All Obituaries

    Paul W. Coffin, Jr. made his journey to be with Our Lord on January 20, 2021 at the Tidal Health Nanticoke in Seaford after several years of a struggle with Parkinson's Disease and the Dark Cloud of Covid.   Paul was born 12-26-42 to Doris C. and Paul W. Coffin, Sr.  Doris was diseased when Paul was age 3 and Paul Sr. remarried later to Gladys Stevens who helped raise Paul Jr to adulthood.  Both Paul Sr. and Gladys are now deceased. The Conner Family of...

Nancy S. Brown, 88 Years September 17, 1932 – February 20, 2021 Gracious lady, wonderful woman, Nancy Shivers Brown, of Seaford, Delaware, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, February 20th, 2021 surrounded by her children and husband; she had waited for all to be with her.  She loved her family infinitely, still does, and that is equally true for her nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Better yet, she knew they loved her too, unconditionally.  Such a...

 Edwin Earl Adrion, 69, of Blades, DE, passed away on February 21, 2021, after a difficult battle with lung cancer. Edd was born on January 28, 1952 in Deal Island, Maryland. He served as a combat medic in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, was discharged after being disabled, and earned a B.S. in Psychology. He enjoyed boating, painting miniatures, playing the guitar, exploring his Native American heritage, and spending time with his grandchildren. Edd was predeceased by two wives,...

Robert Bernard Swetz, age 90, of Seaford, DE died on Sunday, February 21, 2021.           Robert was born in Nanticoke, PA and lived in New Jersey for many years before moving to Delaware in 1992. He attended New York School of Interior Design and was a Korean War veteran.  He retired from Macy’s in 1990 where for 33 years he was an executive director of visual merchandising in charge of opening new...

Brenda Joan Hardesty passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Tidal Health hospital in Seaford, De after a brief illness surrounded by family. Joan was born October 11, 1948 in Milford De, the daughter of the late Wilson A. Records, and Mary Jewell Records.  Her husband of 50 years, Charles Stone Hardesty and a daughter, Amy Hardesty, also preceded her in death. Joan attended Seaford High School.   After working many years at Custom Home Fashions, she became...

Charles Robert "Bob" Miller of Seaford passed away on Sunday, Feb 7 after a short illness.  He was 84. Bob was born in Laurel and graduated from Laurel High School where he was a stellar athlete.  He is also a graduate of the National FBI academy in Quantico, Virginia, and served in the United States Army.  He joined the Seaford Police Department in 1962 and was elevated to Police Chief in 1981, the position he held until his retirement in 1997. Bob married his...

  Prudencio G. Rosas MD passed peacefully on February 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 87.    Dr. Rosas was born to Simeon Rosas and Maria Gozo in Majayjay Laguna, Philippines on April 28, 1933. He attended medical school at University of Santo Tomas in Manila graduating in 1959. He emigrated to the United States where he practiced medicine in Brooklyn, NY at the Jewish Medical Center and in Bronx, NY before moving to Seaford, DE in 1976. He was an...

L. Franklin “Frank” Dill of Seaford, DE Passed away quietly at home on February 3, 2021.  Born November 19, 1939 in Salem NJ.  Beloved son of Lester & Lillian Dill formally of Felton, DE.  He is survived in life by his wife Sandra “Sandy “ A . Dill of 60 years.  Additionally, he is survived by his three sons.  David A. Dill and his wife Ethel M. Milam Dill.  Darrell J. Dill his companion Connie M. Davis.  Gregory...

  William Kenneth “Jesse” James, 92, passed away February 7,2021.  He was born and raised in West Virginia. Jesse worked for the railroad and was always willing to talk about trains. He moved to Seaford with his young family, after serving in the Army in Korea and began working for Bell Atlantic, now Verizon.  He is most remembered for his teasing and ornery personality and his love of ice cream. He was known by many of his great grandchildren as Ice Cream...

Edward G. Springer, age 83, of Laurel, DE passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.           He was the son of the late Ray and Grace (Miller) Springer of Milton, PA.  He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Harold and Lewis Springer.           Ed Retired from the DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington.           He was an active member of...