Obituaries
Winifred "Winnie" Rattelle
Jan 3, 2024
Winifred "Winnie" Rattelle, 85, of Delmar passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood, Delaware. Winnie as she was fondly known by family and friends, was born on October 12, 1938 in Springfield, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Nellie Kostyla and Wilfred Miller and adopted by Severino S. Lombardi whom she adored. Before...
Gregory Hamilton Smith
Jan 3, 2024
Gregory H. Smith, age 74, of Delmar, DE, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in his home with his wife, Joy, and son, Michael, by his side. Born in Salisbury, MD on March 13, 1949, he was the son of the late William H. and Betty Jo Smith. He was a 1967 graduate of Wicomico Senior High School. After...
Catherine E. Ortel
Jan 3, 2024
Catherine E. Ortel (Beasley), 75, passed away on January 3, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and a life well-lived. Born in Camden, NJ, Cathy was raised by her parents, Catherine and Duke Beasley, in Baltimore, Maryland. She embarked on a beautiful journey of love and family, marrying her high school sweetheart and raising three daughters. However, her...
Herman James Fletcher
Jan 1, 2024
Herman James Fletcher passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024 after a short illness. Born on November 4, 1925 at his family home in Sharptown, he was the son of the late Harry and Lottie Fletcher, one of six children. At the age of 14 he went to work for Margaret M. Rider farms in their dairy and farm...
Bonnie L. Wood
Jan 1, 2024
Bonnie L. Wood, of Laurel, formerly of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024 at the Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. She was 77. Bonnie was born October 13, 1946 in Salisbury, a daughter of the late William K. Beach and Frances Davis Beach. Bonnie grew up in Delmar and...
Gloria Larrett Kelley
Dec 29, 2023
Gloria Larrett Kelley, 81, of Delmar passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Salisbury Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born on April 20, 1942 in Salisbury, a daughter of the late Ralph Elliott and Sadie Todd Elliott. Gloria loved animal, especially her cat "Ripken." She was an avid reader and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. In her early years...
Mary Ann Ross
Dec 23, 2023
Mary Ann Ross, 69, of Delmar, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Mary Ann was born October 23, 1954, in Wilmington, DE, a daughter of the late Earl and Margaret (Dieghan) Handlin. She spent her younger years in Wilmington and attended Wilmington High School. In those early years she met David (Dave) Ross....
John Dana "Dane" Lofgren
Dec 20, 2023
John Dana "Dane" Lofgren, a beloved husband and devoted father, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the age of 72. Born on October 28, 1951, in Philadelphia, PA, Dane lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family and community. After graduating from high school, Dane served his country in the U.S....
Ralph M. Long
Dec 18, 2023
Ralph Morris Long of Delmar passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2023 after a brief stay at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 72 years old. Ralph was born August 6, 1951 in Salisbury, a son of the late Lloyd Thomas Long, Sr. and Mary Emily (Cordrey) Long. Ralph graduated from Wi-Hi and proudly served his country...
Glynn Raymond Bridge
Dec 17, 2023
Glynn Raymond Bridge, 83, of Salisbury passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Glynn was born on March 15, 1940 in Antrim, New Hampshire, a son of the late Mirriam Eunie (Berry) Bridge and Raymond Earl Bridge. Glynn graduated from Wicomico High School with the class of '59 and earned several technical...
John C. Taylor Iii
Dec 15, 2023
John Calvin Taylor, III, beloved husband, dad, son and Pop-Pop, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 15, 2023. He was only 52 years old. He was born on May 2, 1971, in Seoul, S. Korea to John "JC" Taylor, Jr. and Patricia Johnson Taylor. Once returning to the U.S., John was baptized at Wicomico Presbyterian Church and has been an...
Digna E. Brownlow
Dec 12, 2023
Digna E. Brownlow, 96, of Delmar passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at her home. She was born in Olancho Honduras, a daughter of the late Agapito and Dionisia Pagoaga. Digna loved to read her Bible and was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Delmar. Throughout the years, she enjoyed gardening and sewing. She is survived by...
Richard Allen Gravatt
Dec 6, 2023
Richard "Rick" Allen Gravatt, 71, of Millsboro, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 after a battle with several health issues over the past few months. He was born and raised in Wilmington, a son of the late Robert Arthur Gravatt and Maude Anna (Schrumm) Gravatt. Rick graduated from Thomas McKean High School with the class of 1970. Growing up he...
Robert Lee Baumann Jr.
Dec 4, 2023
Robert Lee Baumann, Jr, lovingly known as Bobby, age 74, of Delmar, MD, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was born on September 9, 1949, in Salisbury, a son of the late Robert Lee Baumann, Sr. and Irene Alice (Townsend) Baumann. Bobby was a simple man who found joy in the simplest...
Lena Marie Walker
Dec 3, 2023
Lena Marie Walker, 88, of Delmar passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at TidalHealth- Peninsula Regional in Salisbury. She was born on February 10, 1935 in Nanticoke, Maryland a daughter of the late Emma Douglas Wallace and David Wallace. Lena worked for Nanticoke Seafood Company for over 30 years. She was a member of Nanticoke Methodist Church and the...
Phillip Lane Dunn
Nov 29, 2023
Phillip (Phil) Lane Dunn, 71, of Laurel passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born on October 21, 1952 in Salisbury, Maryland, a son of the late, Thelma Gertrude (Layfield) Dunn and Oscar Straughn Dunn. In his early years, he attended Prince Street School and graduated from Bennett Jr. Sr. High School...
Evelyn Duerre Vogel
Nov 27, 2023
Evelyn Duerre (Lang) Vogel, 85, of Delmar, DE, passed away on November 27, 2023, at TidalHealth-Nanticoke in Seaford. She was born in Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY on March 15, 1938, a daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn Louise (Duerre) Lang and graduated from Prospect Heights High School. Throughout her lifetime, Evelyn held a variety of interesting jobs. A few of...
Jerry Franklin Mears
Nov 27, 2023
Jerry Franklin Mears, 87, of Laurel passed away at his home on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born on March 17, 1936 in Quinby, Virginia, a son of the late Ruby Estelle (Spence) Mears and Benjamin Franklin Mears. Jerry was a member of Victory Tabernacle Church of God in Laurel, where he enjoyed worshipping and spending time with the...
Allan W. Norman
Nov 21, 2023
Allan W. Norman, 77, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Delaware Hospice Hospital after a long, strong battle against an unbeatable illness. Allan was born on November 18th 1946 to Roy L. and Bobbie N. Norman in Chicago Illinois. As an infant he moved and was raised in Midland Texas. At the age...
Susan Irene Scott Hearn
Nov 14, 2023
Susan Irene Scott Hearn, beloved mother and grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on November 14, 2023, at Coastal Hospice at the Lake, at the age of 76. Susan was born on February 24, 1947, in Ringtown, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Ethel Scott and her step-father who raised her, Wallace Scott. Susan graduated from Wi-Hi with the class...
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