Franklin Edwin Devonshire

Franklin Edwin Devonshire, “Frank”, age 86 of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1938 in Elkton, MD to the late Joseph Devonshire and Nora Devonshire (Nichols). Frank proudly served in the United States Navy from 1957 to 1962. During his time… Read more »

Patricia L. Hagan

Born on April 18, 1943, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward Rush and Constance Martin (Smith), and stepdaughter of Stanley Martin. Patricia worked for over 30 years at American Express in New York. When she moved to Delaware she volunteered at a number of organizations.  She treasured time with her… Read more »

Lawrence Lee Keen Sr.

In Loving Memory of Larry Keen On August 12, 2025, Larry Keen passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was surrounded by love and leaves behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and humor that touched the lives of many. Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Dudley Keen,… Read more »

Patricia Sue Anderson

Patricia Sue Anderson, age 92, of Bear, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 8, 2025. Born in Ithaca, NY on September 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Dorothy (Grohl) Updyke.  Pat grew up in the Richardson Park neighborhood on Reamer Avenue and was a graduate… Read more »

Stephen Joseph Schmidt

Stephen Joseph Schmidt, age 83, of Newark, DE, passed away on July 16. 2025. On May 15, 1942, Stephen was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Jospeh Schmidt and Eileen (Comerford) Schmidt. Stephen was a man known for his many hobbies like collecting guns and knives. He enjoyed bow hunting and taking photographs any… Read more »

Charles Peter Motta Jr.

Charles Peter Motta, Jr., age 93, of Newark, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025. On September 13, 1931, he was born in Newton, NJ to the late Charles Peter Motta, Sr. and Louise Motta (Pandolfi). Charles attended Fair Lawn High School where he played football in the backfield and matched his jersey… Read more »

Gregory Mark Stratton

Gregory “Greg” Mark Stratton, age 67 of Bear, Delaware, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1957 to the late John Jospeh Stratton and Nancy Stratton (Roshman) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Greg is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Jordan; children: Kelly Stratton and Lindsey Stratton; stepchildren: Ashton Jordan and… Read more »

Louis J. Zulli

Louis J. Zulli “Lou”, age 90, of Newark DE, passed away on July 17, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1934, in White Plains, NY, to the late Orsino Zulli and Rose (Vinci) Zulli. Lou is survived by his wife, Eliza Zulli and children: Steve, Peter, Dawn and Lara. Services will be held privately.

Mrs. Margaret Ann Gill

Margaret Ann Mattson Gill of Fair Hill, MD, age 90, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Margaret was born on September 5, 1934, in Kemblesville, PA to the late Thomas and Margaret Mattson. Margaret is survived by two daughters: Rose Lowe of Worton, MD and Pat Reed of Fair Hill, MD, and a special… Read more »

Doris Mae Burbage

Doris Mae (nee, Hart) Schneider Burbage, age 92, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. Born at home on July 19, 1932, in Lewisville, Pennsylvania, Doris was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Leon Hart and Catherine Mae (née Galloway) Hart and sibling to Ralph Veron Hart, Leon Frank Hart, Betty… Read more »