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OBITS – LAUREL

Glenn McDowell, 78

Glenn McDowell of Greenwood passed away peacefully on Nov. 8, 2025. Born near Bridgeville, Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Anna McDowell; two children, Brian and Lori; a granddaughter, Courtney McDowell; and a great-granddaughter, Elliana McDowell. [...]

2025-11-24T09:45:03-05:00November 13, 2025|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Paul Snyder, Jr., 72

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul L. Snyder Jr., lovingly known as “Skip,” who left us peacefully on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. After passing from complications of Parkinson’s Disease, he is now walking with [...]

2025-11-24T09:32:54-05:00November 13, 2025|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Robert Taylor, 85

Robert Taylor of Seaford passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 4, 2025, with his family at his side. Robert was born in Seaford on March 25, 1940, the son of the late Lloyd and Maud Taylor. Robert was a [...]

2025-11-24T09:27:13-05:00November 13, 2025|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Phillip A. Burtelle, 77

Phillip A. Burtelle of Seaford passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 20, 2025, surrounded by friends. He was born on Jan. 2, 1948, to the late Roy A. Burtelle and Anna Mae Burtelle Conaway. He graduated from John Dickinson High [...]

2025-11-10T13:27:52-05:00November 10, 2025|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Sandra L. Tyndall, 86

Sandra L. Tyndall of Delmar, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Aug. 18, 1939, in Salisbury, Sandra spent her life dedicated to her family and [...]

2025-11-10T13:23:55-05:00November 10, 2025|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

John Adam Kowalko, Jr., 80

Retired State Representative John Adam Kowalko Jr. of Newark passed away on Oct. 25, 2025. He was born Sept. 17, 1945, in Portsmouth, Va., and raised in Philadelphia. John is survived by his wife, Connie Merlet; daughter, Johanna Kowalko and [...]

2025-11-10T13:21:02-05:00November 10, 2025|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

James A. Willey

James A. Willey of Seaford passed away peacefully at home on Oct.19, 2025. He was born on Dec. 30, 1933. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 70 years, Greta Faye Willey; his son, Ricky Willey; and his [...]

2025-10-30T12:15:25-05:00October 30, 2025|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|
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