Obituaries
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...
Wayne Arthur Verley
Jul 30, 2025
Wayne Arthur Verley, 70, of Silver Lake Estates, Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 30, 2025.
Born on August 18, 1954 in Lewes, Delaware, Wayne was the beloved son of Allan Arthur Verley and Marie Etta Bryan Verley, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Allen James Verley. Wayne is survived by a...
Carolyn Jean Combs
Jul 29, 2025
Carolyn Combs died peacefully on July 29, 2025 with her daughters Bobbie and Jean watching over her. She is survived by daughters Bobbie Combs (Chris), Jean McDonald (Robert) and Susan Puruleski; sons Michael Combs and Chuck Combs; grandchildren Kyra and Keane McDonald, Ashley Underwood-Mominee, Katelyn Dimitriou and Donald and Julia Puruleski, Mariah and Autumn Combs, Cory and Emily Combs, and...
Barbara N. Iles
Jul 24, 2025
On July 24, 2025, Barbara N. Iles, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 84.
Mrs. Iles was born on February 21, 1941, in Wilmington, DE, to the late Ernest and Rose Nesler.
She attended Henry C. Conrad High School, graduating in 1959. Barbara then completed the Nursing Program at Wilmington General Hospital, where she then worked at up...
Dr. James F. Abel, Jr.
Jul 20, 2025
On Sunday, July 20th, Dr. James F. Abel, Jr. passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, going home to be with the Lord.
Born on October 27, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Abel was the son of the late James and Kathryn Abel. He was raised in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, and graduated from Saddle Brook High...
Sharon A. Laverty
Jul 17, 2025
On Thursday July 17th, Sharon A. Laverty, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.
She was born on May 3, 1947, in Milford, DE to the late Warren and Ruth Lynch.
Sharon graduated from Milford High School in 1965. She then attended Radford University and received a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Sharon taught in the Lake Forest School district for over 32...
James Anthony Favata, Sr.
Jul 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Anthony Favata Sr., who left us on July 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 62 years old.
Born on September 3, 1962 in Pottstown, PA. James, known to many as Jimmy, lived a life rooted in family, hard work and simple joys. Jimmy moved to Delaware in...
M. Annette Friolet
Jul 6, 2025
M Annette Friolet, known as Annette, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 6, 2025, in Milford, Delaware, at the age of 82.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Annette was the only daughter of late Percy and Mary Banning. She spent most of her life in her home state, living in Wilmington, Middletown, and Bear, before retiring to Sun City Center,...
William A Vendetti
Jun 25, 2025
William A. Vendetti, 91, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 25th, at his home in Milford Delaware. To say he will be missed by many is an absolute understatement.William (Bill) was born on June 19, 1934, at Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, to the late Joseph J. and Hattie V. Vendetti, Sr. Growing up as military children, Bill...
Jennifer A. Wright
Jun 25, 2025
Jennifer Ann Wright, known as Jenn or Jenny Wright, passed away in her sleep at home during her battle with Stage Four Ovarian Cancer on June 25th, 2025.
Jenn was born in Wilmington, Delaware, the eldest daughter of Bernard Wright, and late Katherine Wright.
She was a dedicated hospitality worker, with an associate’s degree in Dental Technology. Jenn was a social butterfly...
William Roger Bond
Jun 24, 2025
William Roger Bond (Bill), 82, of Magnolia, Delaware, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, following a heart attack while enjoying one of his favorite activities—riding his bicycle.
Bill was born in Mansfield, Massachusetts, to Ruby Mae Aiken and William Roger Bond. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, launching a distinguished engineering career. Bill...
Mary Louise Long O'Bier
Jun 6, 2025
On June 6, 2025, Mary Louise Long O’Bier went home to be with the Lord. She was 74.
Louise was born in Northumberland, PA on December 14, 1950, to the late John and Mary Eleanor Long.
She graduated from Milford High School in 1968. Louise had a love of children and education, so she decided to attend the University of Delaware and...
Salvatore Talamo
Jun 6, 2025
Salvatore “Sal” Talamo, of Frederica Delaware, formerly of Long Island and New Jersey, passed away peacefully at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 17, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, Sal dedicated the early part of his life to the food industry. He worked as a food handler with Local 138 and for companies including Progresso...
Rose M. Bowler
Jun 1, 2025
Rose Marie Bowler of Dover, Delaware, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. Rose was born on June 7, 1940, in Dover, Delaware, to the late James and Margaret (Tarburton) Chambers. Rose graduated from Felton High School in 1958 and married Allan K. Bowler on April 1, 1961.
Throughout her life, Rose held many jobs, but her true passions were her...
Jerome Topolski
May 29, 2025
On Thursday, May 29, 2025 Jerome Topolski, peacefully passed away at age 95 at Bayhealth Medical Center in Milford.
Mr. Jerome Topolski was born on October 7, 1929 in Ranshaw, PA to the late Bolick and Julia Topolski.
He honorably served our country in the Air Force and then later in the Air Force Reserves for over 35 years, retiring as a...
Karen M. Bennett
May 23, 2025
On May 23, 2025, Karen M. Bennett, of Milford, DE, and formerly of Glen Burnie, MD, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.
She was born on December 20, 1952, in Baltimore, MD to the late James and Dolores Gugliette.
Karen graduated from Western High School in 1970. She married Harold “Gene” Bennett on June 22, 1974, and had their only...
Ian Michael Davenport
May 16, 2025
On May 16, 2025, Ian M. Davenport, passed away at his home in Milford.
He was born on January 8, 1995 in Lewes, DE to Edward and Penny Davenport.
Ian graduated from Milford High School in 2013, where he played lacrosse.
He worked many years as a Chef. Starting at Abbott’s Grill, Applebee’s in Milford, and finally at The Lodge in Lewes.
Mr. Davenport...
Carol J. Farley
May 12, 2025
On May 12, 2025, Carol J. Farley, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 80.
Carol was born on June 20, 1944 in Johnstown, PA to the late Joseph and Mary Boron.
She graduated from Bishop McCort High School in 1962 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1966.
Carol was a founder of...
Joyce A. Beiler
May 6, 2025
On Tuesday May 6, 2025, Joyce A. Beiler peacefully passed away at Bayhealth Hospital in Milford. She was 77.
Joyce was born on May 31, 1947 in Wilmington, DE to the late Ralph and Mary Cochran.
She grew up in Elsmere, Delaware.
Joyce was a stay-at-home mom, raising her eight children.
She enjoyed crabbing and watching Hallmark movies and soap operas.
Mrs. Beiler is survived...
Donald T. McDonough
May 6, 2025
Milford – On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Donald Thomas McDonough “Mac” peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 85.
Don was born on March 12, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Thomas and Blanche (Cannon) McDonough. He was raised in Glenside, PA and then Virginia Beach, VA before moving to Towson, MD in his high...
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