Obituaries

Oct 28, 2020

Glenda Emma Billings, 62, of Milford, passed away on Wednesday October 28, 2020, at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood, DE. She was born in Milford on February 06, 1958 to the late Floyd and Emma Givens. Mrs. Billings graduated from Milford High School. She also graduated from Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown, where she earned her Registered...

Oct 26, 2020

Milford – On October 26, 2020, Edward A. St. Jean, Jr., lovingly referred to as “Pipa”, surrounded by his family peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on June 14, 1947, in Baltimore, MD to the late Edward and Julia St. Jean.

Edward honorably served our country in the Navy from ...

Oct 19, 2020

Jannie Martin was born on June 3, 1934 at Phillips Coal Camp in West Virginia, to Harvey and Clara Davis. She was the second of what would be 6 children. Despite their humble beginnings in that coal camp her mother knew what she wanted for her children. Jannie grew up in Sophia, WV, had perfect attendance at the Methodist...

Oct 16, 2020

Milford – On October 16, 2020, Shirley Ann Hollingsworth (Corkran), 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was a graduate of Greenwood High School.  Shirley started working as a Dental Assistant then she worked at the Stevenson House for Juvenile Corrections. After earning her Bachelor Degree in Elementary Education at Delaware State,...

Oct 10, 2020

Milford – On October 10, 2020, Gary Holston, peacefully passed away at his home with his wife, daughter and granddaughter by his side. He was 65.

He was born on August 23, 1955 in Milford to the late Ernest and Susan E. Holston.

Gary graduated from Milford High School in 1973.

He worked...

Oct 5, 2020

Milford – On October 5, 2020, Gary L. Thompson, peacefully passed away at his home.

He was born on May 11, 1945 in Frederick, MD to the late Howard and Gladys Thompson.

Gary grew up in Washington D.C. and graduated from Anacostia High School in 1964.

He worked for the International Union of...

Sep 29, 2020

Milford – On September 29, 2020, Pamela J. Rizzo, peacefully passed away at her home with her husband by her side.

She was born on December 19, 1951, in Bridgeport, CT, to the late Roland and Helen Carlson.

Pamela received her Bachelor’s Degree from Vermont College.

She worked in the office for Caldor’s...

Sep 25, 2020

Milford – On September 25, 2020, Kurt Hutson peacefully passed away at Bayhealth Hospital Sussex Campus. He was 65 years old.

Mr. Hutson was born on November 20, 1954 in Wilmington, DE, to the late Thomas and Marjorie Hutson.

He graduated from Sussex Central High School in 1972. Kurt attended Bridgewater College and later obtained...

Sep 14, 2020

Milford – On September 14, 2020, Kevin Wayne Vance, 52, passed away at Bayhealth in Milford.

He was born on March 14, 1968, in Mansfield, OH to Wayne and Lois Vance.

Kevin joined the U.S. Air Force after graduating from Lucas High School.

He honorably served our country for 21 years, retiring as...

Aug 19, 2020

Felton – On August 19, 2020, John A. Malamon, 69, peacefully passed away with his family by his side at his residence.

He was born on January 14, 1951, in Philadelphia, PA to the late John and Catherine Malamon.

John graduated with a B.S. degree from the University of Maryland, and a graduate degree from...

Aug 16, 2020

On August 16, 2020, Susan Dugan peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on November 26, 1956 in Virginia Beach, VA, to the late Joseph and June Ryan.

Mrs. Dugan moved to Milford, DE and worked at the Milford Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist for 28 years.

She enjoyed...

Aug 7, 2020

Milford – On August 7, 2020, Jesse McCormick passed away at his residence.

He was born on July 19, 1994 in Lewes, DE to Jerry and Janice McCormick.

Jesse graduated from Milford High in 2012 and was currently taking classes at University of Pittsburgh.

After high school, Jesse honorably served our country in...

Aug 5, 2020

Audrey J Goodman

Of Dagsboro, DE, formerly of Ft. Pierce, FL, died Wednesday, August 5, 2020, in Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE.  She was 93.

Audrey was born on June 15, 1927 in Wilmington, DE, daughter of the late Albert B., Sr. and Laura (Boyles) Clark.

Audrey was a member...

Aug 4, 2020

Milford – On Tuesday August 4, 2020 Gloria Babel tragically died in the tropical storm “Isaias” at her residence.

Gloria was born and raised in Powers, a small town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the daughter of the late Hermann and Mildred Detjen. After high school she moved to Maryland to study Radiology, graduating from the...

Aug 1, 2020

Millsboro – On August 1, 2020, William A. Dudley, Sr., peacefully passed away at Cadia Renaissance Health Care. Bill was born on February 5, 1933, in Greenwood, DE to the late Fred and Mary Dudley.

He was a well-known beverage salesman for Delaware Importers and Delaware Beverage. Dudley was known for going above and beyond for his...

Jul 31, 2020

Donald M. Cola passed away at his home in Milford, DE on July 31, 2020.

He was born in Woonsocket, RI in 1940 to Mario and Jeanne Cola.

After graduating High School, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard, serving in Bermuda and in New England as an Electronics Technician (ET1).

He...

Jul 29, 2020

Newark – On July 29, 2020, Jeannette R. Collison, 83, peacefully passed away at Seasons Hospice in Christiana Hospital.

Jeannette was born on December 13, 1936, in Seaford, DE, to the late Granville and Blanche Elliott.

Mrs. Collison held various jobs during her life.  Places of employment included The Lighthouse in Bowers Beach, C.F. Schwartz,...

Jul 17, 2020

On July 17, 2020, Nancy L. Smerdon passed away at Bayhealth in Dover, DE.

She was born on December 13, 1932 in Detroit, MI to the late Donald and Clara Craig.

Mrs. Smerdon worked as a secretary at N.S.A. in Fort Meade, MD, retiring after 28 years of service.

She was a member...

Jul 13, 2020

Milford – On July 13, 2020, Kitty Rochelle Chen peacefully went home to the Lord.

She was born on May 27, 1936 in Gilbert Creek, W.V. to the late Sampy and Ona Cline.

Kitty graduated from Gilbert High School and attended business school.

Kitty was a life long home-maker in the truest form;...

Jul 7, 2020

On July 7, 2020,  Margaret  A. (Gregory) Pajak., 85, peacefully went home to the the Lord, surrounded by her grandchildren. She was born on September 21, 1934, in Mars, PA. to the late John F. and Jessie Gregory.  After graduating from Mars High School in 1952, Grove City College in 1956, she went on to teach at Hopewell High...