Obituaries

Mar 14, 2022

Evelyn T. Poggi, Harrington, passed away peacefully at her home, on Monday, March 14, 2022, and in her words, finally with my Jesus and my hubby, she was 92.  She was born in Staten Island, NY to the late, Davide Alfredo and Rosa Maria Ginocchio.

Mrs. Poggi worked as a secretary for an engineering firm in Manhattan...

Feb 27, 2022

Tina M. Munoz, of Camden, passed away at home, on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the age of 54.  She was the daughter of David Rust and Shirley Pike.

Tina was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, reading, watching the afternoon soaps, dancing, and going yard-sale shopping.  She was a spontaneous, generous lady who often helped others.  Tina...

Feb 23, 2022

Howard S. Blankenship, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, he was 94.  Mr. Blankenship was born in Hanover, West Virginia to the late, Etta Mae and William Blankenship.

Mr. Blankenship served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War.  After his discharge, he found...

Feb 18, 2022

Linda Lou Chick, 78, died on February 18, 2022 at her home in Harrington, Delaware. In death, as in life, she was surrounded by family, whose devotion to her was well earned by the deep love and generosity she bestowed upon them.

Attempting to summarize Linda’s life is a little like trying to make sense of the...

Feb 18, 2022

Frank Martire, 71, of Greenwood, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital.  He was the son of the late Enrico and Euphemia Martire.

Frank grew up in New York, served in the US Army Reserves, and worked at the New York Telephone Company.   At one time, Frank used his mechanically inclined mind in...

Feb 17, 2022

Helen E. Wyatt, Harrington, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at her home, she was 88.  Mrs. Wyatt was born in Greensboro, MD to the late, Albert and Beulah Price.

Mrs. Wyatt worked various jobs, but was mainly a homemaker and stay at home mom.

Mrs. Wyatt enjoyed going to yard sales and visiting...

Feb 16, 2022

Bruce L. Williamson 71, of Bridgeville, DE, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Tidalhealth Nanticoke Hospital with his beloved wife by his side.  He is the son of the late, Thomas Fletcher Williamson and Elsie Hutton.

Bruce was a proud 1969 graduate of Bridgeville High School where he was part of the football and baseball...

Feb 14, 2022

Reverend Doctor David Lee Forry of Magnolia, Delaware, formerly of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, died on February 14, 2022 at the Cadia Capitol Nursing Home in Dover, Delaware. David was 88 years old.

David, son of the late Mignon and Carlton Forry, grew up in Marysville and Columbus, Ohio. As a youth, David was active in scouting, achieving...

Feb 12, 2022

Lewis K. Wroten, Harrington, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 12, 2022, he was 91.  Mr. Wroten was born in Harrington to the late, A. Kendall and Grace Simpson Wroten.

Mr. Wroten was a graduate of the Harrington High School, class of 1948.  He worked as a postal carrier for the...

Feb 11, 2022

Howard E. Brown II, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022, from Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 72.  Mr. Brown was born in Milford, DE to the late, Howard E. and Iris Brown. Mr. Brown graduated from Harrington High School, class of 1968.  He served his country proudly in the United States Army and was deployed in...

Feb 8, 2022

Nancylee Jean Bowers, 67, of Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Earl Franklin Taylor and Alice Taylor Barantas. Nancy previously worked as an analyst with Department of Defense Investigative Services. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her husband and grandchildren, watching movies...

Feb 7, 2022

Howard E. “Bean” Vogelien, of Harrington, went home to be with his Lord, on Monday, February 7, 2022, at the age of 75.  He was born September 20, 1946 in Cooperstown, New York.  He was the son of the late, Joseph and Mabel Vogelien.

After graduating in 1964 from Schoharie High School in Schoharie, New York, Bean...

Jan 30, 2022

Peggy Mervine of Brooksville, Florida, passed away peacefully from this life and entered her heavenly home on Sunday, January 30, 2022, she was 88.

Peggy Mervine stood tall through her life of LOVE, LOYALTY, and LEGACY. With a twinkle in her eye, she knew how things worked here on earth and eternally.

Born Peggy Ruth...

Jan 28, 2022

Micky D. Sisk, of Harrington, passed away at home, on Friday, January 28, 2022, at the age of 64.  She was the daughter of the late Willis Sisk and Emma Jean Collins.

Micky was an outgoing, self-taught artist who enjoyed crafts, painting, playing the organ, and cooking.  She was known to be very comical and loved by...

Jan 26, 2022

Kenneth D. Gourley Sr., passed away at home surrounded by the family he loved dearly, on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, he was 63.  Mr. Gourley was born in Dover to the late, David E. "Duckie" and Margaret Gourley.

Mr. Gourley worked as a painter most of his life.  He worked for Nanticoke Homes many years ago, and...

Jan 24, 2022

Garnet Spencer, 91, passed away at home on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.  She was the daughter of the late, Ida and Abraham Yoder.

Garnet worked as a waitress for many years. She worked at the Hollywood Diner for 14 years where she was known as “Sam” by her customers.  She retired from Playtex in 1995 after 23...

Jan 17, 2022

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,...

Jan 14, 2022

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...

Jan 14, 2022

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...

Jan 6, 2022

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...