John "Jack" W. Freebery Jr.
Sep 11, 2026
Deacon John “Jack” W. Freebery Jr.
B.S., M.Ed, and ED.D
Permanent Deacon John “Jack” Freebery Jr. entered this world on September 19, 1946, and went Home to his Heavenly Father on September 11, 2026, surrounded by family, the prayers of those who love him, and the faith community.
Jack was born in Wilmington, Delaware to John W. Freebery Sr. and Florence (Kelly) Freebery...
Lawrence Charles Kannler
Sep 10, 2026
Lawrence Charles Kannler (better known as Larry or Buffalo), age 74, of Millville, DE, formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE.
Larry was born in Baltimore, MD, on September 19, 1951, son of the late Lawrence Paul Kannler and the late Mildred Mary (Ader) Kannler. He dedicated more than 25 years...
Nathan Richard Scarborough
Sep 9, 2026
Nathan “Dick” Richard Scarborough, age 87, of Selbyville, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his own home.
Dick was born in Baltimore, MD, on September 16, 1938, to the late Edmond Robinson Scarborough and the late Mabel Louise (Amrein) Scarborough.
For 28 years, Dick was a partner with Ward &...
Shelby F. Mitchell
Sep 9, 2026
Shelby Mitchell passed away at home in Millsboro, Delaware on Wednesday, September 9, alongside family. She was 86 years old.
Shelby grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and spent her childhood with a close-knit family of her parents Dorothy and Robert, her brother Spencer, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Shelby married Ronald Mitchell in 1961 after completing an associates degree.
While raising...
Marvin “Marv” L Councilman
Sep 9, 2026
Marvin L. Councilman, age 84, of Selbyville, DE, formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his own home.
Known affectionately as “Marv,” he was born in Baltimore, MD, on March 25, 1942, to the late Clarence L. Councilman and the late Lucy Virginia (Ashburn) Councilman. He graduated...
Mark A. Trotter
Sep 7, 2026
Mark A. Trotter, age 75, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Whitby, Ontario, Canada, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE.
Mark was born in Toronto, Canada, on November 8, 1950, to the late Herbert Trotter and the late June (Newberry) Trotter.
Mark had a true passion for music and was a talented musician who could...
Diane Coleen Simpson
Sep 3, 2026
Diane Coleen Simpson, 71, of Ocean View, Delaware, passed away on September 3, 2026, following a difficult journey with Alzheimer's disease. After several very hard years, she is finally at peace.
Diane was born on January 9, 1955, in Takoma Park, Maryland. She graduated from Southern High School in 1973 and went on to earn her Master's Degree in Library Science...
Lisa Joan Read
Sep 1, 2026
Lisa Hammond Read, age 61 of Delmar died on September 1, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on September 30, 1964 in Seaford, DE to the late William A. Hammond Sr. and Joan Helen Conner, Lisa was a lifelong Delawarean and 1981 graduate of Indian River High School. Lisa served as a longtime employee at Indian River School District...
James E Brunke
Sep 1, 2026
James E. Brunke Jr, also known as “Jim” age 84 of Dagsboro, DE and formerly of Pennsylvania died on September 1, 2026.
Born on January 15, 1942 in Ridley Park, PA to the late James E. Brunke Sr. and Elizabeth E. Boggs, Jim was a longtime Pennsylvania resident prior to moving to Dagsboro 25 years ago. Jim was a 1959 graduate...
James "Nip" R Henry Sr
Aug 27, 2026
James R. Henry, Sr., age 90, of Ocean View, DE, formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Born in Wilmington, DE, on November 19, 1935, James was the son of the late John F. Henry and Mary (Jankowski) Henry. He was a graduate of Wilmington High School and went on to build a long and successful career...