All Obituaries

     Victoria M. Shahan went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Victoria was born in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Lawrence Lang and Louis Witty.      Victoria is survived by her husband of 45 years George Shahan, two sons George Shahan Jr. of Bowers Beach, Kenny Shahan fiancé Amber Duke of Felton, three grandkids Kenneth J. Shahan II and Angel Shahan of Dover. Cody  Shahan...

Gabriel Anthony Suto, 32, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in a motorcycle accident. He was born August 26, 1989, in Pordenone, Italy, while his father was stationed with the Air Force at Aviano Air Force Base.  In 1991 his family moved to Dover Air Force Base, DE, for a final military assignment. Since then, he resided with his family in the Dover area for the remainder of his life. In addition to his intellect, Gabriel took the world as it came.  He didn't fluster,...

     Nancy J Ireland went to be with the Lord on May 11, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by family.  Nancy was born Nancy J McDaniel in Fireco, West Virginia on November 28, 1937 to the late Glen McDaniel and Mary Lee Barker.       Nancy enjoyed many hobbies such as bingo, playing cards with friends on Saturday nights, and breakfast on Sunday mornings at Boscov’s with family.  Nancy loved going to yard sales, antique...

Anna Marie Austin of Wyoming, DE passed away May 11, 2022 in her home west of Wyoming.  She was born March 5, 1934 in her parents farmhouse west of Hartly, DE to Herbert and Mary Churchman.   Marie's grandparents came thru Ellis Island from Germany and Bohemia.  She attended Smyrna High School.  She grew up on her parents poultry and truck crop farm east of Hartly, DE.  Marie was very athletic and could run like a deer.  She loved making...

     In loving memory of Chief Master Sargent Carmen S. Campanicki (89 years), who passed away on Sunday, May 08, 2022. He was the devoted husband of 68 years to Catherine and loving father of Nina, Joseph & his wife Robin, Stephen and Roseanne & her husband Brian, with 6 grandchildren Michael & his wife Sara, Christy & her husband Todd, Amie & her husband Matt, Jason & his wife Laura, Jennifer, and Alexis & 11 great-grandchildren. He will be missed...

Destiny J. Santangelo, age 22 of Marydel, DE passed suddenly May 6, 2022.  She was born May 5, 2000 in Dover, DE, the daughter of Robert & the late Penny Santangelo.  Destiny loved life and loved to make people smile.  She loved fishing and animals. She worked at Two Brothers Pizzeria prior to her passing.  She is a proud graduate of Dover High School.  Ms. Santangelo is preceded in death  by her mother, Penny; her grandparents, Judy & William...

Michael S. Campanella of Dover, Delaware, formerly of Bound Brook, New Jersey passed away on Thursday, May 5. He was 95 years old. Michael was pre-deceased by his parents, Nicholas and Gertrude, and 8 siblings. Michael moved to Bound Brook from Scranton, PA when he was nine years old. He attended St. Joseph Elementary school in Bound Brook and Bound Brook High School. He graduated in 1945. During high school he worked at Brook Chevrolet, Bound Brook, NJ as a part time Mechanics...

Robert William Turner (aka Bobby) was born on May 26, 1943 to the late Clarence Turner Sr. and Lucille (Turner) Thomas in Brooklyn, New York. He was also the stepson of Freddie Thomas Sr. Bobby was married to his beloved wife on September 11, 1976. Bobby and Frances relocated from Queens, New York in September 2008 to Dover, Delaware. They joined New Jerusalem Baptist Church in 2009. Bobby became an active member at New Jerusalem. He was on the Trustee Board, sang on the Sanctuary Choir and...

Simon Peter Davis, was born to the late Leroy and Marie Davis on March 28, 1956 in Loris, South Carolina.  Simon was known to many as “Pete” or “Bubba,” a caring husband, a loving father, and a dear friend.  He was full of love and joy who brought smiles to those around him. He graduated from Baltimore City College High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources at Wilmington University.  He joined the U.S. Air Force on May 4th, 1975...

     Our Beloved Cynthia “Bug” Drew transitioned from this world suddenly, Friday, April 29th, 2022. She was 63.      Bug as she was affectionately nicknamed by her Aunt Gracie, was born March 30, 1959, to the late Maralyn and Kenneth Smith, in Dover, DE. She attended school in Dover and worked for many years as a housekeeper. For the last 20 years, until her passing she was employed at Delaware State University as a seasoned...

     Dover - Mary Anne Pusey went home to be with her Lord Jesus on April 29, 2022 in the Critical Care Unit at Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE. Mary was surrounded by family when she passed peacefully into eternity. Mary was born on October 17, 1950, in Holyoke, MA. Mary was the daughter of the late Francis A. Cavanaugh and Sofie B. Cavanaugh.       Mary graduated from South Hadley High School in 1969. Sometime after graduation, Mary married and...

DOVER - Cecilia Doughty passed away peacefully at Kent General hospital in Dover on Thursday, April 28, 2022.     Cecilia was born May 18, 1943, in Bronx, New York to the late John and Margaret (nee Casey) McKenna. She worked most of her life as a School Teacher, having graduated from Mercy College, Tarrytown, New York with a master's in education. She taught various subjects to students up to 10th grade in the U.S. in New York City and Indianapolis, as well...

Cynthia “Cindy” Mae Wyatt passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was born on July 17, 1956, to the late Kelly and Joyce Gilley at Ft Meade, Maryland.  Cindy dedicated 20 years of service working for DART, which she retired from in 2015. She was a dedicated mother who supported everything her children participated in. Throughout the years she was a room mother, Sunday School teacher/superintendent/youth leader, Girl Scout leader, and baseball team mom. In her free...

     Charles W. Mahaffey, 79, of Harrington passed away on April 28, 2022 at home.  Born in Dover, DE, he was the son of the late Marie (Eller) and Charles Mahaffey.       Mr. Mahaffey worked many years as a farmer, he had worked in chicken houses, and he hauled wood.  His hobbies included buying and selling cars.  He was a member of New Beginnings Church in Dover.       Mr....

Mabel passed away on April 26, 2022. She was raised by Ida McBride Clendaniel on her dairy farm. Mabel grew up loving farm life and the animals that were there. She was at home on the tractor and plowing the fields. Mabel married young and was a stay at home mother in her early years.   Mrs Vega was preceded in death by Raymond Michael Dittman. Mrs Vega is survived by her husband Antonio and her daughters Beverly Hawkins of Camden, and Patricia O’Keefe and husband Dana of Vero...