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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...

Wayne S. Smith

Wayne S. Smith

Jul 4, 2020

Wayne Smith, of Pasadena, MD, passed away at the age of 56 on July 4, 2020.  He was the son of Patricia Smith and the late Kenneth Smith.

Wayne worked as a carpenter for many years where he often did the finishing touches in newly built houses.  He enjoyed building furniture as well.

Wayne was...

John E Adams

John E Adams

Jul 1, 2020

John E. Adams, 49 of Seaford, Delaware died at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital on Wednesday July 1, 2020. He was son of Annette and John Adams.

John was a fork lift operator for many years with Milford Cold Storage and Burris Logistics.

John enjoyed sports and most of all loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played...

Linda Baugher

Linda Baugher

Jun 28, 2020

Linda Baugher, of Harrington, left this life to be in heaven by the side of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, at the age of 74, on Sunday June 28, 2020.  Born in Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Eston and Ruth Hutto.

Linda happily lived with her husband Charles W. Baugher, Jr for the...

E.A. "Gus" Pickert

E.A. "Gus" Pickert

Jun 27, 2020

E.A. “Gus” Pickert, of Felton, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, at the age of 90.  He was the son of the late John and Clara Pickert.

Gus proudly served 8 years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict in the Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) as a frogman where he was the...

Frank G Landon

Frank G Landon

Jun 15, 2020

Frank G. Landon, BEAR, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2020.  He passed away at the Christiana Hospital, and was the son of the late Edward Sr. and Dorothy Landon.  Frank was 63.

In years past, Frank worked for the Delaware Home for the Chronically Ill in the laundry department, and he...

Ella Maloney

Ella Maloney

Jun 14, 2020

Ella M. Maloney, Milford, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, she was 88.  She was born in Camden/Wyoming to the late, Frank and Maude Marker.

Mrs. Maloney worked clerical jobs over the years, and worked at the old Milford Memorial Hospital in the medical records department.  In her spare time, she did...

Lina Lahman

Lina Lahman

Jun 11, 2020

Lina Lahman, of Greenwood, passed away at home surrounded by her family, on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at the age of 83.  She was the daughter of the late Karl and Anna Fricke.

Lina was a determined, strong willed German lady who came to America in her teens, bringing her values and traditions with her. Lina spent...

Tony C Mcclain

Tony C Mcclain

Jun 6, 2020

Tony C. McClain, 38, from Harrington, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.  He was the son of Susie Russum and the late Michael P. McClain.

Tony was a computer technician who loved working on computers.

Tony’s daughter, Audrey Shay (Buggie), was the light of his life.  He loved spending time...

Elma H. Voshell

Elma H. Voshell

Jun 5, 2020

Elma H. Voshell, FELTON, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020, at the Lofland Care Center, Seaford, she was 94.  Mrs. Voshell was born in Felton, DE to the late, James J. and Gertrude Hutson.

Mrs. Voshell worked for the Leed Travel Wear Company for over 25 years before she became a secretary for Voshell Brothers Welding...

James S. Allen, Jr.

James S. Allen, Jr.

Jun 4, 2020

James S. Allen, Jr., of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Thursday, June 04, 2020, at the age of 70.  He was the son of the late Mayolia and James Allen Sr.

James retired from Delaware Electric Co-op as a line man.

James was an outgoing person who liked to be center of...

Clarence Billings

Clarence Billings

May 27, 2020

Clarence Billings, 93, of Bixby, Oklahoma, formally from Harrington, Delaware passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Clarehouse on May 27, 2020 on his 60th Wedding Anniversary. He was born to the late Clarence and Edith Billings.

Clarence proudly served his country in the US Army and was commissioned as a Sergeant during the Korean War....

Ernest R. Mccarter

Ernest R. Mccarter

May 27, 2020

Ernest R McCarter, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his home in Harrington, DE. Ernie was born on April 26, 1950 in Street, MD to Bernard R. and Rose Marie McCarter.

Ernie was the oldest of 8 children and had many wonderful memories of his siblings from their childhood....

Lawrence "Larry" Houser Jr.

Lawrence "Larry" Houser Jr.

May 22, 2020

Lawrence J. "Larry" Houser, Jr., MILFORD, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, on Friday, May 22, 2020, surrounded by his family and loved ones.  He was 47.

Larry was born in Somers Point, NJ.  After moving to Delaware with his family, he attended Milford High School. After graduation in 1990, he enlisted into the Marine...

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