Obituaries

Apr 26, 2020

Jesse Norman Woodall, GREENWOOD, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 26, 2020, he was 78.  Norman was born in Dover, DE to the late Jesse T. and Emily M. Woodall.

Norman served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.   Norman was a mason and brick layer by trade...

Apr 22, 2020

Gary R. Harrington, HARRINGTON, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, he was 83. Gary was born in Harrington, DE to the late Garrett Harrington and Evelyn M. Thompson.

Gary served his country proudly in the Army National Guards. He worked as a freight agent for the railroad for over 30 years, mainly working...

Apr 20, 2020

Regina C. Brown, HARRINGTON, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes, she was 89. She was born in Milton, DE to the late John Carpenter and Blanche Carpenter-Mitchell.

Mrs. Brown was a homemaker who took lovingly care of her family. She loved to cook and all the family...

Apr 19, 2020

Glenn Homewood, formerly from Newark and Felton, DE, passed away of natural causes April 19, 2020 at his residence in Baton Rouge, LA; he was 53.

Glenn graduated from The Art Institute of Philadelphia in 1988 and though the majority of his career path was not in the art industry, he generally had a drawing or two...

Apr 19, 2020

Robert A. Quillen, formerly of Greenwood, passed away at Lake City Veterans Medical Center in Florida, on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the age of 93.  He was the son of the late Zeddie and Ann Quillen.

Bob served in the US Army during the Korean War in the 83rd Infantry Division.  After the military, he spent...

Apr 16, 2020

Thelma M. Romesburg passed away at Greenwood  Country Rest Home with her daughter by her side on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the age of 93. Due to the current situation, other family members could not be present.

Thelma was predeceased by her husband Arthur Raymond “Art”/“Wimp” Romesburg, along with her parents, Hal and Dolly Miller, brother...

Apr 16, 2020

Mae E. Thornton, of Harrington, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, at the age of 78.  She was the daughter of the late Orville and Effie Cardwell.

Mae did clerical work before she retired.  She was a member of the Moose Lodge, Crab Alley Fishing Lodge, and the Baltimore County Game &...

Apr 11, 2020

Evelyn Cornelson, Milford, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at the Genesis - Milford Center, she was 88.  Mrs. Cornelson was born in Kansas to the late Glen and Mildred Hamby.

Mrs. Cornelson worked as a bank teller and loan officer.  Her favorite activities included crotcheting, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and bingo.  She was quite the...

Apr 5, 2020

Megan A. Miller, of Harrington, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at the age of 44.  She was the daughter of William and Mimi Kelly.

Megan earned her teaching degree at the University of Delaware.  She spent the last 18 years teaching 7th grade science at W. T. Chipman Middle...

Mar 30, 2020

James “Jim” Lindale, of Greenwood, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the age of 73.  He was the son of Harry and Clara Lindale.

Jim was a “jack of all trades” who did a little bit of everything including: demolition, construction with Lindale’s Back Hoe and Tree Service.

Mar 29, 2020

Lorraine Redden, of Harrington, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Milford Center, at the age of 91.  She was the daughter of the late, Joseph and Bess Riddleberger.

Lorraine worked for over 34 years as a bank clerk, starting with the First National Bank of Harrington.  After she retired from the bank, she began substitute teaching...

Mar 29, 2020

Donald B. Bamford, Felton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020, from his home surrounded by family, he was 88.  Born in Philadelphia, and working in Cheltenham for many years, he and his wife moved to Delaware after their retirement and called Felton home for the past 16 years.

Mr. Bamford was a police officer for...

Mar 28, 2020

Dora Klonitsko, Harrington, passed away on Saturday, March 28, from her home, surrounded by her loving family, she was 90.  She was born in Sequin, Texas to the late Lorenzo and Juanita Rios.

Dora worked as a LPN, a job she thoroughly enjoyed.  In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time at her home.  She loved gardening...

Mar 27, 2020

Harvey (Bill) W. Maugel, Jr. of Harrington, passed away at home on Friday, March 27, 2020 after a short bout with cancer.  He was the son of the late Harvey W. and Cecilia Maugel both of Philadelphia.

Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA and after graduating Dobbins Vocational Technical High School in Philly joined the US Air...

Mar 20, 2020

John “Jack” Webb, of Frederica, passed away at Delaware Hospice in Milford, Friday, March 20, 2020, surrounded by his family, at the age of 64.  He was the son of the late Derrickson and Virginia Webb.

Jack worked for Kent County for 20 years as an Environmental Tech II. He also proudly served with the Frederica Fire...

Mar 17, 2020

Former State Representative William Robert "Bobby" Outten, HARRINGTON, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, at the Bayhealth - Sussex Campus, he was 71.  Bobby was born in Milford, DE to the late, William H. and Irene Collins Outten.

Bobby worked for over 36 years with Delmarva Power.  He worked as a meter reader for many years,...

Mar 16, 2020

John R. Cramer, of Dover, DE passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at home.  He was the son of the late Harry and Alice Cramer.

John proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was actually stationed in Germany at the same time as Elvis Presley though he neglected to get his autograph.  After his time in the...

Mar 12, 2020

Doris “Dink” Tubbs, of Felton, passed away, Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Corsica Hills Nursing Home, at the age of 84.  She was the daughter of the late John and Cora Cahall.

Dink worked for Arrow Disposal for many years. She was also a former member of Viola Methodist Church, Widowed Person Service, Felton Fire Ladies Auxillary,...

Feb 24, 2020

Joyce A. Porter, of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, on Tuesday, February 24, 2020, at the age of 83.  She was the daughter of the late, Jacob and Pearl Hickman.

Joyce worked for many years at Leggett’s department store before taking her favorite full time job of watching her grandchildren, whom she dearly loved.

Feb 19, 2020

Michael E. Ciancio, of Milford, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at the age of 38.  He is the son of the late Edward and Gina Ciancio.

Michael recently moved from Florida to spend time with his sister, Melissa and niece Alana. He loved working as a pizza cook for the past 20 years.

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