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Mary Touchstone Green

Mary Touchstone Green

Sep 1, 2012

Mary Touchstone Green, 86 FELTON - Mary Touchstone Green, also known as Mom-Mom Mary to many, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012. Mary was born on June 11, 1926, in Chester, Pa. to the late John and Louisa Touchstone. After moving to Delaware at young age with her family, Felton became her home for the rest of her life....

Gordon L. Seeley

Gordon L. Seeley

Aug 29, 2012

VIOLA - Gordon L. Seeley, passed away at Milford Center on Wednesday, Aug., 29, 2012. He was born in Walton, N.Y. on Nov. 21, 1930, the son of Ralph S. Seely and Elsie B. (Howard) Seely; and the brother of Reginald N. Seely. He and Willo J. (Vanloan), also of Walton, married on Dec., 23, 1953. Gordon was a longtime...

Vinson "Bud"  Reynolds

Vinson "Bud" Reynolds

Aug 18, 2012

Vinson "Bud" Reynolds, 100 GEORGETOWN On Sat Aug. 18, 2012, Bud Reynolds long awaited call home to Glory came!! What rejoicing there must have been!! He lived a long and fulfilling life for the Lord. Born in Massachusetts, the youngest of five children, he was exceptional in everything he did. As a young man, he had a newspaper route with...

Irene G. Dayton

Irene G. Dayton

Aug 18, 2012

Irene G. Dayton, 95 HARRINGTON — Irene G. Dayton, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012, in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital. Her parents are the late William S. and Anna L. George. Mrs. Dayton was a homemaker. During her younger years, alongside her husband, they owned and operated several small businesses, including a drug and sundry store, mini-market, and grocery store....

Elizabth P. "Libby" Hughes

Elizabth P. "Libby" Hughes

Aug 7, 2012

Elizabeth P. 'Libby' Hughes, 90 GEORGETOWN — Elizabeth P. 'Libby' Hughes, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at the Harrison Senior Living in Georgetown. She was born in Hurlock, Md. to the late William and Fannie Pitts. Libby attended Goldey Beacon College after high school. Upon her completion of college, she worked at DuPonts before she married her husband Harry...

John E. Poggi

John E. Poggi

Aug 7, 2012

HARRINGTON - John E. Poggi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, at home surrounded by his family, to answer Jesus's call to come home. He was born in Staten Island, N.Y. to the late John and Louise Poggi. Mr. Poggi served his country proudly in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. He joined the New York...

E. Grace Starkey

E. Grace Starkey

Aug 5, 2012

Grace Starkey, 91 FELTON — Grace Starkey passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012, at home surrounded by the family she loved. Mrs. Starkey worked at the Ace Dress Factory for over 25 years as a head seamstress. She also worked alongside her husband on the family farm. Together, they operated a vegetable stand on the farm for over 34...

Viola Jean Logan

Viola Jean Logan

Jul 28, 2012

Viola 'Jean' Logan, 65 HOUSTON — After a long courageous struggle, Viola "Jean" Logan lost her battle to cancer at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford with her family by her side on Saturday, July 28, 2012. Mrs. Logan worked for the State of Delaware retiring as a Traffic Engineer.  In her spare time, "Jean" as she was affectionately known, loved...

Arlene Zook

Arlene Zook

Jul 13, 2012

HARRINGTON, DE - Arlene Zook passed away on July 13, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Earnest and Amelia Brenneman. Mrs. Zook was a school bus driver for 21 years with Annette Bus Service for Milford and Woodbridge School Districts. She was also a charter bus driver for Bowman, Mills and Jorlin. Her bus trips took her all...

Ruth Ann Maloney

Ruth Ann Maloney

Jun 27, 2012

Ruth Ann Maloney, of Houston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, from her home.  She was 81.  She was born to the late Emily and Alexander Argo Jr. Mrs. Maloney was a homemaker and also part owner of the Houston Oil Company until retiring in 2002.  She was a member of the Calvary Wesleyan...

