All Obituaries

Milford – On September 19, 2018, Jeanette M. Carey, peacefully passed away at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood. She was born on August 24, 1930 in Greenwood, DE to the late Elmer and Mildred Messick. Mrs. Carey worked hard as a mother raising her children, and helping her husband, George Carey, run as Representative of the 36th District. She was a member of the Century Club, Women’s Republican Club, and Slaughter Neck U.M.C. Jeanette enjoyed playing bridge, going to the...

Houston – On September 16, 2018, Robert E. Southard, Jr. went home to be with his wife and our Lord and Savior. Mr. Southard was born on December 2, 1929 in Milford, DE to Robert, Sr. and Elizabeth Southard. In his younger years Robert worked as a Brick Mason for Oscar Taylor and tilled the Dickerson and Donavan Farms. He was a member of the Milford V.F.W. Mr. Southard tended to Purple Martins, making sure that every year they had their nests at his farm. He loved to fly and got...

Milford – On September 10, 2018, Leslie G. Siok quietly entered the kingdom of God surrounded by her family in her home. Leslie was born on August 15, 1937 in Clinton, MA.  She spent her childhood in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School where she held the position of Drum Major for the marching band.  After high school she graduated from the Wards School of Business in Worcester, MA and became certified in stenography, airline reservationist, general accounting,...

Milford – On September 3, 2018, Joseph C. Kozlowski, Sr., peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice in Milford, Delaware.  He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on September 10, 1942 to Joseph and Jennie Kozlowski. Joseph graduated from North Hampton Commercial College in 1962 with an Associates degree. Mr. Kozlowski was a police officer in the town of Wilbraham, Massachusetts for a period of about five years before becoming an insurance investigator for multiple insurance...

Charles Curtis Stickel of Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2018, while surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Stickel was born June 11, 1952, in Wilmington, Delaware, to William F. Stickel of Delaware City, and to Frances O. Stickel of Jacksonville, Florida, both of whom pre-deceased him. Having graduated from Claymont High School in 1970, he earned a BA in English at the University of Delaware in 1974 and later earned an MA in Liberal Studies. He taught English and...

Milford Center – On August 26, 2018 Mary Claire Nashold of Frederica was called home to be with her heavenly family. Claire was born on July 25, 1924 to the late Harry and Elsie Fisher of Frederica. She married the love of her life George Nashold, Jr.  in 1942 and they enjoyed 42 years of marriage, raising 2 children, and working together at their business, George Nashold, Inc. Claire also volunteered as Treasurer for many years at both the Trinity U.M.C. and the Frederica...

Felton – Ralph Self was surrounded by his love ones when he peacefully passed away at his home on August 25, 2018. Mr. Self was born on October 5, 1941 in Patterson, N.J. to the late James and Mary Self. He honorably served our country in the U.S.M.C. from 1959 to 1963. Ralph worked as a splicer with N.J. Bell and later with Verizon as Manager Construction, Pompton Ridgewood District. After retiring from Verizon, he and his wife Jackie moved to Felton, DE. Mr. Self was...

Milford – Eva Cooke Marshall was surrounded by her family when she peacefully passed away on August 21, 2018. She was a 56 year resident of Milford, DE. Mrs. Marshall was the daughter of Howard and Sadie Cooke of Georgetown, DE. She attended school in Georgetown and Goucher College in Baltimore. Eva was very active in community service. She was the first woman to be elected to the Christ Church Vestry in Milford, President of the Christ Church Woman, President of the Milford...

Harrington - On August 11, 2018, James R. Kirby peacefully passed away at his home. Jim was born on February 25, 1950 in Milford to the late Frank and Annette Kirby. He graduated in 1968 from Milford High School.  After graduation, he worked as a mason for Fluharty and Gallo’s Masonry.  Then he joined his father’s business, Frank R. Kirby & Sons, and was a mechanic and radiator tech.  With retirement in sight, he needed that one last opportunity so he became...

Lincoln – On July 25, 2018, Alan B. Wilkins peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice due to complications from pneumonia. He was born in Milford on November 12, 1964 to John Marvin and Pearl Wilkins. Alan graduated from Milford High School in 1982. He worked for Milford Plastic until they closed and then Furniture Gallery until the onset of his brief illness. Alan was an avid dirt track race fan and enjoyed socializing with the drivers and other fans. He is survived by his...