Obituaries

Feb 16, 2021

William “Bill” Thomas, of Canterbury, passed away at home, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at the age of 90.  He was the son of the late James E. and Mary Thomas.

A proud 30 year veteran of the U.S. Navy, he led a life of service to others as a preacher, teacher, social worker and a counselor...

Feb 15, 2021

Dorothy Kauffman, of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at the age of 72.  She was the daughter of the late Harry and Margaret Breinig.

Dorothy worked as a secretary in Baltimore for many years.  She was very active with the VFW Aullixary, Star Spangled Banner Post #10078, where at one...

Feb 14, 2021

Nelson Padgett Thornton, passed away the morning of February 14, 2021, reuniting with his valentine, Mae, in heaven. Nelson and Mae were married almost 60 years when Mae passed suddenly 10 months ago. Nelson is survived by his daughters Deborah Lee and Brenda Lamka; grandchildren April Lee, Christine Krambeck and Gage Lamka; and great grandchildren Adrian, Bryce, Jeramy, Lilliana...

Feb 11, 2021

Charles R. Smith, Jr of Greenwood, DE, met his heavenly Father on Feb. 11, 2021 after a battle with kidney disease.  He was 76.  Charlie was the son of the late Dorothy and Charles Smith, Sr.

Charlie was a natural athlete.  He was a 1963 graduate of Northeastern High School where he was number one in track...

Feb 11, 2021

Naomi J. Hogan, Milford, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, she was 74.  She was born in West Grove, PA, to the late, Warren and Ethel Porter, the fourth of six children.

Naomi graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1964.  She met her future husband Marty, in June of 1965 at...

Feb 11, 2021

Herbert Lee Barlow, Ellendale, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, he was 74.  Mr. Barlow was born in Harrington, to the late, Pauline E. and Clarence W. "Chick" Barlow.

Mr. Barlow worked as a fork lift driver for many years with Perdue Farms, and with Vlasic, from which he...

Feb 8, 2021

Elizabeth Christina Peterson, of Seaford, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021, at TidalHealth Hospital.  She was born the second oldest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cozens of England.

Elizabeth assumed the nickname Chris and it remained with her, her entire life. Chris’s early youth was spent under the guidance of Doctor Barnardo Youth Hostel...

Feb 6, 2021

Alfred “Al” Whitaker, formerly of Valley Stream NY, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at the age of 80.  He was the son of the late Alfred and Helen Whitaker.

Al was a Union Local 1 plumber..

Al was known to be direct; telling it like it was with no filter. He enjoyed life,...

Jan 28, 2021

T. Cora Bonniwell, of Harrington, passed away at the Bayhealth Sussex Campus, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at the age of 72.  She was the daughter of the late, Byron “Buddy” and Thelma Kemp.

Cora worked for the State of Delaware in the Economic Development Office as an Administrative Assistant for 42 years.  She was proud to...

Jan 26, 2021

Elsie Marie Thomas, of Felton, passed away at Silver Lake Nursing Home, on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at the age of 101.  She was the daughter of the late, Charles and Ida Davis.

Mrs. Thomas was a wonderful home maker and career woman ahead of her time, working as an accounts payable clerk for many years.  Her...

Jan 22, 2021

Roger S. Jackson, Dover, passed away on Friday evening, January 22, 2021, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 72.  Roger was born in Rahway, NJ to the late, Lucille and Alador Jackson.

Roger worked as an immigration inspector for the Division of Homeland Security.  Since his retirement, he has enjoyed living the retirement life.  He enjoyed...

Jan 13, 2021

James C. Haller, MILFORD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, he was 86 years old.  Mr. Haller was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late, Walter C. and Emma Haller.

Mr. Haller served his country proudly in the United States Air Force for four years, stationed mainly in Greenland.  While in the...

Jan 7, 2021

Valentina Wilgus, of Milford, passed away at Delaware Hospice Center, on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the age of 70.  She was the daughter of the late Adolphe and Bernadette Denardo.

Valentina, or Val as she was called by her many friends, worked in medical billing.  She was a member of the Harrington Lions Club and the...

Jan 7, 2021

Ana M Beene, 81 of Milford DE peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Ramon and Etervina Negron

Ana retired from Milford Memorial Hospital (Bayhealth) after 20 years of service as a certified coder in the medical records department , but later...

Jan 7, 2021

Ronald Robert Bawek Sr., Harrington, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the Genesis-Rehab and Nursing Center of Salisbury, he was 80.  Mr. Bawek was born in Minnesota to the late Benjamin O. and Theresa Bawek.

Mr. Bawek served his country proudly in the United States Air Force for 26 years.  He served 6 years during...

Jan 6, 2021

S. Eugene (Gene) Skinner, Harrington, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 92.  He was born in Queen Anne, MD to the late, S. Ethel and John J.M. Skinner.

Mr. Skinner was a graduate of Tri-County High School of Queen Anne, MD, where he excelled at soccer.  He was drafted...

Jan 3, 2021

Tech Seargent Asa E. Flemming Sr. (retired), Frederica, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Hospital, he was 82.  He was born in Homer, Michigan to the late Buckley and Leora Flemming.

Mr. Flemming served his country proudly in the United States Air Force, where he retired after over 20 years of service.  He...

Dec 31, 2020

Mark L. Langford of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, he was 61.

Mark's dedication to the community was evident by his role as a fire fighter and EMT.  His life and passion was being a fire fighter, and he loved it more then anything.  He enjoyed helping others and being...

Dec 22, 2020

Donald T. Jenkins, 76, of Harrington passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.

At the age of 13, Donald started working on the farm with his grandfather. At 16, he started hauling fertilizer with his father. In 1964, he went to work in Dover at Kraft General Foods. He worked as...

Dec 17, 2020

Stephen “Chip” E. Yanek, Jr., of Harrington, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the age of 71.  He was the son of the late Stephen Yanek Sr. and Pearl Lick.

Chip spent 40 years driving trucks for different companies.  The last company he drove for was Fifer Orchards.