Obituaries

Mateo “Mattie” Banegas, 18, of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away on July 22, 2025.

David Wilson “Dave” Sumner, age 78, of Bear, DE, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Shirley Ann Rash (nee Fenstermacher) of Hyattsville, Maryland passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the age of 90.

Ellen M. Perry, age 92, formerly of Newtown, PA, passed away peacefully in the care of her family on Friday, July 25, 2025.

Clara Nancy Weis, age 84, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Robin William Roberts Sr., age 70, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most after a short battle with melanoma.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Dr. Charles B. Cooper Jr. — affectionately known as Morrie, Borbor, Papie, Pops, Grandpa, Gramps, Grampy, G-stacks, Daddy Coop…

With full hearts and deep love, we celebrate the life of Gail Morris McInerney, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 16th, with her daughter by her side.

Hugh McElroy, age 82, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Frederick S. “Fred” Sowers, age 74, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Dana Marie Chinski-Hogue, age 48, of Newark, DE, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Bruce Sieben was born October 5, 1943 to parents Leo and Ethel (nee Hoffman) Sieben in San Luis Obispo, CA. 

Elizabeth “Betty” Eysaldt, age 94, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by love.

Katherine Mary “Kathy” Crockett, age 82, of Townsend, DE, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Leona P. Smith, age 93, of Hockessin, DE (previously living in Newark 1970-2022) passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Mary Emily Kohler, age 78, of Middletown, DE, formerly of North Kingstown, RI, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.