All Obituaries

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Skinner, a cherished figure in the Seaford community, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Born in Seaford, Delaware, Shirley dedicated her life to nurturing others through her work and personal passions. She studied nursing at the Nursing School of Wilmington and went on to earn her Bachelor's degree from Wilmington College. She dedicated many years to nursing before moving into...

Gerald (Jerry) B. Nanstiel, passed away peacefully at home in Seaford DE surrounded by loved ones on April 19, 2024, after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. Jerry was Born August 30, 1940, to Irene (Helker) and Gerald B. Nanstiel Sr in Dover, NJ. Jerry was 83 years old. Jerry is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann, Son, Jerry (Jay) Nanstiel, three daughters, Colleen Labow, Chris Ann Redington and Cindi Coppedge, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He attended the Concord United...

Glenn Arlen Townley, of Seaford, Delaware passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and close caregivers on the evening of May 1st at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  Glenn died from a brief illness during his 7-year struggle with Alzheimer’s dementia. He was 94. Glenn was born July 14, 1929, at Moorestown Hospital in New Jersey to Raymond and Gladys Burnham Townley.  He lived in Madison, New Jersey where he attended Madison High...

Elizabeth “Sissy” Crockett, 84, of Blades passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from her struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on February 5, 1940, in Concord and raised in Blades where she was a lifelong resident. Sissy was also a 1958 graduate of Seaford High School. Sissy loved her family more than anything else in the world…except the New York Yankees. When not visiting the stadium or having the tv tuned into the game, you could find her spending time at the...

Bertha G. Potteiger of Seaford, DE, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Genesis Seaford Center.  She was the widow of Thomas Potteiger and the mother of Thomas Potteiger II (deceased). She was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary, American Legion Post 6 and the Seaford Moose. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mary E. Daum of Cantonment, FL, and 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Kathryn Louise (Smith) Ewing (81) died peacefully on February 6, 2024, at Coral Trace Nursing Home in Cape Coral, Florida. Known as Kitty, she was born in Milford DE on March 30, 1942, the second daughter of Eleanore (Frankhouser) and William F. Smith of Harrington, DE.  Her paternal grandparents were Hattie and R. Baynard Smith, also of Harrington.  She was the wife of Delaware State Police Lt. Col. (Ret) J. Benjamin Ewing, deceased, of Bridgeville DE. Her former marriages were...

Lois H Sipple beloved member of her community, peacefully passed away on April 25, 2024 in Seaford, Delaware at the age of 104. Lois was born to George and Blanche Herncane on November 29, 1919 in Huntingdon PA, where she graduated from Huntingdon High School.  Her life was marked by dedication, warmth, and an unwavering devotion to the ones she loved. Lois fell in love with William L Sippel, and they married June 10, 1957, and together they raised their daughter Karen L Hall...

Doris Lee Walls, age 90, of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family into the arms of her Savior. She was born March 7, 1934, to Elizabeth and Ira Short. She was married to Charles A Walls on October 18, 1957, who preceded her in death in 2002. She loved spending time with her family and cooking for them. She loved helping at the church that she previously attended. Doris worked at the telephone company and retired after 39 years of...

Edna Hastings passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at her home in Seaford. Edna was born on September 2, 1940 to parents James and Clara Brittingham. She was proceeded in death by her son Larry Hare and husband Harvey T. Hastings. She will be greatly missed by her children, Debbie Milligan(Steve), Ricky Hare(Jane), Timmy Hare, Greg Hare and Sherry Smith Butler(Doug). Edna had many grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved very much. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in...

Ruth W Tull, age 93, of Seaford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at home.  Ruth was born on August 1, 1930, in Selbyville, DE, the daughter of the late Lee and Anna Wilkins. Ruth was proceeded in death by her husband of 75 years, William “Bill” Tull. She is survived by her daughter, Gail Hastings, grandson, Scott (Robin), three great granddaughters, Hana, Sara, and Molly (Jesse), two great grandsons, Hunter (Stephanie) and Chad (Heather), a great-great...