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Charlotte May Dare

Charlotte May Dare

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...

Diane Linda Parks

Diane Linda Parks

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...

Harold "Joe"  Cessna

Harold "Joe" Cessna

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...

Amanda Hurd

Amanda Hurd

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,...

Marion "Reds" W. Shockley  Jr.

Marion "Reds" W. Shockley Jr.

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...

Margaret "Peggy" Holden

Margaret "Peggy" Holden

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...

Donald 'Hoss' Webb

Donald 'Hoss' Webb

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...

Dana E. Bennett

Dana E. Bennett

Nov 15, 2015

Dana E. Bennett, of Harrington, passed away at Kent General Hospital on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 at the age of 28.  She was the daughter of Daniel Bratten of Millsboro and Tonya Jordan of Harrington. Dana worked as an administrative accounting assistant at Thermoplastic Processes in Georgetown. Dana loved to read, and would sing and dance at the drop of...

Irene O. Dean

Irene O. Dean

Nov 15, 2015

Irene O. Dean, 90 HARRINGTON — Irene O. Dean daughter of the late Norman and Edna Outten, passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015. In her early years, prior to having children, Mrs. Dean worked for several years at the DuPont Co. Her hobbies included watching game shows and crossword puzzles. Mrs. Dean will be remembered as a devoted wife and...

Dorothy E. Mullane

Dorothy E. Mullane

Nov 14, 2015

Dorothy (Dot) E. Mullane (Errickson), 78 FREDERICA — Dorothy (Dot) E.Mullane (Errickson) departed this life on Saturday, Nov 14th after a lengthy illness at her home. She was born in Point Pleasant, N.J. to the late, Willard J. Errickson and Margaret G. Errickson (Joyce).  She was raised in Browns Mills, N.J., and was not hesitant to call herself a Jersey...

Delores F. Shahan

Delores F. Shahan

Nov 3, 2015

Delores F. Shahan, 71 HARRINGTON — Delores F. Shahan of Harrington, daughter of the late Harold and Irene Dayton, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial hospital.  She was 71. Mrs. Shahan worked for the Department of Labor for 22 years doing administrative work. She loved her job and worked until she couldn’t work anymore. She was formerly...

Betty M. Dickinson

Betty M. Dickinson

Oct 29, 2015

Betty M. Dickinson, 87 of Milford, formerly of Taylor’s Bridge, Delaware passed away on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015.  She was born to the late Paul G. and Hester Monroe of Milford. Mrs. Dickinson had been employed in various positions throughout the years.  Her last position was for the State of Delaware in the Senate Bill Prep department at Legislative Hall...

Hilda S. Stewart

Hilda S. Stewart

Oct 21, 2015

Hilda S. Stewart of Harrington, daughter of the late Bruce and Geneva Beene, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, surrounded by her family and friends.  She was 76. Mrs. Stewart worked for General Foods for approximately 20 years.  Prior to her illness, she loved attending Heritage Bible Baptist Church in Greenwood. In her...

Betty J. Carmine

Betty J. Carmine

Oct 20, 2015

Betty J. Carmine, 67 HARRINGTON — Betty J. Carmine passed away at Seasons Hospice in Newark, on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. She was born in Lewes to the late Linwood T. and Betty Jane Passwater, Sr. Betty was a homemaker. She loved to crotchet and every baby in the family received a blanket. She was an avid Betty Boop and...

Ann C. Elliott

Ann C. Elliott

Oct 15, 2015

Ann C. Elliott of Seaford, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015, from her home, she was 74.  Ann was born in Richmond, VA to the late Harold F. and Maggie M. Cain. Ann was a worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, Minmurwada Chapter #56, 1976-1977. Ann was a loving mother to her own children, grandchildren, and any and all...

Danny Kinzer Iii

Danny Kinzer Iii

Oct 11, 2015

Danny “Ray Ray” Kinzer III of Harrington, passed away on Oct. 11, 2015 in his home at the tender age of 4 years old.  He was born in Milford to parents, Brittney Smith of Harrington and Danny Ray Kinzer II of Georgetown. Ray Ray was a very active, loving 4 year old who would make sacrifices to make his sister...

Dennis James Garcia

Dennis James Garcia

Oct 8, 2015

Dennis James Garcia passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2015, from his home, he was 17 years old. Dennis was a senior at Lake Forest High School.  He was also a student briefly at Polytech before returning home to Lake Forest.  In school, Dennis excelled in sports with baseball, football, and especially wrestling. Wrestling was his passion and sport of...

Mary Elizabeth Price

Mary Elizabeth Price

Oct 2, 2015

Mary Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Price, 89 FELTON — Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Price passed away on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at Bayhealth - Kent General Hospital. She was born in Felton to the late John and Elva (Kelly) Schmick. Mrs. Price was a homemaker and a very avid reader. Her joy was taking care of her family and spoiling her grandchildren and...

Cynthia C. Brode

Cynthia C. Brode

Sep 16, 2015

Cynthia C. Brode, of Harrington, gained her angel wings on Wednesday evening, September 16,  from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 65.  Cindy was born on the Eglin Air Force Base in Florida to the late William R. and Manetta Carrow. Cindy worked at the Genesis Silver Lake Center in Dover as a nurse.  She loved her job tremendously and...

Carroll Thomas Elliott, Sr.

Carroll Thomas Elliott, Sr.

Sep 12, 2015

Carroll Thomas Elliott Sr., 77 SEAFORD — Carroll Thomas Elliott Sr. passed away on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, from  his home. Mr. Elliott was born in Altavista, Va. to the late Thomas Ryland and Hettie Irene Elliott. Mr. Elliott served his country proudly in the US Air Force, and served stateside during the Korean Conflict. After his time in the...

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