Obituaries

Nov 4, 2021

Helena Y. Van Vorst, Milton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at The Center at Eden Hill - Dover, she was 74.  Mrs. Van Vorst was born in Milford, DE to the late Robert and Eleanor Yerkes, and raised in Houston, DE.

Mrs. Van Vorst graduated from Milford High School in 1965 and from LPN...

Nov 4, 2021

Wayne “Digger” Sweeting, of Harrington, passed away at home, on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at the age of 67.   He was the son of the late Thomas and Carolyn Sweeting.

Digger graduated from Dover High School in 1971, he then proudly served in the United States Air Force.  After leaving the military, he spent the past 43...

Nov 1, 2021

Mary J. Wisseman, Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021, at the Harrison Senior Living of Georgetown, she was 92.  Mrs. Wisseman was born in Cheswold, DE to the late, James W. and Beatrice E. Greenly.

Mrs. Wisseman worked as a caterer for many years, and she worked for the Woodbridge School District as a...

Oct 24, 2021

James R. Williams, of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at the age of 84.  He was the son of the late Stanley and Sarah Williams.

James, also known as Jim or Rich, was a mechanic at Cook’s Tire Center.  He was a member of the Harrington Moose Lodge #534.

Oct 24, 2021

Patricia R. Lord, Harrington, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at her home, she was 75.  She was the daughter of the late, Marvin and Ruby Richardson.

Patricia was a 1964 graduate of the Harrington High School.  In her lifetime, she had various jobs.  Years ago, she was a pipe fitter and helped with the construction...

Oct 24, 2021

Etta Louise Smith, of Farmington, passed away at Milford Center, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at the age of 90.  She was the daughter of the late Carroll D.W. and Mildred Satterfield

Mrs. Smith was very involved and active in the Farmington community.  She was a bookkeeper for Smitty’s garage, a deli clerk, and tax collector for...

Oct 17, 2021

Michael A. Trotta, of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at the age of 67.  He was the son of the late Jean Marie and Jesse A. Trotta, Jr.

Michael worked many jobs over the years to include: a line worker at CT Film, Solo Cup, and a Code Inspector/Enforcer for...

Oct 14, 2021

Gary P. Simpson, Harrington, passed away peacefully in his home, on Thursday, October 14, 2021, he was 52.  Gary was born in Milford, DE to Gary E. and Elma Jean Simpson.

Gary was the owner and operator of Gary Simpson Contracting for the past 18 years.  He was a successful businessman because he knew the value of...

Oct 12, 2021

Lois J. "Dink" Langford, Greenwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at the Westminster Village, Dover, she was 82.  She was born in Greensboro, MD to the late Karl A. and Mary Catherine Dingledine.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, George B. Langford Sr.; daughter, Karla Langford; sons, George B. Langford Jr., and Mark...

Oct 10, 2021

MILFORD – David R. Van Vorst went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at his home.

David was born the youngest child to the late Cornelius “Jr” and Anna Mae (Webb) Van Vorst.   He graduated from Milford High School in Milford, De.  He worked for the State of Delaware for 15 years...

Oct 2, 2021

John Elbert Lloyd Sr., Felton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 75.  John was the son of the late, Roy and Ruth Ann Lloyd.

John proudly served his country through the Army National Guards in the late 60's.  He worked as a supervisor for the DuPont Company.

Oct 1, 2021

Brian S. Gillespie, Harrington, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 52.  Brian was born in Harrisburg, PA to Marlon A. Gillespie Jr., and Linda Pacella.

Brian was the owner and operator of Sunrise Auto Sales in Viola.  To sum up Brian in a few short paragraphs would be impossible. ...

Sep 26, 2021

Doris Kay Reed, of Greenwood, passed away at Courtland Manor Nursing Home, on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, at the age of 90.  She was the daughter of the late Oliver B. and Catherine Reed.

Ms. Reed was a line person at Kraft Foods for 21 years.  She was a former member of the Harrington Moose Lodge, where...

Sep 25, 2021

Julia M. Skinner, formerly of Wilmington, passed away at Country Rest Home, on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at the age of 89.  She was the daughter of the late Josephine and Frank Moderacki, Sr.

Mrs. Skinner graduated from Wilmington High School in 1949, she continued to join her alumni at their regular luncheons over the years.  After...

Sep 23, 2021

Florence Bianco, of Harrington, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at the age of 91.

She was the daughter of the late August (Gus) and Mae Rosener of Queens, New York.

Florence met the love of her life, Anthony (Buddy) Bianco.  They later married and went on to have seven...

Sep 22, 2021

Douglas Harold Legates of Harrington, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  He will be remembered by so many as very few were strangers to Douglas.  He was born in Milford, DE, the son of Henrietta and Paul Legates.  He graduated from Lake Forest High School.  For 30 years, Douglas worked construction for George and...

Sep 20, 2021

Margaret E. Baker, Harrington, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, September 20, 2021, she was 100 years young.  She was the daughter of the late, Martin and Rose Walls.

Mrs. Baker was a factory worker at Playtex for many years, and also worked as a waitress for the Dover Diner for many years.  She was a...

Sep 20, 2021

Bobby E. Beene, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, September 20, 2021, at the age of 73.  He was the son of the late, Bruce and Geneva Beene.

Bobby served briefly in the Delaware National Guard after graduating from Harrington High School in 1965.  He then went on to becoming a painter, working for...

Sep 15, 2021

Amanda N. Hockensmith, of Dover, passed away at home surrounded by family, on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at the age of 37.  She was the daughter of Cynthia Allaband and A. Randall Hockensmith (Dana). Amanda graduated with a bachelors degree in Psychology from Delaware State University. She was a born fighter, leading a full life despite living with Spinal Musclar...

Sep 13, 2021

Ashley M. Cole, of Felton, passed away with her family by her side, on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, at the age of 31.  She was the daughter of Tammi McCrea and the late Willard McCrea, Sr.

Ashely’s daughter, Skilynn was her whole world, she cherished her dearly.  She was a gentle, generous soul who collected everything sunflower...