Obituaries

Jan 17, 2023

Cpl. Douglas W. Booker, 75 of Milford, DE passed away at home on Sunday, January 15, 2023 surrounded by those he loved. He was the son of the late Francis and Catharine Booker.

Corporal Douglas W. Booker was a Delaware State Police Officer for 20 years. After retirement, he utilized his law enforcement background and worked with...

Jan 14, 2023

James Thomas "J.T." Dare, Frederica, passed away at home on Saturday, January 14, 2023, he was 38.  J.T. was born in Milford to Rhonda Dare and the late, James Charles Dare.

J.T. worked as a commercial waterman.  He truly loved being on the water whether working or swimming.  J.T. loved his family dearly, and treated his close...

Jan 12, 2023

Charlie J. Wood, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 85.  Mr. Wood was born to the late, Noah and Decie Wood.

Mr. Wood worked as a computer scientist for the Department of Defense for many years.  After his retirement he continued to work, including for CHEER driving...

Jan 9, 2023

Rachael N. Hudson, Felton, passed away on Jan. 9, 2023 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, at the age of 29.  She is the daughter of Jeffery A. and Beth Hudson.

Rachael loved animals, and worked at the Salty Dog Grooming Salon in Rehoboth.  She graduated from Lake Forest High School in 2012.

Rachael was a vibrant...

Jan 4, 2023

Elaine A. Gaglione, Greenwood, passed away peacefully at her home, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, she was 82.  She was born in Colchester, Vermont to the late, Paul and Genevieve Makowski.

In her younger years, Mrs. Gaglione owned a bakery in Towson, MD.  She recently retired as a Senior Shopper for the Harvest Years Senior Center of...

Jan 1, 2023

Sharon Lee Yoder, Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her home surrounded by family, she was 71.  Sharon was born in Oakland, CA to the late, Allen and Margaret Megee.

Sharon worked various jobs over the years, but was mainly a homemaker.  Her life was her children and grandchildren, and she made sure...

Dec 30, 2022

Michael James “Jim” Parsons, Sr., 53, of Harrington, passed away at Tidalhealth Nanticoke Hospital, on Dec. 30, 2022.  He was the son of Ginny Lee Cagle (Jerry) and the late Michael Lee Parsons.

Jim was an excellent carpenter, enjoyed building things, and spent most of his life working in construction.  The past few years he drove trucks...

Dec 30, 2022

Lois “Sherie” Collison, passed on Dec. 30, 2022 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, at the age of 69.  She is the daughter of the late Kenneth Goldsbury and Lois Conrad.

Sherie was a home maker who loved her family and would tell them “love you with all my heart”. Sherie’s mother was her whole world, and she longed...

Dec 25, 2022

Donald C. Horton, 87, of Felton, passed on Dec. 25, 2022 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital.  He is the son of the late Frank and Captola Horton. Don retired as a salesman, for Mack Truck, but he was a natural mechanic who enjoyed tinkering in his shop and working on cars.  In his younger years, he played softball and...

Dec 19, 2022

John “Jack” Guyette, Sr., of Felton, peacefully passed on Dec. 19, 2022, at the age of 77, at home with his wife by his side. He is the son of the late Franklin and Jane Guyette. Jack was a hard worker and very active.  In addition to owning Guyette & Son, Corp truck repair for over 40 years, he...

Dec 16, 2022

John Thomas Condron Sr., Harrington, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022, from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 80.  He was born in Philadelphia to the late, Dennis and Carrie Condron.

John retired as a security supervisor at the Harrington Raceway and Casino, prior to that, he was a dietician supervisor at the Courtland Manor...

Dec 15, 2022

Patricia A. “Patti” Graden, 61 of Felton, DE passed away at Bayhealth Kent General Campus on Thursday, December 15, 2022, with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Leon and Katherine Courtemanche.

Patti was a Paraprofessional at WT Chipman Middle School in Harrington, and for a time was involved with Felton Little...

Dec 5, 2022

Gloria Myers, 77, of Greenwood, peacefully passed away on Dec. 5, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was the only child to the late Harry and Gloria Burgio. She was raised in the Bronx, but moved to Delaware in her late teenage years where she met her husband of 56 years, Bobby Myers. They bought a...

Dec 3, 2022

Doris Ann Hopkins, 88, a long-time resident of Felton, DE passed away at Milford Center on Saturday, December 3, 2022. She was the daughter of the late William and Anna Hayman.

Doris Ann worked for the Delaware Forest Service, and worked along side her husband in his painting jobs. She enjoyed crocheting, singing, listening to the old...

Nov 29, 2022

Perry E. Melvin Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, he was 68.  He was born in Dover, DE to the late, James and Carlotta Melvin.

Perry worked as a maintenance mechanic for the Delaware Home for the Chronically Ill.  When he was not hard at work, he spent time going antiquing.  Antiques...

Nov 27, 2022

Thomas F. Hunt, 94, Felton, was born in Wichita, Kansas.  He spent the early years of his life in Illinois, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, and spent what he referred to as his formative years in Vermont.  In March of 1947, Thomas and his brother, Jim, traveled to Okinawa, where their father was stationed with the U.S. Army as part...

Nov 26, 2022

Matthew W. “Matty” Cerillo, 65, of Harrington, DE passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, 11/26/2022. He was born in upstate New York.

Matthew was the owner of Cerillo’s Nursery in Harrington, which was started by his grandfather. He was an active member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church. He also was a lifetime...

Nov 25, 2022

Linda E. Hedstrom, Greenwood, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the family she loved dearly, on Friday, November 25, 2022. She was 62.  She was born in Seaford, DE to Manford and Ruth Embleton.

Linda was a homemaker who made it her mission in life to take care of her family.  Her favorite activities included photography,...

Nov 22, 2022

Joseph “Lefty” Dawson peacefully passed on November 22, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Everyday was spent reminding Joyce, his loving wife of 66 years, how lucky he was and how much he loved her. After a career at Continental Can-Crown Cork & Seal spanning 43 years, he enjoyed episodes of Forensic Files and casual chat with his wife. Always...

Nov 18, 2022

Patricia Smith, 74, of Greenwood, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Thomas Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia.

Pat worked at Gilden Paint as a lab technician.  She was an easy going, super caring lady who was always willing to help others.  Pat’s love for her family, suppressed the love she had for cats.  She will...