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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|

Mildred Lucille Riley, 86

Mildred Lucille Riley, beloved mother, grandmother, and community member, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 in Delmar, Del. She was born on July 14, 1939, in Delmar, Del. and was a proud lifelong resident of Delmar. She was [...]

2025-10-30T12:14:17-05:00October 30, 2025|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Jeffrey Michael Horne

Jeffrey Michael Horne, the third and youngest son of James Horne, Sr. and Diane Henry-Horne, was born on Sept. 8, 1966 at Nanticoke Hospital, Seaford, where he took his first God-given breath and sadly his last on Oct. 5, 2025. [...]

2025-10-30T12:12:52-05:00October 30, 2025|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Richard Lewis, 79

Richard Lewis of Laurel, formerly of Lancaster, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.  Born in Nanticoke, Pa., he was the son of the late George Calvin and Stasia Mary Gallick Lewis. He was the loving husband of [...]

2025-10-23T05:37:51-05:00October 23, 2025|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Russell C. Amidon, 74

Russell C. Amidon of Seaford passed away peacefully on Oct. 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Russell was born on Oct. 24, 1950, in Sheldon, IA, the son of the late Richard and Helen Amidon. Russell graduated from Augusta [...]

2025-10-23T05:34:17-05:00October 23, 2025|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|

Betty L. Truitt, 78

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty L. Truitt of Delmar, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left us peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. Born on Aug. 8, 1947, in Salisbury, Betty [...]

2025-10-23T05:33:17-05:00October 23, 2025|OBITS, OBITS - LAUREL, OBITS - SEAFORD|
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