Obituaries

Russell Davies

Russell Davies

Oct 31, 2025

On Friday October 31st, Russell Davies, peacefully passed away at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 92. 

Mr. Davies was born on February 28, 1933, in Peckville, PA, to the late Richard and Emma Davies. He graduated from Blakeley High School in 1950, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Bloomsburg State College in 1960. 

Russell honorably served our...

Amanda Marie Jennings

Amanda Marie Jennings

Oct 30, 2025

Amanda Marie Jennings of Dover, DE passed away suddenly in her sleep on October 30, 2025. Amanda was born January 12, 1995, in KGH; Dover, DE to Debra A. Schmitt-Jennings and David E. Jennings Jr, both of Dover, DE. Amanda is proceeded in death by her paternal grandparents Dave & Elaine Jennings Sr, her aunt Sherry Jennings, Pop-pop George Cage...

Walter H. Peters

Walter H. Peters

Oct 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Walter H. Peters announce his passing on October 28th, 2025 at the age of 94. Walt had been a resident of the Delaware Veterans Home In Milford Delaware since July 2025.

Walt “Pete” was born on June 4, 1931 to the late Elsie Peters (Schmidt) and Richard Peters in Delair, New Jersey....

John Sheridan

John Sheridan

Oct 28, 2025

On Tuesday October 28th, John Sheridan peacefully went home to be with the Lord after a long battle. He was 52.

He was born on April 17, 1973 in Astoria, New York, but grew up in Plainview, Long Island, New York.

John graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Manhasset, New York, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from C.W. Post...

Sandra R. Fox Ferguson

Sandra R. Fox Ferguson

Oct 18, 2025

On Saturday October 18th, Sandra R. Fox Ferguson, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 82.

Sandra was born on April 13th, 1943 in Chester, PA to the late Samuel and Verna Fox.

She grew up in Woodlyn, PA until her family moved to Newark when she was 12.

Sandra graduated from Newark High School in 1961. She wanted to...

Joan E. Webb

Joan E. Webb

Oct 11, 2025

On October 11, 2025, Joan E. Webb, while with her loving family, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 77.

Joan was born on July 16, 1948, in Milford, DE, to the late James and Katherine McIlvain.

She graduated from Milford High School in 1966.

Joan worked as a Bank Teller at Sussex Trust Company, in Milford, where she made...

Phyllis D. Collins

Phyllis D. Collins

Oct 5, 2025

On Sunday October 5, 2025, while at home with her husband and son, Phyllis D. Collins peacefully passed away. She was 83.

Phyllis was born on October 30, 1941 in Staten Island, N.Y. to the late Joseph and Dorothy Jucciarone.

She graduated from St. John Villa Academy in 1959. While in high school she was a member of the Sea Cadets and...

William F. Christy

William F. Christy

Oct 1, 2025

On Wednesday, October 1st, his wife and son Jonathan by his side, William F. Christy passed away peacefully at Delaware Hospice in Milford. He was 73 years old.

Bill was born on April 25, 1952 in Northbridge, MA. His birth parents were the late Freddie and Ruth Christy, but he was raised by John and Ruth Keefe. He spent most of...

Leroy "Wilmer" Hitchens

Leroy "Wilmer" Hitchens

Sep 28, 2025

Leroy “Wilmer” Hitchens, 91, of Milford, passed away on September 28, 2025, at home with his family. Born on August 29, 1934, to the late Ollie and Laura Hitchens in Bishopville, Maryland.

At the age of nineteen he joined the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Japan for three years after finishing basic training, then returned to the United...

Barrett "Barry" Lee Attix

Barrett "Barry" Lee Attix

Sep 26, 2025

Barrett “Barry” Lee Attix, of Lincoln, DE, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on September 26, 2025. He was 89 years old.

Born on August 8, 1936, in Smyrna, DE, Barry was the son of Oscar and Kathryn Attix. A proud graduate of Smyrna High School’s Class of 1955, he served as senior class president.

As a teenager, Barry began working...

