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Nancy J. Kennedy

Nancy J. Kennedy

Jun 4, 2013

Nancy J. Kennedy, 77 HARRINGTON — Nancy J. Kennedy formerly of East Rutherford New Jersey, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at home surrounded by her family.  Mrs. Kennedy was born in Jersey City, N.J. to the late George and Helen Small. Mrs. Kennedy worked as a secretary for most of her life in New Jersey at various businesses....

Donald Evans

Donald Evans

May 30, 2013

Donald Evans, 87 FREDERICA — Donald Evans passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Donald was born to the late Emma and Herman Downs. Mr. Evans retired from Civil Service from the Dover Air Base in 1972. After his retirement, he enjoyed racing stock cars for about 16 years. Anything to do with...

Alan D. Thorley

Alan D. Thorley

May 25, 2013

Alan (Al) D. Thorley, age 63 Alan D. Thorley of Dover, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at home with his beloved family at his bedside.  He lost his hard fought battle against Extrapulmonary Small Cell Cancer.  Al was 63. Al was the first born of his late parents, David and Gloria Thorley on Oct. 30, 1949 in Nashua,...

William B. Dyer

William B. Dyer

May 25, 2013

HARRINGTON - William Dyer went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2013 at the Milford Hospice Center. He was born in Marcus Hook, Pa. to the late Clarence E. and Madalyn B. Dyer. Bill graduated from Caesar Rodney in 1947. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952 and was discharged as a...

Frances H.M. Brown

Frances H.M. Brown

May 19, 2013

Frances H. M. Brown, 70 MILFORD — Frances H. M. Brown passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at home. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker. She assisted her husband in his sewing business as his secretary or whenever needed. She also worked at Outback Restaurant before her illness as a hostess for their home service and fundraising department. She thoroughly...

Russell Lee Betts

Russell Lee Betts

May 13, 2013

Russell Lee Betts, 56 HARRINGTON — Russell Lee Betts passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013 at home, surrounded by his family. Russell worked for many years at the local Hi-Grade as a maintenance man.  He thoroughly enjoyed his job and looked forward to working every day. His favorite activities included watching TV and playing board games. Russell attended the...

Lester R. Minner Jr.

Lester R. Minner Jr.

May 9, 2013

Lester R. Minner Jr. , age 66 Lester passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in Smyrna, DE.  He was born in Milford, DE to the late Lester R. and Dorothy A Minner Sr. Lester served his country proudly in the United States Navy.  He learned how to weld in the Navy, a skill that he used for most of...

Esther May Bonner

Esther May Bonner

May 8, 2013

Esther May Bonner, 75 FELTON — Esther May Bonner, also known as May, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Bayhealth- Kent General Hospital. May was born Dec. 1, 1937 in Middletown, Pa. to the late William and Esther Pugh. May lived in Felton for most her life.  She enjoyed feeding the outside animals, especially the squirrels. She also...

Kevin Bernard

Kevin Bernard

May 4, 2013

KEVIN BERNARD, Harrington Kevin Bernard of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at his home.  He was 46. Kevin was a cook at the Bonz in Harrington.  He enjoyed being a cook and was a hard worker.  He is survived by his mother Angela Bernard of Harrington; sister Kim Bernard of Harrington; and a brother, Grant Bernard of...

Carl C. Burger, Sr.

Carl C. Burger, Sr.

May 4, 2013

Carl C. Burger Sr., of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.  He was 69.  Mr. Burger was born in Washington, DC to the late Walter and Leah Burger. Mr. Burger was a meat cutter for Giant Foods for many years.  He was a self described Jack of All Trades, but master of...

Ruth  Ann Steele

Ruth Ann Steele

Apr 25, 2013

Ruth Ann Steele, 73 Magnolia, DE Mrs. Steele joined her Father in Heaven on Thursday, April 25, from the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, she was 73.  She was born in Dover, DE to the late James L. and Viola Mae Hart Sr. Mrs. Steele retired from Perdue of Milford after working there for many years.  Her biggest job was taking...

Margaret Snyder

Margaret Snyder

Apr 24, 2013

Margaret J. Snyder of Harrington, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital.  She was 58.  She was born to the late Raymond Earl and Amanda Doris Morris. Mrs. Snyder worked at the Aetna Shirt Factory in her younger days, and also worked in the drafting department for Verizon for over 23 years.  She was a member...

Robert Draper Jr.

Robert Draper Jr.

Apr 21, 2013

Robert Draper Jr., 64 HARRINGTON — Robert Draper Jr. passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late Robert Draper Sr. and Evangalyn Draper Wyman. Mr. Draper served his country proudly in the United States Army where he served three tours in Vietnam as part of a special forces unit, and became a...

Kenneth Paul Outten

Kenneth Paul Outten

Apr 19, 2013

MILFORD - Kenneth Paul Outten went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 19, 2013. He was born Jan. 17, 1941 to the late Clifford N. Outten and Edna Outten Gruwell. Kenny was a dedicated and loving husband to Jerrie (Geraldine R. Outten) for 50 years. He was a loving and sacrificial dad to son Ken Outten and...

Leon J. Kukulka

Leon J. Kukulka

Apr 18, 2013

Leon J. Kukulka passed from this life on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at the age of 89.  Leon was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 10, 1923 to parents Andzej and Zofia Kukulka. Leon served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during WWII, as part of the Company A, 299th Combat Engineers, and was stationed in Germany and France....

Christopher T. Carter

Christopher T. Carter

Apr 17, 2013

Christopher T. Carter, 30 HARRINGTON — Christopher T. Carter passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Christiana Hospital, Newark.  He was born on June 18, 1982 in Milford to Gary R. Carter, Sr. and Trena L. Carter of Harrington. Christopher was employed by Bramble & Son of Chestertown, Md. for approx. 12 years as a heavy equipment operator. In...

Kenneth W.  Hughes

Kenneth W. Hughes

Apr 12, 2013

Kenneth W. Hughes, 57 HARRINGTON — Kenneth W. Hughes passed away on Fri., Apr. 12, 2013 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital.  He was the son of the late Roland and Grace Elizabeth Hughes. Mr. Hughes served his country proudly in the United States Marines.  He served during the Vietnam War era, but was stationed in Japan during that time. Mr....

Lisa Lee Vincent

Lisa Lee Vincent

Apr 1, 2013

Lisa Lee Vincent, 33 FARMINGTON — Lisa Lee Vincent passed away on  Mon., Apr. 1, 2013 at home.   Lisa was born to James E. and Jacquelyn Vincent of Farmington. Lisa was a graduate of Woodbridge High School where she excelled in softball and basketball. She held various part time jobs, but was mostly a stay at home mom to her...

Jay A. Wyatt

Jay A. Wyatt

Mar 29, 2013

Jay A. Wyatt, 56 CAMDEN — Jay A. Wyatt passed away Mar. 29, 2013 at Bayhealth-Kent General.  He was the son of the late Frederick and Anna Louise Wyatt, Sr. Jay attended Lake Forest High School and was a member of their baseball team.  He was extremely good at baseball and was even scouted by Philadelphia. An unfortunate accident playing...

Virginia L. Maloney

Virginia L. Maloney

Mar 26, 2013

Virginia L. Maloney, 78 HARRINGTON — Virginia L. Maloney passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital. Virginia was the daughter to the late John L. and Grace V. Minner. Mrs. Maloney graduated from Harrington High School in 1952. Right after her graduation, she went to work for Peoples Bank. For the next 45 years, she...

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