Obituaries
Susan J. Groton
Aug 13, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Susan J. Groton announces her passing, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, on Monday, August 13, 2018, at the age of 68. For most of her working life "Miss Susan" was a loving daycare provider to many children in the area. Susan will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Bob...
Dorothy Jean Breeding
Aug 9, 2018
LAUREL- Dorothy Jean Breeding, 79, of Laurel, died Thursday, August 9, 2018 at her home after a brief illness. She was born March 7, 1939 in Laurel, a daughter of the late John and Helen Lewis Massey. Dorothy retired in 1991 after over 15 years of service as a custodian at Laurel High School. After retirement she wanted to remain...
Norma Lee Ford
Aug 5, 2018
DELMAR- Norma Lee Ford, 85, of Delmar, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. She was born October 7, 1932 in Delmar, a daughter of the late Medford Francis Elliott and Myrtle Oliphant Elliott. In her younger days she worked at Reed's Drug Store in Salisbury before spending 19 years as a machine...
Ronald Lee Ruark
Aug 1, 2018
Ronald Lee Ruark, 73, of Delmar, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 6, 1944 in Easton, Maryland, and was lovingly raised by his mother, Esther May Ruark Jones and his step-father, Elwood James Jones. Ron worked at A & A Environmental in Delmar as a mechanic and truck driver. He will...
Ciera Theresa Parkinson
Aug 1, 2018
On August 1st, 2018, we lost you; our hearts grieve; we long to say "I love you" one more time. Our Dear Ciera - God picked you up and carried you back to your Mommy's arms. How glorious it must feel; reunited, no more pain. This will be our comfort and assurance, sweetheart. God must have needed another angel. Ciera...
Pearl Elizabeth Penuel
Jul 22, 2018
Pearl Elizabeth Penuel, 90, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the home of her daughter. She was born on January 31, 1928, in Harrington, Delaware to the late Lawrence Dill and Elma Wyatt Burton Brittingham. She felt blessed to have a loving step-father, H. Ray Burton. Mrs. Penuel was a loving and devoted wife,...
George Larry Simons
Jul 21, 2018
George Larry Simons, 75, of Delmar, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, where he had resided for almost three years. He was born on February 22, 1943 in Monkton, Maryland, a son of the late Lonnie and Pauline Simons. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
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