All Obituaries

Milford - On May 13, 2022, while surrounded by his family, Roland Johnson peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice. He was born on June 16, 1941 in Seaford, DE to the late Clarence and Sarah Johnson. Roland graduated from Millsboro High School, class of 1959. After high school, he joined the Navy, and honorably served our country from 1959 to 1963. During this time he was stationed on the U.S.S. Steinaker during the Cuban Missile Crisis.  After the Navy he worked at Dover Air...

On May 2, 2022, Samantha Marie Smith- Jackson, passed away in Lincoln, DE. She was born on August 29, 1993, in Vernon, Connecticut. Samantha attended schools in Connecticut. She lived in the Milford, De area for the last 10 years and held different jobs in Milford and surrounding areas. Samantha loved animals and socializing with her friends and family. Most of all Sam loved her children; any child in her orbit was fair game for mothering. She had a bright personality and loved to laugh....

Milford - On April 22, 2022, the Lord called Brenda Gail Beissel home.  God’s plan for her life is complete and Heaven is her reward! Brenda was born on October 18, 1949, in Marion, Virginia to Grover and Reva Sells.  She grew up in Wilmington, Delaware graduating from Brandywine High School.  She was a devoted mother and wife and once their kids were older, she went back to work.  She worked in Milford with the Delaware Music School, in retail, and at The...

On April 17, 2022, Cynthia Lea Savage peacefully passed away at Bayhealth – Sussex Campus. She was born on February 12, 1957 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to the late Raymond and Evelyn Bautch. Cindy honorably served our country in the Army and later in the Naval Reserves. It was while serving in Germany with the Army that she met her husband, Harry Robert Savage. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from the Wilmington University.    Cindy work as a...

Milford - On April 17, 2022, Daniel I. Perez peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was born on October 21, 1970 in Okinawa, Japan to Danny and Maria Perez. Daniel grew up in Manassas, VA and attended All Saints Catholic School and Osborn High School. He was the Manager of River Lights Café and also worked with his father at Tax Management Services. When Daniel was younger he was a talented baseball player. He enjoyed cooking, Jazz music and played the Saxophone. In his...

Milford – On Tuesday April 5, 2022, Renate Mckenzie, peacefully passed away at age 94. Mrs. McKenzie was born on July 12, 1927 in Schweslin, Germany, the daughter of the late Otto and Frida Skibbe. Renate married William Mckenzie on October 25, 1952. She was a mother and homemaker and enjoyed hosting family dinners and spending time with friends. Mrs. McKenzie often had breakfast with her close friend group and enjoyed playing bingo. She volunteered at Milford Memorial Hospital and...

On March 24, 2022, Jody Brian Clendaniel, Sr., peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was born on April 28, 1963 to the late Joshua and Betty Clendaniel. He was the youngest of their six children. Services will be private.

On March 24, 2022, Patricia A. Hansen passed away at Delaware Hospice, Milford, Delaware, with her children by her side. She was born on July 2, 1936 in Washington, D.C. to the late Alexander Douglas Shaner and Edna Mae Biggs. She graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School in 1954 before marrying and raising a family. Pat was a devoted mother, involved in all of her children's school events, and especially sports activities for many years, with the Green Meadows and New Carrollton Boys...

On March 22, 2022, James Howard “Jimmy” Vreeland peacefully took his final flight home. He was born on November 27, 1943, in Milford, DE to the late Howard and Mary Vreeland. Jimmy was a graduate of Milford High School, class of 1961. At the young age of 15, Jimmy found his calling when he took flying lessons. He soloed at 16, received his private pilot license at 17, his commercial certificate at 18, and his flight instructor rating at 19. He began his flying career during...

On March 13, 2022, David W. Sockrider, peacefully passed away at Bayhealth – Sussex Campus. He was born on March 16th 1947 in Milford to the late Wilson and Helen Sockrider. David was a graduate of Milford High School, class of 1965. He received his Bachelors’ Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Barton College in Wilson, N.C. At college he met the love of his life, Linda Bailey. David worked as a Forensic Chemist for the Delaware State Police for 37 years. He...