Obituaries

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...

Jan 5, 2022

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...

Jan 2, 2022

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...

Jan 1, 2022

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....

Dec 31, 2021

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...

Dec 30, 2021

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...

Dec 30, 2021

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...

Dec 26, 2021

John M. Norton, of Greenwood, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at the age of 79.  He was the son of the late James and Patricia Norton of PawPaw WV.

John proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  After his military time, he became a devoted educator...

Dec 26, 2021

Laurina V. Rust, Greenwood, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, surrounded by the family she loved dearly at home, she was 86.  She was born in Houston, DE to the late, Carl O. and Florence Gustafson.

Mrs. Rust had previously worked for 25 years, in the warehouse for Chick's of Harrington.  In her spare time, she...

Dec 25, 2021

Leroy B. Copeland, Felton, passed away at home on Saturday, December 25, 2021, he was 81.  He was born in Bad Axe, Michigan to the late, Roy and Anna Copeland.

Mr. Copeland was a driver, trainer, and owner of race horses.  He enjoyed training horses and loved harness racing.  He attended the horse races in person and...

Dec 18, 2021

Lyndon R. Donaway, 64 of Frederica, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 18, 2021 surrounded by those he loved, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.  He was the son of the late Swazanna and Ray Donaway, Jr.

Lyndon, or Lynn as he was known to everyone, worked for Burris Foods for over 35 years...

Dec 17, 2021

Jhesika Martin passed away on December 17, 2021at the age of 35.

Jhesika graduated in 2004 from Lake Forest High School. She enjoyed working and interacting with her customers at La Ortalana's in Milford, Delaware.

Jhesika loved her children and enjoyed spending time as they sought new adventures together. She loved movie nights with her...

Dec 12, 2021

Velma Rust, of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at the age of 74.  She was the daughter of the late Ivan and Betty Yoder.

Graduating from Greenwood High School, Velma was not one to sit still for long.  In her younger years, she helped her father with his race horses,...

Dec 4, 2021

Carl Luther "Buddy"  Roork, Harrington, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at home surrounded by family.  He was born in Harrington, DE, son of the late Carl and Mary Helen Roork.

Buddy was a truck driver for AA Williams Trucking Co. then Schiff Farm Inc. for 43 years.  He was a life member of Farmington Volunteer...

Nov 23, 2021

Sean J. Dare, of Felton, passed away at home, on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021, at the age of 61.  He was the son of the late Charlotte and James Dare, Sr.

Sean was not afraid to work, he liked to stay busy, and never sat still.  He worked for many years as a machine operator at CT...