Obituaries

Feb 17, 2024

Tommaso Salerno, Frederica, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from his home, he was 80 years old.  Tommaso was born in Castellammare, Italy to Giuseppe Salerno and Palma Curatolo Salerno.  He came to the United States when he was 14 years old.

He served 20 years in the US Air Force and 15 years Civil Service...

Feb 14, 2024

Bernice Sheila White, (Col. Retired) of upper Marlboro, MD, passed away peacefully at the Walter Reed Medical Center on February 14, 2024 at the age of 62.  Sheila was born in Milford, DE to the late, Brooks Sample and Phyllis White.

A Delaware native, Sheila grew up in Harrington, DE.  She graduated from Lake Forest High School...

Feb 6, 2024

Leon Samuel Rebuck, Felton, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer, he was 81.  Mr. Rebuck was born in Lykens, PA to the late, Daniel and Flossie Rebuck.

Mr. Rebuck previously worked as a Circulation Director for the Delaware State News and Chesapeake Publishing, and as a federal...

Feb 6, 2024

Kenneth Richard Baker, Bridgeville, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at his home, he was 80.  Mr. Baker was born in Farmington, DE to the late, Leroy and Margaret Ruth Baker.

Mr. Baker worked for many years with the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) which later became Conrail, Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation.  After retirement, he became a...

Jan 29, 2024

Betty Ward Fletcher of Felton, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center Milford, she was 90.  Mrs. Fletcher was the owner and operator of the Felton Convalescent Home, and a lifetime member of the Felton Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Helen Ward Howard; late husband,...

Jan 23, 2024

David C Jopp, 66 passed away at home on January 23, 2024.

Dave was born to James Jopp Sr. and Betty Jopp. He was a unique individual and did things his way.  He was a happy person.  Dave took wonderful care of his mom, Miss Betty, until the very end, although he probably caused all her gray...

Jan 23, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Rosser, Jr., Felton, peacefully passed on Jan. 23, 2024 at home with his wife by his side, at the age of 71.  He is the son of the late Pearl Hutson and Robert Rosser, Sr. Bobby proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the American Legion CKRT Post #7...

Jan 17, 2024

Lewis C. Murphy Sr. of Dover, formerly of Harrington, passed away peacefully at the Silver Lake Nursing Home on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, he was 94.  Mr. Murphy was born in Greensboro, MD to the late Raymond and Anna Murphy.

A veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Murphy served his country proudly in both the U.S. Air...

Jan 14, 2024

Brenda M. Sheline, of Harrington, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the age of 80. She was the daughter of the late, Jessie and Emily Woodall.

Brenda was mainly a homemaker, where her family was her main priority, however, she held many other positions, including being a hairdresser for Vincent...

Jan 13, 2024

Carol M. Campbell, Harrington, passed away on January 13, 2024 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, at the age of 62.  She was the daughter of the late Leona and John T. Kelley, Sr. Carol worked as a manager at KFC in Smyrna, Dover, and Milford for 20 years.  She spent the last 20 years as a homemaker, spoiling her grandchildren...

Jan 12, 2024

Teena E. Sallustio, departed this world on January 12, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family, born to Grady and Kathleen Stafford. She was the beloved wife of Frank Sallustio, her devoted husband of 59 years, and the cherished mother of Michael Sallustio (Anmarie Touloumis) and Melissa Ellis (Charles Ellis). She is also survived by her sisters: Joyce...

Jan 5, 2024

Donald “Pop” O’Beirne, Sr., Felton, peacefully passed on January 5, 2024 at home with his daughter by his side, at the age of 90.  He is the son of the late Edward O’Beirne and Mary Helen Kennedy. Pop proudly served in the U.S. Army; he retained his patriotism through his life. While living in Philadelphia, Pop walked the 5...

Jan 4, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" D. Stayton, Harrington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center, she was 98.  She was born in Frederica, DE to the late, James H. Dare Sr. and Elizabeth Simpson.

Mrs. Stayton graduated from Dover High School in 1943 and a graduate of Milford School of Nursing where she received...

Jan 3, 2024

Kelly M. Murton, Viola, peacefully passed away on January 3, 2024 at the Delaware Hospice Center. Kelly Murton was a remarkable soul with a radiant smile, infectious laughter, and a resilient attitude. Her beauty extended beyond the physical, touching the hearts of all who knew her.

Kelly was a happy person who made friends easily and kept...

Jan 1, 2024

Ronald Ray Gallo, 70 of Seaford, passed away on January 1, 2024, at Beebe Medical Center.  He is the son of Ethel and the late Jesse Gallo, Sr. Ronald was a lab technician for Playtex Products in Dover for 31 years before moving to Florida where he worked for 15 years, and then retired from, Hydrogel Vision in Sarasota....

Dec 26, 2023

Donald Walter Jacobs, age 88, passed on December 26, 2023 in his home exactly where he wanted to be. He was born in PA where he met the love of his life, Barbara Jacobs. Together they overcame their trials and tribulations to build a strong, loving family of five children: Denise Brown and Ronnie, Craig Jacobs and Beth, Dawn...

Dec 21, 2023

Ruth P. Wilson, Houston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 21, 2023, from her home, she was 96.

Mrs. Wilson worked various jobs over the years, and worked alongside her late husband with his horses, but she was mainly a homemaker. She grew up and spent a lot of her early years working on a farm, raising...

Dec 12, 2023

John Michael Shepherd Sr., of Greenwood, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford at the age of 80.  Mr. Shepherd was born in Columbia, TN on August 27,1943 to the late, John Walton and Charlene Brown Shepherd.

Mike, as he was called by family and friends, spent his...

Dec 10, 2023

Marcos Quiroz, Frederica, passed away at Christiana Hospital on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the age of 61.  He is the son of Sergio Vaca Cardenas and Estela Quiroz. Marcos was a sales manager for new home construction.  He had a passion for soccer, playing semi-pro with the New York Cosmos when he was younger.  Marcos also had a...

Dec 10, 2023

Richard A. McCloskey, Sr, FELTON, age 82, passed away at the Milford Center on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was the oldest of five children of the late, Edward McCloskey and Mary Massey.

Richard was a 1959 alumni of Felton High School. He owned racehorses and enjoyed watching them race for several years, but farming was his...