Elizabeth Travis Earle
Jul 28, 2026
Ms. Elizabeth Travis Earle of New Castle, Delaware passed away on July 28, 2026 at Christiana Hospital and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Ms. Earle, affectionately known as Betsy, was born on October 22, 1946 and was the daughter of James Haig Earle and Mary Stewart Earle. She grew up in New Castle, DE.
Betsy was a...
Effa "Cathy" Catherine Parkinson
Jul 17, 2026
Age 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Claymont, Delaware, on July 17, 2026, following a brief illness
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, on February 28, 1944, Effa "Cathy" was the 10th of 12 children born to the late Aaron F. and Mary Madeline (Payne) Palmatary. She grew up on the scenic estate farm her father managed in Fairville, Pennsylvania, creating...
Florence G. Budovitch
Jul 13, 2026
Age 100, she was born January 29, 1926 in New York, NY and passed away July 13, 2026 in Wilmington, DE.
Florence was born in New York to Samuel and Isabelle Greengold. A graduate of Cooper Union, she majored in graphic design and went on to design children’s clothing for Kate Greenaway Dresses in New York. In 1951, she married her...
James Henry Hurt, Jr.
Jul 12, 2026
Age 61, passed away July 12, 2026 after a short battle with cancer.
Those who knew him best called him Hank. He was a hardworking man who could fix anything. Hank worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and a welder. He loved to collect old cars and motorcycles. His hobbies were fishing, crabbing, and playing pool.
Hank is survived by his mother,...
Joseph Arnold Glick
Jul 3, 2026
Age 94, born March 26, 1932 in Wilmington, DE to Albert and Frances Glick. He passed away peacefully July 3, 2026 at home surrounded by family.
He was a brother to Martin Glick and Shirley Glick Feder, and husband to the late Phyllis Sklut Glick.
A native Delawarean, Joe graduated P. S. duPont High School in 1949, and the University of Delaware...
Albert Lee Freeman, Jr.
May 25, 2026
Age 64, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026.
Born September 18, 1961, he was the son of the late Albert Lee Freeman, Sr. and Joyce L. Freeman (nee Pritchard). He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, and the beach.
Albert was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria "Jeanne" Freeman. He is survived by his brother, Joseph K. Freeman and his partner, Walter "Tom"...
Anthony "Tony" Saldutti, Jr.
May 15, 2026
Age 68, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026.
Born July 7, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA, he grew up in Broomall, PA with his younger sister. After high school graduation was complete, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1975. Tony served four years in the Marine Corps, and after returning home from his service, he decided to enlist in...
Mary Kay Colmery
May 13, 2026
Age 74, passed away May 13, 2026
Mary will always be remembered as a fun-loving and caring person by all who knew her. She loved all animals - big and small - and pursued that love throughout her life by giving many dogs and cats a loving home. Her compassion for animals was also reflected in her career, as she worked...
Kay "Kathy" R. Cook
May 2, 2026
Age 74, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home in Newark, DE. Kathy was born October 23, 1951 to Marjorie and Kenneth Fahnestock. She graduated from Avon Grove High School and was a lifelong learner; earning a Bachelors Degree in Nursing, and two Masters Degrees in Human Resources and Nursing from Wilmington University and Wesley College.
She worked...
Carl Samuel Wexler
May 1, 2026
Age 57, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Annamarie Wexler; his children, Alicia Wexler (21) and Sam Wexler (19); his mother, Jane Rappaport Green; and his brother, Eric Wexler.
Carl was a loving and caring husband who had been committed to his wife for 37 years. They met at the University of Delaware, where Carl...
Harry Steven Cohen
Apr 19, 2026
Harry Cohen, age 66, passed away April 19, 2026. He dedicated his life to his communities and his passions.
Harry joined the fire department at age 16 and served as a paramedic and volunteer firefighter across both Baltimore City and Baltimore County, many of those years with the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company. He owned the Firehouse Tavern for 31 years, creating...
Daniel "Dan" A. Bradley, Sr.
Apr 11, 2026
Daniel A Bradley Sr. passed away on April 11, 2026 peacefully in the loving arms of his wife at home.
Born June 23, 1953 in Wilmington, DE, Dan was the beloved son of the late John D. Bradley and Mary Elizabeth Bradley. Dan was self-employed and owned Bradley & Sons Custom Painting. He enjoyed the beach, watching the sunrise and sunset,...
Robert "Bob" Garber
Apr 5, 2026
Age 78, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and podiatrist, passed away on April 5, 2026.
Born in New York City and raised in the Bronx, Bob carried with him the spirit and character of his roots throughout his entire life.
Bob attended Pace College in New York, where he not only earned his undergraduate degree but also met the love of...
Morris "Billy" W. States, Jr.
Apr 3, 2026
Morris W. States Jr., known to many as “Billy,” passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 68.
Born on May 26, 1957, Billy was the beloved son of the late Morris and Sandy States. He spent his early years in New Castle, Delaware, where he enjoyed playing ball on the local fields, creating memories that would stay with...
Erika L. Surkin
Mar 17, 2026
Erika Surkin died peacefully on March 17,2026, in Olney, MD, at the age of 78. Her husband of 55 years, Ron, and her children were with her.
Erika lived a life devoted to her family and to helping children with learning challenges. She was the ultimate child whisperer, connecting effortlessly with all young people, from infants through college students. She was...
Howard Kattler
Mar 16, 2026
Howard J. Kattler, known to just about everyone as “Heshy,” passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 91.
Heshy was born on May 30, 1934, in Philadelphia and grew up there, graduating from Overbrook High School. He went on to Temple University, where he earned both his undergraduate degree and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. He built...
Thomas Michael Baczkowski
Feb 28, 2026
Thomas Michael Baczkowski, age 69, of Elkton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 28, 2026. Born in Elkton to the late Harry and Frances Baczkowski, Thomas was a lifelong resident known for his unwavering dedication to his community and family.
Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Diana Baczkowski and his devoted daugther, Kristen Baczkowski....
Joan Mavis Brandt
Feb 11, 2026
Our beloved mother, Joan Mavis Brandt, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, February 11, 2026, at the age of 93.
Joan was born and raised in Woodbridge, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Helen and Morris Klein. She was a proud graduate of Syracuse University. An English teacher by profession, she stepped away from full-time teaching to raise her family...
Charles H. Blevins
Feb 10, 2026
Age 88, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Born on October 5, 1937, in Abingdon, Virginia, Charles was the youngest of eight children born to Hoyt and Nina Blevins. He moved to Delaware in 1960, and in 1962 he met the love of his life, Eva Bayless. They married in 1964 and built a...
Robert "Bob" Ruel Sebastian
Feb 9, 2026
Robert Ruel Sebastian passed away peacefully in Middletown, DE on February 9, 2026.
Bob was born in Albion, NE on September 12, 1932 and spent the majority of his life in Delaware. After high school graduation, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy at age 17. His time in the Navy was a defining and memorable period for Bob. After an...