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Pamela A. Rybinski, age 78, of Newark, DE, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, after a struggle with multiple strokes. She was born in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Theodore and Hazel (Bryden) Marr. Pamela attended Goucher College and the University of Delaware to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She went on to become a realtor and achieved "Realtor Emeritus" status after matching people with homes for over 40 years. Pamela was an avid gardener, having acquired her Master Gardener certification at the University of Delaware. She delighted in growing and arranging flowers for her friends as well as supplying them fresh vegetables. Her other hobbies included...

William Henry Dryden II, age 85, formerly of Wilmington, DE and most recently of North East, MD, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born in Wilmington, son of the late Gordon and Catherine (Jones) Dryden. Bill was a graduate of Conrad High School and Goldey-Beacom College and worked in the mortgage business throughout the Wilmington area for over 42 years. He is survived by his wife, Karen (Anderson/Hartert) Dryden; his children, James Dryden (Marianne), William Dryden, Robert Hartert, and David Hartert (Beth); his grandchildren, Christopher and Stephanie Dryden, and Kinsey, Cole, and Quinton Hartert; his brothers, Wayne Dryden (Bea) and Robert...

Tom Ainsworth passed away peacefully at his home on December 9th 2021 with his loving wife, Betty; stepdaughter, Betty Ann; and stepson, Bobby at his side. Tom is predeceased by his parents, Tom and Marie Ainsworth; and his brother, Willard. Tom leaves behind a sister-in-law, Alice Louise Ainsworth of Reno, Nevada; his niece, Lisa; a nephew, Eric; and a very dear friend Shirley Fisch of Delaware. Tom will be dearly missed by all whose lives have been touched by his generosity and caring personality. In his heart, his stepchildren, Betty Ann and Bobby were as his own, often introducing them "this is our daughter, Betty Ann or I'd like you to meet our son, Bobby". This fondness for family was...

Tom Ainsworth passed away peacefully at his home on December 9th 2021 with his loving wife, Betty; stepdaughter, Betty Ann; and stepson, Bobby at his side. Tom is predeceased by his parents, Tom and Marie Ainsworth; and his brother, Willard. Tom leaves behind a sister-in-law, Alice Louise Ainsworth of Reno, Nevada; his niece, Lisa; a nephew, Eric; and a very dear friend Shirley Fisch of Delaware. Tom will be dearly missed by all whose lives have been touched by his generosity and caring personality. In his heart, his stepchildren, Betty Ann and Bobby were as his own, often introducing them "this is our daughter, Betty Ann or I'd like you to meet our son, Bobby". This fondness for family...

Samuel Charles Spriggs, age 73, of Landenberg, PA, passed away at home on October 11, 2020. Known as Charles to his Georgia sisters, Charlie to his northern friends and Babe to his wife, he was a constant mentor, inventor, musician and animal lover. Born in Gainesville, Georgia, to Laura Belle and Samuel Eldo Spriggs, he spent his early school years helping his father build houses and working construction, performing many jobs including foreman. Charles was a 'hands on' engineer and graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial Engineering after which he attained PE and 5E certification. As an officer in the Army during the Vietnam Era, he rose to the rank of Captain and was...

John Sergeant died on June 20, 2020 at the age of 79, peacefully on his boat Angelica, the place he loved most. He was predeceased by his mother, Rosemary Sergeant (Huber) and his father, Marin Sergeant, a WWII Navy veteran, both of South Bend Indiana. He was survived by his lovely and vivacious wife, Janet of 57 years; his son, Barry with wife, Linda; his daughter, Wendy Sergeant with husband, JR; his daughter, Holly with husband Greg; and brother, Mike with his large family. Also, he is survived by his beloved grandchildren, who were the light of his life: Megan, Ronin, Arman Julia, Isabella, Lucy, and Audrey. John was born on May 4, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana. He attended Saint...