Obituaries

Sep 1, 2018

Janice E. O'Beirne, of Felton, passed away surrounded by her loving husband and family, on Saturday, September 1, 2018, at her daughter's home. she was 83.  Janice was born in Philadelphia to the late George Washington and Dorothy E. Heist.

Janice worked as a registered nurse.  After working in Philadelphia for many years, she worked in the...

Aug 28, 2018

Rae Ann Short, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, from complications resulting from a stroke, while crossing a street in Dover, she was 63.

Rae worked as the community liaison for Home Instead Senior Care of Dover.  She was a strong advocate for seniors in Kent County.  Rae gave of her time...

Aug 22, 2018

Erik Van Smith, of Harrington, passed away August 22, 2018 at Bayhealth – Milford Memorial, at the age of 71.  He was the son of the late Arthur and Gertrude Smith.

Erik spent many years proudly serving with the North Plainfield, NJ fire department; he always felt a kinship with any fellow fireman regardless where they were...

Aug 21, 2018

George R. Rash Sr., of Harrington, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2018, at the Milford Center, he was 86.  Mr. Rash was born in Dover, DE to the late, George and Ella Rash.

Mr. Rash retired from Playtex after 40 years of dedicated employment.  He worked in the shipping department out of Plant 3.

...

Aug 14, 2018

Nancy Ann Blankenship, Farmington, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, she was 82.  She was born in Williamson, WV, to the late, Parker and Melissa Evans.

Mrs. Blankenship was a homemaker and also worked on the family farm, alongside her husband, raising chickens.

Mrs. Blankenship loved to work in her...

Aug 7, 2018

Wilton Morris Neville, 88, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 7th, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Whitt and Mable Neville.

Wilton retired from the United States Air Force in November 1979, after 22 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post Commander.  He was...

Aug 1, 2018

Anne Paladino of Harrington, DE, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Bayhhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, at the age of 83.  She was born to the late, Charles and Anna Fogliano.

Anne loved her family dearly.  Her traditional Italian cooking will always be a part of her families’ holidays and celebrations. She spread her love of food...

Aug 1, 2018

Edward S. Slaughter Jr., of Newark, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. He  passed away at Christiana Hospital, at the age of 98.  Mr. Slaughter was born in Clayton, DE to the late Edward S. Sr. and Nellie Slaughter Lane.

Mr. Slaughter served his country proudly in the US Army, and served in...

Jul 29, 2018

Palma V. Salerno, of Rehoboth, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 from her residence, she was 39.  Palma was born in Wilmington, DE to Tommaso and Donna Salerno.

Palma was a 1997 graduate of Lake Forest High School.  She worked mostly as a waitress and hostess for various restaurants.

Palma was looking forward to...

Jul 24, 2018

Mary Lou Wright of Harrington, DE passed away at home on Friday, July 20, 2018, at the age of 87.  She was born to the late George and Ada Fithian.

Mary Lou was very devoted to her family. She enjoyed teasing her sister-in-law, Audrey; fishing with her husband, Al; taking care of her kids and spoiling her...

Jul 21, 2018

Sandra Lee Baker, of Houston, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from her home, she was 75.  Mrs. Baker was born in Harrington, DE to the late, Harry W. and Louise Minner.

Mrs. Baker worked as an accountant/book keeper for many years.  She worked mostly for Chicks of Harrington, and the Harrington Hi-Grade.

Mrs....

Jul 20, 2018

James A. Jones, of Harrington, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at the Cadia Capitol Rehab Center of Dover, he was 84.  Mr. Jones was born in Felton, DE to the late, Joseph Jones and Anna Wooters Kane.

Mr. Jones served his country proudly for four years, as a United States Marine, and received the National...

Jul 13, 2018

Geneva Depew, of Greenwood, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018, at her home surrounded by the family she loved so dearly, she was 90.   Mrs. Depew was born in Bridgeville, DE to the late Watson David and Mabel Moore.

Mrs. Depew worked at LD Caulk for over 16 years.

In her younger days, Mrs....

Jul 10, 2018

Josephine "Josie" Hayman, of Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 72.  Josephine was born in Milford, DE to the late, Bessie Mae and Charles P. Hawkins.

Josie worked at various restaurants over the years.  She worked at Liby McNeils in Houston alongside her mother, Peoples Restaurant, and also...

Jul 9, 2018

Jimmie G. Quillen, of Milford, passed away on Monday evening, July 9, 2018, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 82.  Jimmie was born in McRoberts, Kentucky to the late, William H. and Thelma Quillen.

Jimmie served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and retired after 22.5 years of service, and served during the...

Jul 9, 2018

Ralph Sena Jr., 80, of Harrington, formerly of Somerville, NJ, passed away on Monday, July 9 at his home with his loving wife by his side.  Ralph was born in Somerville, NJ to the late, Pauline and Ralph Sena Sr.

Ralph graduated from Somerville High School, class of 1956.  After high school, he served his country proudly,...

Jun 15, 2018

Larry D Sines, of Milford, passed away June 15, 2018, at the age of 27.  He was the son of the late Larry Sines and Brandi Sines.

Larry was a very hard worker who wanted to leave school at the age of 9 to work with his late father who he adored in the seal coating business....

Jun 10, 2018

Walter Gygrynuk, of Harrington, passed away at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital on Sunday, June 10, 2018. He was 92. He was the son of the late, Nicholas and Anna Gygrynuk.

Walter was a veteran of the Army Air Corp and the  U.S. Air Force serving from 1943-1956 where he was a crew chief. In his own words, "I'd...

Jun 4, 2018

Cierra Elizabeth Foy of Greenwood, DE  passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018.  She was 29 years old.  She was the daughter of Kenneth Foy, Sr and Tammy Foy.

Cierra was a member of the Lake Forest Class of 2006. Never without a notepad, Cierra liked to write poetry and songs. She also liked to read, and...

May 29, 2018

H. R. "Ronnie" Collison, of Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, from his home surrounded by his loving family, he was 75.  Ronnie was born in Ridgely, MD to the late, Harry Ray and Virginia Lee Collison.

Ronnie served his country proudly and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He worked as...