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Obituaries

Recent obituaries in Sussex County, Delaware.

The obituaries in the Sussex County, Delaware area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Sussex County, Delaware's history and identity.

Jennifer L. Kordell

Jennifer L. Kordell

Mar 20, 2025

Jennifer Kordell passed away on March 20, 2025 at the age of 66. She was born on May 7th, 1958, in Washington D.C. to Donald and Betty Heckard and spent her final years in Seaford, DE with her husband, Ed.

Jennifer was a loving wife for over 34 years to Edward Kordell. She is also survived by...

Charlotte D. Fox

Charlotte D. Fox

Mar 10, 2025

All services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware.

Steven Murphy

Steven Murphy

Mar 8, 2025

All services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware.

Janet L. Chatary

Janet L. Chatary

Mar 3, 2025

A private Celebration of Life service for the family will be held to honor her memory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Village Baptist Church 1950 Mitchellville Road, Bowie, MD 20716 and designated to the Choir Fund in her memory .

Janet Lee Chatary, 84, passed away...

Lisa Ann Spinelli

Lisa Ann Spinelli

Feb 11, 2025

All services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware.

Thomas Lester Lomax

Thomas Lester Lomax

Jan 29, 2025

All services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware.

Phyllis Marie Lewis

Phyllis Marie Lewis

Jan 28, 2025

All services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware.

Charles Leonard Graves, Jr.

Charles Leonard Graves, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Charles L. Graves, Jr. on January 26th, 2025. Lenny was born on February 5th, 1978 in Wilmington, DE., the first child of Charles L. Graves Sr. and Beverly A. Graves.  He had a distinguished academic career, graduating from Salesianum School and earning a Bachelor's Degree in Science...

Janet Louise Viscomi

Janet Louise Viscomi

Jan 19, 2025

All services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware.

Ronald Emile Hughes

Ronald Emile Hughes

Jan 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Emile Hughes, aged 73, of Seaford, DE. Ronald passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, due to heart failure following a heart attack.

Ronald was born on September 24, 1951, in New Orleans, LA, to the late Felix Hughes and Marjory Crochet. He was a...

Kathleen De Zago

Kathleen De Zago

Jan 13, 2025

We love you and miss you.

Marco requests that in lieu of flowers or donations that you take yourself out to a nice dinner in her honor.

Karen Gillions Way

Karen Gillions Way

Jan 11, 2025

All services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware.

Maryanne Emkey

Maryanne Emkey

Jan 9, 2025

Maryanne Emkey, affectionately known as Mary, passed away on January 9, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on October 12, 1957, in Baltimore, MD, to Joseph and Ruth Huth. She spent her final years in Laurel, DE.

Mary was a devoted wife to Christian Melvin Emkey Jr. and a loving mother to her three daughters, Amber...

John S. Tallent Jr.

John S. Tallent Jr.

Jan 4, 2025

Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware.

Bernice Gajewski

Bernice Gajewski

Dec 16, 2024

All services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware.

Shaun Michael Barlow

Shaun Michael Barlow

Dec 9, 2024

Shaun Michael Barlow passed peacefully on December 9, 2024. Shaun was born on June 27, 1987 in Salisbury, MD. The son of Joseph P. Barlow Sr. and Cherie L. Koontz. Shaun spent his time living life free. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle any chance he got, along with constantly working on something and trying to build something, fishing, skateboarding...

Shawn Curtis Dyson Sr.

Shawn Curtis Dyson Sr.

Nov 28, 2024

Shawn Dyson Sr., aged 38, passed away on November 28, 2024. He was born on September 14, 1986, in Salisbury, Maryland, to Timothy Dyson Sr. and Lisa Dennis. A proud resident of Delmar, Delaware, he attended Delmar High School. Throughout most of his life, Shawn worked beside his father as an equipment operator and scrap metal dealer and was...

Ray Albert Hall

Ray Albert Hall

Nov 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray Albert Hall, beloved husband, father and grandfather on November 23, 2024, at the age of 78.

Born on July 8, 1946 in Harrisburg, PA, Ray was the son of Louis Hall and Anita Frayre.

Ray served in the US Navy from 1966 to...

Edward M. Prongay

Edward M. Prongay

Nov 13, 2024

All services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware.

Frederick O. Schlosshauer

Frederick O. Schlosshauer

Nov 12, 2024

All services will be private.  Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware

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