Obituaries

Apr 7, 2016

Donald R. "Don" Harding

Donald R. "Don" Harding, age 76,  passed away at home on Thursday, April 7, 2016, surrounded by the family he loved dearly.  Don was born in Ridgely, MD on September 11, 1939, to the late William L. and Evelyn Harding.

Don graduated from Preston High School in 1957, and...

Apr 7, 2016

William M. "Bill" DeLong Sr. of Felton, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016, from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 79.  Mr. DeLong was born in Felton, DE to the late Ira and Pearl DeLong.

Bill worked in an auto body shop before he went to work for Swift and Company.  After leaving Swift, he went...

Mar 20, 2016

Doris S. Roberts, of Harrington, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016. She was 88 years old.  Mrs. Roberts was born in Lyndhurst, NJ, to the late Elwood and Marie Shultie.

Mrs. Roberts was a homemaker.  She stayed busy raising her children and participating in all their activities.  In her younger years, she also enjoyed gardening, and...

Mar 20, 2016

Ethel Mae Boone, 84, of Camden-Wyoming, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday, March 20, 2016, cared for lovingly by Gracie, Gary, and Frances Hurd.  She was born November 28, 1931 in Marydel, Delaware.  She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Cox and Harry Luff, and raised by Homer and Margaret Moor.

She was previously...

Mar 18, 2016

William F. "Bill" Metzler, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016, from his home, with his loving family by his side.  He was 80 years old.  Mr. Metzler was born in Chester, PA to the late John Blackburn Metzler and Hannah Metzler.

When his illness would allow, Mr. Metzler worked as a tree surgeon and landscaper.  To...

Mar 13, 2016

Mary E. White, age 58,  passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at home.  She was the daughter of the late, Marvin and Josephine Thorpe.

Mrs. White spent the past nine years happily being a homemaker, mother, and wife.  She worked previously at Home Depot, where she met her husband George.  They...

Feb 10, 2016

Betty L. (Darling) Reimer, of Felton, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, from Genesis Milford Center, she was 84.  Betty was born to the late Kennard and Mary Darling.

Betty worked for over 30 years as a sales clerk for J.C. Penney in Dover in the linen and drapery department.  She...

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...