Obituaries

Mar 10, 2021

Milford - On March 10, 2021, Lida Wilson Wells, 97, was called home to the Lord.

She was born on September 8, 1923 in Pocomoke City, MD, the 6th of 8 children, to the late Coulbourn and Lida Emma Wilson.

Lida graduated from Pocomoke City High School in 1940, and soon moved to Milford, DE...

Mar 3, 2021

Magnolia – On March 3, 2021 Kenneth E. Xiques peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was born on May 10, 1962 at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CA to Kenneth R. and Gloria Xiques.

Kenny honorably served our country in the Navy from 1980 to 1984. He received the Navy “E’ Ribbon, Sea...

Mar 3, 2021

Christopher Grantham Goering, 25, died March 3, 2021. Chris was a loving, and determined child who grew up to be incredibly resilient in the face of adversity. From wearing the same Buzz Lightyear shirt for six months, to a year-long family- wide insistence on camping in his own bedroom before he’d go to sleep at night, Chris was always...

Feb 17, 2021

Milford - At 11:47pm on February 17th, 2021, Kathryn Kimmel Russ calmly drew her final breath in the warm care of Delaware Hospice in Milford. Her passing will be mourned in communities all along the East Coast and in households spanning distances farther than she would expect.

Kathy’s loving and enthusiastic energy touched everyone she met and would...

Feb 16, 2021

Milford – On February 16, 2021, Michael Andrew Clark, passed away unexpectedly at Bayhealth – Sussex Campus.

Mr. Clark was born on November 14, 1971 in Washington, D.C. to James and Sarah Clark.

He grew up in Upper Marlboro, MD and graduated from Frederick Douglas High School in 1989.

Michael loved to cook...

Feb 2, 2021

Frances E. Frankel, 94, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2021 at Country Rest Home, Greenwood, where she had resided because she needed extensive care after suffering a major stroke in July, 2019.

A native Milfordian, she was a daughter and the youngest child of the late Elsie R. and Clarence W. Emory. She graduated from Milford...

Jan 31, 2021

Greenwood – Dorothy Holden, 102 years of age, died on January 31, 2021.

A graveside service will be held on 11AM on Friday 2/5 at Milford Community Cemetery.

Jan 24, 2021

Milford – On January 24, 2021, Patricia M. Beideman peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on January 15, 1941, in Dover, DE to the late Earl and Dorothy Cohee.

Pat graduated from Dover High School in 1959.

She worked at ACME in Milford for many years, retiring as...

Jan 22, 2021

Milford – On January 22, 2021, Jeanna Cugno went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on October 17, 1933 in Lexington, ID to the late Forest and Doris Walker.

Mrs. Cugno worked for many years in Delaware for the Visiting Nurses Association as a Home Healthcare Nurse.

She was a...

Jan 22, 2021

Milford – On January 22, 2021 Kathleen L. Betts, peacefully passed away at her home with her husband and daughters by her side.

She was born on August 8, 1947 in Flushing, N.Y. to the late Geraldine Mattingly.

Kathy’s family was always her utmost priority and always put their needs in front of her own.  ...

Jan 19, 2021

Milford - Beverly W. Pleasanton went home to join his wife Pat in Heaven on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. He was born in Middletown, Delaware on September 30, 1929, son of the late Beverly W. and Emily Pleasanton.

Dad worked as a self-employed mechanic in his younger years and later as Independent Truck Driver. In the late 80’s, Dad went to work as a motor grader operator, working for James Julian Inc., Hardaway Construction, and Pierson. After retirement, he purchased the first of 4 of his own motor...

Jan 13, 2021

Milford — On January 13, 2021, Mary Alice Smith peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on August 12, 1939 in Pittsburg, PA to the late Milton and Olive McMillan.

Mary Alice received a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s degree from Penn State....

Jan 6, 2021

Milford - On January 6, 2021, Steven D. Rippy, “Pete”, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on September 25, 1960, in Washington D.C., to the late Tarleton and Margaret Rippy.

Steven graduated from Suitland High School in 1978 and then furthered his education by receiving an Associate’s Degree in Radiology...

Dec 17, 2020

Gladys “Penny” Austin passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020 at the home of her daughter Debbie and son-in-law Tim. She was 90 years old.

She was born July 12, 1930 to John and Emma (Joseph) Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Harold, her son Gary,...

Nov 26, 2020

On November, 26, 2020, Jeannette T. Shearer, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on May 19, 1945, in Washington, D.C. to the late Corneilus and Jeannette Cissel.

As a young lady Jeannette considered being a nun and lived at a convent in Melborne, KY.

She became a teacher...

Nov 17, 2020

Milford – On November 17, 2020, Mr. Charles E. Wissman peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

Charles was born on August 19, 1933 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Charles E. and Myrtle Stermer Wissman.

Mr. Wissman honorably served our country in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1981. Charles was...

Nov 11, 2020

On November 11, 2020, James “Jim” Reilly peacefully passed away at Christiana Hospital with his wife by his side.

He was born in  NY on January 22, 1938 to the late  Delia Marie Straehle and John Joseph Reilly

Jim was born and raised in the New York area. He attended  Stepinac High School and played...

Nov 5, 2020

Helen T Ward Yearwood (nee McQuaid), 85, died November 5, 2020 at Heritage Oaks of Englewood, Florida with her daughter by her side. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John and Elsie (Millman) McQuaid. She was the wife of 6 months to the late Ernest “Jack” Ward and of 35 years to the late Cecil...

Nov 5, 2020

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Sean Montgomery, age 36, who surrendered to the Lord on Thursday November 5, 2020, surrounded by his family and friends.

Sean is survived by his fiancé Melissa Kramer, his mother Sheri Powers, his father Frank Montgomery, his brothers Mike Powers and Frankie Montgomery, and many uncles,...

Nov 3, 2020

Milford – On November 3, 2020, Dorothy “Karen” Appel peacefully passed away with her two daughters and niece by her side.

She was born on August 16, 1956 in Milford to the late James P. and Beatrice “Jane” Messick.

Karen received her Associates’ Degree from Goldey – Beacom College.

She worked at the...