William Hitchens
Jul 12, 2026
William “Bill” Hitchens of Dagsboro, Delaware, passed away peacefully at his home on July 12, 2026.
Born the youngest child of John and Minni (Hudson) Hitchens, Bill was the baby of a large family with seven sisters and three brothers.
Bill was an avid farmer who loved growing sugar corn and tomatoes, sharing much of his harvest with the community. He was...
Louise R. Malerba
Jul 10, 2026
Louise R. Malerba, age 88, of Millsboro, Delaware, formerly of Lambertville, New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Delaware.
Louise was born in Trenton, New Jersey, on August 1, 1937, the daughter of the late Joseph DiPaolo and Christine (Italiano) DiPaolo. She was raised in Ewing Township, New...
John "Jack" D. Watkins
Jul 8, 2026
John “Jack” D. Watkins, age 83, of Dagsboro, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his home with his beloved wife by his side.
Born on November 22, 1942, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Jack was the son of the late Robert Watkins and the late Ruth Maxine (Cartwright) Huber. He pursued his passion for education by earning his...
Graham Edward Jackson, Jr.
Jul 8, 2026
Graham "Ed" Edward Jackson, Jr., 62, of Dagsboro, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Bay Harbor Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury, Maryland.
Born on January 15, 1964, in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Ed was the son of the late Graham Edward Jackson, Sr. and Mary Hall. A proud member of the Indian River High School Class of 1982, Ed...
Catherine Marie Matzuras
Jul 6, 2026
Catherine Marie (Cathy) Matzuras age 75, of Millsboro, DE and former resident of Elsmere and Claymont, DE passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, in Millsboro.
Cathy was a graduate of Conrad High School class of 1969. She was a lifetime member of the VFW and the American Legion (member Auxiliary Unit-Oak Orchard Post 28). Cathy was a passionate “yarnie”, highly skilled...
Dorsey B. Dear, Jr.
Jul 6, 2026
Dorsey B. Dear, Jr., 67, of Frankford, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Born in Lewes, Delaware, on February 24, 1959, Dorsey was the son of the late Dorsey B. Dear, Sr. and Rachel Josephine (Melson) Dear. He was a proud graduate of Indian River High School, Class of 1977, and honorably served his country...
Louis Francis "Frank" Beck
Jul 5, 2026
Louis Francis Beck, “Frank”, passed away peacefully at his home in Ocean View, DE on July 5, 2026, at the age of 89, cared for by his loving family both in the hospital and during his final days at home.
In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (O’Donnell) Beck, of 46 years in 2010,...
Carolyn L Robinson
Jul 3, 2026
Carolyn L. Robinson, age 89, of Dagsboro, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2026, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her loving family.
Carolyn was born in Wolfeboro, NH, on June 14, 1937, the daughter of the late Russell Ray Hooper and the late Florence "Mickey" (Hudson) Hooper. She attended John M....
Ronald August Zendler
Jun 28, 2026
Ronald A. Zendler, 84, of Milton, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family in the comfort of his home.
Born on August 18, 1941, in the Bronx, New York, Ron was the son of the late Norman Henry Zendler, Sr. and Anna Rita (Carter) Zendler. From an early age, he exemplified the...
Olga Marjorie Eckerd
Jun 27, 2026
Olga Marjorie "Marjie" (Michel) Eckerd of Dagsboro passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Born on July 9, 1947, in Surabaja, Indonesia, Marjie was the eldest daughter of Irus and Yvonne (Vanderjaht) Michel. In 1951, her family immigrated to the Netherlands, and in 1955, they made their home in Wilmington, Delaware. Marjie was proud to become a...