All Obituaries

Milford - At 11:47pm on February 17th, 2021, Kathryn Kimmel Russ calmly drew her final breath in the warm care of Delaware Hospice in Milford. Her passing will be mourned in communities all along the East Coast and in households spanning distances farther than she would expect.  Kathy’s loving and enthusiastic energy touched everyone she met and would encourage the love of Jesus everywhere she went.  Her ceaseless positivity and persistence shined brightly through all...

Milford – On February 16, 2021, Michael Andrew Clark, passed away unexpectedly at Bayhealth – Sussex Campus. Mr. Clark was born on November 14, 1971 in Washington, D.C. to James and Sarah Clark. He grew up in Upper Marlboro, MD and graduated from Frederick Douglas High School in 1989. Michael loved to cook and watching the Nationals and the Redskins. He cherished spending time with family and friends and was known to be the “life of the party”.   He is...

Frances E. Frankel, 94, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at Country Rest Home, Greenwood, where she had resided because she needed extensive care after suffering a major stroke in July, 2019. A native Milfordian, she was a daughter and the youngest child of the late Elsie R. and Clarence W. Emory. She graduated from Milford High School in 1944 and married her beloved husband, the late Bernard Frankel, in 1946. She dedicated her life to creating and maintaining a nurturing home for...

Greenwood – Dorothy Holden, 102 years of age, died on January 31, 2021. A graveside service will be held on 11AM on Friday 2/5 at Milford Community Cemetery.

Milford – On January 24, 2021, Patricia M. Beideman peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was born on January 15, 1941, in Dover, DE to the late Earl and Dorothy Cohee. Pat graduated from Dover High School in 1959. She worked at ACME in Milford for many years, retiring as a Supervisor. Pat was a faithful 50 year member of the First Baptist Church of Milford, and was a Sunday School teacher for over forty years. She enjoyed decorating the church for Vacation Bible School and...

Milford – On January 22, 2021, Jeanna Cugno went home to be with the Lord. She was born on October 17, 1933 in Lexington, ID to the late Forest and Doris Walker. Mrs. Cugno worked for many years in Delaware for the Visiting Nurses Association as a Home Healthcare Nurse. She was a member of the Eastern Star, and the Ladies Auxillery for the Elks, Moose, and the Lions Clubs. Jeanna was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cugno. She is survived by her children, Linda Book,...

Milford – On January 22, 2021 Kathleen L. Betts, peacefully passed away at her home with her husband and daughters by her side. She was born on August 8, 1947 in Flushing, N.Y. to the late Geraldine Mattingly. Kathy’s family was always her utmost priority and always put their needs in front of her own.   She took great pride in hosting the family’s Christmas celebration every year when all of her family members were together.  Kathy’s greatest joy was...

Milford - Beverly W. Pleasanton went home to join his wife Pat in Heaven on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born in Middletown, Delaware on September 30, 1929, son of the late Beverly W. and Emily Pleasanton. Dad worked as a self-employed mechanic in his younger years and later as Independent Truck Driver. In the late 80’s, Dad...

Milford — On January 13, 2021, Mary Alice Smith peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was born on August 12, 1939 in Pittsburg, PA to the late Milton and Olive McMillan. Mary Alice received a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s degree from Penn State. She worked as an Elementary School teacher in Wilmington and Frederica for several years before working many years as a preschool teacher at Avenue United...

Milford - On January 6, 2021, Steven D. Rippy, “Pete”, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was born on September 25, 1960, in Washington D.C., to the late Tarleton and Margaret Rippy. Steven graduated from Suitland High School in 1978 and then furthered his education by receiving an Associate’s Degree in Radiology Technology from Prince George’s Community College in 1996. Mr. Rippy honorably served our country in the United States Air Force from 1978 to...