Melson's Funeral Services

Evelyn V. Mcintyre

May 17, 2026

Evelyn V. McIntyre, age 74, of Frankford, DE, formerly of Galeton, PA, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, DE.

Born in Wellsboro, PA, Evelyn was the cherished daughter of the late Franklin George Pletcher and Evelyn Louise (Hensel) Pletcher. A woman of remarkable talent and dedication, she owned and operated...

Justine Florczyk

May 17, 2026

It's always hard to say goodbye to a loved one, but today we say goodbye to our beloved Justine Florczyk, age 88, of Ocean View, who passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with her beloved daughter and caregiver by her side.

Justine was born in Wilmington on June 15, 1937, daughter of the late Edward Palivoda,...

Donald W. Shehan

May 16, 2026

Donald W. Shehan December 13, 1938 – May 16, 2026

Donald W. Shehan, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, Delaware. Born on December 13, 1938, to Russell and Bertha (Roher) Shehan in Three Springs, Pennsylvania, Donald lived a life defined by his devotion—to his family, his country,...

Virginia L. Mitchell

May 16, 2026

Virginia Lee Deale Mitchell

Matriarch of Dewey Avenue

Virginia Lee Deale Mitchell, a true Sussex Countian, slipped away peacefully into a better world on May 16, 2026. Born January 4, 1934 she was 92 years young and is finally joining her beloved George Henry Mitchell, her parents...

Barbara A. Royer

May 15, 2026

Barbara Anne Ailworth Royer was a strong-willed woman who never wanted to be a burden to anyone. She was a wonderful mother, sister, mother-in-law, aunt, Mom Mom Squash, as Jeremy and Jojo lovingly called her — as well as a dear friend to many.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Lloyd Ailworth and Donna L....

John S. Slemko

May 15, 2026

John S. Slemko, age 95, of Millsboro, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15th, at home surrounded by his family.

Born in Chester, Pa, he graduated from Chester High School in 1949 and later from Pennsylvania Military College.

John retired from Boeing Helicopters in 1992 as an Industrial Engineer. During his tenure he provided...

Gloria Helene Gibbs

May 15, 2026

On the morning of Friday, May 15th 2026, Gloria Helene Gibbs, drew her last breath and departed this world for a realm that is pain free, and where she can eat potato chips guilt free.  Our mother, aunt, grandmother, sister and dear friend was a bright shining beacon to those that knew her and enjoyed her loving aura.  She...

Dorcas Gail Jones

May 5, 2026

Dorcas Gail Jones, 72, of Lewes, Delaware, formerly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at her brother's home in Batavia, Illinois.

Born in Darby, Pennsylvania, on July 5, 1953, Gail was the beloved daughter of the late Donald G. Ebner and Dorcas A. (Rice) Ebner. She built a career marked...

Richard A. Hudson

May 5, 2026

Richard Alton Hudson, 79, of Clarksville, Delaware, passed away into the arms of his Savior on May 5, 2026 at home, surrounded by loving family.

Richard was born March 10, 1947, the son of Kendall W. Hudson, Sr. and Lenora M. Hudson of Bethany Beach, Delaware. He graduated from Lord Baltimore in 1965, then went on to...

Ronald E. Johnson Sr.

May 2, 2026

Ronald E. Johnson, Sr., 83, of Ocean View, Delaware, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of the place he loved most.

Born on Christmas Eve in 1942 in Wilmington, Ronnie was the son of the late Elwood Henry and Margaret (Breece) Johnson. He graduated from Henry C....