Obituaries

Eugene Laguardia, Jr.

Jun 11, 2022

On June 11, 2022, Eugene J. LaGuardia, Jr., peacefully passed away while surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 20, 1952 in Jersey City, N.J. to the late Eugene and Mary LaGuardia.

Formerly from Manahawkin and Lodi, NJ, he moved to Delaware in 2014 where he has lived since.

He worked...

Deborah Elliott

Jun 7, 2022

Milford – On June 7, 2022, Deborah J. Elliott, peacefully passed away while surrounded by her family at Delaware Hospice.

She was born on June 1, 1955 in Lancaster, PA to the late Francis and Doris McGuigan.

Deborah grew up in Conowingo and graduated from Rising Sun High School, class of 1973.

She...

Joseph Leyanna

Jun 6, 2022

Wilmington – On June 6, 2022, Joseph Paul “Pop” Leyanna peacefully passed away under the loving care of his daughter Brenda Jo Hallstead and her husband Jimmy.

Joe was born on November 7, 1929 in Ridley Township, Milmont, PA to the late Clarence and Florence Leyanna (nee Eckert).

Pop was a hard-working, hard-fighting, and good...

Peggy Brooks

Jun 4, 2022

On June 4, 2022, Peggy Ann Brooks (Morris) peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on March 13, 1954 in Milford to the late Brownlow and June Morris.

Peggy graduated from Milford High School, class of 1972.

She worked as a Substitute Teacher and a Guitar Instructor around Milford....

Jamie Garrison

May 31, 2022

On May 31, 2022 Jamie Lee Garrison peacefully passed away at his residence in Wilmington.

He was born on November 17, 1980 in Milford to Randy Garrison and Sonia Jones.

Jamie graduated from Milford High School, class of 1998.

He worked in H.V.A.C. and at various restaurants.

Jamie enjoyed fishing, ice...

Norma Burlingame

May 26, 2022

On May 26, 2022, Norma Lee Burlingame peacefully passed away while surrounded by her loved ones in Harrington, DE.

She was born on November 1, 1939 in Milford, DE to the late Woodrow and Mary Smack.

Norma Lee graduated from Milford High School, class of 1958.

She worked as a manager at Albar...

Helga Robinette

May 24, 2022

Milford – On May 24, 2022, while surrounded by her family, Helga Robinette, peacefully passed away.

She was born in Reischenbach, Germany on December 10, 1938, to the late Georg and Auguste Gugenberger.

In 1958 Helga met her future husband around Hidelberg, Germany. They were married and stationed in Delaware.

She worked as...

Joan Hopkins

May 19, 2022

Milford -Joan W Hopkins, died Tuesday, May 19, 2022 in hospice care at Brandywine Living At Seaside Pointe in Rehoboth Beach, DE. She was recently able to celebrate her 90th birthday with family.

Joan was born April 18, 1932, in Dames Quarter, Md., to Rhoda Grace and Norris Leon Webster. She lived a good life and loved...

Shari Miller

May 19, 2022

On May 19, 2022, Shari Lynn Miller of Milford, peacefully passed away at Bayhealth – Sussex Campus.

She was born on June 22, 1968 in Milford, to the late Donnell and Ruth Calhoun.

Shari graduated from Milford High School, class of 1986, before attending Chesapeake Bible College.

She loved riding horses, swimming, and...

Wayne Yon

May 16, 2022

On May 16, 2022, Wayne Arthur Yon peacefully and gently ascended into the loving outstretched arms of Our Great Lord.

He was born on December 4, 1956 in Homestead, PA to the late Ellwood and Lydia Yon.

Wayne attended the University of Pittsburgh and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree within Life Sciences and Chemistry. Throughout...

Roland Johnson

May 13, 2022

Milford - On May 13, 2022, while surrounded by his family, Roland Johnson peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice.

He was born on June 16, 1941 in Seaford, DE to the late Clarence and Sarah Johnson.

Roland graduated from Millsboro High School, class of 1959.

After high school, he joined the Navy, and...

Karen Kohut

May 6, 2022

KAREN KOHUT – Karen Kohut passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday, May 6, 2022.

She was born on October 28, 1954, in West Point, NY, daughter of the late Mike and Lorene Kohut.

Karen’s family moved from Okinawa, Japan to Dover, DE and then relocated to Andrews Lake in Frederica, DE. She graduated...

Samantha Smith-Jackson

May 2, 2022

On May 2, 2022, Samantha Marie Smith- Jackson, passed away in Lincoln, DE. She was born on August 29, 1993, in Vernon, Connecticut. Samantha attended schools in Connecticut. She lived in the Milford, De area for the last 10 years and held different jobs in Milford and surrounding areas. Samantha loved animals and socializing with her friends and family....

Brenda Beissel

Apr 22, 2022

Milford - On April 22, 2022, the Lord called Brenda Gail Beissel home.  God’s plan for her life is complete and Heaven is her reward!

Brenda was born on October 18, 1949, in Marion, Virginia to Grover and Reva Sells.  She grew up in Wilmington, Delaware graduating from Brandywine High School.

She was a devoted...

Daniel Perez

Apr 17, 2022

Milford - On April 17, 2022, Daniel I. Perez peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on October 21, 1970 in Okinawa, Japan to Danny and Maria Perez.

Daniel grew up in Manassas, VA and attended All Saints Catholic School and Osborn High School.

He was the Manager of...

Cynthia Savage

Apr 17, 2022

On April 17, 2022, Cynthia Lea Savage peacefully passed away at Bayhealth – Sussex Campus.

She was born on February 12, 1957 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to the late Raymond and Evelyn Bautch.

Cindy honorably served our country in the Army and later in the Naval Reserves. It was while serving in Germany with the...

Renate Mckenzie

Apr 5, 2022

Milford – On Tuesday April 5, 2022, Renate Mckenzie, peacefully passed away at age 94.

Mrs. McKenzie was born on July 12, 1927 in Schweslin, Germany, the daughter of the late Otto and Frida Skibbe.

Renate married William Mckenzie on October 25, 1952. She was a mother and homemaker and enjoyed hosting family dinners and...

Patricia Hansen

Mar 24, 2022

On March 24, 2022, Patricia A. Hansen passed away at Delaware Hospice, Milford, Delaware, with her children by her side. She was born on July 2, 1936 in Washington, D.C. to the late Alexander Douglas Shaner and Edna Mae Biggs.

She graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School in 1954 before marrying and raising a family. Pat was...

Jody Clendaniel, Sr.

Mar 24, 2022

On March 24, 2022, Jody Brian Clendaniel, Sr., peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on April 28, 1963 to the late Joshua and Betty Clendaniel.

He was the youngest of their six children.

Services will be private.

James Vreeland

Mar 22, 2022

On March 22, 2022, James Howard “Jimmy” Vreeland peacefully took his final flight home.

He was born on November 27, 1943, in Milford, DE to the late Howard and Mary Vreeland.

Jimmy was a graduate of Milford High School, class of 1961.

At the young age of 15, Jimmy found his calling when...