All Obituaries

Millsboro – On August 1, 2020, William A. Dudley, Sr., peacefully passed away at Cadia Renaissance Health Care. Bill was born on February 5, 1933, in Greenwood, DE to the late Fred and Mary Dudley. He was a well-known beverage salesman for Delaware Importers and Delaware Beverage. Dudley was known for going above and beyond for his customers and he won many sales awards. After retirement from sales he became a driver for I.G. Burton’s. He loved driving and logged over a million...

Donald M. Cola passed away at his home in Milford, DE on July 31, 2020. He was born in Woonsocket, RI in 1940 to Mario and Jeanne Cola. After graduating High School, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, serving in Bermuda and in New England as an Electronics Technician (ET1).  He married his wife, Jackie while training in Norfolk, VA. They were married for 57 years.  After retiring, he and Jackie earned the title of "Looper" having completed "The Great...

Newark – On July 29, 2020, Jeannette R. Collison, 83, peacefully passed away at Seasons Hospice in Christiana Hospital.  Jeannette was born on December 13, 1936, in Seaford, DE, to the late Granville and Blanche Elliott. Mrs. Collison held various jobs during her life.  Places of employment included The Lighthouse in Bowers Beach, C.F. Schwartz, ILC Dover and Harrington Raceway.  However, the career she took the most pride in was that of mother and homemaker.  All...

On July 17, 2020, Nancy L. Smerdon passed away at Bayhealth in Dover, DE. She was born on December 13, 1932 in Detroit, MI to the late Donald and Clara Craig. Mrs. Smerdon worked as a secretary at N.S.A. in Fort Meade, MD, retiring after 28 years of service. She was a member of the Phoenix Organization, and in her spare time enjoyed gardening and yard work. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Smerdon. She is survived by her son, Michael Smerdon, her daughter, Michelle...

Milford – On July 13, 2020, Kitty Rochelle Chen peacefully went home to the Lord. She was born on May 27, 1936 in Gilbert Creek, W.V. to the late Sampy and Ona Cline. Kitty graduated from Gilbert High School and attended business school. Kitty was a life long home-maker in the truest form; her family was everything to her. She is a member of Avenue United Methodist Church, various Bridge clubs, and Milford Hospital auxillary. In her younger years, Mrs. Chen was an avid golf and...

On July 7, 2020,  Margaret  A. (Gregory) Pajak., 85, peacefully went home to the the Lord, surrounded by her grandchildren. She was born on September 21, 1934, in Mars, PA. to the late John F. and Jessie Gregory.  After graduating from Mars High School in 1952, Grove City College in 1956, she went on to teach at Hopewell High School and in Harmony Township before retiring to raise her daughter, JoEllen Pajak Kimmey. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and New...

Milford – On June 30, 2020, John “Jack” Carpenter peacefully passed away at Foulk Manor South. He was born on February 13, 1939 in Milford, DE to the late Fisher and Thelma Carpenter. Jack graduated from Milford High School, class of 1957. He started working by helping his father at Carpenter’s Excavating, then at Boulevard Electric, and as a Truck Broker at Lady Bug Lines. His last business venture was that he held contracts for car services Pilots Association for...

Lincoln – On June 30, 2020, Pearl I. Wilkins, loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, peacefully passed away at her home. She was born on April 8, 1932 in Milford, DE to the late Lionel and Iva (Rogers) Ingram. Pearl worked for the Milford School District in the Cafeteria for 25 years before retiring in 1997. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Nelson, Marvin, and Samuel, her sister Fay, and her youngest son, Alan. She is survived by her husband of...

Milford – On June 22, 2020 Wesley N. Beers passed away at Bayhealth – Sussex Campus He was born on June 22, 1957 in Plainfield, N.J. to the late Percy and Gertrude Beers. Wesley honorably served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1975 to 1982. After that he worked as a Postman in Somerset, N.J. Mr. Beers was a member of the Marine Corp League #704 and Milford Elks. He was a certified Master Gardener of Sussex County and helped with the Toys for Tots program ever...

On June 21, 2020, Robert “Bob” Ferrier peacefully passed away at age 79.  Bob was born on November 26, 1940, in Wilmington, Delaware to Clarence and Peg Ferrier.  He attended St. Elizabeth’s Elementary School in Wilmington before graduating from Millsboro High School in 1959.   Bob was a proud Navy veteran serving his country from 1959 to 1964 on the U.S.S. Berkeley as a gunner’s mate.  Mr. Ferrier retired from the Delaware State Police in...