All Obituaries

Patricia A. Lafferty (85) of Salisbury, MD died quietly surrounded by her children on 9/25/22. Born 2/9/37 to George and Theresa (Kelly) Davis, Pat grew up in northeast Philadelphia, the second of four children. She met Francis J. Lafferty at a roller skating rink on ladies’ night when she asked him to dance. They married on 7/9/55 in Baltimore, MD. Together they raised eight children in West Philadelphia and South Jersey. In 1976 Pat began working at the University of Pennsylvania and...

Mark A. Reddish of Camden passed away on home on August 24, 2022. He  was born in Salisbury, MD on February 24, 1984, the son of Gary Reddish and  Donna Griner.  Mark attended Caesar Rodney High School, where he was a member of the  drama club and swim team. He completed an apprenticeship with I.B.E.W. Local  Union 313. He enjoyed kayaking, snowboarding, computer gaming and spending  time on the Delaware Bay crabbing and fishing. He had a great love for...

Lee F. Slaughter, Jr. age 77 of Dover, DE. It is with great sadness that the family of Chip Slaughter announces his passing on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the home of his sister, Terri Carter of Dover.  Chip was raised in Smyrna and later attended and graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania. After graduation he returned to Dover and worked with the family business, Lee F. Slaughter Fine Cars, Dover. After several years he ventured out on his own and...

Lionel Eric Simms, was born in Greenwood, DE on December 21, 1946 to the late Morris L. Simms Sr., and his mother Norma E. (Higgins) Simms. He unexpectedly lost his life on September 24, 2022. He is also  preceded in death by his brothers, Michael and Morris Simms Jr., and his sisters, Sherri Malone Simms, and Lori A. Watson. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife of 49 years Deborah D. Simms, his son Colin C. Simms and daughter Brean B. Simms, and grandson Nyjah A....

Antonio “Tony” Michael.  Spampinato age 45 of Dover.   With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our son Tony. Tony was a caring son to his parents, Phil and Connie, a loving brother to his brothers and sisters-in-law, Rocco, Jesse, Amy and Ashley, and a favored uncle to his nieces and nephews Gio, Vianna, Roman, Lucia and Scarlett. He was beloved by dozens of aunts, uncles and cousins.  Tony became a nurse because he truly enjoyed helping people....

     Catherine “Cathy” Corson of Smyrna, DE passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022 at the age of 70.      Cathy was born in Maryland to the late Arthur and Ida Mae Watson.  She was one of eighteen children.  Cathy loved to listen and sing along to country music and hymns, but her favorite was Elvis.  She enjoyed drawing and spending time with family.      Cathy is survived...

Edward Reaves Connors III, 65 of Dover Del, sadly left us on September 19, 2022 after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Eddie was a wonderful, caring son to his adored mother who he spent time with decorating, gardening, cooking, shopping, relaxing on the deck, and just everyday life happenings. He was a big brother, uncle, nephew and grandson who was always there when...

Carlton R. Moore, age 94 of Georgetown, Delaware passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home.  He was born on August 11, 1928, son of the late Larry Wilson Moore and Ella Mae Russell Moore. In addition to his parents, Carlton was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years Hilda Mae Hudson Moore, his brothers Charles W. Moore and J. Everett Moore, Sr. and his nephew R. Wayne Truitt. Carlton was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church and served in many...

Tracey Ann Lapinski, 51, passed away at her home in Woodside, Delaware on Saturday, September 17, 2022.   Tracey was born at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base on April 30, 1971.  After the family moved to Delaware, she attended middle and high school in the Caesar Rodney School District.  Tracey graduated from the Schilling Douglas School of Hair Design in Newark in 1995 and worked in the cosmetology field for numerous years.  Most recently, she worked in...

Lela J Beachy (86), of Lincoln, Delaware, born May 24, 1936 in Springs, Pennsylvania, graduated to her heavenly home on Friday, September 16, 2022.  Lela was a homemaker, bookkeeper for her husband's earthmoving business, enthusiastic grandma and great-grandma, and a volunteer for Read-Aloud Delaware and the Greenwood Cheer Center.  She was a member of Laws Mennonite Church.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Joel D. and Annie M. (Hershberger) Beachy,...

     On September 15, 2022, God came and whispered to his daughter Jeannette (Poe) Hinson "Come to me"  God's angel wrapped its wings around her and escorted her safely to her Heavenly mansion.      Jeannette Hinson was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 24, 1965 to George Poe (deceased) and Anita Poe (deceased). Jeannette attended Job Corps in VA where she completed her high school education and studied to become a...

Fred Frederick W. Adams, Jr, age 80, of Dover, Delaware passed away peacefully on September 15, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born January 11, 1942, Mr. Adams was one of six children born to the late Margaret (Broomall) and Frederick W. Adams.  Fred grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania, prior to entering the Military at the age of 17.  Fred attended Henderson High School in West Chester. Fred loved fishing, being on his boat, golfing, hunting...

   Priscilla  " Sue" Margaret Truitt, of Camden-Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 80.    Priscilla was born June 18, 1942 in Farmington, Maine to the late, George & Dorothy(Hinkley) Prescott. She had worked in food service for the Caesar Rodney School District for 20 years,  retiring from Poly Tech in 1991. In her free time she worked with the Ugly...

Robert William Barrett, age 80 of Dover passed away with his loving wife at his side September 13, 2022.  Robert was born in Dover on April 5, 1942, the son of John & Dorothea Barrett. Robert was raised on a farm and farmed his entire life. He started with his own family farm, then went to work with others. He worked for Hank Zimmerman, Joe Jackewicz, he farmed for himself for some time and finished his farming career with Phillip Cartanza. Farming was his life. Robert is...

Darlene F. Gorgoretti of Delaware, died September 13, 2022 at Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford, DE.   Born December 28, 1961, in Elmer, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Barbara Gorgoretti. She was a devoted aunt to her niece and nephews and loved spending time with them and her cats.  She also enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by her brother Harold Gorgoretti of Minnesota; sisters Denise Gorgoretti of Delaware; Robin White and Tina Gray both of Maryland. A...