Obituaries

Oct 25, 2017

Doris L. Biggs

On October 25, 2017, Doris went to her heavenly home to join her loving husband.  She was born in Federalsburg, MD, June 17, 1937, the daughter of Ray John Shelton Wyatt and Kathryn Andrews.

She will be fondly remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who always put her...

Oct 14, 2017

Pereklis "Perry" Kelidis, age 78, of Ridgely, MD, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, Easton, MD.  He was born in Krinides, Greece to the late, Savas and Despina Kelidis.

Mr. Kelidis retired as a restaurant owner of Sam's Pizza Restaurant in Ridgely, MD.  He...

Oct 8, 2017

Harry Kemp, of Felton, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at the Silver Lake Rehabilitation Center of Dover.  He was born on Nov. 30, 1930, one of eight children of Byron G. and Cora (Long) Kemp Sr.

Mr. Kemp attended Harrington High School and married Connie (Reed) Kemp in 1952.

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Oct 4, 2017

Mildred Walls, of Harrington, went to be with the Lord, Oct. 4, 2017 surrounded by her family, at the age of 90.  She was the daughter of the late J Russell Webb and Alice Webb-Mink.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth C. Walls in 2004.

Mrs. Walls is...

Oct 1, 2017

Thelma Mae Miller, 88 years old of Harrington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2017, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 12, 1929, daughter of the late Irving D. and Florence Wells.

Thelma was a graduate of Allentown Bible Academy and College and Delaware...

Sep 23, 2017

HARRINGTON — Ruth Ann Jenkins passed away on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at the Compassionate Care Hospice-St. Frances Hospital in Wilmington. She was born to the late, Robert N. and Mary Ruth Melvin.

Mrs. Jenkins worked as a door greeter for the Milford Wal-Mart, and enjoyed what she did.  Prior to Wal-Mart, she worked as a bartender...

Sep 20, 2017

Harry "Butch"  J. Bates, of Harrington, formerly of Glen Burnie, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 73.

Mr. Bates worked as a body and fender man most of his life. He retired from Musselman's Body and Fender Shop in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

After his retirement, and...

Sep 16, 2017

GREENWOOD — Mary Steen passed away at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Mamie Dion.

Mary spent her life taking care of family which she loved.

Mary was a very giving person who volunteered at the Modern Maturity Center, and donated home-made crafts to the Cancer Center...

Sep 16, 2017

Rebecca “Becky” Moore of Greenwood passed away September 16, 2017 at Christiana Hospital at the age of 56.  She was the daughter of James Moore (Pat) and Mary Moore.

Becky worked for many years at Milford Walmart.

Becky was an outspoken person who enjoyed helping others though a bit of a jokester.  She enjoyed camping,...

Sep 15, 2017

Carl “Gene” Anthony, of Harrington, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017, surrounded by family at the Delaware Hospice Center at the age of 67.  He was the son of the late Doris and Samuel Anthony Sr.

Gene proudly served in Vietnam with the US Army.  He was a member of the Harrington American Legion and Harrington...

Sep 12, 2017

Michel P. Calvert of Greenwood, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017.  He was 54 years old.  He was the son of  Harold T. and the late Dolores H. Calvert.

Michel was a 1980 graduate of Woodbridge High School and spent his life working on his family's farm.  He lived simply and worked hard.  In addition to...

Sep 11, 2017

HARRINGTON — Leonard D. Donovan passed away on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at his home. Leonard was born in Pasadena, Calif. to the late, Leonard Donovan and Elizabeth Donovan of Harrington. He was 64.

Leonard worked as a roofer for most of his life. He currently worked at Quality Exteriors of Harrington as a roofer and sales...

Sep 5, 2017

HARRINGTON — Regina M. Gygrynuk passed away at home on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Donovan.  She was 86.

After graduating from West Catholic High School of Philadelphia, Pa. in 1950, Regina married and became a homemaker, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a woman of deep...

Sep 5, 2017

HARRINGTON — Mabel Melvin passed away on Monday, Sept. 5, 2017, at Genesis Center in Milford. Mrs. Melvin was born in Mason City, Iowa to the late Sophmore and Gloria Mae Kimball. She was 98.

Mabel worked for 15 years at L. D. Caulk Company in Milford.

Mabel was a sweet kind-hearted person that loved...

Sep 3, 2017

SMYRNA — Christopher M. Cahill passed away at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. He was 41.   He was the son of Michael and Mary Cahill.

Christopher attended Delaware Technical and Community College and worked as a substitute teacher for various school districts in Delaware. He enjoyed watching Super Girl, going to train shows, Comic...

Aug 27, 2017

FELTON — Thelma Marie Kemp passed away on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, at the Bayhhealth-Kent General Hospital. She was 88.  Mrs. Kemp was born in Felton to the late, James A. and Mary E. Carlisle.

Mrs. Kemp was a group leader at the ILC of Frederica, where she worked on chemical suits.  In her spare time, she...

Aug 25, 2017

HARRINGTON — Dolores Morris passed away on Aug. 25, 2017 at home with her family after a long seven year battle with cancer.  She was 63.  She is now at peace and not in pain anymore.

Mrs. Morris worked at Kraft Foods for 36 years before retiring in 2010.

She enjoyed traveling, bingo, pool, and...

Aug 24, 2017

Edna Sue Harmel of Harrington, passed away on August 24, 2017 at Beebe Healthcare of Lewes. She was 69. Mrs. Harmel was born in Washington D.C. to the late, Robert and Christine Stover.

Mrs. Harmel worked as an office manager at TESST Electronic School in Beltsville, MD.  She enjoyed craft fairs, the Ravens, the Orioles,...

Aug 24, 2017

HARRINGTON — Mildred H. Wamsley passed away Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was the daughter of the late, Henry and Elma Harris. She was 96.

Mrs. Wamsley worked for Libby McNeil Processing for many years before becoming a cafeteria worker for 16 years in the Lake Forest School District.

Aug 23, 2017

Dennis K. Atkinson, Sr. of Ocean City, MD  passed away at Coastal Hospice Center in Salisbury, MD on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He was 64.  He is the son of  June E. (Marion) Stubbs and the late John C. Atkinson, Sr.

Dennis was a graduate of Kent County High School.  He served in the US Marines for...