Obituaries
Harvey M. Cannon
Jun 14, 2026
On June 14, 2026, Harvey M. Cannon, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was 87.
Harvey was born on October 17, 1938, in Milford, DE to the late James and Elizabeth Cannon.
He graduated from Milford High School in 1956.
After high school Harvey honorably served our country in the Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960 as military police.
When he...
Ellen M. Camarote
Jun 9, 2026
On June 9th, 2026, Ellen M. Camarote peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 84.
Ellen was born on January 29, 1942, in Camden, New Jersey, to the late Emmons and Florence Thomas.
She grew up in Mount Ephraim, N.J. and graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School.
Mrs. Camarote worked at Strawbridge and Clothier in Voorhees, N.J for many years.
Her...
Michael D. Kohut
Jun 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael David Kohut, 73, of Greenwood, Delaware, on June 8, 2026. Michael was born on May 5, 1953, at Clark Air Base in the Philippines.
Michael was a devoted husband, stepfather, grandfather, and cherished member of his community. Known for his kindness, generosity, and willingness to lend a helping hand,...
Ruth J. Peters
Jun 7, 2026
Ruth Jane Peters (née Ford), age 88, passed away on June 7, 2026 at Bayhealth Sussex Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born on April 15, 1938, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to Leona and John Ford. Throughout her life, Ruth worked in the retail industry and spent many years living in Delaware.
Ruth was a mother to four daughters, a grandmother to...
Emma Gonzalez Mora
Jun 5, 2026
On June 5th, 2026, Emma Gonzalez Mora, after a short illness, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 67.
Emma is survived by her children, Alejandro Loyo, Sr., and America Loyo and her husband Oscar Guerra, her grandchildren; Anahi Loyo, Alejandro Loyo, Jr., Oswaldo Loyo, Itzel Loyo, Armando Amador, Jake Amador, Thiago Guerra, and Ayden Guerra, her great...
Godfrey Sandy Saunders
May 24, 2026
On May 24th, 2026, Godfrey “Sandy” Saunders, went home to be with the Lord. He was 95.
Sandy was born on September 4th, 1930, to the late Godfrey and Dorothy Saunders, in the Bronx, New York.
He grew up in the Bronx and would help his father bake bread at the local A&P Grocery Store as a child.
After high school, Sandy joined...
Paula Sue Xenos
May 7, 2026
On Thursday May 7th, 2026, Paula Sue Xenos, peacefully passed away at Bayhealth Hospital in Milford. She was 73.
Paula was born to the late Paul and Ruby Easley on February 7, 1953 in Saint Louis, Missouri. She grew up in Chichester, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Xenos was fiercely proud of being a Registered Nurse. Her career spanned many years at several facilities, including...
Shirley Patricia Jump
Apr 25, 2026
Shirley Patricia Jump departed this life on April 25, 2026. She was born June 3, 1928 in Houston, Delaware, the oldest daughter of James A. Elliott and Margaret E. (Messick) Elliott.
Pat attended Houston School, grades 1 thru 8. She attended Milford High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1946.
Following graduation, she was employed as a secretary...
Karl J. Oliver
Apr 23, 2026
Karl J. Oliver of Milford passed peacefully from this life on April 23, 2026 at Bayhealth Hospital Sussex Campus.
He was born on June 17, 1935 in Pittston, PA, the only son of Arthur and Lenore Oliver. His sister, Jane, dubbed him as “God’s gift to the depression”. The only son among four daughters.
Karl graduated from West Pittson High School in...
Jesse M. Chisenhall
Apr 20, 2026
On Monday April 20th, Jesse M. Chisenhall, peacefully passed away at his home in Milford. He was 78.
Jesse was born on July 7th, 1947, in Buckhorn, KY, to the late Elbert and Irene Chisenhall.
As a young man he moved to Delaware to work as a Carpenter. He started working at Custom Cabinets with his two brothers, until they decided to...
Robert A. Koppenhaver
Apr 16, 2026
On April 16, 2026, Robert A. Koppenhaver, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was 85.
Mr. Koppenhaver was born on April 14, 1941 in Millersburg, PA, to the late Alvin and Pearl Koppenhaver.
He graduated from Millersburg High School in 1959 and furthered his education by getting a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Bloomsburg University and a Master’s degree...
Marie DeYoung Erne
Apr 11, 2026
Marie D. Erne, 97, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the Assisted Living facility at Westminster Village in Dover, DE. She was under the care of hospice at the time.
Marie was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 11, 1928, to William and Amelia, nee Hasler, DeYoung. Marie graduated from the William Penn School for Girls in Philadelphia in...
Joyce L. Corkran
Apr 1, 2026
Joyce L. Corkran, 78, of Federalsburg, Maryland, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was a devoted sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her sister, Betty Donaway; her brother, Rickey Corkran; and many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded...
Kenneth Ira Nerim, Jr.
Mar 29, 2026
Kenneth Ira Nerim, Jr. was born on December 24, 1953 at 6:50 AM EST at old St. Joseph's Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the first born of four children of Jeanne R. and Kenneth I. Nerim, Sr. Ken also known as ,"Kenny," attended St. Matthews School in Baltimore, MD through the third grade. In the summer of 1961, Kenny's...
Richard Swain Andrews, III
Mar 26, 2026
On March 26, 2026, Richard Swain Andrews, III (Dicky), peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice. He was 85.
Dicky was born on May 10, 1940, in Cambridge, MD, to the late Richard Jr. and Florence Andrews.
Dicky graduated from Mardela Springs High School in 1958.
Dicky honorably served our country in the Navy from 1958 to 1964.
After the Navy, Dicky worked at Republic...
Rick Bielawski, Sr.
Mar 23, 2026
Richard Charles Bielawski, Sr., passed away tragically and unexpectedly as the result of a hit‑and‑run accident on March 23, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on March 4, 1952, Richard was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, proud great‑grandfather, United States Navy veteran, and a cherished friend to many. His sudden passing has left an immeasurable void in...
Donald M. Fisher
Mar 18, 2026
Donald Mais Fisher passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on March 18, 2026, at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, Delaware. He was 82.
Don was born in Milford on September 3, 1943 to Edwin and Frances Fisher. Neighborhood friends gathered frequently at the family home on Lakeview Avenue for basketball, pool, and backyard pole vaulting. He...
William "Bill" Drumheller
Mar 17, 2026
On March 17, 2026, after an ongoing illness, William “Bill” Drumheller, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was 57.
Bill was born in Darby, PA on May 15, 1968, to the late Ray and Naomi Drumheller.
He graduated from Milford High School in 1986 and then attended Randolph – Macon College in Ashland, VA, where he received a Bachelor’s...
Becky Tatman
Mar 3, 2026
Arlene “Becky” Rebecca Tatman, 78, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2026. Becky was a beloved member of the community and will be greatly missed.
She was born October 15, 1947 to Zora and Virginia Tatman. Becky graduated from Felton High School in 1965. After high school she had brief employment at ILC in Frederica before becoming the Physical Education Teacher...
Daniel R. Masten
Feb 26, 2026
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Daniel R. Masten peacefully passed away at his home in Milford at the age of 81.
Born in Milford on April 22, 1944, Dan was the beloved son of the late Raymond and Edith Masten. A lifelong member of the Milford community, he carried with him a deep sense of loyalty, service, and quiet strength.
Dan graduated...
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