley graduated from Harrington High School in 1967 and went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Albert Lee Ratledge, in 1968.  After leaving her job at Playtex, Shirley devoted her life to being...

Edward “Mac” MacDonald, Jr., of Houston, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 17, 2020, at the age of 90.  He was the son of the late Margaret and Edward MacDonald, Sr. Mac proudly served in the US Marines and the US Army for many years.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam and Korean Wars.  Mac retired as a Senior Corrections Officer from the New Jersey Department of Corrections.  He was a member of the VFW and NJPBA. Mac was an...

Stephen E. Yanek, Sr., of Greenwood, passed away July 13, 2020, at Country Rest Home, at the age of 96.  He was the son of the late Stephen and Anna Yanek.  Prior to his retirement, Mr. Yanek was a security guard at Cherrydale Farms in Pennsylvania.  Mr. Yanek was a strong willed man who could be grumpy at times and was not afraid to speak his mind.  He was an avid baseball and football fan.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Yanek is preceded in death by his wife,...

Mark L. Russell, of Harrington, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, at the age of 57.  Mark was the son of Donna Russell and the late Larry Russell. Mark proudly served in the United States Air Force.  He was currently serving as a civil service manager at the Dover Air Force Base. Mark was an avid fisherman who competed in several competitions including the Stump Jumpers Fishing Series.  He was a proud member of the Mispillion Bass Club and 5...

Linda Gale Kates Barlow, resident of Ellendale, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, she was 66.  Linda was born in Milford, to Linwood and Doris Kates.  She grew up in Harrington, graduating from Lake Forest High School in 1971, and from Delaware Technical & Community College in 1973. Linda worked as a LPN for 43 years at Kent General Hospital and then several nursing homes, including Harrison House of Georgetown, always working the night...

Shirley Majeski, FELTON, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, she was 91.  Shirley was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late, Harry and Rhoda Moore. Shirley was a home maker.  She was a dedicated wife, mother, and "mom-mom".  Taking care of her family's needs is what was most important to her.  She loved Jesus and shared the Bible faithfully to her family, which gave her so much joy!   She enjoyed spending as much time as...

Wayne Smith, of Pasadena, MD, passed away at the age of 56 on July 4, 2020.  He was the son of Patricia Smith and the late Kenneth Smith. Wayne worked as a carpenter for many years where he often did the finishing touches in newly built houses.  He enjoyed building furniture as well. Wayne was a passionate and skilled cook. He would cook meals for friends or host gatherings with family and friends. In his younger years, Wayne enjoyed crabbing.  For those who knew Wayne, he...

John E. Adams, 49 of Seaford, Delaware died at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Wednesday July 1, 2020. He was son of Annette and John Adams. John was a fork lift operator for many years with Milford Cold Storage and Burris Logistics. John enjoyed sports and most of all loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played football in his younger years. When John was not following football games he would enjoy being with his family. He was a very loving and caring son who enjoyed spending time with...

Linda Baugher, of Harrington, left this life to be in heaven by the side of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, at the age of 74, on Sunday June 28, 2020.  Born in Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Eston and Ruth Hutto. Linda happily lived with her husband Charles W. Baugher, Jr for the last 28 years. Throughout the years, she battled many health complications which ultimately took her to be with Jesus.  She will be deeply missed by her husband, family, and toy poodle...