Obituaries

Feb 4, 2016

Barbara McCready, 55

HARRINGTON — Barbara McCready passed away Feb. 4 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Leo DeWitt and Audrey DeWitt.

Mrs. McCready worked as a medical records clerk at the Choptank Community Health Center for over 13 years.

Mrs. McCready was an avid reader who enjoyed scrapbooking...

Feb 2, 2016

Larry Alan Sines Larry Alan Sines, of Milford, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from his home, surrounded by the family he loved dearly.  Larry was 55.  He was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Larry Dodd and Barbara T. Sines. Larry was a self employed general contractor for over 35 years.  His main area of expertise...

Feb 2, 2016

Heidi Collins of Chester, MD, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the John Hopkins Hospital, she was 63.  She was the daughter of the late, Olaf and Eva Bartmann. Ms. Collins worked with computers in the I.T. support department of the USDA. Ms. Collins was a very gifted artist who worked with ceramics.  She was a featured artist on...

Jan 24, 2016

James T. ‘Tommy’ Tucker, Sr., 69 GREENWOOD — James T. “Tommy” Tucker, Sr. of Greenwood, son of the late Avery I.  Sr. and Lottie Tucker, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was 69 years old. Mr. Tucker was well known in the Greenwood area as a Farmer, Butcher, Auctioneer,  livestock Hauler and Beekeeper. In more recent years he was...

Jan 21, 2016

Francis Desper, 81 HARRINGTON — Francis Desper of Harrington, son of the late John and Mabel Desper, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016. He was 81 years old. Mr. Desper proudly served as a Corporal in the United State Marine Corp. as a part of the First Marine Division Recon during the Korean War. He was a life member of...

Jan 19, 2016

Allan Oestreich went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, from the Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, he was 85 years old.  Mr. Oestreich was born in Ashland, PA, son of the late Harry and Lottie Oestreich. Mr. Oestreich served his country proudly starting in the US Navy and then with the US Air Force.  He worked as...

Jan 12, 2016

Patricia Burlew of Harrington passed away January 12, 2016 at Delaware Hospice at the age of 72.  She was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Mosby. Mrs. Burlew held various jobs through the years.  She was a home-maker and child sitter while raising her three boys.  She worked for over 12 years as a travel agent in Oregon...

Jan 10, 2016

Shirley E. Downs, of Harrington, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016, from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 70.  Mrs. Downs was born in Harrington, DE to the late Roland R. and Sarah H. Ellers. Mrs. Downs worked for over 40 years in the banking industry.  She worked for the First National Bank of Harrington, starting in 1963, through...

Jan 9, 2016

Anne M. Rabe, 87 HARRINGTON — Anne M. Rabe passed way on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Bayhealth, Kent General Hospital, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Vanecek. Mrs. Rabe was a homemaker.  She was a determined, loving wife, mother, and grandmother who always put her family first.  Her family was her world.  In her...

Jan 7, 2016

Eric Joseph Armstrong passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016, he was 24 years old.  Eric was born in Milford, DE to Kenneth Armstrong and Jacklyn Smith. Eric worked as a mechanic for Smitty's Auto Repair of Harrington, which is owned by his step father.  Eric was always dependable , eager to work, and always willing to learn new things.  ...

Dec 25, 2015

Robert (Bobby/Bob) D. Biggs On December 25, 2015 Bob/Bobby Biggs went to his heavenly home.  He was born in Viola, DE on May 13, 1935, the son of J. Derrickson and Mildred Biggs. He will be fondly remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who always put his family first.  In addition to his family his long...

Dec 9, 2015

Richard H. Merchant, 72 HARRINGTON — Richard H. Merchant, age 72, passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2015 at Milford Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Samuel and Gertrude Merchant. Mr. Merchant worked as a forklift operator for 25 years at US Cold Storage in Milford before retiring.  Mr. Merchant was proud to have served in the US...

Dec 4, 2015

Boyd H. ‘BH’ Chaney, 85 HARRINGTON — Boyd H. ”BH” Chaney passed away Dec. 4, 2015 surrounded by his  family at home. He was the son of the late Chester and Frances Chaney. Mr. Chaney was the owner and operator of Chaney Bus Services for many years. His buses were known for their many tours throughout the east coast.  Driving...

Dec 2, 2015

Charlotte May Dare Charlotte May Dare, of Felton, passed away peacefully at her daughters home in Harrington, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015.  She was 82 years old.  Mrs. Dare was born in Dover, DE to the late Charles and May Lindale. Mrs. Dare was a registered nurse who worked at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital for 30 years.  After leaving Bayhealth, she...

Dec 1, 2015

Diane Parks, 57 HARRINGTON — Diane Parks of Harrington passed away Dec. 1, 2015 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Grace Parks and Frederick Parks of Liberty, S.C. Ms. Parks was a truck driver for many years. Ms. Parks was a 1976 graduate of Caesar Rodney High School.  She was an active part of the...

Dec 1, 2015

Harold J. "Joe" Cessna passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital.  He was 77.  Joe was born in Frostburg, MD to the late Harold and Evelyn Cessna. Joe served his country proudly in the United States Air Force.  He served actively for 20 years before he went into the Civil Service where he served for...

Nov 30, 2015

Amanda Hurd, 72 WYOMING — Amanda Hurd was born in Wyoming to the late Emanuel and Lydia Schrock.  Amanda worked for over 20 years as an USDA state inspector. Upon her retirement, she worked at the Donut Connection in Milford, a job she enjoyed as she got to meet new people and serve her regulars. Amanda was a loving wife,...

Nov 24, 2015

Marion W. “Reds” Shockley Jr. of Felton, passed away, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at Atlantic Shores of Millsboro, at the age of 93.  He was the son of the late Marion Shockley Sr. Mr. Shockley worked as a diesel mechanic shop foreman at Tristate and Blue Hen Spring Works for several years. Prior to Blue Hen Spring Works he was...

Nov 18, 2015

Margaret "Peggy" Holden, age 80, of Harrington, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital.  She was born in Staten Island, NY to the late Frank and Elizabeth Colgan. Peggy graduated from St. Louis Academy in Pleasant Plains, NY, and also completed a semester in Stoney Brook Community College.  During the 1950's, she worked for the...

Nov 16, 2015

Donald V. ‘Hoss’ Webb, 54 FREDERICA — Donald V. “Hoss” Webb passed away on Nov. 16, 2015 at his home. He was the son of the late Derrickson and Virginia Webb. Hoss was the co-owner of Diamond Painting LLC. He was a painter for over 30 years  including his time as a Union painter. He was also a member of...