Obituaries

Charles Ingram “Bud” Jenkins, Sr., age 95, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord at Christiana Hospital on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 after a sudden illness.

Allison Elaine Gardner, of Newark, DE, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unforgettable memories.

Paige Ann McCall, age 35, of Northfield, NJ, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Joan Elizabeth Lee, age 66, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Sally Drane Dellaquila, the youngest of ten children, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026.

It is with exceptionally heavy hearts that we share the passing of Stephen M. Mills, age 36, of Warwick, MD, on February 20, 2026.

Bobby Joe Pennington, Sr., age 89, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Patricia M. (Aube) Davis, of Red Lion, DE, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Kathleen “Kathy” Tanner, age 75, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Rosemarie E. Cierniak, age 85, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Former State Representative John J. Viola passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the age of 75.

**UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER** Anthony Charles “Tony” Sokira, of Millsboro, DE, passed over on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in his 90th year.

Richard Dean Shippy, age 88, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Michael William “Mike” Fowler, age 66, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Charles Herman Peters, known to most as Charlie, passed away peacefully at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Salisbury, Maryland on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the age of 80.

Elizabeth Rae Chapman, age 36, of Townsend, DE, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.