Obituaries

Dec 1, 2018

Mary Jane Elliott Aptt passed away peacefully Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Milford, Delaware.

Jane was born on April 20, 1931 to Robert and Helen Matthews Elliott, in Seaford, DE, the fifth child of eight children. This is where her story began – where her love of family took root, where her work ethic originated, and where...

Nov 15, 2018

Felton – On November 15, 2018, Ross A. Penney went home to be with the Lord.

Ross was born on April 7, 1990 in Milford, DE to David and Karen Penney.

Ross’s favorite hobbies included fishing, hunting and anything that involved getting muddy. Even though he hated the cold, waiting on a frosty morning for...

Nov 13, 2018

Frederica – On November 13, 2018, Betty Ann Clendaniel Cooper peacefully passed away at Bayhealth - Kent General from complications from pneumonia.

She was the third daughter of the late Walter S. and Annie Canon Clendaniel.

Betty Ann was a native and longtime resident of Harrington, DE and a member since early childhood of Asbury...

Nov 6, 2018

Mary Virginia Spiegel Hall, age 77, of Lincoln, Delaware, went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2018 with her loving family by her side.  Mary was born on March 30, 1941 in Mount Vernon Hospital in Westchester County, New York. She was a graduate of The Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel in 1959 and...

Nov 1, 2018

Milford – On November 1, 2018, Rev. Kevin R. Bowers, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.

Kevin was born on June 5, 1950 in Galveston, TX to Joe and Dorothy Bowers. He spent his formative years in Stamford, CT (where he graduated from Stamford High School).

Kevin moved to Kalamazoo, MI after graduating...

Oct 20, 2018

Chester T. Dickerson, Jr. passed away in Dover, DE on October 20, 2018.  Chet was born in Lewes, DE to the late Chester T. Dickerson Sr. and Virginia Graves Dickerson.  He was married to Sally D. Dickerson in 1960.  Together they raised two sons Chester T. (Bert) Dickerson III and James Dickerson.

Chet graduated from Milford High...

Oct 14, 2018

Milford – On Sunday, October 14, 2018, Donald C. Adams passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Milford Memorial Hospital.

He was born at Lewes Hospital on July 29, 1949, to the late Calvin and Jane (Bailey) Adams.  He lived in Milton until the age of ten, when his family moved to Georgetown.

Don...

Oct 5, 2018

Hugh Martin V, beloved husband of Margaret Strecker Martin and father of Ann Martin Rolke (Bob) and Crista Martin (Lora), sailed into the horizon on October 5. Hugh was the only son of Lillian Isaacs Martin and Hugh Martin IV, and a proud member of the Isaacs clan, multi-generational farmers in Sussex County who raised chickens and planted hundreds...

Oct 4, 2018

Milford - Vincent John O’Donnell, well into his 96th year, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2018, while at the Delaware Hospice. Vince was born and raised in the Germantown area of Philadelphia, PA. He received his primary and secondary education at the local Catholic schools. A strong desire to answer the call of the sea directed him to...

Sep 19, 2018

Milford – On September 19, 2018, Jeanette M. Carey, peacefully passed away at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood.

She was born on August 24, 1930 in Greenwood, DE to the late Elmer and Mildred Messick.

Mrs. Carey worked hard as a mother raising her children, and helping her husband, George Carey, run as Representative...

Sep 16, 2018

Houston – On September 16, 2018, Robert E. Southard, Jr. went home to be with his wife and our Lord and Savior.

Mr. Southard was born on December 2, 1929 in Milford, DE to Robert, Sr. and Elizabeth Southard.

In his younger years Robert worked as a Brick Mason for Oscar Taylor and tilled the...

Sep 10, 2018

Milford – On September 10, 2018, Leslie G. Siok quietly entered the kingdom of God surrounded by her family in her home.

Leslie was born on August 15, 1937 in Clinton, MA.  She spent her childhood in Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School where she held the position of Drum Major for the marching band.  After...

Sep 3, 2018

Milford – On September 3, 2018, Joseph C. Kozlowski, Sr., peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice in Milford, Delaware.

He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on September 10, 1942 to Joseph and Jennie Kozlowski.

Joseph graduated from North Hampton Commercial College in 1962 with an Associates degree.

Mr. Kozlowski was a police officer...

Sep 1, 2018

Charles Curtis Stickel of Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2018, while surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Stickel was born June 11, 1952, in Wilmington, Delaware, to William F. Stickel of Delaware City, and to Frances O. Stickel of Jacksonville, Florida, both of whom pre-deceased him.

Having graduated from Claymont High School in 1970,...

Aug 26, 2018

Milford Center – On August 26, 2018 Mary Claire Nashold of Frederica was called home to be with her heavenly family.

Claire was born on July 25, 1924 to the late Harry and Elsie Fisher of Frederica.

She married the love of her life George Nashold, Jr.  in 1942 and they enjoyed 42 years of...

Aug 25, 2018

Felton – Ralph Self was surrounded by his love ones when he peacefully passed away at his home on August 25, 2018.

Mr. Self was born on October 5, 1941 in Patterson, N.J. to the late James and Mary Self.

He honorably served our country in the U.S.M.C. from 1959 to 1963.

Ralph...

Aug 21, 2018

Milford – Eva Cooke Marshall was surrounded by her family when she peacefully passed away on August 21, 2018.

She was a 56 year resident of Milford, DE. Mrs. Marshall was the daughter of Howard and Sadie Cooke of Georgetown, DE. She attended school in Georgetown and Goucher College in Baltimore. Eva was very active in community service. She...

Aug 11, 2018

Harrington - On August 11, 2018, James R. Kirby peacefully passed away at his home.

Jim was born on February 25, 1950 in Milford to the late Frank and Annette Kirby.

He graduated in 1968 from Milford High School.  After graduation, he worked as a mason for Fluharty and Gallo’s Masonry.  Then he joined his...

Jul 25, 2018

Lincoln – On July 25, 2018, Alan B. Wilkins peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice due to complications from pneumonia.

He was born in Milford on November 12, 1964 to John Marvin and Pearl Wilkins.

Alan graduated from Milford High School in 1982.

He worked for Milford Plastic until they closed and then...

Jul 16, 2018

Barbara Taylor Carnright of Milford passed over on July 16, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born in Abington, PA, the daughter of the late John C. and Martha B. Taylor. Barbara lived in Delaware since the age of 20.

She enjoyed being a homemaker since retiring from the Dentsply Caulk Company...