All Obituaries

Sally Jean (Ryan) Beise, aged 95 years, of Manor House in Seaford, DE, and formerly of Walpole, MA, and Ocean City, NJ, died peacefully in her sleep on October 8, 2018. She was predeceased by her spouse, Frederick A. Beise, and is survived by five grown children (Catherine, Barbara, Susan, Andrew, and Elizabeth); six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Sally spent her early years in Michigan and Maine. She earned a BA from the University of Maine and a BS and RN from Cornell...

James M. Robinson, 66, went to be with the Lord on October 9th, 2018.  He was the son of Earl and Mary Alice Robinson. Survived by his wife, Mary Ann Robinson and 3 daughters, Elizabeth Presnell, Nancy Cole, and Jaime Lynn Woods. Seven grandchildren, Daniel Cole Jr., Shannon Presnell, Brittany Woods, Johnathon Cole, Taylor Presnell, Suzanna Cole, Allison Woods.  Survived by 2 sisters, Shirley Willoughby, and Phyllis Elliot. Survived by many nieces and...

Roberta Ann “Bobbie” Bowden, aged 81, of Seaford, DE passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 9th at home surrounded by loved ones. Bobbie was born January 2nd, 1937 in Salisbury, MD to the late Robert Brown and Vera Brown. She was the youngest of 3 children. She attended Bridgeville High School Class of 1955. One of her many jobs was working at the former Woolworth where she met her husband, and in her later years she was a merchandiser for American Greetings. Roberta was a...

Robert (Bob) Albert Cross Jr, Age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at his home in Seaford, DE surrounded by his family.  Bob was born August 12, 1945, in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania to Robert Albert Cross and Beatrice Plunkett Cross.  He was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School in 1963.  He enlisted in The United States Army in 1966 and served as a Field Radio Operator.  He attained the rank of Sergeant and was Honorably Discharged in...

Betty Fryling Young, age 93, of Seaford, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 7, 2018.           A lifelong resident of Seaford, DE, Betty was the daughter of the late Wilbur B. Fryling and Elise Baker Fryling.  She graduated from Seaford High School in 1942 and continued her education at the University of Delaware.  In 1945 she graduated with a degree in elementary education and participated in graduate studies in following...

William H. Mahr, 73, passed peacefully on October 1, 2018.  Known to many as Bill or Bear.  He was born and raised on a farm in Hardscrabble, Delaware then later resided in Seaford.  He was a graduate of Seaford Senior High School, where he played football.  He retired from Southern States.  Bill had a special bond with his dog Duke, the two of them were inseparable.  He was an avid hunter, gun collector, football fan, and enjoyed wood-working.  Bill was a...

Mary E. Hastings, 78 of Blades, DE went to be with her sister in heaven on September 19, 2018 after a long illness. She has been retired for many years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She loved putting together puzzles i=with her sister.  She is survived by her brother-in-law Robert L. Mullin, James R. Mullin and  Steven E Mullin (Tammi). Three great nephews Robbie Mullin (Sarah), Derek Mullin (Joanna Davis and her daughter Sophia), Tyler...

Betty Ann Merrick Meyer age 91, of Seaford DE passed away on June 22, 2018 at the Country House in Wilmington, DE. Born August 6, 1926 in Church Creek, Maryland, her parents were Virginia Harding Merrick and John Cookman Merrick of Bridgeville DE Betty graduated in 1943 from Cambridge High School, Cambridge, MD. She attended the Cambridge Maryland Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in 1946. Betty married William (Bill) Meyer in 1948. She worked as a registered nurse for Public Health...

Donna “Jane” F. Medford, age 73, of Seaford, DE passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.           She was born on December 30, 1944 to the late David and Geraldine Fluharty of Seaford.           She is survived by her husband of 53 years, O. Wayne Medford, her son, Bryan Medford (Christy) and granddaughter, Emma Grace Medford all of...

Frances A. Fisher of Seaford passed away peacefully at home with family on September 10th.   Frances was born in Salisbury, MD.  Daughter of Ida Davenport Mitchell & Holland M. Mitchell.   Frances lived a long life of giving and caring for others along with her community.  She was retired from Nanticoke Memorial Hospital after which she volunteered for many years.  She was a member of Nanticoke Senior Center and served on the board there for many years until...