Obituaries
John B. Smith
Jul 26, 2026
On Sunday July 26th, John B. Smith, peacefully passed away at his home in Milford. He was 60.
John was born on June 25, 1966 in Milford to the late Franklin and Dolores Smith.
He graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 1984.
Mr. Smith honorably served our country in the Army from 1984 to 1987.
After the military he worked at New Process...
Manuel Baltazar Hernandez
Jul 24, 2026
On July 24th, Manuel Baltazar Hernandez, passed away from injuries he suffered from an accident on June 15th. He was 68 years old.
Manuel was born in Mexico on June 17, 1958 to the late Jose Baltazar and Romana Hernandez.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Edilburga Sanchez Hernandez, his daughters, Miriam, Yuliana, Cindy, and Karen Baltazar Sanchez,...
Edmund F. Lingo, Jr.
Jul 18, 2026
On July 18, 2026, Edmund F. Lingo, Jr., with his wife by his side, peacefully passed away at his home in Milford. He was 71.
Ed was born on December 31, 1954, to the late Edmund and Joan Lingo, in Kensington, PA.
He grew up in Philadelphia before moving to New Jersey when he was 18.
Ed worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator...
Stephen "Steve" Swadley
Jul 13, 2026
On Monday July 13th, Stephen L. Swadley (“Steve”) passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford at age 71.
He was born on August 20, 1954, in Marlington, W.V. to the late Raymond and Vera Swadley.
Steve's family relocated to Ocean View, Delaware during his childhood. He graduated from Easton High School in 1972 before attending West Virginia University, where he...
Ruth Ann Dutton
Jul 9, 2026
On July 9th, 2026, Ruth Ann Dutton, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 88.
Ruth Ann was born on June 24, 1938, in Milton, DE, to the late Phillip and Lillian Dutton.
She graduated from Milton High School.
Mrs. Dutton worked at Draper King Cole as an Administrator before working at Sussex Trust in Milford as a Bank Teller...
Judith L. Barnett
Jul 8, 2026
On July 8th, 2026, Judith L. Barnett entered into the arms of Jesus at age 63. After two weeks of suffering, she drifted off quietly with a beautiful and peaceful smile.
Judy was born on November 27, 1962, in Petersburg, VA, to Robert and Carol Bishop.
She graduated from A.I. DuPont High School in 1980, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from...
Kenneth Byron Jones
Jul 8, 2026
On July 8, 2026, Kenneth Byron Jones, 60, of Lincoln, Delaware, passed away.
Ken was the beloved husband of Wynette for 36 years, devoted father of Taylor and Bailey, cherished son of Dot, and dear brother of Bill and Steve (Brenda). He was predeceased by his father, Jim.
Ken graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1990...
Ann Miller
Jul 4, 2026
On July 4, 2026, Ann Miller peacefully went home to be with the Lord.
Ann was born in Dublin, Ireland, on December 19, 1939, to the late Patrick and Catherine (Blanchfield) McDonnell.
She met her late husband while he was stationed in England for the U.S. Air Force. They retired to Delaware in 1986.
Ann was a devoted member of St. John’s the...
Kristopher Aaron Glanden
Jun 29, 2026
In Remembrance of our dear Son, Brother & Father, Kristopher Aaron Glanden of Frederica, Delaware, who left this world on June 29, 2026 at the age of 37.
He is survived by his mother and father, Tammy and Terry Lane of Ellendale, DE; his sister Brittney Outten, and husband, of Frankford; his brother Alex Lane, and wife, of Lincoln; brother and...
Dorothy Elvira Hall Irwin
Jun 28, 2026
On June 28, 2026, Dorothy Elvira Hall Irwin, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 98.
Dorothy was born on July 19, 1927 in Tuxedo Park, Wilmington, DE to the late Phillip Ritner Hall and Elvira Wright Hall.
She graduated from Henry C. Conrad High School in Woodcrest, DE in 1945.
Dorothy worked at Delmarva Power and Light, later, Delmarva...
Marie R. Barbier
Jun 27, 2026
On June 27th, 2026, Marie R. Barbier, peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice in Milford.
She was born on June 20, 1931 in Bronx, N.Y., the youngest of eight children to the late Michael and Catherine Paccione.
Marie worked for New York Telephone for 27 years. Starting as a Telephone Operator and retiring in 1986 as a Lineman’s Clerk.
Marie and her late...
Garry S. Owen
Jun 19, 2026
It is with deep sadness yet in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection that I let you know our dear friend and beloved child of God, Gary Owen died Friday while at Bayhealth Milford Hospital. May this beautiful Soul be welcomed home in the heavenly host, with choirs of angels to greet him.
I am so glad and grateful...
Harvey M. Cannon
Jun 14, 2026
On June 14, 2026, Harvey M. Cannon, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was 87.
Harvey was born on October 17, 1938, in Milford, DE to the late James and Elizabeth Cannon.
He graduated from Milford High School in 1956.
After high school Harvey honorably served our country in the Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960 as military police.
When he...
Ellen M. Camarote
Jun 9, 2026
On June 9th, 2026, Ellen M. Camarote peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 84.
Ellen was born on January 29, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey, to the late Emmons and Florence Thomas.
She grew up in Mount Ephraim, N.J. and graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School.
Mrs. Camarote worked at Strawbridge and Clothier in Voorhees, N.J for many years.
Her...
Michael D. Kohut
Jun 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael David Kohut, 73, of Greenwood, Delaware, on June 8, 2026. Michael was born on May 5, 1953, at Clark Air Base in the Philippines.
Michael was a devoted husband, stepfather, grandfather, and cherished member of his community. Known for his kindness, generosity, and willingness to lend a helping hand,...
Ruth J. Peters
Jun 7, 2026
Ruth Jane Peters (née Ford), age 88, passed away on June 7, 2026 at Bayhealth Sussex Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born on April 15, 1938, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Leona and John Ford. Throughout her life, Ruth worked in the retail industry and spent many years living in Delaware.
Ruth was a mother to four daughters, a grandmother to...
Emma Gonzalez Mora
Jun 5, 2026
On June 5th, 2026, Emma Gonzalez Mora, after a short illness, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 67.
Emma is survived by her children, Alejandro Loyo, Sr., and America Loyo and her husband Oscar Guerra, her grandchildren; Anahi Loyo, Alejandro Loyo, Jr., Oswaldo Loyo, Itzel Loyo, Armando Amador, Jake Amador, Thiago Guerra, and Ayden Guerra, her great...
Godfrey Sandy Saunders
May 24, 2026
On May 24th, 2026, Godfrey “Sandy” Saunders, went home to be with the Lord. He was 95.
Sandy was born on September 4th, 1930, to the late Godfrey and Dorothy Saunders, in the Bronx, New York.
He grew up in the Bronx and would help his father bake bread at the local A&P Grocery Store as a child.
After high school, Sandy joined...
Paula Sue Xenos
May 7, 2026
On Thursday May 7th, 2026, Paula Sue Xenos, peacefully passed away at Bayhealth Hospital in Milford. She was 73.
Paula was born to the late Paul and Ruby Easley on February 7, 1953 in Saint Louis, Missouri. She grew up in Chichester, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Xenos was fiercely proud of being a Registered Nurse. Her career spanned many years at several facilities, including...
Shirley Patricia Jump
Apr 25, 2026
Shirley Patricia Jump departed this life on April 25, 2026. She was born June 3, 1928 in Houston, Delaware, the oldest daughter of James A. Elliott and Margaret E. (Messick) Elliott.
Pat attended Houston School, grades 1 thru 8. She attended Milford High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1946.
Following graduation, she was employed as a secretary...
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