Obituaries
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...
David Sockrider
Mar 13, 2022
On March 13, 2022, David W. Sockrider, peacefully passed away at Bayhealth – Sussex Campus.
He was born on March 16th 1947 in Milford to the late Wilson and Helen Sockrider.
David was a graduate of Milford High School, class of 1965.
He received his Bachelors’ Degree in Biology with a minor in...
Otto Evans
Mar 12, 2022
Milford - Otto Albert Evans passed away peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, March 12th, 2022, at his home, surrounded by family.
He was born January 9th, 1945 in Atlanta GA to the late Otto and Gladys Evans.
Otto enlisted into the Air force when he was 18. He proudly served and retired as...
Harry Greenly, Jr.
Mar 10, 2022
On March 10, 2022, Harry George Greenly, Jr., 73, of Milford, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Hospital in Dover, DE with his wife and daughter by his side.
He was born on November 8, 1948, in Newfoundland to the late Harry, Sr. and Janis Greenly. Harry worked in the tire business for many years...
Josephine Callaway
Mar 3, 2022
Milton - Josephine Lee Callaway passed away peacefully on March 3, 2022 at the age of 94.
Jo Lee was born June 20, 1927, daughter of the late Gerald and Elva Downing.
While she never had children of her own, she was affectionally known as “Aunt Jo” to all who knew her. Jo Lee spent...
Dale Herron
Mar 1, 2022
Milford - On March 1, 2022, Dale Marie Herron, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.
She was born on November 20, 1941 in Washington, D.C. to the late John and Martha Higgins.
Dale was a graduate of Walter Johnson High School, class of 1959.
She worked as a Secretary for Woodmont...
Robert Hollingsworth
Feb 24, 2022
MILFORD - Robert Collins “Bob” Hollingsworth passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Bob was born in Coatesville, PA, the son of the late Charles Hollingsworth and Dorothy (Vibbert) Hollingsworth.
He was a graduate of Greenwood High School. Bob was the owner of Hollingsworth Heating and A/C Inc. in...
David Scarfo
Feb 23, 2022
Milford - On February 23, 2022, David M. Scarfo passed away in Millsboro.
He was born on July 30, 1968 in Salem, N.J. to the late Stephen Scarfo, Jr. and Sandra Gibson.
David was a graduate of Pennsville High School, class of 1984.
He worked as a Concrete Finisher for Concrete Advantage.
...Jeffery Dennis
Feb 21, 2022
On February 21, 2022, Jeffery L. Dennis peacefully passed away at his residence in Slaughter Beach, DE.
He was born on September 1, 1951, in York, PA to the late Kurvin and Mildred Dennis.
Jeff loved life best at the beach. His dream to live by the sea was accomplished first in Ocean City, Maryland,...
Ronald Jeffries
Feb 14, 2022
Departed on this life on 14 February 2022, at the VA Hospital in Wilmington, DE, after a long battle with underlying health issues.
Upon graduating from the W.C. Bryant High School, Ronald served in the United States Air Force and later retired from the United States Army. He became a long distance truck driver for Georgia Pacific...