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Aug 17, 2018

Sonya M. Ambrose

Aug. 14, 2018, officiated by the Rev. Bruce Miller at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del., with burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the giver's favorite charity. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com. Sonya M. Ambrose Sonya M. Ambrose of South Bethany, Del., died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Del. She was born in Mahanoy, Pa., the youngest daughter among the eight children of the late Very Rev. Basil J. Macknik and Mary (Tokay) Macknik. Ambrose retired from work as an executive secretary at Hercules. She was a loving aunt who always found time for her nieces and nephews when they sought her out, which was often. She was known for her sharp-witted sense of humor and thoughtful, practical advice. Ambrose was always fun to be around and hosted many wonderful parties for family and friends. In her youth, she was a beautiful and talented Ukrainian folk-dancer. She will be remembered for her love of music, fine gourmet cooking and elegant gardening at her beloved South Bethany beach house, and as her husband's faithful traveling, boating and fishing companion. In addition to her parents, Ambrose was preceded in death by her brothers Tom and Ted, and her sisters, Ann, Olaine, Mary and Evelyn. Ambrose is survived by her husband, Kenneth W. Ambrose, of Bethany Beach, Del.; a brother, Basil Macknik of Wilmington, Del.; three nephews, Bob Halstead, Ed Gsell and Mike Marine; a niece, Suzanne Halstead Hoffmann; and three great-nephews, John E. Hoffmann, Tristan Hoffmann and Ryan Gsell. A funeral service was to be held Aug. 14, 2018, officiated by the Rev. Bruce Miller at Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home in Selbyville, Del., with burial at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro, Del. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the giver's favorite charity. Condolences may be sent online at www.bishophastingsfh.com.

Mar 16, 2017

Friendly Flowers opens shop on Route 24

Susan G. Komen breast cancer foundation and area cat rescues.Friendly Flowers also delivers to Millsboro, Ocean View, Bethany Beach, Dagsboro, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Lewes, Milton and Georgetown, and caters to special events across the East Coast.A grand opening celebration at the Millsboro location at 26582 John J. Williams Hwy. is set for Saturday, March 4. For more, go to www.friendlyflowersfloristsde.com, www.friendlyflowersmillsboro.com, or call 302-316-0027. (CapeGazette.com)

Dec 2, 2016

First botanic garden in Delaware to open in 2017

Delaware officials break ground on Delaware's first Botanic garden on Piney Neck Rd, in Dagsboro. Produced by Megan Raymond Buy Photo Governor Jack Markell speaks on Thursday, Dec 1, 2016. during the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek in Dagsboro groundbreaking ceremony.(Photo: Staff Photo by Megan Raymond)Buy Photo The First State will soon have its first botanic garden. Hundreds of people gathered in Dagsboro on Thursday, Dec. 1 to support the groundbreaking of the state's first botanic garden. Among those in attendance were Gov. Jack Markell and First Lady Carla Markell, House speaker Pete Schwarzkopf, state representatives Ron Gray and Tim Dukes, Sussex County Council representative Rob Arlett and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan. The project site, located on Piney Neck Road, was chosen for its mix of natural landscape and more than 1,000 feet of tidal waterfront on Pepper Creek. "This site ... this wonderful project, is the epitome of the Eastern Shore," said Susan Ryan, president of the Delaware Botanic Gardens and owner of the Good Earth Market & Organic... (DelmarvaNow.com - Delmarva Daily Times)