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Roger Dale Clark

Roger Dale Clark

Oct 21, 2023

Roger “Heavy” Dale Clark of Harrington, DE, age 65, passed away in his home, on Saturday, October 21, 2023.  He was born in Milford, Delaware, to the late Homer and Elizabeth Clark. Roger graduated from Lake Forest High School and after working a few various jobs, he spent most of his working career with HiGrade Dairy/Lehigh Dairy, where he...

John C. Hobbs Jr.

John C. Hobbs Jr.

Oct 21, 2023

John C. Hobbs Jr., of Felton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at his home, and leaves behind his cherished family and best friend Roman Junior.  He was born in Dover, DE to the late, Margaret Jane and John "Jack" Clifton Hobbs Sr.  He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Arnesta June Hobbs, his...

James "Jim" J Fleming

James "Jim" J Fleming

Oct 18, 2023

James Joseph Fleming, 80, beloved husband and father, former teacher and coach, died on October 18, 2023 at his home in Milford, Delaware.

James, better known as Jim to friends and loved ones, had a spirit that was steady yet playful, full of curiosity, and deeply kind. He was given to marvel over small details – a...

Kenneth E Huffman

Kenneth E Huffman

Oct 14, 2023

Rev. Kenneth E. Huffman, 94, of Summerville, SC, formerly of Milford, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at his residence.

Ken was born the third son of Jon and Cora Huffman. He graduated from high school in 1947, married Mable L. in 1949, and joined the United States Air Force in 1950. He served in the USAF...

Frances Bennett

Frances Bennett

Oct 14, 2023

Frances R. Bennett, 105, passed away at the Delaware Hospice Center on Saturday, October 14, 2023, after a short illness.

Frances was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and the Frederica Senior Center. She was born in Milford to the late Frank and Margaret Rothermel. She went to Felton High School and worked as an...

Carl R. Buck, Jr.

Carl R. Buck, Jr.

Oct 9, 2023

Carl R. Buck, Jr., Marydel, passed on Oct. 9, 2023 at the Milford Center, at the age of 58.  He is the son of Carl R. Buck, Sr. and the late Doris Clegg. Carl was a hard-working general contractor. He was a member of the Harrington Moose Lodge, Willow Run Community Center, Marydel Fire Police, and Harvey’s Hunters. In...

Bobby E Killen

Bobby E Killen

Oct 8, 2023

Bobby E. Killen, 91, of Felton, DE passed away at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Dover, DE in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was the son of the late Bryan and Lida Killen.

Bobby was a 1952 graduate of Felton High School, and in October of that year was drafted into the...

Maria M. Skupejko

Maria M. Skupejko

Oct 5, 2023

Maria Magdelina Solis Skupejko, of Harrington, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 5, 2023, she was 77.  Her family and friends can be at peace knowing she did not suffer before her death.

Maria was a pillar of the community throughout every community she was a part of. From raising hundreds of children in Westampton, NJ, to...

Frederick G. Crawford

Frederick G. Crawford

Oct 3, 2023

Frederick G. Crawford of Harrington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Hospital, he was 83.  Mr. Crawford was born in Illinois to the late, Myrtle May Hoffman and Frederick Charles Hoffman.

Mr. Crawford served his country proudly in the United States Air Force.  He worked as a former Code Enforcer for the...

Douglas Lynnwood Testerman

Douglas Lynnwood Testerman

Oct 3, 2023

Douglas Lynnwood Testerman of Harrington, DE, 85, passed away in his home, on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.  He was born on Feb. 7, 1938 in Wythe County, VA. Douglas graduated from Rural Retreat High School in 1956 and went on to study math and science at Virginia Tech.   After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1961, he taught at Fort...

Paul Eugene Chandler Sr.

Paul Eugene Chandler Sr.

Sep 30, 2023

Paul Eugene Chandler Sr., Harrington, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Hospital, he was 88.

Paul served his country proudly in the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict.

He worked as an electrical lineman foreman/supervisor for Delmarva Power for many years, and worked for over 40 years as...

Gregory A Letterman

Gregory A Letterman

Sep 18, 2023

Gregory A. Letterman, 40 of Cheswold passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was the son of Ronald Letterman and Beverly Letterman.

Gregory was a graduate of Polytech High School.  He was also a 24-year member of the Felton Odd Fellows, Lodge #30.  He was a great carpenter and a good cook, and worked in both...

Roberta Stubbs

Roberta Stubbs

Sep 15, 2023

Roberta “Berta” Stubbs, Harrington, peacefully passed on September 15, 2023 with her family by her side, at the age of 64.  She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Thelma Stubbs. Berta started work for Burris Foods which became C & S Wholesale Groceries before retiring with over 37 years of service.  She was a member of the...

Gwendolyn P Gillespie

Gwendolyn P Gillespie

Sep 8, 2023

Gwendolyn P. Gillespie, 76 of Felton, DE passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 at Bayhealth- Kent General Hospital. She was the daughter of the late, Carolina L and Sigmund J. Paczkowski.

Mrs. Gillespie was a mom and homemaker while helping her husband, Marshall run their business, Coastal Communications, until his death in 2003. When her children...

Wilma J. Brown

Wilma J. Brown

Sep 6, 2023

Wilma Jewel Brown, Felton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, she was 83.  She was born in Asbury, West Virginia, the daughter of the late, Kathleen and James Robert Harvey.

Mrs. Brown was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She loved attending to her flower gardens.  She...

Rose Marie Bishop

Rose Marie Bishop

Sep 2, 2023

Rose Marie Bishop of Harrington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Christiana Hospital, she was 84.   She was born in Harborton, VA to the late, William and A. Frances Bonniwell.

Mrs. Bishop worked at Diamond State Telephone Company until they were bought out, then went to work for Kent General Hospital for over...

Lorraine A. Farrall

Lorraine A. Farrall

Aug 30, 2023

Lorraine A. Farrall of Harrington, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital, she was 67.  She was born in Bordentown, NJ to the late, Darrell R. and Grace M. Murray.

Mrs. Farrall was a homemaker.  She loved her family immensely, and always put others first, above herself.  In her spare time, she enjoyed...

William Robert Sarver

William Robert Sarver

Aug 30, 2023

William Robert Sarver of Denton, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at the Caroline Nursing and Rehab Center, he was 85.  Mr. Sarver was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, to the late, John Aubrey Sarver and Edna Sisk.

Mr. Sarver served his country proudly in the United States Navy.  Mr. Sarver worked as a...

Robert L. Moy

Robert L. Moy

Aug 29, 2023

Robert L. Moy, 85, of Harrington, DE passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.

He was born in Indiana to the late William and Mary Moy.

Mr. Moy proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1962. He enjoyed building things and went on to the carpentry millwright...

George W. Rawding Jr.

George W. Rawding Jr.

Aug 23, 2023

George W. Rawding Jr., passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the Bayhealth-Sussex Campus, he was 78.  He was born in Felton, DE to the late, George W. Sr. and Alice C. Rawding.

Mr. Rawding served his country proudly in the Army National Guard, first as active duty then as a reservist and civil servant.  He...

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