Obituaries

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...

Aug 28, 2016

Catherine Killen, 88

FELTON — Catherine Killen, 88, of Felton, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent General.

She was the daughter of the late, Norman and Nettie Maloney.

Mrs. Killen attended Manship Chapel for many years. She was a homemaker, loved to cook, which she did from...

Aug 25, 2016

Jennifer J. Stubbs, 42

SEAFORD — Jennifer J. Stubbs daughter of Barney E. (Sherri) Stubbs, and JoAnne Matthews passed away, Thursday, August 25, 2016.

Jennifer was a faithful employee of Del Dot for over 23 years as a Financial Administrative Officer.  She enjoyed going to the Delaware State Fair showing sheep and watching her son...

Aug 25, 2016

Madalyn J. Foxwell, 77

HARRINGTON — Madalyn J. Foxwell, daughter of the late J. Watson Baker, Sr. and Edna F. Baker, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, Thursday, August 25, 2016.

Mrs. Foxwell was a member of the Harrington High School Class of 1956. She was the co-owner/operator of Jones’ Country Store AKA...

Aug 21, 2016

Lisa Diane Nutter Rains

Lisa Diane Nutter Rains passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 21, 2016, from the Country Rest Home, Greenwood.  Lisa was born May 26, 1960 to Mary Evelyn Harrington and Henry Nutter.

Lisa was a compassionate dog lover who adored spending time with her family, and cherished...

Aug 21, 2016

Cornelia Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Patrick, 80

HARRINGTON — Cornelia Elizabeth “Betty” Patrick passed away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, from the Envoy Nursing Home in Denton, Md., with her  family by her side.  Betty had fought a long battle with severe chronic back pain and other illnesses.

Betty retired from secretarial work in 2000.  She worked...

Aug 18, 2016

Donna D. Carter, 58

DOVER - Donna D. Carter, of Dover, passed away, Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital at the age of 58. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. Carter and Sadie Carter of Harrington.

Ms. Carter worked at Catalog Resources in Milford and Rand Whitney in...

Aug 17, 2016

William H. Smallwood, 69

FELTON — William H. Smallwood passed away Aug. 17, 2016 at his residence.  He was the son of the late William B. and Mary Smallwood.

Mr. Smallwood proudly served three years in the U.S. Army working artillery maintenance.  He was also a talented artist who loved to paint nature  scenes, carve...

Aug 13, 2016

Sandra Langford, 66

HARRINGTON — Sandra Langford passed away Aug. 13, 2016 at the Delaware Hospice Center.

Graveside services will be at Hollywood Cemetery, Milford-Harrington Hwy., Harrington, on Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at 2 p.m.

Arrangements are by the Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home Inc, Harrington.  Visit us at www.melvinfuneralhome.com to...

Aug 11, 2016

Gale O. Taylor, 75

HARRINGTON — Gale O. Taylor, daughter of the late Herman and Rose Passwaters, passed away at her home on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

Mrs. Taylor worked in the manufacturing industry as a production worker, assembling circuit breakers, before retiring from the Eaton Company in 2001.  In her free time she enjoyed...

Jul 29, 2016

Mildred Melvin, 85

MAGNOLIA — Mildred Melvin passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Bayhealth – Kent General at the age of 85. She was the daughter of the late Carlton and Violia  Layton.

Mrs. Melvin was a loving wife and homemaker who faithfully took care of her husband and family. She...

Jul 26, 2016

Ruth M. Bullock of Harrington, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 from the Milford Center.  She was 92.

Directly out of high school, Mrs. Bullock worked for DuPonts for several years.  She also worked for 12 years at the Wallison Dress Shop in Harrington, but she was mainly a homemaker who...

Jul 23, 2016

Raymond Edward Passwaters of Houston, DE, son of the late Clarence and Tilda Passwaters, passed away at home, Saturday, July  23, 2016 after a long illness.  He was 78 years old.

Mr. Passwaters was a life long resident of  Delaware.  He was a member of the Delaware National Guard from 1954 to 1958. He also drove trucks...

Jul 22, 2016

Frank Greenly Melvin Jr., age 75,  passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2016, from Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, DE.  Mr. Melvin was born in Harrington, DE to the late Frank G. and Evelyn Melvin Sr.

As a teenager, Mr. Melvin was inspired and bonded with the Harrington Chief of Police, and oftentimes rode with him on...