Ralph Leonard Cleaves

Ralph Leonard Cleaves, 89, of Newark, DE, passed away on November 14, 2016 at his home. Born August 18, 1927 in Christiana, DE, Ralph was the son of the late Walter and Amy (Miller) Cleaves. Ralph is survived by his son, Mark Cleaves and his spouse, Bill Revis; daughter, Cynthia Wright; and his sister, Florence… Read more »

Phyllis Ruth Rummel

Phyllis Ruth Rummel, age 84, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 11, 1933, in Buffalo, NY, to the late Elmer O. Bearnard and Grace F. Wills. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. Phyllis was a talented homemaker and artist.… Read more »

James Hunter Miller

James Hunter Miller, age 25, passed away Tuesday March 31, 2015. Hunter was born in Baltimore, MD on August 8, 1989 He attended the University of Delaware and graduated from Wilmington University. He was planning to relocate in Thailand to teach English and build his computer business. Hunter loved traveling and experiencing all kinds of… Read more »

Linda Jean McNair

Linda Jean McNair, age 65, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. She was born October 24, 1949 in Ligonier, PA to the late Lawrence and Esther Brant Klingensmith. She came to the area while attending classes at Goldey Beacom College. She spent most of her… Read more »

Paul Witt Andrews

Paul W. Andrews age 92, of Newark, Del. died on May 19 and is now at peace. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on Feb. 20, 1926, the third of four sons of Eula Petty and Grover C. Andrews. He attended East High School in Nashville, played several sports and served as captain of the… Read more »

James L. Scotton

James L. Scotton of Newark, Delaware passed away on May 16, 2020 at the age of 90. He was the son of James Lester Scotton and Elizabeth Hudson Scotton. He graduated from Newark High School in 1948 and the University of Delaware in 1952 with a degree in Business Administration and was a member of… Read more »

Jodi Lynn Melrath

Jodi Lynn Melrath, 53, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Oxford, PA passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. She was born on August 7, 1963 in Lancaster, PA to the late Earl and Mona Melrath. She is survived by her brother, Earl Melrath Jr.; sister, Patty (David); companion and caregiver, Eddie Dunfee;… Read more »

Ruth Zalman Osborne

Ruth Zalman Osborne, age 83, of Newark, Del., passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 23, 2015. She was recently preceded in death by her husband, Frank J. Osborne, Jr. Ruth was born in Emporia, Va., the daughter of Emil Zalman and Mary Bodish Zalman. She spent her early years on the family farm. Her experiences… Read more »

Sean Michael McCollum

Sean Michael McCollum, age 59, of Newark, DE, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Wilmington, DE on March 23, 1958 to Mary (Smolka) McCollum and the late John “Ducky” McCollum. Sean attended St. Hedwig’s School and Conrad High School. He graduated from Delcastle Technical High School with… Read more »

Jerry Lee Webb

Jerry L. Webb of Glen Farms, Elkton, Maryland passed away on March 6, 2014 in Lakeland, Florida where he wintered with his wife, Joan. Born in Springfield, Missouri, Webb was the son of Ellis and Charlotte Maxey Webb. He attended a one-room school through the eighth grade and graduated from Springfield High School. As a… Read more »