All Obituaries

Our beloved Dottie passed-on in her home from natural causes, surrounded by her loving family, as she was reunited with her husband, Carroll, in the welcoming presence of our Lord.  She was 95. Dottie was born and raised in Seaford to Bill and Ella Friedel on the family farm, northwest of town with her sister, Betty.  She attended St John’s Church, Seaford Schools, and later, nurse’s training.  She had many childhood friends and close family in the area.  ...

Jo Ann German Crowson, of Harrington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Friday morning February 27, 2026. She was born on September 16th, 1948, in Milford, Delaware, the daughter of Norman German and Helen Rementer German. Joann grew up on German Road in the village of Concord, just outside of Seaford. Her childhood unfolded on the German farm, where open fields met long country roads and the sound of diesel engines marked the rhythm of daily life. Her father ran a large trucking ...

James F Brace, age 84, of Seaford, DE, passed away on February 19, 2026, after a hard fought battle against mantle cell lymphoma. He was born in Long Branch, NJ on August 10, 1941, the son of the late Joseph and Catherine Brace. James was an avid fisherman of middling quality, a boat enthusiast, and he spent as much time as he could on the water. He was a US Navy Reservist from 1965 to 1977, and James was the owner and operator of Advanced Office Systems and Supplies Print Shop.  He ...

Kenneth Wayne Ewell, age 79, of Delmar, MD, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Easton, MD on February 11, 1947, the son of the late Mary Virginia Fiori. Kenneth was a US Marine Veteran; he served in Vietnam and went on to become a Marine Engineer with the Merchant Marines for over 30 years. Kenneth was an avid baseball fan; he loved the Delmarva Shorebirds and the Baltimore Orioles and would attend games whenever he was able. He is ...

Travis J. Kouts, 90, of Seaford, Delaware passed away on February 7, 2026. Travis was born on March 20, 1935, in Van Wert, Ohio.  After his high school graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force, where he served from 1954-1958.  While stationed at Dover Air Force Base, he met his wife, Lorraine, on a blind date.  Travis spent most of his career working as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service, but he also worked as a salesman for Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company.  ...

David Lee Calloway, of Bridgeville DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the age of 85. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. David was born on November 20, 1940, to Walter and Margaret Calloway in Laurel, DE. As a child, David learned the Trade of a Painter from his father and went on to be a Painter/Supervisor at Nanticoke Homes in Greenwood, DE for many years. Upon retirement he continued as a sub-contractor for the company as well as establishing a ...

Mark J. Smith, Sr., age 61, beloved husband, dad, and pop pop, passed away on the morning of January 28, 2026. Mark was a hard worker in every sense of the word. He worked tirelessly in his shop, dedicating his hands, heart, and strength to providing for his family. His work ethic was not just what he did—it was who he was. He worked not for recognition, but out of love—for his family, for providing, for doing his part. Much of what they have and who they are exists because of ...

Sheila May Hamilton Lilly, 83, of Seaford, Delaware, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and family. Born on May 26, 1942, in Somerville, New Jersey, Sheila spent many years in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, a place she called home before moving to Seaford in 2006. Wherever she lived, she created a home filled with warmth, care, and unwavering support for those she loved. Sheila worked as a technician at Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph in Bloomsbury, ...

Debra "Debbie" Sue Clark, age 53, of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026.  She was born on June 8, 1972, in Salisbury, MD, the daughter of the late Charles and June West. Debbie loved different crafts such as floral arrangements, country crafts, and especially holiday crafts and gifts. She loved dirt track racing, going to the beach, swimming in the pool, going camping, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. She was a member and past ...

Curtis T. Cary, 88, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Curtis was born on August 16, 1937, in Elm City, North Carolina to Dorothy Jordan and Raymond Gold Cary. He was raised with a strong Southern sense of humility, and grace that stayed with him throughout his life. Curtis was drafted to the Pittsburg Pirates professional baseball team but chose instead to proudly serve a full term in the U. S. Navy. Following his military service, he continued an ...