Obituaries
Beverly Jean Sullivan
Jul 24, 2025
Beverly Jean Sullivan, 77, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the family home in Delmar. She was born on March 4, 1948, the daughter of the late Woodrow Franklin Moore and Jean (Maddox) Moore, and proudly spent her whole life in Delmar, where she graduated with the class of...
Kay Diane Long
Jul 21, 2025
Kay Diane Long, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on October 8, 1943, in Baltimore, MD, Diane dedicated her life to her family and her profession, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. She was a daughter of the late Marion and...
Howard Edward "Reds" Griffith
Jul 17, 2025
Howard Edward "Reds" Griffith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on July 14, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey, Howard grew up to be a man of many talents and passions. He graduated from Mardela High School in 1960, where he proudly earned the Athlete of...
Lisa G. Hunter
Jul 14, 2025
Lisa G. Hunter passed on Monday, July 14, 2025 at home. She was married to Michael L. Hunter on October 18, 1980 who earlier passed on February 2, 2023. Together, they had one daughter, Lynda Hunter Anderson, one son in law, whom she thought of as a son, Brian Anderson, and one granddaughter, Kayla Hovatter, who was the light of...
Harry L. Dolch Jr.
Jul 12, 2025
Harry Leed Dolch, Jr was born on December 14, 1948, to his parents Harry L. Dolch, Sr and Genevieve June Dolch. He was the youngest of 3 children, Sara, Sharon and Harry, and was called Buz by family and friends. Harry grew up in Baltimore until 1958 when his family moved to Pasadena Maryland. He attended the Pasadena congregation of...
Ernest Ray Carbaugh Sr.
Jul 9, 2025
It is with a mix of sorrow and gratitude that we announce the passing of Ernest Ray Carbaugh, Sr., affectionately known as Ernie, who left us peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the age of 93. Ernie was born on March 5, 1932, in Thurmont, Maryland, the last surviving of 12 children of the late Ernest Harvey and Arita...
Michael A, Kaniecki
Jul 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts yet joyful spirits that we celebrate the life of Michael A. Kaniecki, who departed from us unexpectedly at his home in Laurel on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on June 19, 1964, in Baltimore, MD, Mike was a son of the late Marguerite Cathleen (Hiebler) Kaniecki and Stanley Russell Kaniecki,...
Robert Raymond Prettyman
Jul 1, 2025
It is with both sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Robert Raymond Prettyman of Delmar, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, who left this world peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 78. Robert was born on December 2, 1946, in Salisbury, Maryland, a son of the...
Warren "Rennie" V. Brittingham
Jun 30, 2025
Warren Victor "Rennie" Brittingham, a beloved Delmar local and fierce supporter of his community, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on March 29, 1951, in Salisbury, MD, Rennie was the third of seven children born to the late Wallace W. and Mabel Anna (Bradley) Brittingham. A proud graduate of Delmar High School's...
Sarah E. Sanjean
Jun 25, 2025
It is with a mix of sadness and celebration that we announce the passing of Sarah Ellen Sanjean, who departed this world on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on November 19, 1938, in Cambridge, MD, she was a daughter of the late Hazel and Elsie Parks Baker. Sarah spent her life enriching the lives of...
Patricia Ann Musser
Jun 23, 2025
Patricia Ann Musser of Delmar, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on January 3, 1936, in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, Patricia spent her life dedicated to her family and community, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she encountered. She was a devoted mother and...
Ralph Edward Newberry
Jun 21, 2025
It is with very heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Ralph Edward Newberry of Delmar, Delaware, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to so many. Ralph, aka Eddie, born in New Brighton, PA, was a c/o '80 NBHS Lions graduate. After enduring life's ups and downs, enjoying much love, laughter, and countless BLESSINGS, Ralph entered Heaven...
Mary Jane Davenport
Jun 19, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Jane Davenport, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world peacefully on June 19, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on April 21, 1939, in Salisbury, Maryland, Mary Jane spent her life devoted to her family, her faith, and her community. She was...
Bessie O. Houck
Jun 19, 2025
Bessie Lee Houck, born February 10, 1942, in Greene County, Pennsylvania. She passed peacefully at the age of 83 on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her home in Seaford, DE. Bess was preceded in death by her mother – Lucy Iams Orndoff; her father – Clarence Orndoff; and her step-mother – Marge Orndoff. She is survived by cousins in Pennsylvania...
John F. Mcdonnell Iii
Jun 17, 2025
It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of John Francis McDonnell, III, age 74, beloved husband, community leader, and devoted fan of all things Pittsburgh sports, who departed this life on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Born on May 2, 1951, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, John grew up in the Monaca area, where he...
James Lee Davis Sr.
Jun 15, 2025
James Lee Davis, Sr.,94, of Delmar, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Delmar on December 12, 1930, a son of the late Otho L. Davis and Pauline E. Meelheim Davis (Maitha). In 1948, Jim graduated from Delmar High School in Delmar, DE. In 1950, he graduated...
Robin D. Vanriper
Jun 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robin D. VanRiper, a beloved mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law, who passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 70. Robin was born on February 4, 1955, in Indiana. She later moved to Seneca Falls, New York, where she raised her family and spent much of her life surrounded by...
Deborah L. Dickey
Jun 13, 2025
With profound sadness, we share the passing of Deborah (Debbye) Louise Dickey of Laurel, a beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend, who peacefully departed on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on July 15, 1956, in Iowa, Debbye radiated warmth, joy, and inspiration to everyone she met. As a dedicated certified nursing assistant, she spent...
William Gary Creyghton
Jun 10, 2025
William Gary Creyghton, 77, of Salisbury, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home in Salisbury. Born on November 14, 1947, in Salisbury, Maryland, Gary grew up surrounded by the beauty of the Eastern Shore, where he developed a love for walking in the woods and along the ocean. He was a proud United States Army veteran...
Mark Ewing Riley
Jun 5, 2025
Mark Ewing Riley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on April 1,1951 in Brooklyn, NY, he was one of six children born to the late Arthur Ewing Riley and Julia Dorsey Riley. He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Pauletta; his...
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