All Obituaries

Greenwood – On March 18, 2019, Arvin K. Noel went home to be with the Lord. He was born on August 4, 1940 in Wichita, Kanas, to Marvin and Frances Noel. Arvin honorably served our country in the Navy from 1957 to 1961.  After getting out of the Navy, he joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary and eventually became Commander of the Flotilla 73. Mr. Noel worked as a Project Manager for Litton for many years before helping others plan their funerals at Singleton Funeral Home in Glen...

On March 16, 2019, Ralph W. McFarland peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice in Milford, DE. He was born on August 20, 1946 in Norristown, PA to the late Ralph and Laura McFarland. Ralph honorably served our country in the Navy from 1964 – 67. He worked for Philadelphia Insulated Wire in Sales and Marketing Department, before opening his own business, R.W. Marketing, which sold wire and cable. Ralph had a love of playing music and volunteered at Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps...

John B. Caldwell, 84 Milford – On March 2, 2019, John B. Caldwell, went home to be with the Lord. John was born on September 18, 1934, in Spangler, PA, to the late Robert and Mary Caldwell. He graduated from Spangler High School in 1952. After high school he held numerous jobs including Air Products, Inc. in Allentown, PA. John honorably served our country in the Navy Reserves from 1953 to 1961, being deployed several times. He received a B.S. degree from Indiana University of PA...

Milford - On January 26, 2019, Blanche “Dolly” Lilly peacefully passed away after 96 years of life, at her daughter’s residence in Milford, DE. Mrs. Lilly was born on October 10, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles and Blanche Smith. Dolly worked in the electronics assembly line at Philco for many years. After retirement Dolly stayed active joining the “Lively Steppers” dance group, who performed at senior centers and retirement homes around...

Roy A. Lafontaine Jr. passed away at his home in Milford on January 20th. He was 95 years old. Roy was born to Roy and Hazel Lafontaine on a dairy farm near Morrisville, VT. He was the second of four sons. A few years after his birth, the family moved to Connecticut where Roy was raised and educated. He met his future wife of 76 years, Clara White Lafontaine, when they were in the same third grade class. The two classmates later married on January 6, 1943. Always an American patriot, Roy...

On January 17, 2019, Allen B. Bowman passed away at Crozer Medical Center in Chester, PA. Mr. Bowman was born on May 7, 1943 in Summit, N.J. to the late Robert and Dorothy Bowman. He honorably served our country in the Army from 1961 to 1964. Allen was preceded in death by his wife Sophie Bowman, and his siblings, Robert and Charles Bowman, and Beverly Peters. He is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Revere, his grandchildren, Matthew and Kiersten and his siblings, Dorothy Baker, and...

Lincoln – On January 2, 2019, Malcolm B. Foster went home to be with the Lord. He was born on August 21, 1923, to the late Merwin and Stella Foster in Phoenix, NY. Malcolm honorably served our country during WWII in the Army from 1942 to 1946. Mr. Foster worked as a Communications Manager for Readers Digest until retiring in 1985 at age 62. While working at Readers Digest he served as pastor for Yorktown Community Church from 1965-1988. Once moving to Milford, he served as pastor...

Milford – On December 25, 2018, Ruth Ann Beideman went home to be with the Lord. She was born on July 2, 1932 to the late George P. and Pearl Beideman. Ruth Ann worked at Wilmington Trust as a Teller for 34 years before retiring. After retiring Ruth Ann served Milford as a volunteer at the New Century Club, the local AARP chapter, and the Community Outreach Worker for the Milford Senior Center. Ms. Beideman became a member of Calvary U.M.C on October 17, 1971, and served on several...

Stephen Richard Welch, Sr. passed away on December 19, 2018 from complications from a brave, three year battle with cancer. He was 80. Welch was a lifelong resident of Milford, DE. He was born on February 19, 1938 in Milford to parents Clarence and Hilda Welch. Welch attended school in the Milford District. In high school, he played football and basketball.  After graduating from Milford High School in 1956, Welch attended the University of Delaware. He graduated in 1960 with a BA...

Milford – On December 15, 2018 Robert Benjamin Fitzgerald went home to be with the Lord. He was born on June 8, 1930 in Milford, Delaware to the late Huriah Thomas Fitzgerald and Sallie (Kirby) Fitzgerald. Robert was married to June (Clogg) Clendaniel in 1950 until 1967. During their marriage, Robert “Boyd” Fitzgerald and Kelly Fitzgerald were born. Robert then married Barbara (Clendaniel) Fitzgerald from 1977 until 1995. During their marriage, Robert adopted Jeffrey...