Obituaries

Dec 2, 2021

Milford - On December 2, 2021 Sharon Ann Winckoski, while surrounded by her loved ones, peacefully went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on July 22, 1967 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Joseph and Dorothy Vishnefski.

Sharon grew up in Glen Lyon, PA and graduated...

Dec 2, 2021

Walter L. Webb-Lincoln, De

Walter Webb suddenly and peacefully left this world on December 2, 2021 to start his next “carefree” journey.   He loved his life and will be missed by so many.

Walter was born in Rock Hall, MD. on April 2, 1955 to Jesse Webb and Marie Kirwan.  Walter lived most of his...

Nov 22, 2021

Mary Anne (Gaston) Schleigh, 60, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.  She is survived by her loving husband David and her son Dylan (Jessica).  She is also survived by her siblings Patricia Suich (Joseph), Margaret Semen (Stephen), William Gaston, Robert Gaston (Susanne) and Nancy Layre as well as many nieces and nephews.

Nov 17, 2021

Carl Edward Bouchard joined the angels Wednesday, November 17.  Born March 19, 1941 in Fort Kent, Maine, the only child of Gilman Leonide Bouchard and Elizabeth (Isabel) Caron.

He was educated in Fort Kent Schools graduating from Fort Kent High School in 1957, then from the University of Maine in Orono with a BS in Agricultural Engineering. ...

Nov 15, 2021

Shirley India Deats Callaway, 85

MILFORD, DE – Shirley Callaway passed away peacefully at her home on November 15, 2021. She lived a long and joyous life, filled with family, gardening, sewing, organizing events with her children, and extensive travelling, as the family moved to many different locations inside and outside the U.S. Shirley’s family looks back...

Oct 31, 2021

Dover- On October 31, 2021, Agusta “Gussie” James went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on November 11, 1929 in Cambridge, MD to the late Hansel and Mabel Geoghegan.

After graduating from Cambridge High School in 1946, she was honored to have the opportunity to work as a Congressional Page. Described as...

Oct 26, 2021

Cynthia Youngblood Jones Of Milford, passed away Tuesday October 26, 2021 at Bayhealth Kent Campus. She was 75. Cynthia was born December 12, 1945 in Albany, GA, daughter of the late Marvin and Kathleen Youngblood. Mrs. Jones was employed as a school teacher, first in Albany, GA, then in Reno, NV and finally at home in Milford, DE. Although...

Oct 25, 2021

On October 25, 2021, Bob Cage passed peacefully after a fierce battle with cancer.

Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jackie Cage, his children, Molly Perkinson and her husband Will, Tracey Yost and her husband Mike, and Brad Cage and his wife Alicia; by his grandchildren, Harper and Giddeon Cage, Winston Yost, Zoe and...

Oct 20, 2021

John Canevari, 56, of Dover, DE formerly of Mashpee, MA and Norwalk, CT passed away at home on October 20, 2021 from natural causes.

John was born in Norwalk, CT to Louis Theodore and Dorothy DeVack Canevari and graduated from Norwalk High School and The Culinary Institute of America.

He launched his career on Cape...

Oct 19, 2021

On October 19, 2021, Verna R. Reynolds (nee Black) peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on September 13, 1939 in Christiana, PA to the late Lee and Winnie Black.

Verna graduated from Solanca High School.

She worked as a Test Desk Technician for Diamond State Telephone Company before...

Oct 19, 2021

Milford – On October 19, 2021, Theresa Saunders peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice while surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on November 22, 1933, in New York, NY to the late Josef and Mary Gantner.

Theresa graduated from Walton High School in New York.

After high school she worked at...

Oct 18, 2021

On October 18, 2021, Cody M. Davenport, passed away in East Brunswick Township, NJ.

He was born on July 9, 1992 in Lewes, DE to Edward and Penny Davenport.

Cody graduated from Milford High School, class of 2010, where he played lacrosse.

He had recently been working as a supervisor at Home Depot...

Oct 14, 2021

Lincoln – On October 14, 2021, Calvin Michael Campbell, Sr. peacefully passed away while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 15, 1951 in Milford, DE to the late William and Bernice Campbell.

Mike graduated from Milford High School, class of 1969, and then attended Sandhills Community College in Southern Pines, N.C. where he...

Oct 9, 2021

William Welser, Jr., 96, of Milford, DE, and Melbourne, FL, passed away 9 October 2021.

Born 25 November 1924 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the middle child of five with four sisters.

A graduate of East High School, Columbus, OH, and the State University of New York, Oswego, NY, he was an Industrial Arts Master...

Oct 5, 2021

On October 5, 2021, Mr. F. Russell Bannan went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on July 25, 1939 in Wilmington, DE to the late Francis and Etta Bannan.

Russ grew up in Pennsville, N.J. and graduated from Salem High School.

He worked as a Chemical and Blueprint Operator for...

Oct 3, 2021

Milford – On October 3, 2021, Jason T. Oakey peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice.

He was born on February 16, 1981, in Wilson, N.C. to the late Bobby and Joyce Oakey.

Jason was a 2000 graduate of Caesar Rodney High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from Delaware State.

He...

Sep 29, 2021

Milford – On September 29, 2021, Kathleen Alice Adams peacefully went to be with the Lord with her family by her side.

She was born on April 8, 1954 in Harrington, DE to the late Louis and Louise Gerardi.

Kathleen was a hairdresser before working as a bank teller for nearly thirty years at Sussex...

Sep 25, 2021

Milford – On September 25, 2021, Beulah A. Sockrider, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on May 17, 1923 in Milford to the late Samuel and Mabel Armour.

Beulah graduated from Milford High School in 1941 before graduating from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics...

Sep 16, 2021

Milford – On September 16, 2021, Mr. John Patrick Vallely went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on July 1, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pa to the late John and Mary Vallely.

Mr. Vallely honorably served our country in the Army from 1960 to 1962 and in the Army Reserves from 1962 to...

Sep 11, 2021

Lincoln – On September 11, 2021, Ralph L. Currie peacefully passed away. He was born on November 3, 1948 in Milford, DE to the late Donald and Anna Mae Currie

Ralph graduated with the Class of ’67 at Milford High School, and played the spoons with a group of friends and classmates in a small band.