Obituaries

Mar 6, 2021

Eptha R. “Rose” Roe, of Felton, passed away at home, on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the age of 85.

Rose loved people, she enjoyed working with disadvantaged people and seniors. She enjoyed her job as director of MANNA food program partnered with the Harrington Senior Center.  Though a great cook, Rose enjoyed going out to dinner...

Mar 5, 2021

Brooke Dean, 24, Harrington, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, at Christiana Care Hospital. She was born December 23, 1996, in Dover, to her mother, Kimberley J. Dean, and father, Dale Dean.

Brooke graduated from Lake Forest High School in 2018 where she was a member of the Track & Field Team. Her brightest high school memory...

Mar 2, 2021

Mariann E. Morton, Milford, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, she was 66 years old. Mariann was born in Salisbury, MD to the late, Evelyn T. and Clarence E. Gravenor. Mariann was a Child Nutrition Manager for the Milford School District for 32 years.  She had also worked for the last 20 years at the...

Mar 1, 2021

Milford--Nancy A. Darling, 83 passed away at the Genesis Milford Center surrounded by her family on Monday, March 1, 2021. She was the daughter of the late, Arthur C. and Josephine E. Bradley.

Nancy was a nursing aide for 40 years, and fostered 59 children and 3 senior adults during her time as a foster care provider....

Feb 24, 2021

Mary Louise Robinson, Harrington, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from her daughter's home, she was 75.  Mary was born in Dover, DE to the late Steve and Mary L. Bubniak.

Mary retired from working privately as a home health care provider.  She was a hard worker, who always put her family first and made sure...

Feb 20, 2021

Tracy Hanggi, of Felton, passed away, on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the age of 39.  She was the daughter of Denise Hayward and the late Colin Hayward.

Tracy graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1999, and 4 years later obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wesley College.

Tracy began working for Price...

Feb 19, 2021

James A. Kennedy (“Pops”) of Milford DE, formerly of East Rutherford New Jersey,  passed away at home on February 19, 2021 at the age of 85.  He was the son of the late Basil and Rose Kennedy (nee Berry).

Born in Pittston PA, Mr. Kennedy proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves until 1963 and was retired...

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...