Obituaries

Jul 29, 2021

Barbara D. Manaraze, Greenwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29th, at her home, surrounded by her family that she loved dearly, she was 88. She was born in Cushing, OK to the late, Forrest and LeMoyne Hetherington.

Barbara retired from the United States Postal Service after working for 30 years. When she was not hard at...

Jul 23, 2021

John Matthew K. Bibb “Big JB”, 27 of Bridgeville, DE passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was the son of Lee M. and Susan M. Bibb. John graduated from the Laurel Wesleyan Homeschool Co-op in 2013. From there he went to the Reading, PA Job Corp. John worked various jobs in the area, most recently working at...

Jul 23, 2021

Travis J. "Trav" Melvin Sr., Felton, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021, he was 33.  Trav was born in Milford, DE to the late, Donald R. Melvin and Gayle Melvin.

Trav attended Caesar Rodney and the Polytech High School.  He was very proud of the fact that he completed the Culinary Arts Food Service Training Program...

Jul 22, 2021

Shirley Tessicini, of Harrington, DE, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at the age of 73.  She was the daughter of the late George and Maryland Usilton.

Shirley worked in the Fort Meade Officers Club as a banquet waitress for over 35 years.  She was a lifetime member of the national VFW....

Jul 15, 2021

Glenn M. Kassick, Seaford, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 15, 2021, he was 64.  Glenn was born in Lewes, DE to the late, Geraldine "Gerry" Kassick and his father Edward T. Kassick. Glenn worked as a High Rise Caulker in Washington, DC and worked on a lot of buildings in the DC area.  Glenn enjoyed what...

Jul 13, 2021

Mary C. McCloskey-Massey, Felton, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the age of 99.  She was born in Bridgeville, DE to the late Charles and Catherine Massey. Before her retirement, Mrs. Massey worked as a Nurses Aide for Beebe Hospital.  In addition to raising her family, she was also a farmer's wife who helped...

Jul 10, 2021

Robert “Bobby” A. McCullough Sr., of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, with his wife by his side, on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the age of 85.  He was the son of the late, Robert and Lillian McCullough. Bobby proudly served his country in the US Navy before becoming a long shoreman working on the Dundalk Marine...

Jul 9, 2021

Joseph E. "Joey" Hockensmith, Harrington, passed away on Friday, July 9, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, he was 53.  Joey was born at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia to the late, Ruthie Hockensmith and Cyril Hockensmith.

Joey was a local commercial truck driver who currently drove for the R & R Co.  Joey was a hard worker, always...

Jul 2, 2021

Barbara Jacobs, 83, of Felton, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Friday, July 2, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Howard and Blanche Hoffman.

Barbara was an X-ray tech for many years.  She later became a para-professional for 25 years at Lake Forest North, where she loved teaching the students.  She was...

Jun 23, 2021

TSgt. Gifford E. Fry, USAF, Ret., 86, of Felton, passed away at Bayhealth Kent General Campus, on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.  He was the son of the late Isaac and Ida Small.

TSgt. Fry was a proud 21-year veteran of the US Air Force working as an airplane mechanic. Following his retirement he worked for a while...

Jun 16, 2021

Ezekiel "Zeke" Hall, Camden-Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, he was 16 years old.

Zeke recently completed the 10th grade at the Caesar Rodney High School.  He looked forward to joining the ROTC program, and hoped to join the military when he graduated.  In school, Zeke enjoyed being on the football team and playing...

Jun 9, 2021

Sylvia L. Willey, Greenwood, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family that she deeply loved and who loved her.  A sweet angel on Earth, has now earned her heavenly reward of eternal rest.  Sylvia was born in Salisbury, MD to the late, Posey A. and Bertha L. Shupe.

Sylvia worked...

Jun 8, 2021

Otho “Dick” Lander, Sr., of Harrington, passed away at home, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the age of 84.  He was the son of the late Fred and Anna Lander.

Mr. Lander, Sr. proudly served in the U.S. Navy.  He retired from Bayhealth Medical Center in 2000, after 18 years in the maintenance department.  He was...

Jun 8, 2021

David I. Albert, Felton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, he was 55.  David was born in Milford, DE to Joseph R.G. Albert, and Patsy A. Albert.

David served his country proudly for 6 years in the United States Air Force.  After serving in the military, David found his way to Kraft...

May 31, 2021

Donald Morrow Wootton, 86, of Felton, Delaware, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, after fighting a lengthy battle with dementia.

Don was born in Spartanburg, SC, February 8, 1935, to the late Winston and Kathleen Wootton. He served his country by joining the United States Air Force and fought during the Korean War.  He was a resident...

May 30, 2021

Lola Mitchell, 88, of Felton, passed into eternal rest on Sunday May 30, 2021 at home surrounded by family and her very special care helper Amy Banks. She was the daughter of the late Marshall and Marion Ellis of East Springfield, PA.

Lola had a 30 year nursing career which included working with children recovering from polio...

May 29, 2021

Tammy Lee Butler, of Dover, passed away at her home, on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the age of 46.  She was the daughter of David V. and Libby Butler.

Tammy worked as an auditor with DelDOT.  She was a member of the Harrington Moose Lodge and American Poolplayers Association.

Tammy was a bubbly person...

May 29, 2021

Donna Lee Robinson, Felton, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 70.  She was the daughter of the late Louise and Lester Blades, Sr.

Donna retired from the Delaware Department of Transportation where she worked in the Division of Planning.  She was known around the office for her many...

May 26, 2021

Edward W. “Buck” Farrall, 64, of Harrington, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.  He is the son of the late William E. and Elizabeth A. Farrall. Buck worked for 25 years with the Asbestos Workers Local 42 Insulators. Following his career with them, he became a waterman, fishing for eel and minnows...

May 19, 2021

Robert T. "Baby Bear" Blackburn Jr., passed away early on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family, he was 58.  Robert was born in Wilmington, DE to the late, Robert T. Sr. and Shirley Ann Blackburn.

Robert worked many jobs over the years, and most recently as a transporter for Lewes Ford. ...