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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...

M. Janette Reynolds

M. Janette Reynolds

Mar 23, 2014

M. Janette Reynolds, of Felton, DE, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014, from the Silver Lake Center, Dover.  She was 87.  She was born to the late Claude and Helen Morris. Mrs. Reynolds operated a day care center for many years.  She dearly loved her daycare kids, and they called her mom-mom Reynolds.  She also worked for over 20...

Richard "Popeye" Allen Moyer

Richard "Popeye" Allen Moyer

Mar 16, 2014

Richard A. “Popeye” Moyer, of Harrington, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2014, from the Milford Hospice Center.  He was 73.  Popeye was born to the late Raymond Moyer and Marcella Wenrich. Popeye was drafted in the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War.  He was an over the road truck...

Eileen Murray

Eileen Murray

Mar 14, 2014

Eileen Murray of Farmington, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014, from the Genesis-Milford Center, she was 69.  She was born to the late Charles Vincent and Alice Rosenhaur. Mrs. Murray worked at the Harrington Raceway Casino, for over 13 years, as a supervisor of the food and beverage area.   She loved her job very much, and her co-workers were...

Russell N. Cornwell

Russell N. Cornwell

Mar 3, 2014

Russell N. Cornwell, of Harrington, DE, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014, from his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was 64.  Mr. Cornwell was born to the late Russell Charles and Julia Cornwell. Mr. Cornwell worked as a glass glazier for over 40 years for the Seidman Glass Company in Baltimore, MD.  He was a member of...

Curtis L. Walker Sr.

Curtis L. Walker Sr.

Feb 20, 2014

Curtis L. Walker Sr., of Greenwood, DE, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014, from the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, he was 65.  Mr. Walker was born to the late Jim and Mabel Walker. Mr. Walker was a horse trainer for over 36 years.  He was an extremely hard worker with a heart of gold.  Whoever he came into contact with,...

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