Obituaries

Aug 1, 2024

Paul J. Kauffman Sr., Harrington, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 1, 2024, he was 78.  Paul was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late, Alton B. and Coralyn June Kauffman.

Paul served his country proudly in the United States Army and retired after 20 years of service.  He was involved with drug enforcement during...

Jul 27, 2024

Robert C. Tlasek, of Harrington, passed away on July 27, 2024 at home with his family, at the age of 84. He was the son of the late Edmund and Frances Tlasek.

Robert was a quiet man who after graduating from college started working for an accounting firm and later opened his own accounting firm, RCT Accounting....

Jul 23, 2024

George F. Manser Jr., Felton, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2004 at his home with his loving wife by his side, he was 86.  George was born in Newark, NJ to the late, Eileen and George Manser Sr.

George served his country proudly in the United States Air Force for four years.  He worked as an...

Jul 22, 2024

Doris Effie Larimore, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family, she was 91.  She was born in Andrewville, DE to the late, Maurice and Lelia Wright.

Doris worked the family farm alongside her husband for many years.  She could be found doing the hard labor or even running...

Jul 21, 2024

Cheryl J. Moore, 77, Felton, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Country Rest Home, of Greenwood due to complications of dementia.

Cheryl grew up in Woodbury, NJ, and graduated from the University of Delaware in 1968 with a degree in nursing. She had a 30-year career helping others in the state of Delaware as...

Jul 18, 2024

John R. Nowottnick Sr., 89, Harrington, passed away on July 18, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late August Nowottnick.

John was a hard worker who retired from Baltimore Gas & Electric as an assistant general manager. While he lived in Maryland, he was a member of the Knights of...

Jul 17, 2024

Bonita R. "Bonnie" Rohrbach, Milford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, she was 80 years old.  She was born in Chambersburg, PA to the late, Edwin and Gretna Rotz.

Bonnie worked different part time jobs in her lifetime, but was mainly a homemaker.  She was a true artist, who loved to paint and was quite...

Jul 13, 2024

Robert H. “Bobby” Rothermel, Felton, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 surrounded by his family, he was 70. He was the son of Harold Rothermel and the late, Shirley Rothermel.

Bobby worked as a lineman for Delmarva Power for many years. When he was not busy at work, he enjoyed spending time at the beach, riding...

Jul 11, 2024

Ida Mae Passwaters, 81, Dover, passed away on July 11, 2024 at home with her family. She was the daughter of the late Elijah and Mildred Wells.

Mrs. Passwaters had a love for children, she spent over 40 years working in the daycare industry before retiring from her own daycare.  Although she could be shy, she always...

Jul 5, 2024

Margaret B. "Peggy" Mitchell, Greenwood, passed away peacefully and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, July 5, 2024. She was 105 years of age.  Peggy was born in Uniontown, PA. to the late Williard Donovan and Lucinda Sanner Donovan Steele.

Peggy was a homemaker and lived her entire life in Kent and Sussex Counties: (Dover, Harrington, ...

Jul 3, 2024

James I. Thomas, 77 of Felton, passed away at Bayhealth-Kent Campus on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was the son of the late Margaret and Isaac Thomas.

Jim was a 1965 graduate of Felton High School. Following high school, he then went on to have a 36-year career at Kraft Foods. In his free time, Jim liked...

Jun 30, 2024

Marie B. Alexander, 96, Felton, passed away on June 30, 2024 at Caroline Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin F. and Clara Brown.

Mrs. Alexander worked for Peoples Life Insurance Company for 22 years and Felton Postal Service for 12 years.  She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Harrington, and...

Jun 29, 2024

Dorothy Marie Collins “Aunt Dot” was born on February 9, 1939, in Harrington, Delaware to the late, Walter and Marie Messick. She lived 85 full years of life before passing on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

Throughout her hardworking years on this earth, she was able to bless the lives of many. Dorothy spent time working for the...

Jun 29, 2024

Mabel Donophan, 96, Felton, passed away on June 29, 2024 at home with her family. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Letti Phillippi.

Mrs. Donophan was a loving, caring, homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family of 5 children.  Her family bought a farm in Harrington in 1943, where she was raised with...

Jun 28, 2024

Edward A Darling, 78 of Harrington, passed away at home on June 28, 2024.  He was the son of the late Alberta and Thomas Darling.

Edward worked as a forklift driver for the Solo Cup Co.  He was also a former member of the Harrington Volunteer Fire Company for over ten years. In his free time, Edward...

Jun 25, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Barbara Ann Santiago, on June 25, 2024, at the age of 62.  She was born and raised in Dover, Delaware and retired from the State of Delaware.

Barbara is deeply mourned by her significant other of twenty three years, Mike Haddadin. She was a devoted mother...

Jun 24, 2024

Bruce Carl Woods joined the Kingdom of Heaven on June 24, 2024, after courageously battling a rare cancer (esophageal) for nearly two years. Bruce left this Earth peacefully, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was only 64-years-old. Bruce was born at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, on October the 6th, 1959, the first son to the...

Jun 19, 2024

Taddy Bulter, 57, Greenwood, passed away surrounded by her family on June 19, 2024 at home. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Hughes and Jean Hopkins.

Taddy was a hard worker, dedicated to her job at Dentsply Caulk.  Her life revolved around her family, grandchildren, and work.  Taddy never missed the grandkids sports games, and...

Jun 17, 2024

Leah S. Wheeler, 86, of Harrington passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, June 17, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Schanding, and Evelyn Schanding Ratledge.

Leah was a 1956 graduate of Felton High School where she was active in sports, participating in field hockey, basketball and softball. Upon graduation, she...

Jun 15, 2024

Cassandra “CDog” Alexander, 38, Harrington, passed away on June 15, 2024 at home. She is the daughter of the Jeffrey Kessler and Lisa Fisher.

Cassandra loved animals and thoroughly loved her job at a local dairy farm caring for them.  When she wasn’t working on the farm, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Cassandra...