All Obituaries

On July 10, 2019, Roger H. Ryall, went home to be with the Lord. He was born on July 21, 1949 in Dennison, TX, to the late Roger Clayton and Ethyl Ryall. Mr. Ryall honorably served our country during Vietnam in U.S.M.C. He spent most of his life working as a mechanic and owned several garages during his life in Kent and Sussex Counties. Later in life Roger was a competitive weightlifter and helped start and organize weightlifting in the local senior Olympics, where he won first...

Milford – On July 7, 2019, Bernice J. Wilkins went home to be with the Lord. She was born on December 3, 1924 at Marshall Hospital in Milford, DE to the late Herbert and Edith Jump. Dr. Wid Marshall delivered her. Bernice graduated from Milford High School in 1942 at 17 years old. She was confirmed in Christ Episcopal Church by Bishop McKinestry and Rev. Jos. S. Hinks. After high school she went to Seaford to DuPont’s, and then at 18 Bernice went to work at L.D....

Milford – On July 2, 2019, Nancy G. Cote went home to be with the Lord. She was born on September 1, 1935 in Manhattan, NY, to the late Mario and Mary Muritori. Nancy worked as a substitute teacher for the Milford School district, a receptionist for Dr. Ma, and a receptionist for Milford Motors Automotive Mall. Mrs. Cote was very active in the Greenwood Cheer Center. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and reading. Nancy also help our active duty members by sending things she had...

Sandra (Sandy) Marie Williford, 76, passed peacefully into the hands of God on June 25, 2019, at her home in Lincoln, DE.  Sandy was born July 22, 1942, in Cumberland, MD, the daughter of Raymond W Shearer and Hilda (Shearer) Kellar. Sandy passionately devoted her life to raising her 3 sons; John, Jerry, and Albert in Waldorf, MD. Sandy worked for A&P and Super Fresh grocery stores for 31 years and retired in 2000.  Sandy volunteered at the Richard Clark Senior Center in La...

Louis (Lou) R. Wootten, of Frederica, died peacefully on June 3, 2019 at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford where he had resided since October 28, 2014. He was born on March 12, 1930 in Lincoln, DE to the late Lester Paul and Jennie Lewis Wootten. Lou attended Caesar Rodney High School.  After High School, Lou served our country in the United States Air Force as a Warehouse Supply Specialist during the Korean War.  After his Honorable Discharge Lou married his first wife,...

On May 29, 2019, John William Kelly, peacefully passed away, while surrounded by his loves ones at the Delaware Veterans Home. He was born on December 3, 1928, in Bronx, NY to the late William and Edna Kelly. He attended Cardinal Hayes High School, Hunter College (BA), Iona College (MA) and Fordham University (PhD). John honorably served our country in the US Navy from 1953 until 1958 when he was discharged to the reserves as a Lieutenant. A life-long teacher, Dr. Kelly’s career...

Milford – On May 6, 2019, F. Robert “Bob” Hermann went home to be with the Lord. He was born on May 5, 1935 in Muskegon, MI, to the late Fred and Gertrude Hermann. Bob honorably served our country in Air Force for over 20 years, retiring as a Technical Sergeant. After the Air Force Bob worked at and became President of Wharton and Barnard in Milford. He was a member of the Milford Lions and Ducks Unlimited. Bob enjoyed flying, sailing, and restoring automobiles. Mr....

Milford –Paul T. Pelen, of Milford, DE, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Monday, April 29, 2019. He was born on May 3, 1931 in Youngstown, OH, to the late Paul W. and Isabelle Pelen. After moving quite a bit throughout his childhood, Paul and the Pelen family settled in Pawtucket, RI in 1947. As a young man Paul served our country in the US Army, from 1948 – 52 and receiving an Honorable Discharge. From there, he attended Brown University where he received a...

Greenwood – On April 18, 2019, James C. Turner went home to be with the Lord. He was born on May 27, 1924 in Knowlton, PA to the late James H. and Hannah Leota Turner. As a young man James worked as a groundskeeper for the DuPont Farms. He honorably served our country during World War 2 in the 63rd Infantry Division from 1943 to 1946. After the military he worked for Sun Oil as a Refinery Operator until his retirement. Mr. Turner was a volunteer firefighter for Bethel Township and...

On April 13, 2019, Kierian Patrick Firch passed peacefully in the presence of his mom and dad to be with God. He was born on July 22, 1996 in Dover, DE to Michael and Sheri Firch (Malsom).  Kierian attended Milford School District until grade 10 where he ran track and was a team player on the soccer team.  He then went to Sussex Tech and was graduated in 2014. He loved being outdoors any chance he had and enjoyed biking, hiking, camping, gardening and playing volleyball. He was...