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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...

Esther Hayman Crisp

Esther Hayman Crisp

May 22, 2014

HARRINGTON - Esther Hayman Crisp passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at her home. She was born to the late William and Anna Jester Hayman. Mrs. Crisp was an avid gardener and enjoyed raising poultry and attending horse races. She missed her husband dearly after he passed at a young age, and spent half of her life living alone....

Heidi Fitzcharles

Heidi Fitzcharles

May 21, 2014

Heidi Fitzcharles, Harrington Heidi was welcomed into heavenly rest on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, with her mom and dad by her side, she was 30 years old.  Heidi was born in Frankfurt, Germany, July 27, 1983 during her father’s enlistment in the US Army. Heidi was a teacher by nature, loved unconditionally, and had a smile that melted many hearts.  ...

Bonnie C. Zelo

Bonnie C. Zelo

May 21, 2014

Bonnie C. Zelo, of Harrington, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital.  She was 63.  She is the daughter of the late William and Hildagod Creed. Mrs. Zelo was a devoted home maker who loved taking care of her family.  She worked in banking most of her life and enjoyed her job.  She loved gardening...

Joann Turner

Joann Turner

May 21, 2014

JoAnn Turner, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from the Milford Hospice Center. JoAnn was a homemaker.  She is a graduate from the University of Baltimore where she earned a bachelors in the Arts.  She met her husband Gary through the CB radio, which she liked to talk on.  Together they had two adorable pets that they...

Elvin H. Shehorn

Elvin H. Shehorn

May 18, 2014

Frederica - Elvin H. Shehorn died Sunday, May 18, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Cecil E. and Goldie Pearl Shehorn. Mr. Shehorn served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1963. In the Air Force, he was a cook for over 14 years. He...

Bernadette C. Richardson

Bernadette C. Richardson

May 18, 2014

Harrington - Bernadette C. Richardson died Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She is the daughter of the late Evelyn and Edward L. Angwin. Bernadette was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family. She also assisted her husband with the daily operations of their restaurant, Betsy Ross Pizza in Harrington. Bernadette was a true supporter of...

Robert P. Dill

Robert P. Dill

May 8, 2014

GREENWOOD - Robert P. Dill passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at home. He was born to the late Philemon and Clara B. Dill. Mr. Dill worked as a foreman for the Harrington and Ellendale yards for the State of Delaware. He retired in 1991 after over 30 years of service. He started out as labor, then became a...

Mary E. Kiefer

Mary E. Kiefer

Apr 26, 2014

Mary E. Kiefer, 86 HARRINGTON — Mary E. Kiefer of St. Petersburg, Fla.went to her eternal rest on Saturday, April 26th. Born July 10th, 1927 in Bayonne, N.J. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven siblings, and her beloved husband of 59 years; Jacob Kiefer. Prior to moving to St. Petersburg, Mary was a long-time resident of Harrington,...

Daniel P. Franz

Daniel P. Franz

Apr 18, 2014

DOVER - Daniel P. Franz passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014 in Dover. He was 32. He is the son of Gregory and Eleanor Franz of Dover. Family was the most important part of Mr. Franz's life. He loved spending time with his children, family and friends. He was always helping others whenever he could to include stopping to...

Joseph R. G.  Albert

Joseph R. G. Albert

Apr 14, 2014

Joseph R. G. Albert, 81 FELTON — Joseph R.G. Albert of Felton, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014 in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital. He was the son of the late, Isadore and Rose Albert. Mr. Albert served his country proudly, during the Korean Conflict, in the U.S. Air Force for four years, then worked for the next 33 years in civil...

Sandra M. Rogers

Sandra M. Rogers

Apr 13, 2014

Sandra M. Rogers, 58 FELTON — Sandra M. Rogers passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Blanche Jefferson. Mrs. Rogers was a manager of the cafeteria at ILC of Frederica for over 9 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and working in her flower beds. She...

Charles F. Kemp

Charles F. Kemp

Apr 9, 2014

Charles F. Kemp, 76 FELTON — Charles Kemp died on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late Carl and Elizabeth Kemp. Mr. Kemp served his country proudly in the United States Army and was part of the 101st Airborne Division. He worked for over 25 years as a supervisor for Perdue. He...

Keith S. Burgess

Keith S. Burgess

Mar 31, 2014

Keith Severn Burgess Keith S. Burgess passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31 with his wife and son by his side. He was born on Sept. 17, 1922 in Harrington to James Harvey Burgess and Kitty Leona Burgess. Keith served in the Merchant Marines during World War II, supporting US Troops in Europe, Africa and the Pacific.  Immediately after the...

James D.  Thomas

James D. Thomas

Mar 31, 2014

James D. Thomas, 61 FELTON — James D. Thomas, retired Senior Master Sergeant, USAF, of Felton, lost his battle with cancer on March 31, 2014, surrounded by his family at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Mr. Thomas retired in 1994, from the U.S. Air Force at Dover AFB, after serving his country for 22 years. Throughout his Air Force...

Kenneth  Alan  Baker Sr.

Kenneth Alan Baker Sr.

Mar 24, 2014

Kenneth Alan Baker Sr. Mr. Baker graduated from Harrington High School in 1956.  He then served his country proudly for the next four years in the United States Army.  After his discharge, he returned back home to Harrington, De where he married his first wife and helped raise 3 sons (Kenny, Kevin & Mike).  Mr. Baker began his first career...

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