All Obituaries

Patricia Gale Vogelien, of Harrington, went home to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the age of 76.  She was born April 3, 1947 in Upland, PA, to the late Mary Grace Brown.Gale graduated from Harrington High School, class of 1965 and then continued her education at the University of Delaware, graduating with a degree in education.  She then started her teaching career at Appoquinimink School District before she transitioned to the Lake Forest School District,...

Carl R. Buck, Sr., 81, of Marydel passed away at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital surrounded by his family, on Monday, November 20, 2023. He was the son of the late Ethel M. and Carl W. Buck. After high school, Carl entered the US Air Force and then went to work for General Foods. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR and Indy races in the basement with his buddies, watching boxing and animal shows, and rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Carl was the secretary and past president of...

Dolores H. Swain, 93 of Harrington, DE passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Bayhealth Medical Center-Sussex Campus. She was the daughter of the late, Henry M. and Helene Ungar. Dolores loved helping kids and spent 38 years as a teacher of first and second grade at Frederica, Felton, and Lake Forest South Elementary schools. She enjoyed listening to and playing music, especially show tunes. She was the only teacher with a piano in her classroom that was used to sing with her...

After courageously fighting cancer, Scott A. Melvin, 52 of Felton, passed away at Bayhealth Kent Campus on Sunday, November 12, 2023. He was the son of the late, Donnie Melvin. Scott graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in 1989. He then entered the US Army. Following his time in the Army, Scott attended Delaware Tech. When Scott was younger he was actively involved in the Boy Scouts and proudly earned his Eagle Scout Award.  He was a member of the High Noon-Unity Mason Lodge 38...

  Anna Mae Payton, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 8, 2023 in Houston.  She was the daughter of the late William C. and Mable Etta Watkins. Anna worked for the Sussex Company in Milford for 30 years before retiring in 1999.  After retirement, she helped her son, William “BJ” in his flower shop. Anna enjoyed yard sales, flea markets and camping in Chincoteague. She spent hours on the phone talking to her sisters, nieces, and family.  Anna was...

Susan Thompson-Powell, Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, she was 64.  Susan was born in Milford to the late, Alvin W. and Nancy C. Thompson. Susan was a lifelong hair dresser.  She worked for various salons over the years, but mainly out of her home.  She had an extensive clientele and she enjoyed interacting with her customers who she treated like family.  On the rare occasion that she was not working, Susan enjoyed going to the beach and collecting...

Alice Louise Potter, Felton, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 7, 2023 at home, at the age of 86.  She is the daughter of the late Raymond Hopkins and Amy Brown. In her younger years, Louise was a telephone operator for the Diamond State Phone Company.  She was a former member of the Harrington Senior Center. Louise was an easy-going homemaker who enjoyed country music, especially Johnny Cash, and Phillies baseball.  She loved animals, especially her beagles, Bo, Freckles,...

Robert Alan Quillen, 66 of Felton, passed away at home on November 6, 2023. He was the son of the late Robert Albert Quillen and Betty Reimer. Alan was a simple, independent man who enjoyed tinkering and fixing up things. He was known to be a handyman to others who needed help, especially those older than him in the neighborhood. He was very particular and kept things tidy to the extent that even his “junk drawer” was neat. Alan was fond of the outdoors, had a beautiful flower...

John K. Griffith, Harrington, passed away after a brief illness at the Einstein Hospital in Philadelphia, on Sunday, November 5, 2023, he was 65.  John was born in Wilmington, DE to the late, Aubrey C. and Christine E. Griffith. John retired from the James Thompson Company of Greenwood, as a machine operator, with over 42 years of employment.  When he was not hard at work, John liked to go tent camping.  He also enjoyed travelling, and especially enjoyed visiting...

Martha Mae Johnson, 94, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Bayhealth Kent General hospital.  She was the daughter of the late William and Martha Cooper.  She was preceded in death by her close companion of 33 years, Edgar Souva. After graduating from Felton High School, she worked at Playtex for 4 years followed by 32 years of service at San-Del Packing Co where she retired in 1991.  Her hobbies included embroidery, latch hook, puzzles, and reading. She is survived by...