Obituaries

Nov 9, 2017

Frederica- On November 9, 2017, James “Reds” Edge, 54, passed away at Christiana Hospital,

He was born on August 6, 1963, to Jackson and Marie Edge, in Milford, DE.

James attended Lake Forest High School. He was the owner and operator of J.T.’s Drywall Company.

Mr. Edge enjoyed hunting, fishing, working, going to...

Nov 6, 2017

Milford – On November 6th, William Herman Thompson, passed away at Delaware Hospice.

Bill aka “Broadog” was born on December 14, 1946 in Birch Tree, MO.

He worked as a union plumber, eventually owning his own business installing septic systems and wells.

Bill was one of the founders of Punkin Chunkin, which returned...

Nov 6, 2017

Milford – On November 6th, William Herman Thompson, passed away at Delaware Hospice.

Bill aka “Broadog” was born on December 14, 1946 in Birch Tree, MO.

He worked as a union plumber, eventually owning his own business installing septic systems and wells.

Bill was one of the founders of Punkin Chunkin, which returned...

Oct 23, 2017

Milford – On October 23, 2017, Howard F. Haverkamp, 75, went home with the Lord.

Mr. Haverkamp was born on July 31, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA, to Howard and Gertrude Haverkamp.

He honorably served our country in Air Force from 1959 to 1977, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Howard then worked as a prison guard...

Oct 14, 2017

Fredrick Christopher Warren, of Lincoln, DE died Saturday, Oct 14th, 2017 in the company of his loving wife of 39 years, Carol J. Warren.  He was 68 years old.

He was known intermittently as Chris, Fred, ‘Derf’, and occasionally as Jerome, depending on from where you knew him.  Fred was a Master Gardener who took great pride...

Oct 13, 2017

It is with great sadness the family of Gary Annett announces his passing after a long and difficult illness on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the age of 72 years.  Gary will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend, Sue, and his son, Luke, and his extended family and precious friends.

A native of Rayland,...

Oct 6, 2017

Milford – On October 6, 2017, Nancy Ullrey, passed away at Milford Memorial Hospital.

Nancy was born on December 22, 1939 in Easton, MD, to James and Mary Louise Robinson.

She attended Milford High School, a pass member of Christ Episcopal Church, and worked at Brereton’s Drug Store.

Mrs. Ullrey enjoyed traveling in...

Sep 30, 2017

On Saturday, September 30, 2017, Cynthia Canevari (nee Cisick), of Milford, DE, and formerly of Norwalk, CT, passed away after her long battle with cancer. She graduated from Spring-Ford High School in 1975 and later received her degree in Physical Therapy from Harcum College to begin her pursuit of helping others.

Since her first battle with cancer...

Sep 28, 2017

Gerald W. Crane “Jerry”

Lincoln - On September 28, 2017, Gerald W. Crane, peacefully passed away at the Milford Center.

Jerry was born on November 11, 1930, in Elmira, NY, to George Crane and Alice Flood.

He honorably served our country as a Sergeant in the Marines, serving in the Korean Conflict.

Sep 21, 2017

Milford – On September 21, 2017, Naomi M. Drumheller, passed away at the Delaware Hospice Center.

She was born on July 26, 1941 in Darby, PA to Orrin and Mildred Horton.

Naomi graduated from Interboro High School, Prospect Park, PA, in 1959.

She worked at various retail locations around Milford.

Mrs....

Sep 7, 2017

MILFORD - On September 7, 2017, Mrs. Kathryn Johnson Barnes, 87, passed away at her residence.

She was born on May 12, 1930, in Cambridge, MD, to Milford and Mary Johnson.

Mrs. Barnes graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948 and married Maurice Barnes in 1950.

Kathryn worked as a bookkeeper at Hearns...

Sep 3, 2017

MILFORD-  On September 3, 2017, Dennis S. Hazzard, 75, passed away at The Country Rest Home in Greenwood. He was born on November 25, 1941 in Milford, Delaware to Jean and Walter Hazzard. Dennis graduated from Milford High School in 1959 and began his radio broadcasting career at the local station, WTHD.  He then went on to other radio...

Jul 29, 2017

MILFORD - On July 29, 2017, Mrs. Mary Thomas Tatman, 91, passed away at Country Rest Nursing Home.

She was born on August 6, 1925, in Pittsville, MD, to Joseph and Violet Thomas.

Mrs. Tatman graduated from Wilmington Memorial Hospital Nursing School as a Registered Nurse, and then worked at Dover Air Force Base Hospital....

Jul 25, 2017

MILFORD - On July 25, 2017, Mr. David W. Kline, 68, passed away at Kent General Hospital.

David was born in Milford, DE on September 30, 1948 to the late Wayne and Edith Kline.

Mr. Kline graduated from Milford High School, class of 1966, and obtained his Associates Degree in Engineering from Del Tech and...

Jun 18, 2017

John Robinson Tribbitt, II “Captain Jack” Of Milford, DE passed away at his cabin in Baker, W.V. on June 18, 2017. Mr. Tribbitt was born on April 20, 1947 to John and Elizabeth Tribbitt, in Milford, DE. He graduated from Felton High School in 1965. John proudly served our country from 1966 to 1968 in the United States Army....

Jun 17, 2017

Sean A. Hudson

Of Milford, Delaware passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Hudson was born on May 5, 1983 to Keith and Terri Hudson at Milford Memorial Hospital.

After graduating in 2001 from Milford Senior High School, he attended Frostburg State University where he graduated with honors with a...

May 11, 2017

MILFORD - On May 11, 2017, Hubert J. Donnellan, passed away at the Delaware Hospice Center. Mr. Donnellan was born in Paterson, N.J. on November 13, 1940, to the late Jack and Emelia Donnellan. He worked as a firefighter for the Paterson Fire Department. Hubert lived life to the fullest every single day and he could capture an audience...

May 5, 2017

MILFORD - On May 5, 2017, Mr. Edward A. Rottmann, passed away peacefully at his house.

Edward was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 12, 1947 to the late Edward and Evelyn Rottmann, Jr.

He was a high school history teacher in Long Island, New York. Mr. Rottmann enjoyed singing karaoke and was interested and...

Mar 29, 2017

James C. Bailey, Jr.

MILFORD - James C. Bailey, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his family who loved him dearly on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Milford Center.  He was 65.

Jim was born in Milford on February 24, 1952, son of the late James C. Bailey, Sr. and Katie...

Mar 24, 2017

Gilgreen Gonzalez

MILFORD - Gilgreen Gonzalez died Friday, March 24, 2017 in Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital.  She was 59.

She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on August 25, 1957, daughter of Olga Lillo Villanueva and the late Miguel Villanueva.

Gilgreen was a full time homemaker who...