All Obituaries

   Noreen R. Leadbetter, of Wyoming,DE,  passed away peacefully, on January 23, 2020, in Silver Lake Center, Dover.  She was 86.    Noreen was born October 26, 1933, in Great Bend, New York to the late, George & Helen(Kirky) Wilton.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Nefsey, and a sister, Georgia Souva.    Noreen is survived by 3 Children, Athena Wheatley, of Wyoming, DE;...

Adelaide “Addy” Dickerson age 91 of Wyoming, DE passed away January 22, 2020.  Addy was born in Wyoming, DE October 7, 1928, the daughter of J. Carl, Sr. & Elsie Melvin.  Addy lived on the same road her entire life. Mrs. Dickerson was a graduate of Caesar Rodney High School who enjoyed playing Yahtzee, Dominos, cards and doing jigsaw puzzles.  In her free time she watched Lawrence Welk.  Her passions were her family, holiday...

Claude Andrew Hastings, age 72 of Dover. Claude “Andy” Hastings passed away at Bayhealth, Dover, on January 19, 2020 after a long battle with colon cancer. Andy was born in Lewes, DE to Claude and Elsie Hastings on October 6, 1947.  He grew up in the Lewes area graduating from Lewes High School in 1965 where he played baseball and was a thespian.  After high school, Andy attended the University of Delaware, where he majored in Electrical...

Dover- Wanda Lee (Nickerson) Kurtz passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 63.  Wanda was born the daughter of the late David Thomas and Helen Lorraine (Swafford) Nickerson II. Wanda was a taxi driver for the Amish for several years. Wanda enjoyed cooking and baking, Samaritans Purse Shoe Boxes Ministry, Felton Friends Homemakers Club Silks and Sulky”s, 4-H and a member of the Templeville Community Church. In addition to her...

  Melvin Watson, Sr., of Dover, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Bayhealth/Kent General Hospital. He was 77.    Melvin was born March 27, 1942, in Wilmington, DE to the late Homer Watson & Thelma(Saunders) Williams. He worked for Dupont Corporation for 25 years before retiring.    Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy(Ford) Watson(2011), 2 sons, Melvin Watson, Jr.(2019) and David Livingtston, and a sister,...

     With great sadness the family of Sandra Lee Cartanza announces her passing on January 16, 2020.  Sandra was born November 17, 1938 to Clifton and Pauline Hufnal.  She married Philip P. Cartanza on November 24, 1956 and enjoyed working alongside him for many years on the family farm, Shadybrook.       She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, attending their many school and sporting functions and...

Mary Beth Byler, of Dover, Delaware born August 3, 2016 passed away on January 16, 2020.  She was 3 years, 5 months and 13 days old. Surviving are her parents Joseph and Mary (Beachy) Byler, siblings Emma Sue and David Jay, grandparents Nelson and Barbara Beachy and Lester and Laura Mae Byler, five uncles, five aunts, 15 cousins, three great grandmothers and many medical friends.  She was proceeded in death by one uncle (stillborn).   Friends and family may...

     Armand Robert “Bob” Martini, 84, of Camden, Delaware, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on January 15, 2020.  He lived in Camden with Ann, his beloved spouse of 57 years, since 2009.  Bob was born on February 4, 1935 to Armand Joseph and Marion Estelle (Nee: Lewis) Martini in Hoboken, New Jersey.  He was predeceased by both his parents.     After graduating from Liberty (New York) High...

    Paul Anthony Brooks, of Camden, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C.  He was 77.      Paul was born August 21, 1942 in Houston, Texas to the late, Henry Brooks & Jimmie Lee(Fluellen) Jackson.  He served proudly in the United States Air Force for 20 years, retiring with the rank of SMSGT, and achieving several decorations during his tour, including the Air Force...

     Nixon P. Freeman, 51, of Dover passed away on January 13, 2020.      Nixon is survived by his wife, Leona N. Freeman; daughter, Cynthia J. Freeman of Dover; sister Hazel Bowser and her husband Ellery of Dover; brother Patrick Kannah of Liberia; sister Joan Freeman of Connecticut; sister Gloria Johnson of Dover; sister Sarah Johnson of Dover; sister Jandy Stevens and her husband Nathaniel of Dover; sister Yatta Davies of Virginia; brother Kpoto Freeman and...

    Elaine Jennings, of Dover, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020, in her home, surrounded by her loving family, after a battle with cancer. She was 68.      Elaine was born February 20, 1951, in Dover, DE to the late, Curtis & Ruthann(Anthony) Dyer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, David E. Jennings, Sr.; her brother, Kenneth Bowen; and her great-grandson, Ronnie...

     Anna E. Stevenson was born to the late Lola and Myrtle Burris, Sr. on December 15, 1932.  Anna departed this life on January 9, 2020 at the age of 87 at BayHealth Hospital in Dover, DE.  Anna was the wife of the late and loving husband Samuel Stevenson for 45 years.      Anna attended Willow Grove School.  Anna was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Dover, DE.  Anna loved working with families in their homes and was...

Garland Warner Dula, Jr. born June 11, 1949 to the late Garland W. Dula Sr. and Olene Dula in Lenoir, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Garland W. Dula, Jr. affectionately known as “Penny” by family members and “Dula” throughout his Military Career, was raised in a Christian home. He joined Dulatown Presbyterian Church early in life and after he served time in the military, he became a member of Christ Memorial Baptist Church in...

   Watson “Buddy” Dill, Jr., passed  peacefully into Heaven on January 8, 2020, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, DE.  He was 91.    Buddy was born, July 23, 1928, in Goldsboro, Maryland to the late, Watson & Susie(Bell) Dill.    He graduated from Caesar Rodney High School, Class of 1946. His first job was testing milk for local farmers. He then worked for Motor Car Services in Dover for 25 years, before...

Bernhard A. Greenfield passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 6, 2020 at the age of 90 years old.  Bernie was the son of the late Max and Dorothy Wippermueller Greenfield.  He was born in New York, New York on May 25, 1929. In 1947 Bernie enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps at the age of 18, and was trained as a remote control turret mechanic and also as an aircraft and engine mechanic.  He was stationed at Castle Air Force Base,...