Obituaries

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...

Sep 7, 2021

Kathleen M. Allen of Harrington passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus.  She was 64 years of age. Kathy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was a daughter of the late, Charles and Marie Touzell.

Kathy spent most of her professional career in the banking industry. Her experience included working for Equitable Bank,...

Sep 3, 2021

Edward T. Kassick, age 92, to the late, Anna and John Kassick, and passed on Friday, September 3, 2021.  He was one of eleven children.

Edward joined the US Coast Guard in 1945 at the age of 16.  After serving 31 years with the USCG, he then worked on the Cape May - Lewes Ferry for 17...

Sep 3, 2021

Eric Daniel “Dan” Trader, of Laurel, passed away TidalHealth Nanticoke, on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at the age of 48.  He is the son of David Trader.

One of Dan’s first jobs was working for Louie’s Pizza prior to graduating from Milford High School in 1991.  He went on to proudly serve in the US Navy.  Dan...

Sep 2, 2021

W. Donald Deputy Jr., Felton, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 62.  Donald was born in Milford, DE to the late, Wilbert Donald Deputy Sr. and Janet Melvin.

Donald worked as a superintendent for the Sandtown Landfill.  It was during that time he worked over 30 years with...

Aug 28, 2021

L. Marie Pauley, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, she was 83.  She is the daughter of the late, George Edward Baker and Margaret Baker.

Marie worked as a clerk for Bodies Dairy Market in Greensboro, MD.  She enjoyed working there and was a hard worker.  Since she liked to...

Aug 26, 2021

Earl Knox, Jr., of Felton, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021 in Denton, at the age of 74.  He was the son of the late Eva and James E. Knox, Sr.

Earl graduated from Felton High School in 1966.  He loved working on several different farms over the years.  Earl retired from Del-Dot’s Magnolia yard, where...

Aug 26, 2021

Charles "Buddy" R. Reed Sr., Felton, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2021, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, he was 87.  Buddy was born in Harrington, DE to the late, Whitely T. and Louise E. Reed.

Buddy worked for Playtex for 17 years and then for Lowes for 17 years before retiring in 1987.  He also...

Aug 20, 2021

Dolores W. Evans, of Hartly, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister departed this life on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 at the age of 88.  She was the daughter of Raymond and Margaret Welch.

Dolores had a passion for family, friends, life’s many adventures and as we all know, her hair.  She was known for her...

Aug 17, 2021

Jack S. Redden, Jr of Milford, DE passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.  He is the son of Jack S. Redden, Sr and the late Lorraine Redden.

Jack was a proud US Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War, and made his living as a plumber and electrician following his time...

Aug 15, 2021

Robert Wayne Teed, 71 of Lincoln, DE passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 surrounded by his family that he loved dearly. Wayne was the son of the late Kenneth and Pearl Teed.

After graduating Harrington High School in 1967, he joined the United State Marine Corp where he served 2 years in Vietnam earning multiple metals...

Aug 15, 2021

Bonnie Baynum, of Houston, passed away at Seaford Genesis Center, on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, at the age of 65.  She was the daughter of the late Jeannette and Louis Welch, Sr.

Bonnie worked over 28 years at Hardees in Harrington, Dover, Milford, and other locations prior to retiring as a manager.

Bonnie had a...

Aug 14, 2021

Ivan Francis Quillen, 91 of Harrington, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Country Rest Home, Greenwood with his wife by his side. He is the son of the late Robert Harry and Cora Marie Quillen. Ivan Francis was a proud U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. After his time in the service, he drove his father’s horses,...

Aug 10, 2021

Joseph G. T. Brown, Sr., Milford, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from the Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, he was 80.  Mr. Brown was born in Baltimore, MD to the late, William and Julia Brown.

Mr. Brown was the owner and operator of the Sussex Sewing Service for almost 50 years.  He enjoyed sewing, stitching, leather...

Aug 10, 2021

Dallas Hayman, of Houston, passed away after a brief stay in Hospice, on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at the age of 82. He was the son of the late Thurman and Bernice Hayman.

Dallas was the owner of Hayman Associates where he was an insurance agent for over 50 years. He also worked for DuPont’s for 15...