All Obituaries

Edna Mae Gallo passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 17, 2022.  She was born to Melville C. Taylor, Sr. and Mary Taylor. Edna Mae was a proud graduate of Harrington High School.  She later worked for Delmarva Power and Light (now Delmarva Power) for several years. Edna Mae then assisted her husband in his business, Gallo Electric and Construction, for many years. Edna Mae was a member of Harrington Senior Center, Harrington Historical Society, Andrewville Historical...

Petros G. Bathrelos 72, of Frederica, DE passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Bayhealth Kent Campus, Dover. He was the son of the late George and Maria Bathrelos. Petros immigrated to the US from Greece 35 years ago, and proudly became a US citizen. He worked in the food industry, most recently working for Dover Downs as a short order cook.  Petros was very devoted to his faith and attended St. Andrews the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church in Lewes, DE and St. George Greek Orthodox...

Patricia J. Maher of Harrington, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022, at her home, she was 85.  Patricia was born in Providence, Rhode Island to the late, Everett G. and Catherine A. Finnell. Patricia was a 1954 graduate of the St. Xaviers School.  She retired as the office manager for KJM Transportation of Harrington.  One of her favorite things to do was to sit on her front porch and talk to anyone that passed by.  She was always up to date on the town...

Edna Roberta Mae Neibert, Blades, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 6, 2022, from the Tidalhealth Nanticoke Hospital, she was 91. She was born in Mannyunk, PA, and raised in Greenwood by her late parents, Charlie and Marie Spicer.  Mrs. Neibert was a hard worker all her life, always working various jobs to make a living and earn money for her family.  Her jobs included working in a spoon factory, hostess for the restaurant Lettuce Bowl, and working at LD Caulk to name a...

Tonya V. Coleman, 55 of Harrington passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Tonya was the daughter of the late Diana Pierson and Thomas Coleman. Tonya was passionate about gymnastics, having participated from an early age, and then as a teacher, teaching up to level 6 gymnastics. She was very artistic and enjoyed diamond paint art, flower arranging, colored pencil drawings and dot drawing (rapidograph). Her artistry extended to her beautiful flower gardens, and in decorating for the...

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Christopher W. Burris, most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Sunday Jan. 2, 2022 at the age of 36. Chris was born in Kalamazoo, MI.  In 1995 Chris moved to Harrington and attended Lake Forest High School where he graduated with a 3.65 GPA. After graduation Chris served a 5-year apprenticeship at Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 782 Seaford DE. Chris was an avid sports fan especially the Ravens, Red Sox, and...

Philip J. Albanese, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Saturday, January 1, 2022, he was 80.  Mr. Albanese was born in Newark, New Jersey to the late Philip and Dora Albanese. Mr. Albanese was self-employed, and together with his wife, owned and operated Lite Green Company, a family run grocery business.  Mr. Albanese graduated from Bordentown Military Institute in Bordentown, New Jersey, and spent two years at LaSalle College studying...

Brandon Patterson, of Harrington, passed away at home, on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at the age of 27.  He was the son of R. “Jimmy” Patterson and Dina Dill.  Brandon was an outgoing, kind hearted person who enjoyed his roofing construction job.  He enjoyed fishing, gaming, spending time with his family and friends.  Brandon will be remembered for his fun-loving attitude and deep love of his children and family.  In addition to his parents, Brandon is...

W. Thomas (Tom) Bowers was born on August 19th, 1931 in Crumpton, MD.  Tom graduated from this life to heaven on Thursday, December 30th 2021. Tom’s life centered on God, Family, Church, Community and his two favorite passions, police work and home improvements. He enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel Music, Great Preaching, watching his children and grandchildren grow and develop professionally. Tom enjoyed many things, among them, playing baseball, softball, boxing, vacations...

Betty L. Brown, of Houston, passed away surrounded by her family at the Delaware Hospice Center, on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at the age of 93.  She was the daughter of the late Dwight and Gertrude Hanson.  Betty graduated from Milford High School in 1946 prior to working for twenty years at Delaware Power & Light Company as a secretary.  She was a member of the Houston Methodist Church and the Harrington Senior Center.  Betty was a quiet, gentle lady...