Dr. Leon W. Transeau

Dr. Leon W. Transeau

Sep 24, 2025

Dr. Leon W. Transeau

November 14, 1935 – September 23, 2025

Dr. Leon W. Transeau, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and scholar, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on September 23, 2025, at home in Lincoln, Delaware, surrounded by his devoted wife, children, and daughter-in-law. He was 89 years old.

Born in Lincoln on November 14, 1935, Leon was the son of...

Janice J. Caldwell

Janice J. Caldwell

Sep 23, 2025

On September 23, 2025, Janice J. Caldwell peacefully went home to be with God. She was born on July 2, 1935 in Lock Haven, PA to her parents, Carroll and Helen Johnson. Janice attended Kindergarten at the Lock Haven State Teacher’s College Kindergarten Program in The Campus School. She spent her elementary grades in the Dunnstown Elementary School, followed by...

James A. Tackett, Jr.

James A. Tackett, Jr.

Sep 17, 2025

On September 17, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family, James A. Tackett, Jr. went home to be with the Lord. He was 86.

Mr. Tackett was born in Dorsey, Maryland on June 28, 1939, to the late James and Evelyn Tackett.

He graduated from Arundel High School in 1959.

After high school Jim started work at Baltimore Aircoil, which brought him to...

Jennifer A. Garnick

Jennifer A. Garnick

Sep 15, 2025

On Monday September 15, 2025, Jennifer A. Garnick peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 47.

Jennifer was born on February 7, 1978 in Dover, DE to John and Lydia Garnick.

She graduated from Poly Tech High School in 1996.

Jennifer was a self-published author and enjoyed writing short fiction stories. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, making jewelry, and...

Kenneth R. Xiques

Kenneth R. Xiques

Sep 15, 2025

On September 15, 2025, Kenneth R Xiques, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was 85.

Mr. Xiques was born on June 12, 1940 in Staten Island, NY, to the late Donald and Maybel Xiques.

He graduated from Brick Township High School in Brick Township New Jersey in 1959.

After high school Ken joined the Air Force and honorably served our...

Theodore Wynes

Theodore Wynes

Sep 8, 2025

Theodore Wynes passed away at home in Lincoln, DE, on Sept. 8, 2025, following a long illness. He was 77. Born in Milford, DE, on Nov. 29, 1947 to Arthur and Doris (Mitchell) Wynes, Ted was a lifelong resident of the Milford/Lincoln area. He attended Milford High School and while a high school student, he worked at Joe's Flying A...

Harold W. Frazier

Harold W. Frazier

Aug 31, 2025

Harold W. Frazier, of Felton, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was 82.

Harold was born on April 27, 1943, in Milford, DE, to the late Byron Wilson and Pauline (Clark) Frazier.

He grew up in Felton and graduated from Felton High School in 1961.

Mr. Frazier worked in the Standardbred Harness Racing business for over 35 years. He also...

Edward Herbert Grimm

Edward Herbert Grimm

Aug 31, 2025

On Sunday August 31, 2025, while surrounded by his loved ones, Edward Grimm peacefully passed away at his home in Greenwood.

Mr. Grimm was born on May 12, 1954, in Seaford, DE to the late Alfred and Joyce Grimm.

Edward graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in 1972.

After high school Ed worked serval jobs before starting his own business in Construction. He...

Michael J. Friolet

Michael J. Friolet

Aug 16, 2025

Michael J. Friolet passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2025, in Milford, Delaware, at the age of 84.

Born in New Brunswick, Canada, on September 29, 1940, to Alexis Friolet and Eva Paulin and adopted as a baby by Michael Demers and Catherine Friolet after the death of his father, Michael grew up in Berlin, New Hampshire. He...

MSGT Leslie "Les" Hoffman, USAF Retired

MSGT Leslie "Les" Hoffman, USAF Retired

Aug 4, 2025

On Monday August 4, 2025, Leslie “Les” Hoffman peacefully passed away. He was 68.

Les was born on July 22, 1957, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Donald and Margaret Hoffman. He grew up in Holland, Ohio.

After graduating from Springfield High School, Les joined the Air Force and honorably served our country over the next 24 years, retiring in 1999 as...