April 30, 2021
David Robert Howell, 68, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., after a valiant fight to recover from a heart attack. He was born in Milford Feb. 25, 1953, to Harry and Evelyn (Miller) Howell.
David graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 1971, and studied accounting at the University of Delaware. He owned a button business in Georgetown for over 30 years, and was always met with lots of questions when he told people he sold buttons for a living. David was involved in the Georgetown Little League program for many years with his children Amber and Matt. He was an avid basketball and tennis player, and enjoyed playing tennis with his kids, grandkids, and friends at The Plantations in Lewes. David also enjoyed ballroom dancing, after being talked into taking dance lessons by his wife. He belonged to the Twinkle Club dance club in Laurel, and he and his wife often danced in the kitchen while cooking meals t
April 28, 2021
On Friday April 23, 2021, we lost a mother, a grandmother, a sister and a great friend to all, Kathy Marie Boyce. Kathy, known as “Trink,” passed away suddenly at her Baywood Greens home. She was born in 1948 to Joseph and Irene Haney in Wilmington.
Kathy graduated from Claymont High School, where she excelled in basketball. Later she attended the Capital City School of Nursing, where she earned her degree as a registered nurse. “Hiney,” as she was known, kept in touch with Parker and her beloved classmates from her time in nursing school.
Kathy moved to Delaware, but her heart never left Washington, D.C. She loved her Redskins, Capitals and Nationals. Her heart was also with her beloved pinochle players, whom she adored.
April 28, 2021
Robert “Poppop” Francis Knight, 69, of Millsboro passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at his home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 26, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of the late Francis B. and Grace C. (Wust) Knight.
Mr. Knight was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a faithful employee of Exelon Corp., contributing 36 dedicated years’ service, retiring as a shift foreman. Mr. Knight’s interests were many and varied. He loved the outdoors, particularly fishing and hitting the open road on his Harley-Davidson. Mr. Knight had an affinity for all animals, but especially his pets. He had a fascination with the engineering and function of things, de-constructing and rebuilding all sorts of motors, engines and everyday items. Mr. Knight was also a longtime Friend of Bill W.
April 28, 2021
Robert “Poppop” Francis Knight, 69, of Millsboro passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at his home, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 26, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pa., son of the late Francis B. and Grace C. (Wust) Knight.
Mr. Knight was a proud veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a faithful employee of Exelon Corp., contributing 36 dedicated years’ service, retiring as a shift foreman. Mr. Knight’s interests were many and varied. He loved the outdoors, particularly fishing and hitting the open road on his Harley-Davidson. Mr. Knight had an affinity for all animals, but especially his pets. He had a fascination with the engineering and function of things, de-constructing and rebuilding all sorts of motors, engines and everyday items. Mr. Knight was also a longtime Friend of Bill W.
April 26, 2021
On Sunday, April 18, 2021, Richard “Richie” Pagnotta passed away suddenly at his home in Rehoboth Beach. Richie was born Sept. 14, 1947, to Rocco and Rose (Rainero) Pagnotta in New York City, N.Y., where he grew up and later attended Hofstra University.
During his 20’s, Richie relocated to Washington, D.C., where he worked as a human resources manager and met his life partner and husband of 42 years, William “Bill” Snow. Richie and Bill enjoyed spending weekends and holidays in Rehoboth, and after retiring in 2009 moved permanently into their Rehoboth home.
In addition to his husband, Richie is survived by his sister Lin Pagnotta of Rehoboth Beach; several cousins; and a myriad of loving friends, all of whom will miss him greatly.