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Donald W Murray Sr.

Donald W Murray Sr.

Sep 14, 2014

Donald W. Murray, Sr., 56 Harrington — Donald W. Murray, Sr. passed away on Sept. 14, 2014 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital.  He was the son of the late Darrell and Grace Murray Sr. Mr. Murray worked in the marketing department of Harrington Raceway & Casino for the last 10 years, prior to that he worked 25 years for Colorbox.  ...

Florence M. Reynolds

Florence M. Reynolds

Sep 5, 2014

Florence M. Reynolds, 84 CLAYTON - Florence M. Reynolds passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at the Harrison House, Georgetown. She was 84. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Ellen German. Mrs. Reynolds was an accountant for over 20 years for J.C. Penny. Mrs. Reynolds loved to play the piano and organ. She taught Sunday School and...

Lillian P. Pearson

Lillian P. Pearson

Aug 22, 2014

Lillian P. Pearson, 97 HARRINGTON — Lillian P. Pearson left her earthly body Friday evening, Aug. 22, 2014, and took on her glorified body in heaven. God saw that she was tired and reached down to take her home. She took his hand and never looked back.  Lillian was born in Danbury, New Hampshire to the late Edward Jackson Coverdale...

James W. Reed

James W. Reed

Aug 21, 2014

James W. Reed, 44 HARRINGTON — James W. Reed passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 in Harrington. He was 44. When Mr. Reed wasn’t working in construction, he enjoyed playing video games and running remote controlled cars. He loved to barbecue with family and friends. Mr. Reed was a charming, fun loving and knowledgeable person. If you asked him something...

Ernest J. Shaw

Ernest J. Shaw

Aug 19, 2014

Ernest J. Shaw, 94 Ernest J. Shaw, of Harrington, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.  His graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Bear, DE.

Amber Renae Miller

Amber Renae Miller

Aug 17, 2014

Amber Renae Miller, 32 HARRINGTON — Amber Renae Miller passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014. She  was 32. Ms. Miller was a sweetheart with a big heart. She would give you anything she had.   She was a very outgoing person who loved to joke around. She was known as the family comedian who would have you in stitches in...

Patsy A. Carter

Patsy A. Carter

Aug 17, 2014

Patsy A. Carter, 69 GREENWOOD — Patsy A. Carter of Greenwood passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was 69. Born to the late Wilbur and Pearl Bradley Sr. Mrs. Carter worked in the Woodbridge school system for 31 years as a teacher’s aide in the elementary school.  In the later years she helped...

Delores H. Mcdonnell

Delores H. Mcdonnell

Aug 14, 2014

Delores H. McDonnell, 87 FREDERICA Delores McDonnell, Frederica, Del., and formerly of Watertown, Conn. and Miami, Fla., passed from this life on Thursday, August 14, 2014.  Ms. McDonnell was daughter to the late Francis and Huldah Tarket Wills. Delores was a lifelong caregiver and her loving ways will be missed by many. She was a longtime member of the Frederica...

Sandra Forrester Dufresne

Sandra Forrester Dufresne

Aug 8, 2014

The Rev. Sandra Forrester Dufresne, 68, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was the daughter of the late V.T. and Gertrude Forrester. The Rev. Dufresne graduated from Duke University in 1967 and graduated from Yale Divinity School in 1970. She was ordained as a United Methodist Minister. The Rev. Dufresne served as district superintendent in...

Deborah A. Angwin

Deborah A. Angwin

Aug 8, 2014

Deborah A. Angwin, 60 MILFORD — Deborah A. Angwin passed away Friday, August 8, 2014 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.  She was 60 years old. She was born in 1954 to the late Howard and Gladys Cousins. Ms. Angwin worked as an assembler of vending machines with the DEI Company for many years. In her spare time, she...

Robert J. Mullane

Robert J. Mullane

Jul 18, 2014

FREDERICA - MSgt Robert J. Mullane, retired USAF passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital. Son of the late John and Lavinia "Dolly" Mullane. Sgt. Mullane proudly served in the Army Air Corp before serving in the USAF for a total of over 27 years of active military service. He proudly served his country and received Veteran...

Herbert H. Becker

Herbert H. Becker

Jul 8, 2014

First Sgt. Herbert H. Becker, Retired, 77 FELTON — First Sgt. Herbert H. Becker, Retired US Army passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Bayhealth- Kent General Hospital. He was 77.  Born to the late Richard and Elizabeth Becker. Mr. Becker served active duty in the New York Army National Guard for 45 years before retiring. He was also a...

Dorothy M. Pearce

Dorothy M. Pearce

Jul 8, 2014

Dorothy M. Pearce, 90 HARRINGTON — Dorothy M. Pearce of Harrington passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at her home. She was 90. Born to the late Robert and Stella Roach. Mrs. Pearce was a telephone operator for over 35 years for Bell Atlantic in  Baltimore. When she was not hard at work, she did enjoy being at home, working...

John R. 'Rusty' Bonnewell

John R. 'Rusty' Bonnewell

Jun 18, 2014

John R. ‘Rusty’ Bonnewell, 56 BRIDGEVILLE — John R. “Rusty” Bonnewell of Bridgeville passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. He was 56. Mr. Bonnewell served his country proudly in the United States Navy. After his discharge, he went to culinary school to become a chef. He did this for many years before he got...

Florence B. Wyatt Nalbone

Florence B. Wyatt Nalbone

Jun 11, 2014

Florence B. Wyatt Nalbone, Harrington, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital.  She was 91.  She was born to the late Samuel E. and Cora Bradley. Mrs. Nalbone was a proud graduate of Felton High School, class of 1943.  She remained faithful and stayed active with her alumni ever since graduation. Mrs. Nalbone was a...

Alverta  Shaw

Alverta Shaw

Jun 9, 2014

Alverta Shaw passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014 from the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.  Her graveside service will be Friday, June 13, 2014 at the Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Bear, DE.

Mary Rantz

Mary Rantz

Jun 6, 2014

Mary Rantz passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014 from the Country Rest Home in Greenwood.  Memorial Services will be at a later date.

William H.  Outten

William H. Outten

Jun 5, 2014

William H. Outten, 90 MILFORD — William H. Outten passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Delaware Veterans Home, Milford. He was 90.  He was born to the late Norman and Edna Outten. Mr. Outten served his country proudly in the Army Air Corp during WWII.  Mr. Outten was an insurance salesman and agent for over 30 years. He...

Audrey Billings

Audrey Billings

Jun 4, 2014

Audrey J. Billings was born on September 29, 1926 to the late George and Catherine Arrington. Audrey passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Wednesday June 4, 2014 at the age of 87. Audrey was a manager at Silco in Dover and Harrington for a time before she married her husband Clarence.  Once they married, she became a homemaker and...

Roland L. Cashwell Jr.

Roland L. Cashwell Jr.

May 23, 2014

Roland L. Cashwell Jr. peacefully went home to be with the Lord, Friday afternoon, May 23, 2014, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born at home in Dublin Hill to the late Roland Lee Cashwell Sr. and Myrtle Kimball. Mr. Cashwell attended Bridgeville High School, class of 1951. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army, 48th...

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