Obituaries

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...

Nov 18, 2022

Kimberley Rentz, 53 of Frederica, DE passed away suddenly on Friday, November 18, 2022.  She was the daughter of Irene Shahan.

Kim attended Lake Forest High School and spent her life as a homemaker taking great care of her family. She enjoyed family get togethers, watching her grandchildren, growing tomatoes, and shopping. She was a loving, and...

Nov 15, 2022

Noah A. Tharp II, Milford, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, from the Life Care at Lofland Park, Seaford, he was 90.  Mr. Tharp was born in Texas to the late, Noah and Edna Tharp.

Mr. Tharp was a contractor who was a master craftsman and enjoyed working with wood.  He...

Nov 13, 2022

Anthony "Tony" Russo, Harrington, 90, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Mr. Russo was born in New Brunswick, NJ to the late Joseph and Mary Russo.

Mr. Russo served his country proudly in the United States Army, as a Corporal in the Korean Conflict.  He worked various jobs over the years, most recently as a...

Nov 13, 2022

Suzanne Russo, 77, of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, with her family by her side.  She was the daughter of the late, Nellie and Arthur DeVane.

Suzanne retired at the end of December 2021, from the State of Delaware Social Services, after twenty- five years of service.

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Nov 4, 2022

Marissa M. Monteverde, Camden, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, she was 25 years old.  She was born in Charlotte, NC, to Fortunado Crawford and Nadine Monteverde.

Marissa graduated from Lake Forest High School in 2015 and was prom queen of her class. She worked full time at Ballys Dover Casino as a lead for the...

Nov 4, 2022

Mathew W. Dixon, Jr., 17, of Harrington, passed away on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. He was the son of the Tracy and Mathew Dixon Sr.

Mathew was a student at Polytech High School, where he enjoyed being in the carpentry pathway. He enjoyed skateboarding and roller skating. Mathew worked for a short time at the Dover Skating...

Oct 30, 2022

Michael Francis Cahill, Harrington, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at his home, he was 74.  Mr. Cahill was born in Norristown, PA to the late, Doris and Joseph Howard Cahill.

Mr. Cahill graduated in 1967 from the Bishop-Kenrick High School in Norristown, PA.  He spent the majority of his life doing what he loved,...

Oct 29, 2022

A light has gone out of our lives because the world has lost a beautiful soul, Paul Stephen Gustafson, Sr. on Saturday, October 29, 2022. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side; it was time and God called him home.  Paul was born in Georgetown, DE to the late, Fred and Anna Gustafson, Sr.

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Oct 22, 2022

Gary D. Gehrmann, 68, of Harrington, passed away at home, on Saturday, October 22, 2022, with his family by his side.  He was the son of the late Julius and Helen Gehrmann.

Gary proudly served in the US Navy for a total of six years.  He was a hard-working electrician, who liked to be outdoors.  Gary enjoyed...

Oct 10, 2022

Bryan A. Carter, Houston, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 10, 2022, at his home, he was 49.  Bryan was born in Milford, DE to Dwight H. and Joyce A. Carter.

Bryan worked as a mechanic most of his life.  He was last employed at Baltimore Air Coil until his medical condition prevented him from doing so. ...

Oct 5, 2022

Agnes Elizabeth Travers, Magnolia, passed away peacefully in her family's presence, on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, she was 62.   She was born in Baltimore, MD to the late, Morris Wyatt Sr. and Ruth Ann Steele.

Ms. Travers retired from Walmart.  Her favorite activities, beside spending time with family and spoiling her...

Sep 20, 2022

Mary M. Ellingsworth, 68 left this earth for her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late Mary E. Summers and Edward E. Ellingsworth.

Mary worked various positions through her life, but her most recent job was as a medical transcriptionist for Child, Inc. She was involved in mobile home sales...

Sep 14, 2022

Leon Charles Donovan passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 84.  He was the son of the late, Leon E. and Catherine E. Donovan.  He attended Harrington High School and graduated in 1955.

Leon began his career in the hardware business by working at Taylor's Hardware.  In April of 1962, he and his...

Sep 11, 2022

N. Edgar “Ed” Welch, 90, of Harrington, passed away at home, on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, with his family by his side.  He was the son of the late W. Carroll and Mildred Welch.

Ed proudly served in the US Army for a total of six years.  He was a hard-working man, who liked to stay active,...

Sep 10, 2022

Patricia "Patty" M. Burris, Felton, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 59.  She was born in Sacramento, CA to Larry and Patricia Romero.

Patty worked as a bus driver for the Lake Forest School District for 33 years, driving special needs students.  She drove with the same bus number...