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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.

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

Kevin E. Robinson

Kevin E. Robinson

Nov 8, 2024

Kevin Eugene Robinson, aged 68, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Laurel, DE. Born on August 29, 1956, he graduated from North High School in 1974 and continued his education at Hagerstown Junior College.

Kevin was a respected entrepreneur, having owned several businesses including R&R Hauling and Excavating, and Dutch's Country Store. He also partnered with...

Charles Richard Hazel, Jr.

Charles Richard Hazel, Jr.

Nov 7, 2024

Charles R. Hazel II ("Chuck") went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2024. Chuck was an avid waterman and lifelong resident of Lewes Delaware. He spent a lot of his years clamming in the Rehoboth Bay. In addition to the water Chuck had a passion for wrestling and spent many years coaching and mentoring kids in the...

Kenneth Warren Baldwin

Kenneth Warren Baldwin

Nov 3, 2024

All services will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware.

Maria Julia Wolf

Maria Julia Wolf

Nov 1, 2024

All services will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to Coffin Cremations of Seaford, Delaware.

Theresa Marie Siomkajlo

Theresa Marie Siomkajlo

Oct 31, 2024

Theresa Marie Siomkajlo, born on August 5, 1931, in Manhattan, NY was sent to her eternal home on October 31, 2024, in Newark, Delaware after a long illness.

Theresa was the beloved daughter of Serafina and Frank Marmo, the loving wife of Julian Siomkajlo, the mother of Lisa Remson and Kristina Alinskas, mother-in-law to Algis Alinskas, grandmother...

Franklin Keith Kreisher

Franklin Keith Kreisher

Oct 25, 2024

Franklin Keith Kreisher (always known as Keith), 78, died Friday, October 25, 2024 at Bayhealth Hospital in Dover, Delaware following a brief but fierce battle with lung cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Suzanne; his daughter Kristine Short (John) of Federalsburg, MD; step-daughter Terri Ozment (Terry) of Littleton, CO; his furry feline daughter Katy; brother...

Barbara Ellen Timmons

Barbara Ellen Timmons

Sep 30, 2024

Barbara was born in Hagerstown, MD on February 21, 1959 to Robert Eugene and Helen Genevieve Knable.  She passed at 65 years of age on September 30, 2024 after a long illness.  She was a 1977 class member at South Hagerstown High School.

Barbara is survived by her husband of 42 years, Victor Lee Timmons; son Justin...

Emilia Olave Maya

Emilia Olave Maya

Sep 24, 2024

Emilia Olave Maya, of Pocomoke City, MD, formerly of Georgetown, DE, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on July 23, 1940, in Colombia, South America, Emilia's vibrant spirit and love for life touched the hearts of all who knew her.

Emilia dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing...

Yoriko "Yori" Takano Sawin

Yoriko "Yori" Takano Sawin

Sep 24, 2024

Yoriko "Yori" Takano Sawin, 81, of Bridgeville, DE, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Yori was born on October 13, 1942, in Tokyo, Japan, to Kotoji and Satoyoshi Takano. She was the youngest of five children.

Yori moved permanently to the United States in 1975 and became a naturalized US citizen. Before retiring in 2001, she...

Rodney Don Sweet

Rodney Don Sweet

Aug 27, 2024

Rodney Don Sweet passed away on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 at Tidal Health Nanticoke in Seaford at the age of 76. He was born in Syracuse, New York on Thursday, January 8th, 1948 to Frederick Don Sweet and Dawn Elnora (Minckler) Sweet.

Rodney was a dedicated attorney (SU Law Degree) who spent his career helping those in...

Daniel Alexander Andrade

Daniel Alexander Andrade

Jul 19, 2024

Daniel A. Andrade, of Delmar, passed away on Friday, July 19th, 2024 at his home. He was 17 years old.

He was born on February 9, 2007 in Seaford and was the son of Teodoro A. And Missie L. Brumley Andrade.

Daniel attended Delmar High School  and was a sophomore.  In his childhood years, He...

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