Obituaries
Robert Thomas Groton
Apr 17, 2019
LAUREL- Robert Thomas Groton, 82, of Laurel, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Christiana Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Parksley, Virginia, a son of the late George Thomas Groton and Maude Rich (Rew) Groton. Bob had a true passion for cars and in 1962 he opened Bob's Speed Shop in Laurel. Through the years he...
Edward Edison Patilla
Apr 16, 2019
Edward Edison "Pop" Patilla died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on April 16, 2019. He was 91. He is survived by his son, Edward Wayne Patilla (Brenda); his daughter, Mari Teresa Patilla; grandchildren, Wayne, Jr., Fallon, Audrey, and Kimberli; brother, Leo Patilla; and a sister, Gertrude Younger (Alvin). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Jay Hurston Moore
Apr 9, 2019
Jay Hurston Moore, 54, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was born in Wicomico County on December 15, 1964, a son of the late Jerry Hurston Moore and Rose Anna Moore of Delmar, MD. Jay was employed for many years with Beacon Technologies and Vantage Point Solutions Group....
Ruth Ford Eckstine
Apr 6, 2019
Ruth Ford Eckstine, 84, of Frankford, Delaware went peacefully to her eternal home on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. Born in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Ray Augustine Ford and Naomi Catherine Maugans Ford. Ruth graduated from St. Mary's High School in Hagerstown, MD. She enjoyed...
Nanetta Harrison
Apr 5, 2019
Nanetta Harrison, 93, of Mardela Springs, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury. She was born on July 16, 1925 in Baltimore, a daughter of the late Milton and Etta (Calloway) Harrison. Nanetta was a 5th and 6th grade school teacher for various schools in Wicomico County where she taught for 30 years. After...
Emily D. Cottingham
Mar 31, 2019
DELMAR- Emily D. Cottingham died peacefully at the age of 97 at Delmar Villa Assisted Living on Sunday, March 31, 2019. She was born in Newark, Maryland, a daughter of the late Carl G. and Bertie Mitchell Dryden. She spent most of her life living in Snow Hill and enjoyed 33 years of teaching for the Worcester County Board of...
Michael Jay Tomaszewski
Mar 27, 2019
DELMAR- Michael Jay Tomaszewski, 61, departed this world on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He was born January 21, 1958 to Sandra Gutbrod and Ed Tomaszewski. Mike grew up in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, where several of his family members still reside. He attended Weyauwega High School. In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by three daughters, Tara Garcia (Victor), Keri Whitlock...
Michael A. Beck Sr.
Mar 24, 2019
Michael A. Beck, Sr., 76, of Salisbury, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He was born on July 14, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, a son of the late James Beck and Barbara A. Boatwright and step-father, Fred Boatwright who helped raise him. Michael was a proud US Navy veteran and a...
Janice Marie Merrill
Mar 24, 2019
HEBRON- Janice Marie Merrill, 77, of Hebron, and formerly of Pittsville, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was born September 24, 1941 in Swords Creek, Virginia, a daughter of the late Warren Mullins and Irene E. (Miller) Goswellin. In her younger days Janice worked as an inspector for Chesapeake Foods in Wango....
Janet White Trader Mcnelia
Mar 22, 2019
SALISBURY- Janet White Trader McNelia, 81, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2019 after a short stay at Anchorage Nursing and Rehabilitation in Salisbury. She was born in Delmar on July 14, 1937, the daughter of the late Herman J. and Margaret Figgs White. Janet graduated from Delmar High School with the class of 1955 and stayed...
Eleanor M. Johnson
Mar 22, 2019
Eleanor M.Johnson, 84, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Salisbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 3, 1934 in Ogletown, Delaware on a dairy farm where she was raised. Her parents were the late George Paul and Julia Murray. Eleanor was the youngest of twelve children. Eleanor worked various secretarial positions over the...
Terri Sue Littleton
Mar 21, 2019
Delmar- Terri Sue Littleton, 64, of Delmar, passed away suddenly at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was born June 4, 1954 in Hampton, Virginia, a daughter of the late Warren Callaway and Ruth Young Schrier and her late stepfather, who raised her, Louis Schrier. Terri grew up in Delmar and attended Delmar High School. She worked as a...
Janice M. Maiorana-Smith
Mar 20, 2019
Janice M. Maiorana-Smith passed from this life peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on the first day of spring in Lewes, Delaware at home. She looked forward to her new life in Heaven without fear. In her final months she was a great testimony as an overcomer. She conquered many battles. Born in Snow Hill, Maryland on September 3,...
Jessica Jeannette Waltemeyer Patel
Mar 19, 2019
Jessica Jeannette Waltemeyer Patel, 24, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 in Paris, Kentucky. Jessica was born on March 25, 1994 in Laurel, Maryland. She worked as a courier for Apogee Bio-Pharm New Jersey. Jessi was truly one of a kind, anyone lucky enough to have her be a part of their life will surely never...
Bruce G. Hastings
Mar 18, 2019
Bruce G. Hastings, 65, of Mardela Springs, passed away at his home on Monday, March 18, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 30, 1953 in Salisbury, a son of the late Gardner H. and Eileen Bertha (Lewis) Hastings. Bruce worked as a gas pump technician and installer for JCV in Salisbury, a job he excelled at...
Robert Carl Landes
Mar 13, 2019
Robert Carl "Bob" Landes, beloved husband, brother, father, and Pop-Pop passed away at home in Wickenburg Arizona on March 13, 2019, at age 86. He was an avid hiker and nature lover, and dedicated to serving others through volunteering. In addition to his work as a researcher and technical writer for ICI/Adria Laboratories in Wilmington DE and Columbus OH, he...
Harriet May Cropper
Mar 4, 2019
Harriet May Cropper, 77, of Delmar passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Delmar Nursing & Rehab Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on January 6, 1942 in Wilmington, Delaware, a daughter of the late Ralph Wesley Russum, Sr. and Mary Rebecca (Comegys) Russum. Harriet enjoyed going to church and attended Faith Baptist Church...
Walter D. King
Mar 1, 2019
Walter D. King, of Delmar, Delaware, surrounded by his loving family, went to be with his Lord in Heaven on Friday, March 1, 2019. He was 90 years old. He was born and raised in Snow Hill and graduated with the class of 1945. He was the son of the late Prettyman A. and Esther Hales King of Snow Hill....
William Gabriel Bear
Feb 28, 2019
William Gabriel Bear, age 80, of Willards, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 28, 2019 after an apparent heart attack and accident on his farm. He was born September 14, 1938 in Delphos, Ohio and was a son of the late Paul Russell Bear and Lois Adda (Brunk) Bear. From a young age Mr....
Gertrude Emily Spires
Feb 18, 2019
Gertrude Emily Spires, 83, of Delmar, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Delmar Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born on November 11, 1935 in Crisfield, Maryland, a daughter of the late Elton and Gertrude (Sterling) Howard. "Gertie" as she was fondly known by those who loved her, was born and raised in Crisfield. After graduating from Crisfield...
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