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Virginia C. Watts

Virginia C. Watts

Jan 25, 2023

Virginia C. Watts, Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the Accent Care-Christiana Hospital, she was 92.   Mrs. Watts was born in Chester, PA to the late, Edwin and Ruth Craig.

Mrs. Watts taught college at the Del Tech Owens Campus for 15 years, as an Art Instructor prior to retiring as a program...

Ralph Dennis

Ralph Dennis

Jan 24, 2023

Ralph Dennis, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the Genesis-Milford Center, he was 82.  Ralph was born in Lancaster, PA to the late, Raymond and Clara Dennis.

Ralph was a hard worker and wore many hats.  He mainly was a truck driver. Driving for Burris Foods and D and B Transportation for 45...

Catherine Walker

Catherine Walker

Jan 23, 2023

Catherine Walker, peacefully passed on Jan. 23, 2023 at home, she was 74.  She was the daughter of the late John Henry and Della Mae Holmes.

Mrs. Walker was feisty but mighty.  She enjoyed playing bingo, cards with her family, and cooking.  She will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Walker is...

Dorothy Gavel

Dorothy Gavel

Jan 23, 2023

Dorothy Gavel, Edgemere, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, she was 80,  She was born in Reedsville, PA to the late, Blaine and Dorothy Walter.

Mrs. Gavel worked as a Histology Technician for Mercy Hospital of Baltimore for over 46 years.  She loved her job immensely, and formed...

Carol Ann Hawkins

Carol Ann Hawkins

Jan 21, 2023

Carol Ann Hawkins of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, she was 52.  She was born in Easton MD to the late, Larry and Ida Pearl Moss.

Carol Ann worked as a manager for Hardees of Harrington.  She loved her job and enjoyed working there.  When she was not busy at work, she enjoyed reading,...

Cpl. Douglas W. Booker, Ret.

Cpl. Douglas W. Booker, Ret.

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...

James "J.T." T. Dare

James "J.T." T. Dare

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...

Charlie J Wood

Charlie J Wood

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...

Rachael Hudson

Rachael Hudson

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...

Elaine Gaglione

Elaine Gaglione

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...

Sharon Lee Yoder

Sharon Lee Yoder

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...

Michael "Jim" Parsons, Sr.

Michael "Jim" Parsons, Sr.

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...

L. Sherie Collison

L. Sherie Collison

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...

Donald C Horton

Donald C Horton

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...

John "Jack" Guyette, Sr.

John "Jack" Guyette, Sr.

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...

John Thomas Condron

John Thomas Condron

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...

Patricia A Graden

Patricia A Graden

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...

Gloria A Myers

Gloria A Myers

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...

Doris Ann Hopkins

Doris Ann Hopkins

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...

Perry E. Melvin Sr.

Perry E. Melvin Sr.

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...

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