Obituaries

Nov 17, 2016

Charles L. Slaughter of Felton, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 73.  Charles was born in Ridgely, MD to the late, Norman L. and Grace Virginia Slaughter.

For most of his life, Charles worked as a welder and millwright, and built many silos across Delmarva.  He also previously worked...

Nov 16, 2016

Lois M. Pearson, of Greenwood, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016 at the  Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, she was 70.  Lois was the daughter of the late, William and Alberta Baker.

Lois worked as a bank teller for over 18 years with the Greenwood Trust Company which later became Discover Bank.  After her retirement, she worked part...

Nov 12, 2016

Rodney Lee Whitmoyer, 72

HARRINGTON — Rodney Lee Whitmoyer, son of the late Polly Dobroski, passed away Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital.

Rodney enjoyed life. His true loves were his family, friends, helping others, and horses which his life centered around. He will be greatly missed by all who knew...

Nov 10, 2016

Katherine Dorothy “Dot” Dill, age 94, of Felton, passed away at her grandson’s home on Thursday, November 10, 2016.  Mrs. Dill was born to the late, Harry N. and Katherine Shockley.

Mrs. Dill worked for over 25 years as a customer service representative for Delmarva Power and Light.  She also worked for many years at the Delaware...

Nov 10, 2016

Glenna M. Thompson, of Felton, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016, from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 84.  Mrs. Thompson was born in Slaughter Beach to the late, Frances and Edna Mae Messick.

Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker and also a foster mother for over 30 years.  Prior to being a foster mother, she worked...

Nov 8, 2016

Roy D. Dill, of Viola, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 from the Milford Center at the age of 77.  He was the son of the late, Roy and Catherine Dill.

Mr. Dill served his country proudly in the U.S. Army prior to becoming a warehouseman. He worked for many years at Dover Electrical Supply Company...

Oct 31, 2016

Patricia "Pat" Sharp, of Dover, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 75.  Pat was the daughter of the late, Ernest and Jenny Parker.

Pat graduated from college with a degree in teaching with plans on becoming a teacher.  However, she soon married and become a stay at home mother to...

Oct 29, 2016

Tina M. Straw of Milford, DE, daughter of the late Bruce and Helen Straw, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She was 55  years old.

Ms. Straw was a 1979 graduate of Lake Forest High School.  For the last five years she has worked for Royal Farms in Milford and prior to...

Oct 29, 2016

Susan A. Berry of Milford, DE, daughter of the late Marion and Marie Dean, passed away at St. Francis Hospital, on Saturday, October 29, 2016.  She was 63.

Susan worked for Mohawk Electronics for 25 years and later at LD Caulk for 15 years, as a factory worker.

Susan was a fun loving person, easy...

Oct 20, 2016

Sharon E. Rash of  Harrington, DE, daughter of the late Charles P.  and Bessie Mae Hawkins, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, October 20, 2016. She was 73 years old.

Mrs. Rash worked at Milford Stitching, Tastee Freez, Pensupreme, and various other locations in the area, as a general laborer, waitress, and...

Oct 19, 2016

Charles "Eddie" Pearson  of Felton, DE, son of the late William Nathan and Marion Pearson, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Arden Courts-Wilmington. He was 80 years old.

Mr. Pearson was an U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was stationed in Europe at the Berlin Wall in Germany.  He retired from Central Tractor where...

Oct 14, 2016

Rodney E. Gehris, of Felton, DE, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at home, he was 69.  He was born in Allentown, PA to the late Leon and Senia Gehris.

Mr. Gehris served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corp and served in the Vietnam War.  He received numerous medals and was...

Oct 6, 2016

James M. "Jimmy" Rouse, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 6, 2016, he was 67.  Jimmy was born in Milford, DE to the late Paul Ruzycki Rouse of Alberta, Canada and the late Elsie Vogl Rouse of Harrington.

Jimmy Rouse was a farmer, agri-business operator, and Mack truck enthusiast.  He...

Sep 27, 2016

Joan Marie Bartsch-Hopkins passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, from the Schuylkill Regional Medical Center in Pottsville, PA, she was 73.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Helen N. and Ken Ryder Sr.

Mrs. Bartsch-Hopkins moved to Delaware when she was 12 years old and was a graduate of the Felton High School...

Sep 25, 2016

Geraldine F. "Gerry" Kassick passed away, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Bayhealth, Milford Memorial Hospital.  She was born 83 years ago in Lewes, DE, daughter of the late Pauline F. and Norman Fisher.

Mrs. Kassick was a homemaker, who diligently raised 5 children.  She enjoyed traveling extensively across the United States.  Born...

Sep 17, 2016

Betty Mintz, age 98, of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from Milford Genesis.  She was born in Greensboro, MD to the late Elizabeth and Anton Spiering.

Mrs. Mintz worked many jobs in her lifetime, but her favorite occupation was being a daycare provider, which she done for many years.  She absolutely loved...

Sep 12, 2016

Margaret ‘Megan’ Graham Shaw, 80

HARRINGTON — Margaret 'Megan' Graham Shaw passed away in her home on Sept. 12, 2016, shortly before her 81st birthday.

She was the daughter of the late J. Ralph and Elizabeth Graham, of Sudlersville, Md.  Besides her parents, Megan was preceded in death by her brother, Charles J. Graham.

Sep 4, 2016

Kevin Docherty, Sr., 67

MILFORD — Kevin Docherty, Sr. passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at his home. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of the late, James and Edna Docherty.

Mr. Docherty proudly served as a Vietnam Veteran in the U.S. Marine Corp. He is a life member of...

Aug 31, 2016

Kathleen M. Brown, 71, of Greenwood, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the Delaware Hospice Center. She is the daughter of the late Stanley and Francis Tezyk.

Ms. Brown was a secretary for the family business, Family Floors, in Severna Park, MD and State Farm Insurance in Annapolis, MD.

Ms. Brown enjoyed working in...

Aug 29, 2016

Norman E. Dill, 92

FELTON — Norman E. Dill of Felton, son of the late Earl and Myrtle Dill, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016, at Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent  General Campus. He was 92 years old.

Norman proudly served his country as a World War II veteran of the US Army. He worked as...