Obituaries

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.

Sep 1, 2021

Magnolia - Ben Antonik, 36, passed away suddenly on Sept. 1, 2021.

He was born on April 12, 1985, in Milford, Delaware, to Christopher and Sheri Antonik.

Ben was an active member of the Boy Scout Troop #186 in his younger years, obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

He graduated from Milford High...

Aug 31, 2021

Ronald Milton Boulais, 73, of Milford, DE (formerly of Cheshire, CT) passed away peacefully on August 31st, 2021. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Katina. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile.

Ron was born March 10th, 1948 in Providence, RI, the...

Aug 20, 2021

Clifford Thomas Crouch of Milford, DE went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 20, 2021.  He was born June 6, 1939 in Rockingham, NC to the late James B. and Maggie R. Crouch.

After graduating in 1961 with his bachelor’s degree in Social Studies and History from Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, NC, Cliff went on...

Aug 17, 2021

Milford – On August 17, 2021, Sharon A. Madron peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on April 12, 1949 in Chester, PA to the late Raymond and Edna Albertson.

Sharon was a 1967 graduate from the Chichester High School.

She owned a Day Care in Prices Corner, DE...

Aug 15, 2021

On August 15, 2021, Ervin “Bob” Dilly peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family at Bayhealth Hospital in Milford.

He was born on October 20, 1936, in Fredericka, Iowa to the late Frank and Olga Dilly.

Bob honorably served our country in the Army and retired as a Sergeant First Class after 21 years...

Aug 5, 2021

La familia Reyes Soto invita a los familiares y amigos al servicio religioso de Jacqueline Soto Quevedo por su sensible fallecimiento el pasado jueves 05 de Agosto que se oficiará el día 14 de Agosto en Rogers Funeral Home ubicado en 301 Lakeview Ave Milford, DE 19963 con horario de 4:00 a 8:00 pm.

Jacqueline, mejor conocida...

Jul 29, 2021

CAMDEN - Alan E. Parker passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021. Alan was born at home in Coon Rapids, Iowa on April 15, 1940, to Edmond Richard and Helen Josephine (Wine) Parker. In November 1958 he entered the Air Force and was honorably discharged as an airman 1st class. He was stationed at Otis Air Force Base on...

Jul 26, 2021

Elías B. Díaz Pérez falleció el lunes 26 de julio de 2021; Elias falleció debido a las lesiones recibidas en un accidente automovilístico esa misma mañana. Elías tenía 29 años. Era un talentoso jugador de fútbol y un amado hijo, hermano y amigo.

Le sobreviven su madre Enriqueta y sus hermanas Carolina, Estela, Eulalia, Rosmeri y los...

Jul 20, 2021

Richard A. Anthony- Born a poor boy from the Bronx, Baptized a Christian, he was focused on giving love and adoration to his Heavenly Father, his son Jesus our Savior and the Holy Spirit within him.

Richard was devoted and dedicated to his loving family and greatest and most blessed Country on Earth; America the Beautiful. He...

Jul 16, 2021

Milford - On July 16, 2021, Ruth L. Callaway, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on December 22, 1937, in Harrington, DE to the late William and Evelyn Larrimore.

Ruth was a graduate of Greenwood High School and is a member of their alumni association.

Her working career...

Jun 27, 2021

Milford - My beloved husband, George Babel, died on June 27, 2021 from Multiple Myeloma.  He was a kind, wonderful, special man who will be incredibly missed by our loving family and friends who dedicated themselves to George and me during these final heartbreaking months. In his final weeks we had the blessing of Hospice, an organization of angels...

Jun 24, 2021

Susan Bickert Romansky 81 of Harrington Delaware, passed away peacefully with her husband Joseph by her side on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

Born in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Viola Bickert. She graduated from Catasauqua High School and later moved to New York where she earned her degree in criminal justice.....

Jun 9, 2021

R. Caldwell, former State Official

Milford – On June 9, 2021, Richard Holmes Caldwell peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving wife and friends. He was known as “Dick” to his family and friends.

He was born on February 28, 1932 in Spangler, PA to the late Robert F. and Mary Saylor Caldwell....

Jun 2, 2021

Randal Todd Gerhard, of Ellendale, died June 2, 2021 in his home. Randy passed peacefully in his sleep after battling cancer. He was 61 years old.

Randy was born, May 27, 1960, at Plattsburg Air Force, New York to Donald and Marlene Gerhard. He had an exciting childhood as the son of an Airmen living in Florida,...

Jun 2, 2021

Milford – Herman “Dick” Degnats, age 72, peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 2, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 1, 1948 in Milford, DE and attended elementary school in Felton, DE before moving to Harrison, NY where he graduated from Harrison High School in 1966. Dick was drafted into the Army in 1968...

May 28, 2021

Milford - Allan Kenneth Bowler, 84, of Dover, DE, peacefully passed on 5/28/2021. He was born May 21, 1937, in Milford, New Hampshire, to the late George and Inez (Peterson) Bowler. Allan graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in 1956. He married Rose M. Chambers on 4/1/1961; they just celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

Allan served as...

May 26, 2021

Harrington – On May 26, 2021, John Paul Camarote, Jr., peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on February 9, 1939, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania to the late John and Emma Camarote.

Mr. Camarote was a biology teacher at Overbrook Senior High School in Pine Hill, N.J. for many years.

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