All Obituaries

  Brooke Emily Willin, 26, Seaford, earned full use of her wings on June 19th while at AI Dupont Hospital.  She was born on July 6th in Milford. She Graduated in 2013 from Delaware School for the Deaf.  She was employed by Chimes of Millsboro and Fedcap of Dover. She will always be remembered for her love of hospitals, doctor visits and especially her "green" ice cream. She is survived by her parents, Angie and Brian Willin. Her brother Josh (Ciara) and Kylie,...

  Donald Franklin Lineweaver, age 88, of Seaford, DE passed peacefully to be with his Lord and his wife on Monday, June 17, 2019.           Donald was born in Woodstock, VA to his parents, Joseph Franklin Lineweaver and Blanche Irene Kibler Lineweaver on February 20, 1931.  He was the 2nd of 14 children.  He grew up in Edinburg, Woodstock and Mt. Jackson areas of Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.  After attending school and...

Wayne Merritt, age 78, of Seaford, DE passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019.           Wayne retired from the Seaford School District.  He also retired from the Delaware Army National Guard.  He was a Life Member and Past President of the Blades Fire Company, he was Fire Police Emeritus.  In retirement he was also a breakfast cook at the VFW and the American Legion in Seaford.          ...

Vaughn P. Esham (58) passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford on June 1, 2019 after a very sudden, but brave battle with cancer.   Born in Milford, DE and raised in Seaford, Vaughn was the son of Delaware State Police officer, Jackson P. Esham, and loving mother, Kathryn. He grew up on a chicken farm where he learned the importance of hard work and also developed his love and passion for all animals. He went on to graduate from Fork...

Mary Debbie Mohr, age 60, of Seaford, DE passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer.           Mary was a retired Flooring Sales Specialist.  She enjoyed cooking, thrift shopping and spending time with her family.  She was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW in Seaford.            She was the daughter...

Lt. Harlan “Jerry” Marvel, Delaware State Police retired, age 84, of Seaford, DE passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019.            Jerry retired from the Delaware State Police in 1985 after 20 years of service.  He was a Life Member of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, a Life Member of the Association of Retired Delaware State Police, and a member of the Salisbury Church of Christ.          ...

   Michael “Lee” Stakiel, age 38, of Seaford, DE passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019.           Lee was a son, father, and brother.  He worked at John’s Tree Service and loved spending time with his children and family.  He was a member of the Laurel Nazarene Church.  He enjoyed being part of the church softball team.  Lee met many brothers in Christ along his journey who had a major impact on his...

James David Knowles, age 75, of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  David was born in Lewes, DE, on September 23, 1943, to the late William and Bessie (Archibald) Knowles.  Raised in Blades, he graduated Class of 1962 Seaford High School.    David’s work career started young as a milk and paper delivery boy in the Seaford and Blades area; and later in his teens worked at Peebles.  After graduation, he...

Mabel Failes Madden, age 96, departed this life on May 6th surrounded by her loving family at the Manor House in Seaford, Delaware.  She was the wife of Dr. Kenneth Madden, Sr. also of Seaford, who is a former Delaware State Superintendent of Public Instruction.  Mabel is survived by two daughters, Adele Madden of Wilmington, DE, and Judy Rhodes, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, another daughter, Eileen predeceased her in 2012, and a son, Dr. Kenneth Madden, Jr. (Mikki), of Seaford. Nine...

  Marvin D. Stumbo, Sr, age 73, of Seaford, DE passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.           Marvin worked for Towers Signs in Seaford.  He was a Marine Veteran and served in Vietnam, was an avid Ham Radio Operator, a member of the Marine Corp League, and was a great handyman and jack of all trades.           He was the son of the late Marvin F. and Bessie Stumbo.  He was also...