Obituaries
Charles Stickel
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,...
Mary Nashold
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...
Ralph Self
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...
Eva Marshall
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...
James Kirby
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...
Alan Wilkins
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...
Barbara Carnright
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...
Faye Hickman
Jul 2, 2018
Milford – On July 2, 2018, Faye A. Hickman went home to be with the Lord at Bayhealth in Milford.
She was born on April 29, 1934 in Milton, DE to the late John and Grace Coffin.
Faye graduated from Milford High School, class of 1952.
Mrs. Hickman worked as a Sales Clerk...
Leonard Sobolewski
Jun 25, 2018
Milford – On June 25, 2018, Leonard S. Sobolewski peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a lengthy illness.
Lenny was born on September 19, 1945 in Shenandoah, PA to the late Leonard J. and Florence Sobolewski.
He honorably served our country in the Air Force. Lenny was stationed many places, lastly at...
Gus Viehman
Jun 14, 2018
Gus F. Viehman, 102, a resident of The Delaware Veterans Home, Milford Delaware, died on June 14, 2018, after a brief illness.
Mr. Viehman was born in Marydel, DE, and at the age of 102 was one of Delaware’s oldest World War II veterans. Mr. Viehman was drafted on May 18, 1943, five days after his 27th...
Ruth Webb
Jun 8, 2018
Frederica – On June 6, 2018, Ruth J. Webb, 96, passed away at Delaware Hospice.
Mrs. Webb was born on January 11, 1922, in Middletown, DE to the late Fred and Fanny Johnson.
She worked with her husband, the late Liston H. Webb, Jr. at his business, L.H. Webb Market, in Frederica, DE.
...
Donald Dickerson
May 31, 2018
Lincoln – On May 31, 2018, Donald S. “Donny” Dickerson passed away peacefully at his home in Lincoln surrounded by friends and family.
Donny was born on November 3, 1958, in Milford, DE, to the late Ronald and Shirley Dickerson.
Mr. Dickerson graduated from Christian Tabernacle Academy in 1976 and went to work at Baltimore...
Bonnie Walls
May 19, 2018
Milford - Bonnie L. Walls, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 19, 2018 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford after battling a long illness which she fought courageously.
She was born on January 28, 1943 in Milford, DE, to the late Arthur and Ella Tucker.
Bonnie...
Phyllis Robinson
May 19, 2018
Milford - Sara Phyllis B. Robinson, 98, daughter of the late John and Lydia Bennett of Milford passed away on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 in her home with her family at her bedside.
Phyllis was a graduate of Milford High School and started her working career as a telephone operator for then Bell Telephone Company. Later...
Claude Lynch, Jr.
May 15, 2018
Milford – Claude E. Lynch, Jr. passed away peacefully, May 15, 2018 at State Street Assisted Living, Dover. He was 90 years old. Mr. Lynch was born on November 18, 1927, in Milford, Delaware, son of Claude and Alameda (Harmon) Lynch.
Mr. Lynch was a lifelong resident of Milford where he attended school and...
Robert Currie, Sr.
May 12, 2018
Milford - On May 12, 2018, Robert Currie, passed away peacefully at Delaware Veteran’s Home.
He was born on October 13, 1920 in Kitscoty, Alberta, Canada, to the late Ralph and Jean Currie.
Mr. Currie honorably served our country in the Navy from 42 -46 in the Atlantic Theater.
Robert worked as a...
Donald Brittingham
May 9, 2018
Milford – On May 9, 2018, Donald L. “Britt” Brittingham passed away peacefully at Delaware Hospice.
He was born on September 7, 1933 in Milford to the late Calvin and Margaret Brittingham.
Growing up Britt worked on the family farm until he started with Milford Tractor Company and later Milford...
Clifford Haack
May 8, 2018
Milford – On May 8, 2018, Clifford Haack, peacefully passed away at Bayhealth in Milford.
Mr. Haack was born November 27, 1923, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to William and Irma Haack.
His family moved to Washington D.C. during the depression, although he stayed an avid Green Bay Packers fan for the...
Marvin Hitch
May 7, 2018
Milford – ON May 7, 2018, Marvin B. Hitch passed away at Delaware Hospice.
Mr. Hitch was born on November 21, 1921, in Milford, to the late Roscoe and Reba Hitch.
Mr. Hitch honorably served our country in the Army and the Army reserves, achieving the rank of Sergeant Major....
Sheldon Webb, Jr.
Apr 27, 2018
Milford – On April 27, 2018, Sheldon E. Webb, Jr. passed away peacefully at Delaware Hospice.
He was born on August 9, 1960 in Milford to the late Sheldon, Sr. and Alice Webb.
Sheldon graduated from Milford High School in 1978.
Mr. Webb worked at Baltimore Air Coil for 27 years, retiring as...