Obituaries

Rozie Zappo-Doe, age 71, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Kristen Anne “Smurf” Foraker, age 41, of Townsend, DE, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

We have lost a devoted husband, loving father, brother, proud Pop-Pop, and loyal friend. Earl McMullen, age 89, of Newark, Delaware, passed away on July 31st, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Robert P. “Bob” Belsher, age 64, of Middletown, DE, passed away three days before his 65th birthday while on vacation in Nova Scotia, Canada, on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Edgar J. Hasson, Jr., age 84, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

The family of Isaac H. “Ike” Hammond, Jr. is saddened to announce his passing on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 69.

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.