All Obituaries

The cat god Ronald C Depew Sr passed away February 26th, 2020.  He retired from DuPont after 32 years of service, 17 years as a power house operator on B shift.  He was Scout Master for Troop 249 in Seaford, and he was an avid reader.  He loved camping and traveling. He is survived by his two sisters Charlene Depew and Pam Tijerino (Jamie), his wife of 49 years Cheryl Clampitt Depew, a son Ronald Craig Depew Jr, daughter Deana R Hearn (Mike), 5 grandchildren, Destinee R...

In loving memory, Jesse W. Eskridge, Sr, 53, who was surrounded by his family when he passed peacefully Thursday, May 28, 2020. Jesse attended Sussex Central School where he met his future wife, Dawn West, in 8th grade.  After they both graduated in 1986, they became husband & wife on August 2, 1986 where their infectious love & affection for each other grew over 33 years until his death.  Jesse was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He served during Desert...

Dr. Kenneth Cromwell Madden, Sr. died on May 29th at the age of 102.  He was a leader in education as well as in the military.  He retired as Delaware’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1980 after 41 years of education in Pennsylvania, New York and Delaware.  His years as Delaware’s State Superintendent were marked by school consolidation, the student rights movement and the court action to desegregate the New Castle County School District. Kenneth...

  Harrison (Harry) Rose, 95, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania and Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 of natural causes at the Manor House in Seaford, Delaware. Harry was a vice-president of Charles B. Padden and Son, a well-known paint and wallpaper chain in the tristate area surrounding Erie, Pennsylvania. Harry was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joanne. He is survived by his son, David (Bonnie) and his daughter, Heidi/Anne (Eric). Harry was blessed with...

                                       H. Marie Watt, 90, of Seaford, Delaware went to be with the Lord on 5/23/2020 after a valiant battle with a long illness.  She was at home surrounded by her loving family.   Marie was the daughter of the late G. George and Elna C. Larsson.  Marie was born, raised, and educated in Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated from Hyde Park High...

Harry Thomas Simonick, 77 Harry Thomas “Tom” Simonick, 77 of Buffalo, New York and recently Salisbury, Maryland, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, May 14th, 2020. Tom was born in Buffalo, New York on April 2, 1943 to John and Stella Simonick (nee Kucharski). He graduated from Bishop Timon High School in 1961. Tom was married to Sandra Simonick (nee Tagliaferro) on August 25, 1962; they were...

  Sylvia A. Boyer, age 73, of Felton, DE formerly of Seaford, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020.           Sylvia was a Registered Nurse and was Director of nursing at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital. She also worked for Bay Health in Milford and Dover.  She later worked for the Capitol School District.           She was the daughter of the late Martin and Ruth Sammons.  She was also...

  Alice B. Cianci, age 88, of Seaford, DE passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, May 7, 2020.           Alice once worked as an executive secretary at General Electric in Everett, MA as well as St. Joseph’s Convent in New Britain, CT.  She served as secretary and was on multiple committees serving the poor with Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Seaford, DE  Her greatest work was as a wife to her husband Cy and as a...

Steven M. Knowles Sr, age 61, of Greenwood, DE passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.           Steve was a roofer his entire life working for his father at Knowles Roofing in Seaford.           He was the son of the late Robert and Mary Knowles. He was also preceded in death by a son Michael Lee Knowles and a daughter, Tanya Grey.           Steve is...

  Earl E Chaffinch Sr passed away at home on April 27, 2020.   Born in Seaford, DE on April 10, 1940. He attended Seaford High School until he joined the United States Air Force.  He met his wife while stationed in Charleston, West Virginia.  They were married on September 5, 1959.   Earl worked for Safeway for 21 years as produce manager and many other positions. Upon retirement from Safeway he went to work for the Seaford School District as a head...