Linda J. Smith

Linda J. Smith

Jun 16, 2012

Linda “Lynn or Lynnie” J. Smith, age 53, of Dover, went to be with the Lord peacefully from her home on Saturday, June 16, 2012.  She was born, July 31, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Lonnie and Joyce VanDevander. Lynnie worked at Wyoming Concrete for 18 years after which she went to work for Dr. Wilson & Appel.  ...

Anthony Gallo Sr.

Anthony Gallo Sr.

Jun 7, 2012

MILFORD - Anthony Gallo, Sr. passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at his home in Milford. Born February 18, 1927 to the late Teresa C. and Carmine Gallo, Sr. Mr. Gallo was a World War II Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He worked as an auto mechanic for Taylor Motors and was employed by Taylor Hardware for 10 years....

Susan Mcdonough

Susan Mcdonough

May 29, 2012

Susan McDonough, 52 HARRINGTON — Susan McDonough, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at her home.  She was born to the late Glisper and Betty Lou Miller. Susan was a live haul dispatcher for Perdue Farms of Georgetown for over 12 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling and spending time with her family. She was a devoted mother...

Marilyn 'Krickett' Mcilroy

Marilyn 'Krickett' Mcilroy

May 24, 2012

Marilyn 'Krickett' McIlroy, 64 HARRINGTON — Marilyn McIlroy passed away on May 24, 2012. Born on January 2, 1948, Ms. McIlroy was a very unique, creative, loving mother and wife. Marilyn was well known for her artistic abilities in creating artwork based mainly on nature and the Native American life. She had a deep love of all things in nature...

Charlotte Stevenson

Charlotte Stevenson

May 21, 2012

Charlotte Stevenson, 62 FELTON — Charlotte Stevenson of Felton, Del., passed away May 21, 2012, at her home. She was the daughter of the late, William A. (Dickie) and Lucille Robinson. Charlotte was a LPN at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital, and worked in the operating room for over 38 years. She enjoyed her job thoroughly and always had a smile for...

Roger Wayne Collison Sr.

Roger Wayne Collison Sr.

May 21, 2012

Roger Wayne Collison Sr., 66 Wayne Collison departed this dear Earth for his Heavenly Home on Monday, May 21, at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, from complication of his heart transplant surgery, he was 66. Wayne was a graduate of the Harrington High School class of 1964. He served for a brief time with the National Guard, before...

Harvey H. Ivins, Ii

Harvey H. Ivins, Ii

May 20, 2012

Harvey H. Ivins, II of Harrington, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, he was 72.  Mr. Ivins was born in Harrington, DE to the late Webster C. and Elizabeth Marie Ivins. Mr. Ivins worked for over 38 years at Callis-Thompson Inc. of Harrington.  He fixed meters and welded tanks among various other job...

Michael W. Rennaker

Michael W. Rennaker

May 19, 2012

Michael W. Rennaker, 51. DOVER — Michael W. Rennaker, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012, due to a fatal motorcycle accident. He was born August 24, 1960, in Hampton, Va., son of Wayne and Irene Rennaker. Michael graduated from Dover High School and worked at JB Hunt. He also served his nation twice in the Army and Marines and loved...

Donald R. Minner

Donald R. Minner

May 18, 2012

FELTON - Donald R. Minner of Felton, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 he was 64. He was son of the late Lester R. Minner Sr. and Dorothy Minner. Donald Minner worked in the Delaware state highway department. He started work as a highway inspector and retired as a highway supervisor of inspectors in 2000. He worked for another ten...

Mark T. Grambau

Mark T. Grambau

May 9, 2012

Mark T. 'Grampy' Grambau, 69 HARRINGTON — Mark T. 'Grampy' Grambau, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 9, 2012, surrounded by the family he loved dearly. He was born in Detroit, Mich. to the late Herman and Esther K. Grambau. Mark retired in 1998 from the State of Delaware, after 25 years of service, as a Capital Projects Administrator. After retirement,...

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