Obituaries

Lois Marie Sturgis, age 93, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

David F. “Dave” Boulden, age 76, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Raymond R. Fry, Jr., affectionately known as “Bobby,” passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Maude D. “Maudy” Wright, of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the age of 84.

Albert Lester “Les” Lewis, age 85, of Sparta, NC, and formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.   

It is with deep sadness and enduring love that we announce the passing of James William “Sonny” Watson, Jr., who left this world on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by his loving family.

With great sadness, we announce the passing of a great gift from God, Mrs. Lena (Richardson) Williams, on Friday, November 28, 2025.

E.N. “Nick” Simons III, age 92, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Gertrude A. “Gert” Pavlick, age 88, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Myrtle May York, age 89, of Newark, DE, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Dennis Michael Ludwig, Sr., age 85, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025.

Jane (Henrietta) Horton of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on November 26, 2025 at her home in the presence of her loving family.

Benjamin G. “Ben” Thomas, Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his devoted family, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in New Castle, DE.

Grace Agnes George, age 87, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

David D. “Dave” Poffenberger, IV, age 68, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Lillian Seward, age 92, passed away on November 27, 2025 at Millcroft Nursing Facility.