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Kevin Snyder Bear
Kevin L. Snyder, age 56, of Bear, Delaware formerly of Milford, Delaware, died suddenly on Monday March 23, 2020.
Kevin was known for his sarcasm, wit, generosity, intelligence, and humor. His passion for teaching music came second only to his love for his Delaware Army National Guard Family. He was a proud service member of the Armed Forces. He inspired children to develop a love and appreciation of music for 30 years. Kevin loved traveling and exploring ancient sites. When he wasn’t...
Kevin L. Snyder, age 56, of Bear, Delaware formerly of Milford, Delaware, died suddenly on Monday March 23, 2020.
Kevin was known for his sarcasm, wit, generosity, intelligence, and humor. His...
Richard Alexander Baker was born in 1935 at 312 Third Street, Avondale, Pennsylvania. He was the third son of Lydia Smith Baker and Isaiah Russell Baker, Sr. Richie, as he was affectionately called, was named after his grandfathers on both sides of the family: Richard Baker and Alexander Smith. He attended the public elementary, middle and high school in Chester County and graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1955.
Shortly after high school Richard enlisted in the United...
Richard Alexander Baker was born in 1935 at 312 Third Street, Avondale, Pennsylvania. He was the third son of Lydia Smith Baker and Isaiah Russell Baker, Sr. Richie, as he was affectionately...
William McDonald Bear
William F. McDonald, 43, died March 13 at his home in Newark, Delaware. Bill was a bi-centennial baby, born in 1976 in Pittsburgh, Pa. He grew-up in Bear, Delaware and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1994. “Electric Bill” was currently employed as the head electrician by Steve Moon, proprietor of Moon Services in Elkton, MD. He was the much-loved son of Bill and Gretchen (Hyde) McDonald, formerly of Bear, currently of Philadelphia PA.
If you ever met Bill, you...
William F. McDonald, 43, died March 13 at his home in Newark, Delaware. Bill was a bi-centennial baby, born in 1976 in Pittsburgh, Pa. He grew-up in Bear, Delaware and graduated from Glasgow...
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Betty Potter Newark
NOTE: The family has decided to postpone Mrs. Potter's service. This website will be updated as soon as a new service has been scheduled.
Betty Jean Potter, née Allin, age 90, of Newark, DE, formerly of Bloomfield, NJ, died on March 9, 2020 in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Betty attended Bloomfield High School, graduating in 1947. Upon graduation she proudly received a scholarship to college but elected to join the workforce. She retired from...
NOTE: The family has decided to postpone Mrs. Potter's service. This website will be updated as soon as a new service has been scheduled.
Betty Jean Potter, née...
Wayne Roser Newark
Wayne M. Roser, age 87 of Newark, Delaware died on March 9, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services - Pike Creek.
He was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania to parents William and Mary (Hubbell). He was a 1950 graduate of Ridley Park High School and lived in Brookhaven, PA for 23 years before moving to Delaware.
Mr. Roser worked for Sun Oil Refinery for over 40 years. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan. He was a member of the Nur Temple, was an avid...
Wayne M. Roser, age 87 of Newark, Delaware died on March 9, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services - Pike Creek.
He was born and raised in Chester, Pennsylvania to parents William and Mary (Hubbell)....
Karen Sturgis Newark
Karen Lynne Sturgis, nee Bailey, 57 passed away on March 4, 2020 of complications of FTD (FrontoTemporal Degeneration) in her home in Newark, DE with her husband, mother, and her loving caretaker, Stephanie at her side. Thanks to the loving care that was provided by everyone at Compassionate Care Hospice, Jim and Stephanie she was able to be cared for at home for the 3 ½ years she was fighting the disease. She was born in Philadelphia. She was the daughter of Margaret Amendola Bailey...
Karen Lynne Sturgis, nee Bailey, 57 passed away on March 4, 2020 of complications of FTD (FrontoTemporal Degeneration) in her home in Newark, DE with her husband, mother, and her loving caretaker,...
Teresa Russell Audubon, New Jersey
Teresa McLaughlin Russell died at her residence in Audubon, New Jersey on Monday, March 2, 2020. Since she was a Leap-Year Baby, Teresa was technically 23 years old!
She graduated from P.S. DuPont High School Class of 1947 and Goldey’s Business College. Teresa would walk into a room of strangers and walk out of a room full of new friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, John T. Russell of Wilmington. Teresa was a caregiver for her son Stephen for many years and...
Teresa McLaughlin Russell died at her residence in Audubon, New Jersey on Monday, March 2, 2020. Since she was a Leap-Year Baby, Teresa was technically 23 years old!
She graduated...
Leon Robinson Reed, Jr., age 96½, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Leon was the son of the late Leon Reed, Sr. and Polly Reed. He was married to the love of his life, Norma P. (Walsh) Reed, who preceded him in death.
Leon was a proud World War II Navy veteran enlisting in 1942 and served as a gunners mate on the destroyer escort USS JRY Blakely DE 140 from 1943 to 1946. He traveled 1/4 million miles on the Blakely in 2 1/2 years, chasing subs in...
Leon Robinson Reed, Jr., age 96½, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Leon was the son of the late Leon Reed, Sr. and Polly Reed. He was married to the...
Richard Bedford Elkton, Maryland
Richard “Rick” Bedford, age 61, from Elkton, MD and The Villages, FL, passed away unexpectedly in The Villages, FL on Wednesday February 26, 2020. He lived most of his life in Newark, DE.
Rick graduated from Newark High School in 1976. He worked mostly in the grocery business and was the owner of Pleasantville Country Maid for the past 28 years. He enjoyed family, football (avid Steelers fan), watching old westerns and riding his motorcycle.
He is survived by his...
Richard “Rick” Bedford, age 61, from Elkton, MD and The Villages, FL, passed away unexpectedly in The Villages, FL on Wednesday February 26, 2020. He lived most of his life in...
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