Sandra K. Keen

Sandra “Sandy” K. Keen, age 82, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026. She was born on February 14, 1944, in Gorman, MD to the late Vernon Brooks Rohrbaugh and Kathryn Virginia (Trenton) Rohrbaugh. Sandy dedicated her life to her family as a stay-at-home mother, finding her greatest joy in raising… Read more »

Stanley Harold Bak

Stanley Harold Bak, 81, of Ocean View, Delaware (formerly of Newark, Delaware), passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Born on December 19, 1944, in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Stanley William Bak and Bernice Bak Smith (née Bird). He was the devoted husband of… Read more »

Frank Brubaker Bradley

Frank Brubaker Bradley, age 94, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 7, 1931, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Frank was the beloved son of the late Frank Garber Bradley and Lizzy Behm Bradley (née Brubaker). He was the devoted husband of Wanda Marie Bradley… Read more »

Denise Marie Boone

Denise Marie Boone, age 62, of Newark, DE, passed away on June 6, 2026. She was born on June 29, 1963 in Newark, DE, to the late Edward Vangorder, Sr. and Marie Dowd. Denise’s greatest joy in life was her family. She cherished every moment spent with those she loved and created countless memories filled… Read more »

Shannon Leigh Taylor

Shannon Leigh Taylor, 51, of Dover, Delaware, passed away on June 4, 2026.  Born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, Shannon was the daughter of the late Kenneth Taylor and Helen Rhodes.  Shannon worked as a nurse’s aide, dedicating herself to caring for others with compassion and kindness. She enjoyed shopping and took great pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming… Read more »

Anita Louise Hansen

Anita Louise Hansen, 64, of Townsend, Delaware, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026. Born on May 14, 1961, in Wilmington, Delaware, Anita was a longtime resident of Sycamore Farms and the KenCrest Group Home community, where she was deeply cherished by everyone who knew her. Anita brought joy to all those around her with… Read more »

Ruth F. Stetson

Ruth F. Stetson, age 81, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. She was born on July 23, 1944 in Southington, CT, to the late Ralph Fede and Hilda (Wruck) Fede. A lifelong learner and passionate educator, Ruth earned her Master’s Degree in Education and dedicated her career to teaching and inspiring… Read more »

Ronald Charles Hastings

Ronald “Ronnie” Charles Hastings, age 77, of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. He was born on February 28, 1949, in Delmar, MD to the late Billy Hastings and Betty (Carey) Hastings. Upon graduation from Laurel High School, Ronnie joined the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. … Read more »

Jacob Franklin Shew

Jacob “Jake” Franklin Shew passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2026. Born on September 15, 1935, in Newark, Delaware, he was the middle child of Clifford and Isabel Shew. Jake was preceded in death by his wife Carole Faye Christian Shew, sister Bess Shew Parrish, brother Clifford Shew, and his parents. He is… Read more »

Lois Brinley Ludman

Lois Brinley Ludman, age 83, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 22, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lois was the cherished daughter of the late Howard and Marion (née Williams) Brinley. She was the devoted and loving wife of Frederick Ludman III, with whom… Read more »