Obituaries

Robert Dean Bounds

Robert Dean Bounds

Aug 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Dean Bounds, age 89, of Hebron, Maryland, who departed this life on Monday, August 18, 2025. Born on May 31, 1936, in Salisbury, Maryland, Robert was a devoted family man, a proud veteran, and a skilled tradesman who touched the lives of many. He was the son of...

Alison Marie Townsend

Alison Marie Townsend

Aug 11, 2025

Alison Marie Townsend, 36, of Baltimore, Maryland, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, August 11, 2025, at her home, with her loving and devoted mom and caregiver by her side. Alison was the daughter of Cora Melissa Townsend of Baltimore, Maryland, and Ranny P. Townsend, Jr. and his wife, Bonnie of Salisbury, Maryland. Alison fought her battle...

Charles C. Gravenor

Charles C. Gravenor

Aug 10, 2025

Charles C. Gravenor, loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, brother and dedicated community servant, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on June 28, 1955, in Salisbury, MD, Charlie grew up in a family that valued hard work and faith, a son of the late Calvin L. Gravenor and Dorothy Yvonne (Perdue) Gravenor. He...

Robert A. Searles

Robert A. Searles

Aug 6, 2025

Robert Allison Searles, 95, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was born September 26, 1929, to the late Arthur Balfour Searles and Annie Searles. Robert grew up in the small coastal town of Lubec, Maine and graduated from Lubec High School. Shortly after graduation he was drafted into the US Army. In 1952...

Sandra P. Scott

Sandra P. Scott

Aug 3, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sandra Perry Scott, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Seaford Center Nursing Home, where she had resided for the past several years. Sandy was born on November 10, 1942, in Salisbury, MD, a daughter of the late...

Susie L. Jarrett

Susie L. Jarrett

Aug 1, 2025

Susie L. Jarrett, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on November 11, 1945, in Salisbury, Maryland, Susie lived a life filled with compassion, service, love and dedication to her family and faith. Susie graduated in June 1974 from Delaware Technical and...

Clark W. Benson

Clark W. Benson

Jul 29, 2025

Clark W. Benson, age 70, of Delmar, Delaware, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Born on January 9, 1955, Clark a son of the late John and Perny (Howard) Benson. He was a beloved husband, father, poppy, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. A proud graduate of the Laurel High School Class of...

Jeffery A. Kahovec

Jeffery A. Kahovec

Jul 28, 2025

Jeffery Allen Kahovec, born on July 20, 1954, in Michigan City, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home in Delmar at the age of 71 on Monday, July 28, 2025. He was a son of Eugene and Jean Kahovec. Jeff also grew up surrounded by his two brothers, Matt and Todd Kahovec. Jeff was raised in Michigan and, at just...

Beverly Jean Sullivan

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...