Obituaries

Judith Marie Andrews

Judith Marie Andrews

Oct 25, 2019

Judith Marie Andrews, age 70, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Friend, passed away at her home on Friday, October 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 5, 1949 in Washington, D.C., to the late Charles N. Black III and Mary Jane (Shellhorn) Black. Judi graduated from DuVal High School in Lanham, Maryland. Throughout her...

Suzanne Robinson Smith

Suzanne Robinson Smith

Oct 23, 2019

Suzanne Robinson Smith, beloved mother, daughter, fiancee' and friend to many, age 52, of Delmar passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. She was born September 15, 1967 in Baltimore a daughter of Belva W. (Bratton) Robinson and the late John Woodrow Robinson, who passed in 1981. Suzanne spent her early years growing up in Sykesville,...

Richard F. Whaley

Richard F. Whaley

Oct 23, 2019

Richard "Dick" F. Whaley, 89, of Laurel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home. He was born in Laurel on April 1, 1930, one of seven children of the late Clarence F. and Mary E. Whaley. Dick graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1949 where he played football. A few years later he...

Mary E. Cecil

Mary E. Cecil

Oct 20, 2019

Mary Ellen Cecil, 60, passed away peacefully at her home in Laurel, on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 23, 1959 to Howard and June Johnson of Seaford. Mary enjoyed taking walks on the beach, spending time with friends and family, and taking care of others. She has three children, Joe Ferrell, Cody...

Robert Allan Truitt

Robert Allan Truitt

Oct 19, 2019

Robert Allan Truitt, 83, of Pittsville, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Born June 29, 1936 in Pittsville, he was the son of the late Edward Ralph Truitt and Margaret Baker. Bobby proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1954 until 1957. He retired in 1982 as the produce manager at...

Joseph J. Pfister Jr.

Joseph J. Pfister Jr.

Oct 19, 2019

Laurel, DE – Joseph J. Pfister, 86, passed on October 19, 2019. He had been surrounded by family earlier in the day. Joe was born in Lewes, DE on January 11, 1933, son of the late Joseph J. Pfister, Sr., and Thelma (Joseph) Pfister. He attended Goldey-Beacom Business College and Loyola University in Chicago. Joe retired from the United States...

Charles N. Black Iv

Charles N. Black Iv

Oct 18, 2019

Charles N. Black IV, 74, of Eden, passed away at home on October 18th, 2019. Charlie was born in Washington, DC to Charles N Black III and Mary Jane Black on July 15, 1945. He grew up and went to school in Prince George's County, Maryland. At an early age he gained a passion for the fire service from his...

Andrea "Andi" Marie Hovatter

Andrea "Andi" Marie Hovatter

Oct 13, 2019

Andrea "Andi" Marie Hovatter, 41, of Laurel, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was born on October 11, 1978 in Cambridge, Maryland, a daughter to Donald and Lynn Derickson of Hebron. Andi graduated from Mardela High School with her class in 1996, and continued her education by graduating from the Beebe School...

John Henry Scalzo

John Henry Scalzo

Oct 9, 2019

John Henry Scalzo, 97, of Salisbury passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He is survived by a stepson, Earl Huntington; step-grandchildren, Carl ton Huntington, Jr. (Teresa), Raymond Huntington, Jay Huntington (Bobbie), Chris Huntington (Melissa), Lisa Huntington, Daniel Huntington, and Nancy Huntington; step-great grandchildren, Daniel and Veronica Carmean, EJ, Alivia, Sadie, Ashlynn...

Noah Thomas Vincent

Noah Thomas Vincent

Oct 7, 2019

Noah Thomas Vincent, 27, of Laurel, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019. He was born on August 7, 1992, in Salisbury, Maryland. He was a 2010 graduate of Delmar High School and a lifelong Wildcat. While in high school, he was a member of the Delmar football, lacrosse, and wrestling teams. An accomplished wrestler and team captain, he greatly...

Martha Smith Trego

Martha Smith Trego

Oct 5, 2019

Martha Smith Trego, 77, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 5, 2019 with her beloved daughter, Mandy, by her side. She came into this world on February 1, 1942, in Perulack, Pennsylvania, the youngest of 10 children of Sherman Brooks Smith and Clara Yetter Smith. Martha spent most of her life being a caregiver of...

Janice Lee Jones

Janice Lee Jones

Oct 4, 2019

Janice Lee Jones, 79, of Salisbury passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at PRMC in Salisbury. She was born on October 26, 1939 in Hebron. Her parents were William Emory White and Margie (McNelia) Malone, and her step-father Joseph Howard Malone. Mrs. Jones attended God's Missionary Church in Delmar for many years. She will be remembered as a loving...

Marjorie H. Hearn

Marjorie H. Hearn

Oct 3, 2019

LAUREL- Marjorie H. Hearn, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Lofland Park Center in Seaford where she had resided for the past year. She was born December 20, 1933 in Laurel, a daughter of the late Carlton and Lelah (Phillips) Hastings. Marjorie graduated from Laurel High School with the class of 1951. She enjoyed working...

Barbara Ann Tull

Barbara Ann Tull

Oct 2, 2019

DELMAR- Barbara Ann Tull, 78, of Delmar, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware on June 3, 1941, daughter of the late Clifton Kinnikin and Sallie (LeCates) Kinnikin Moore. Barbara graduated from Laurel High school with the class of 1960 then went on to earn...

William W. Gillis

William W. Gillis

Oct 1, 2019

William W. Gillis, 96, of Delmar, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. He was born July 18, 1923 in Delmar, a son of the late Herbert and Bessie Mae Gillis. Billy, as he was known, grew up in Delmar and graduated from Delmar High School, where he played football. After graduation he enlisted in the...

Hope Anne "Missy" Jackson

Hope Anne "Missy" Jackson

Sep 30, 2019

Hope Anne "Missy" Jackson, 48, of Seaford passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on July 2, 1971 in Seaford, a daughter of Clifford S. Hopkins of Seaford and the late Lois Nell Hopkins. Missy and her husband Billy were married for 30 years. She enjoyed times spent watching...

Norma Jean Huston

Norma Jean Huston

Sep 23, 2019

Norma Jean Huston of Salisbury, Maryland went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2019 at the age of 87. She was born on December 25, 1931 in Bivalve, Maryland. She was the daughter of the late George and Etha Jarrett. She was survived by her daughter and son-in-law Cynthia and James Bower of Salisbury, Maryland; granddaughter and husband...

Rosie Mae Lewis

Rosie Mae Lewis

Sep 22, 2019

Rosie Mae Lewis of Salisbury, formerly of Willards, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Salisbury Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born August 15, 1932 in Berlin, Maryland, a daughter of the late Arthur W. Brittingham and Martha Ellen (Truitt) Brittingham. Rosie graduated from Pittsville High School with the class of 1950. After graduation she went to...

Daniel R. Thomas

Daniel R. Thomas

Sep 22, 2019

On Sunday, September 22, 2019, Daniel R. Thomas passed away at his home in Delmar, MD at age 63. Daniel was born on September 12, 1956 in Niagara Falls, NY, but grew up in Onley, VA. He graduated Onancock High School in 1974. He had a daughter, Erin Thomas, while living in Charleston, SC. Dan was better known to many...

Allen D. Stallings

Allen D. Stallings

Sep 19, 2019

Allen Drury Stallings, 85, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Atria Assisted Living in Salisbury. He was born August 27, 1934 in McHenry, Maryland, a son of the late John Stallings and Elizabeth (Parks) Feldmeyer. Allen proudly served in the US Army before starting work with the State of Maryland. He retired after 33 years...