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Joseph Herrmann, Jr.

Joseph Herrmann, Jr.

Sep 22, 2020

Joseph Herrmann, Jr, 37, Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth – Sussex Campus, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.  He is the son of Susan and Joseph Herrmann, Sr.

Joseph was a 2001 graduate of Dover High School. An electrician by trade, he most recently worked at Burris Foods as a Selector.

Joseph enjoyed watching football and...

William "Uncle Bill" Mohr, Sr.

William "Uncle Bill" Mohr, Sr.

Sep 18, 2020

William C. Mohr, Sr, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, surrounded by his family at home, at the age of 78. He was the son of the late William Mohr and Frances Watklevicz.

Uncle Bill, as he was known to many, retired from Rand Whitney in 2006.  He was a member of the Harrington Moose Lodge #534...

F. Gail Humphrey

F. Gail Humphrey

Sep 16, 2020

F. Gail Humphrey, 66, Frederica, passed away at Bayhealth – Kent General Hospital, on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  He was the son of June Humphrey and the late Ernest Humphrey.

Gail was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He loved to travel and would often take military hops to places such as Guam and...

Joseph Basto, Jr.

Joseph Basto, Jr.

Sep 12, 2020

Joseph Basto, Jr., of Felton, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Saturday, September 12, at the age of 78.  He was the son of the late Beatrice and Joseph Basto, Sr.

Joe proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. Joe was a hard worker who held many jobs over the years.  He was...

Myrna L. Graham

Myrna L. Graham

Sep 12, 2020

Myrna L. Graham, HARRINGTON, passed away at home on Saturday, September 12, 2020, she was 80.  Myrna was born in Washington, DC to the late, Mildred L. and Robert D. Haffer.

Myrna graduated from the Suitland High School in Suitland, MD.  She resided mostly in the Forestville, MD area, where she was the secretary and treasurer of...

Jesse "Junior" Trotta, Jr.

Jesse "Junior" Trotta, Jr.

Sep 8, 2020

Jesse “Junior” Trotta, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital, he was 88. Junior was the son of the late Carmella and Jesse Trotta Sr.

Prior to Junior’s graduation from Greenwood High School, he started tinkering and fixing things.  He later worked for Sears as a service repairman before he started...

Nancy Otis

Nancy Otis

Aug 29, 2020

Nancy Kersey Otis, most recently a resident of Courtland Manor Nursing Home of Dover, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 91.  Nancy was born at Bowers Beach, to the late, James and Annie Banks, the last of 9 children.

During her adult life, Nancy lived in Viola, Dover, and Harrington,...

Faye Moore

Faye Moore

Aug 26, 2020

Faye Moore, Harrington, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family, she was 80.  Faye was born at home in Harrington, to the late George and Ethel Minner.

Faye retired from Playtex as a customer service representative, a job that she held for over 36 years.  When Faye was not hard...

Amberley Jo-Lynn Faith Arter

Amberley Jo-Lynn Faith Arter

Aug 16, 2020

It is with immense sorrow, from our completely shattered hearts; that our sweet, beautiful, precious, loving, funny, smart, sassy, perfect daughter, Amberley Jo-Lynn Faith Arter, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020. After a 10 day stay at Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for children. After her second brain surgery, during her stay, they discovered a very rare Arteriovenous Malformation...

Thomas Eldon Melvin

Thomas Eldon Melvin

Aug 12, 2020

Thomas Eldon Melvin, Harrington, passed away after a courageous 11 year battle with cancer, on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, children, and pastor, he was 74.  Tom was born in Greensboro, the eldest son of the late, Cornelius and Charlotte Ann Melvin.

Tom was the owner and operator of the...

Robert "Bob" Hurd, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Hurd, Jr.

Aug 6, 2020

Robert “Bob” Hurd, Jr. of Milford, passed away at Bayhealth – Kent General, on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at the age of 80.  He was the son of E. Elizabeth and Robert Hurd Sr.

Bob was a machine operator for Steiner Company in Milford for many years.

Bob’s number one passion was his three guitars. ...

J. Frank Cole, Jr.

J. Frank Cole, Jr.

Aug 5, 2020

James “Frank” Cole Jr., of Lincoln DE, passed away on Wednesday August 5, 2020, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, at the age of 53.  Frank was son of the late James Cole Sr., and Nancy (Joe) Emory.

Frank was a construction laborer for many years, was talented in many areas, often known as a jack of all trades....

Ida Grace Johnson

Ida Grace Johnson

Aug 5, 2020

Ida Grace Johnson, Milford, passed away at Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, she was 84.  She was born in Milford, to the late, Dennis W. and Elsie Minner.

Mrs. Johnson worked various jobs over the years, including as a clerk at grocery stores, Hi-Grade Dairy, and retired as a cafeteria worker for the Milford School...

Ida Pearl Moss

Ida Pearl Moss

Jul 28, 2020

Ida Pearl Moss, Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 72.  She was born in Essex, VA, to the late Harry and Gracie Brooks.

Mrs. Moss was a homemaker who made it her job in life to care for her family.  She enjoyed being at home, whether it was...

Shirley Ratledge

Shirley Ratledge

Jul 27, 2020

Shirley Ann Ratledge, a life-long resident of Harrington, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2020, surrounded by her husband and family during her final moments, as she embarked on her new journey into Heaven.  She was the daughter of Roy and Sarah Elizabeth Harrington.  Shirley graduated from Harrington High School in 1967 and went on to marry her...

Edward "Mac" Macdonald, Jr.

Edward "Mac" Macdonald, Jr.

Jul 17, 2020

Edward “Mac” MacDonald, Jr., of Houston, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 17, 2020, at the age of 90.  He was the son of the late Margaret and Edward MacDonald, Sr.

Mac proudly served in the US Marines and the US Army for many years.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam...

Stephen E. Yanek, Sr.

Stephen E. Yanek, Sr.

Jul 13, 2020

Stephen E. Yanek, Sr., of Greenwood, passed away July 13, 2020, at Country Rest Home, at the age of 96.  He was the son of the late Stephen and Anna Yanek.

Prior to his retirement, Mr. Yanek was a security guard at Cherrydale Farms in Pennsylvania.

Mr. Yanek was a strong willed man who could...

Mark L Russell

Mark L Russell

Jul 8, 2020

Mark L. Russell, of Harrington, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, at the age of 57.  Mark was the son of Donna Russell and the late Larry Russell.

Mark proudly served in the United States Air Force.  He was currently serving as a civil service manager at the Dover Air Force Base.

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Linda G Barlow

Linda G Barlow

Jul 8, 2020

Linda Gale Kates Barlow, resident of Ellendale, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, she was 66.  Linda was born in Milford, to Linwood and Doris Kates.  She grew up in Harrington, graduating from Lake Forest High School in 1971, and from Delaware Technical & Community College in 1973.

Linda worked as a...

Shirley Majeski

Shirley Majeski

Jul 7, 2020

Shirley Majeski, FELTON, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, she was 91.  Shirley was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late, Harry and Rhoda Moore.

Shirley was a home maker.  She was a dedicated wife, mother, and "mom-mom".  Taking care of her family's needs is what was most important to her.  She loved...

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