All Obituaries

Jane Gordy Lamb, formerly of Wilmington, passed away in Seaford on December 6, 2019.  She was born in Laurel, daughter of the late G. Howard and Estella (McGee) Gordy.  After graduating from Laurel High School, she moved to Wilmington and started to work for Hercules, Inc. (now Ashland, Inc.).  She retired in 1983 after 37 years of service in the Treasurers Division.  In 1991, she and her husband, Bill, moved to Lewes.  In recent years she and Bill have lived in...

RoseAnn Sarro Carucci, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the age of 81 years. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware on August 9, 1938 to the late Francis C. and Mary (Verderamo) Sarro.   In her youth, RoseAnn was a member of the girls’ choir of St. Patrick’s parish in Wilmington, Delaware.  She went on to attend St. Elizabeth’s High School where she was a member of the glee club as well as treasurer of the Geppa Don Sorority. After...

          Richard W Boyce passed away on November 30, 2019 after a long illness.           He was preceded in death by his father, Jacob W Boyce, one sister, Nancy Boyce, 2 brothers, William Wesley Boyce, and Kenneth Alan Boyce.           He is survived by a son, Martin Robert Boyce, his mother, Ruth M Boyce, 2 brothers, Dale E Elliott (Kelly), David H...

Edward Joseph Hastings III, age 66, of Laurel, DE passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019.           Edward was the son of Mildred Hastings and the late Edward Hastings Jr.  He is survived by his son, Shawn F. Hastings (Mary K.) along with 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his brothers, Dennis Hastings, Alan Hastings, Thomas Hastings, and sisters, Ginger Rickards, Brenda Norwood and Barbara...

  Rosalee Maude Eskridge Gustin, age 87, of Seaford, DE passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019.           Rosalee was born near Galestown, MD, the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Eskridge.            She graduated from Hurlock High School in 1949.  After graduation she worked for a year as a telephone operator before joining the Army in 1950.  She was a Sergeant when...

Virginia Carol Dennis, 78, passed away on Nov 16, 2019.  Carol, as she was known, was a longtime resident of Elkton, MD before retiring in 2008 and moving to Harrington, DE.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Sally Orr, her father, Dewey Key, step-father Earl Orr, husband, Donald Lee Dennis, Sr, her son, Donald Lee Dennis, Jr.  and brother James Harold Way Sr.  She is survived by her daughter, Judy Altenbrand of Fleming Island FL, 2 sisters, Vickie Orr of Viola DE...

Mary Caroline Webster Asselin died of complications of Dementia peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on November 12, 2019. Mary worked at DuPont for several years, then worked at Sears catalog dept. in Seaford until she retired. After retiring she enjoyed holiday seasonal work at Tull's in Seaford. Mary was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for over 50 years. She enjoyed reading, sewing, crafts, and exercising at the Senior Center. She was lovingly referred...

Howard “Rick” Elliott, age 76, of Laurel, DE passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at home.           Rick was a dedicated truck driver for Crown Cork & Seal and Gary Simpson Contracting.           He was the son of the late Howard R. and Catherine Tubbs Elliott.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Kay Elliott and his grandson, Blake Moore...

  Audrey Marie McMahon, age 84, of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loved ones on November 7, 2019. Audrey was born in New York City on August 17, 1935, the daughter of the late Frederick Henry Brumm, Jr. and Marion Grace Flanagan Brumm.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Donald C. McMahon, Sr., and her brother, Richard A. Brumm. She attended Preston High School in New York City, graduating in 1953.  In...

  Hilda Williamson, 96, of Seaford, DE passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.     Hilda was born in Raleigh, NC on February 8, 1923 to David and Ethel Hedrick.   She met the love of her life, Frank, and they married on June 12, 1943.  They were married 75 years until his death on May 1, 2018.  They are now eternally celebrating their love together again.   Hilda is survived by her three children, David Williamson (Betsy), Karen Owens...