Posts Tagged ‘Obituary’
Former State Lawmaker and longtime Delaware Tech President Orlando J. “Lonnie” George Jr. Passes Away at 78
Longtime Delaware Tech President, Orlando J. George, Jr., of Wilmington passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on May 27th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was a much-loved husband,…
Read MoreFormer Del. State Sen., Finance Secretary Richard Cordrey – a Millsboro Native – Has Passed Away
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Millsboro native Richard Cordrey, who served a lengthy tenure as State Senate President pro tempore as well as four years as Secretary of Finance, has died. Cordrey was 88 years…
Read MoreGreater Salisbury Committee Founder Col. Bob Cook Passes Away
A pillar of the Salisbury community has passed away.Colonel Bob Cook was 96.Cook was founding Executive Director of the Greater Salisbury Committee, and gave his time with numerous other organizations…
Read MoreCelebration Of Life Saturday Honors The Late Justice Randy Holland
In Memoriam: Del. Supreme Court Justice Ret. Randy Holland
Retired Delaware Supreme Court Justice Randy Holland – who was the youngest person to be appointed to the Supreme Court and became the longest-serving jurist on Delaware’s highest court –…
Read MoreFormer State Sen. Robert Venables Has Passed Away
Former longtime Delaware State Senator Robert Venables, who represented the Laurel area, has died at age 88. Venables spent 26 years in public service, and most recently ran for reelection…
Read MoreUPDATED: Viewings, Funeral For Former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner
UPDATED 12:30pm: On Wednesday, November 10, Governor John Carney, First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney, Governor Minner’s family, current and past members of the Cabinet and General Assembly, former staff, and…
Read MoreFormer Del. Governor Ruth Ann Minner Has Died
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Ruth Ann Minner, who left school to work on the family farm, became a widow early in life, obtained her GED and rose from being a receptionist in the Governor’s…
Read MoreRemembering Laurel’s Frank Calio, Former Del. Election Commissioner
A former state Election Commissioner, Laurel community servant and influential political blogger has passed away. According to members of his family, Frank Calio died Tuesday. He was 83. Calio, who…
Read MoreOC Remembers Dough Roller Patriarch Bill Gibbs
Former Del. Brigadier General Richard “Dick” James Passes Away; Funeral Today In Laurel
A retired Delaware Army National Guard Brigadier General has passed away. Services are being held today (Friday) in Laurel for Richard “Dick” James. James was born and raised in Delaware,…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Board of Ed Pres. Eric Cropper Sr. Passes Away
The Worcester County Public Schools community is mourning the passing of the president of the Board of Education, Eric Cropper Senior. Cropper served the community in other ways as well.…
Read MoreFormer OC Councilman, 2-Term Police Chief Leroy Duggan Has Died
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A former two-term Ocean City Police Chief and Council member has passed away. Leroy Duggan was 93. After a law enforcement career with Baltimore County Police, Duggan became Police Chief…
Read MoreRemembering Wayne Cannon
Wayne Cannon’s family, friends and the many listeners and fans he had across Delmarva are offering fond memories of the longtime radio personality. According to Cannon’s family, he passed away…
Read MoreHoward T. Ennis School Principal Passes Away
In Memoriam: Dan Kramer, Government Watchdog
Elected officials who encountered him will not soon forget him. Dan Kramer, a government watchdog who spoke up frequently at meetings of Sussex County Council, has died. His wife told…
Read MoreFormer Del. Adjutant General Carol Timmons Has Died
Major General Carol Timmons, who served as Delaware Adjutant General for two years, has died at age 62. The Delaware National Guard reported her passing Monday. Senator Chris Coons, D-…
Read MoreFuneral Arrangements for Former DSU President William B. DeLauder
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Delaware State University mourns the May 21 passing of Dr. William B. DeLauder, the eighth President of the Delaware State University, and celebrates his life and achievement, which figured prominently…
Read MoreMD Gov Hogan Orders MD Flag to Half Staff Saturday
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has ordered the Maryland State Flag lowered to half-staff effective at sunrise, Saturday, January 27, 2018 and returned to full-staff at sunset, Saturday, January 27, 2018.…
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