Obituaries

Philip J Comba

Philip J Comba

Jul 20, 2018

DELMAR- Philip J. Comba, 93, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He was born April 29, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late Philip J. Comba, Sr. and Mabel Cooper Comba. Phil proudly served his country in the U.S. Merchant Marines during World...

Jason Scott Larson

Jason Scott Larson

Jul 17, 2018

LAUREL- Jason Scott Larson entered the Lord's embrace on July 17, 2018. He was born on December 12, 2002 in Salisbury, a son of Douglas and Hope (Messick) Larson. Jason attended Laurel High School and would have been entering his sophomore year this fall. He was an active covenant member of Laurel Wesleyan Church. Jason had a sweet soul and...

Robert Allen Martinson

Robert Allen Martinson

Jul 14, 2018

LAUREL-Robert "Bobby" Allen Martinson, 51, of Laurel, died Saturday, July 14, 2018. He was born August 29, 1966 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a son of Roger L. Martinson and Gayle M. Martinson of Laurel. He graduated from Delmar High School with the class of 1984. For the past 15 years he has enjoyed his job as a maintenance supervisor for Amick...

Calvin S. Baker

Calvin S. Baker

Jul 14, 2018

Calvin S. Baker, 96, of Delmar, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Salisbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 28, 1921 in Laurel, Delaware, a son of the late Ollie and Winnie Baker. Mr. Baker was a 1938 graduate of Laurel High School. After graduation, he served during World War II in the Army Air...

Mary Louise Jones

Mary Louise Jones

Jul 11, 2018

SALISBURY- Mary Louise Jones, 76, of Salisbury, died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at her home on Waller Road after a short illness. She was born December 30, 1941 in Vienna, Maryland, a daughter of the late Alton Earl Hurley and Nannie Mae Hurley. On August 20, 1960, she married Paul G. Jones and together they celebrated almost 58 years of...

Ida J. Bredehorst

Ida J. Bredehorst

Jul 6, 2018

OCEAN PINES- Ida J. Bredehorst, 72, of Ocean Pines, died Friday, July 6, 2018 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was born August 28, 1945 in Paterson, New Jersey, a daughter of the late Placid Jerome Baron and Mildred Louise (Sewell) Baron. On September 16, 1967 Ida married Roger and together they celebrated 50 years of marriage last...

Frances H. Myer

Frances H. Myer

Jul 3, 2018

DELMAR- – Frances H. Myer of Delmar, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. Born on January 22, 1934 in Freeport, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late William Hays and Winifred Hays Artman. Frances was known as Peggy and later in life affectionately known to all as "Gran." In...

Roschen Logan "Hilly" Hill

Roschen Logan "Hilly" Hill

Jun 29, 2018

DELMAR- Roschen L. "Hilly" Hill, 84, of Delmar, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at PRMC in Salisbury, Maryland. He was born on March 30, 1934 in Selbyville, the son of the late Douglas Houston Hill and Hannah Alberta Walls Hill. His mother passed away unexpectedly when Hilly was only 3 years old, and he was lovingly raised by...

Kathleen Anne Van Buskirk

Kathleen Anne Van Buskirk

Jun 26, 2018

HEBRON- Kathleen Anne Van Buskirk, 82, of Hebron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at her home. She was born April 3, 1936 in Troy, NY and was a daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Bounds) Walsh. Kathleen graduated from Catholic Central High School in Troy, NY. In 1958, she married George and together they enjoyed raising...

Linda S. Parkin

Linda S. Parkin

Jun 20, 2018

Linda S. Parkin of Hebron, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at her daughter's home in Delmar, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 6, 1948 in Salisbury, Maryland, a daughter of the late Norris and Evelyn Phillips. Linda absolutely loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. Throughout the years, she enjoyed...

Stephen Marshall Holloway

Stephen Marshall Holloway

Jun 16, 2018

Stephen Marshall Holloway, 73, of Hebron passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Coastal Hospice at the Lake in Salisbury. He was born on March 7, 1945 in Salisbury, a son of the late A. Franklin and Mary Nicholson Holloway. Steve graduated from Mardela High School with the class of 1964. After graduation, he went on to serve...

David Allen Insley Jr.

David Allen Insley Jr.

Jun 11, 2018

David Allen Insley, Jr., 56, of Delmar passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 11, 2018. He was born February 28, 1962 in Salisbury, a son of David Allen Insley, Sr. of Mardela Springs and the late Helen D. Insley, who passed on October 31, 2001. David was raised in Mardela Springs and graduated from Mardela High School...

Naomi W. Lare

Naomi W. Lare

May 30, 2018

Naomi W. Lare, 78, of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at PRMC in Salisbury, Maryland. She was born on April 2, 1940 in Laurel, a daughter of the late Norman and Margie Wingate. Naomi was born and raised near Trap Pond in Laurel, where her dad worked as a park ranger for many years. In her later...

Mary A. Weed

Mary A. Weed

May 28, 2018

DELMAR- With great sadness we share the news that our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Mary A. Weed, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 in her sleep at the age of 81. Mary was born in Watertown, Massachusetts in 1936 and grew up in Newton, Massachusetts. She proudly earned her G.E.D. in the mid-1990s at the encouragement of...

Agnes Lee Mitchell

Agnes Lee Mitchell

May 25, 2018

DELMAR- Agnes Lee Mitchell, 88, of Delmar, passed Friday morning, May 25, 2018 at her home, with her loving family gathered around. She was born July 24, 1929 in Laurel, a daughter of the late Sirman and Lennie (Marvel) Cordrey. Agnes enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends and also her work on the family farm. She was...

Florence Ward Mcgee

Florence Ward Mcgee

May 22, 2018

Florence Ward McGee, 93, of Delmar, Maryland, passed away at Scottish Pines Nursing Home in Laurinburg, NC, on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. A graveside service will be 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Hillside Memorial Park. Services will be conducted by her nephew, Stephen Jones. Florence was born in Laurel, Delaware to the late Harry and Lula Elliott Ward....

Jacque Leigh Taylor

Jacque Leigh Taylor

May 19, 2018

Jacque (Jackie) Taylor, age 69 of Delmar, DE passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Jackie was born in Salisbury, MD and was a proud graduate of Delmar High School's class of 1966. Jackie was a voracious reader, avid card player, and bingo enthusiast. She also enjoyed shopping and meals out with family and friends. She is preceded in death...

Frances Shockley Mitchell

Frances Shockley Mitchell

May 17, 2018

Frances Shockley Mitchell, 93, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at her home with her children by her side. She was born on September 7, 1924 in Snow Hill, a daughter of the late Walter and Naomi (Figgs) Shockley. Frances enjoyed staying at home and raising her family but also had fond memories of working on the farm...

Gerald F. Lutz Sr

Gerald F. Lutz Sr

May 16, 2018

Gerald F. Lutz, Sr., age 101, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Delmar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born January 14, 1917 in Dayton, Ohio, a son of the late Harry Porter Lutz and Lillian Peters Lutz Eves. In 1933 Mr. Lutz's family moved to Washington, D.C. He proudly served his country for 30 years in the U.S....

Wanda Marylee Pryor

Wanda Marylee Pryor

May 15, 2018

GEORGETOWN- Wanda Marylee (Campbell) Pryor, 61, of Georgetown, formerly of Salisbury, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was born September 27, 1956 in Salisbury, a daughter of the late Ollie and Margaret (Hill) Campbell. Wanda had a heart for children and worked several years as a daycare provider. She loved to sing and...