Deborah Lynn Stowell

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Stowell, 74, passed away on October 23, 2025.  Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Stowell was born on February 2, 1951 to Louise (McKay) Stowell and Edwin D. Stowell, Jr. in Albany, NY. Debbie spent 2 years during high school living in Tanzania and Kenya in Africa.  She graduated from Newark High School in 1970.… Read more »

Mr. Robert Paul Reeder

Robert Paul Reeder, 88, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025. Born on October 31, 1936, in Northumberland, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Paul Reeder II and Lucille (Wilson) Reeder, and the husband of Peggy (Roth) Reeder.  A graduate of Northumberland High School, Class of 1954. Robert enlisted… Read more »

Mrs. Grace White Arles

Grace White Arles, born on March 27, 1933, in Federalsburg, Maryland, lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. A 1951 graduate of Federalsburg High School, Grace went on to attend Goldey-Beacom College before beginning her career at DuPont in Seaford, Delaware. It was there that she met her future husband, Donald… Read more »

Johnnie Lee Dudley Jr.

Johnnie Lee Dudley, Jr., “John”, age 62 of Newark, DE passed away on August 30, 2025. He was born on June 11, 1963 in Wilmington, DE to the late Johnnie Lee Dudley, Sr. and Sue Ellen (Glass) Dudley. When John was in high school, he was a strong athlete. He was a track star and… Read more »

James Skocik

James Skocik, age 57, of Newark, DE, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. On April 27, 1968, he was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Stephen o. Skocik and Catherine Ann Skocik (Kripplebauer). He thoroughly enjoyed the 20 years he worked as an archaeologist for KCI. He spent his weekends hunting, fishing, and bicycling.… Read more »

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 »