Obituaries

Apr 6, 2014

Robert C. Messmer, Jr.

MILFORD - Robert C. Messmer, Jr. passed away at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 6, 2014. He was 65.

Robert was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, on March 8, 1949, the son of Evelyn (Wheary) Messmer and the late Robert C. Messmer, Sr.

He proudly served as...

Mar 26, 2014

Harry B. Lynch

MILFORD - Harry B. Lynch passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. He was 89.

Harry was born in Milford on April 22, 1924, son of the late James Henry and Nellie (Collins) Lynch.

Mr. Lynch owned and operated Lynch's Service Station and Auto Repair Shop...

Mar 24, 2014

Cynthia B. Shifflett

MILFORD - Cynthia B. Shifflet passed away on Monday, March 24, 2014 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. She was 80.

Cynthia was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on December 17, 1933, daughter of the late Gordon and Welby (Swartz) Byerly.

Mrs. Shifflett was employed as a secretary for the Joint Chiefs...

Mar 23, 2014

Helen L. Fetzer

FREDERICA - Helen L. Fetzer passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014 at her home. She was 96.

Helen was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on January 29, 1918, daughter of the late James and Bess (Perry) Williamson.

She was a full time homemaker.

Helen was a life member...

Mar 22, 2014

Maci Shea Clendaniel

MILTON - Baby Girl Maci Shea Clendaniel was delivered into God's care on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes.

Maci was born in Lewes on March 22, 2014, the daughter of Thomas H. Clendaniel II and Kara B. Smith.

In addition to her parents, Maci is survived...

Mar 8, 2014

Franklin VanHorn

MILFORD - Franklin VanHorn passed away at his home on Saturday, March 8, 2014. He was 93.

Frank was born in Philadelphia on April 6, 1920.

After graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University, he joined the United States Navy and served his country during World War II....

Mar 5, 2014

Donna L. Webb

MILFORD - Donna L. Webb passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. She was 65.

Donna was born in Milford on November 1, 1948, the daughter of Carrie (Burns) Messick and the late Leon F. Messick.

Before becoming a full time homemaker, Donna was...

Mar 5, 2014

Muriel M. Holt

Age 91, formerly of Pottstown, Pennsylvania and a resident at the Milford Center, Homestead Unit, Milford, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2014. She had been a resident there for one and a half years prior to her death.

Muriel was born in Philadelphia on January 21, 1923...

Mar 2, 2014

Dolly Lecates Berwick

MILFORD - Dolly Lecates Berwick passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 71.

Dolly was born in Salisbury, Maryland on January 26, 1943, daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn (Beach) Lecates.

She was a self-employed beautician working from the shop in...

Feb 28, 2014

Patricia "Trish" Herholdt

MILFORD - Trish Herholdt passed away in her sleep on Friday, February 28, 2014. She was 55.

She left behind her husband Tom, daughter Alicia, son Jack and granddaughter Sophia to carry on in life. Trish is also survived by her sisters, Evelyn Guthridge of Falls Church, VA, Elizabeth Frederick, and Genieve...

Feb 26, 2014

Don H. Lewis

MILFORD - Don H. Lewis, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.

Don was born in Wilmington on October 24, 1931 to the late Roscoe and Madeline Lewis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roscoe Martin...

Feb 23, 2014

Dr. Santos Fernandez Delgado

MILFORD - Dr. Santos F. Delgado, age 84, passed away in Spain on Sunday, February 23, 2014.

Santos was born in Flariz, Orense, Spain on May 30, 1929 to the late Santos Fernandez and Sara Delgado.

He graduated from medical school in Santiago de Compostelo, Spain, and completed his...

Feb 19, 2014

W. Nelson Hall

MILFORD - W. Nelson Hall passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 94.

Nelson was born on November 5, 1919 in Milton, son of the late Edmund and Edna (Green) Hall.

Mr. Hall was a respected businessman and farmer most of his...

Feb 15, 2014

Gladys Edith Foster

LINCOLN - Gladys Edith Foster, age 81, graduated to Glory at her home in Lincoln surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 15, 2014.

Gladys was born on December 30, 1932 in Edgemoor, Delaware, daughter of the late Walter Carl and Agnes (Hughes) Moore.

She graduated from Henry C. Conrad...

Feb 6, 2014

Frances M. McCutcheon

HARRINGTON - Frances M. McCutcheon passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at the Sacred Heart Home in Hyattsville, Maryland. She was 98.

Frances was born on October 14, 1915 in New York, NY, daughter of the late William and Eva (Koehler) McCutcheon.

She was employed with the Woolworth Company...

Jan 22, 2014

Margaret M. Steele

MILFORD - Margaret M. Steele passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at her son's home in Milton where she had been residing. She was 91.

Margaret was born on January 25, 1922 in Bethlehem, Pa, daughter of the late Clyde and Sarah (Wilhelm) Apple.

Dec 29, 2013

Margaret A. Shatesky

MILFORD - Margaret A. Shatesky passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. She was 67.

Margaret was born on February 19, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late John and Margaret Smolle Kozlowsky.

She was a private home health aid for 15 years before retiring...

Dec 20, 2013

Florence B. Green Swartzentruber

GREENWOOD - Florence B. Green Swartzenbruber, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 73.

Florence was born on April 10, 1940 in Rockland, Delaware, daughter of the late John R. and Alverta Welch Brown.

She was a full time homemaker who...

Dec 18, 2013

F. Richard Crovetto

SEAFORD - F. Richard Crovetto, age 84, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 18, 2013.

He was born in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania on July 5, 1929, son of the late Felix L. and Mary Bellando Crovetto.

Mr. Crovetto was a proud veteran of...

Dec 13, 2013

Samuel M.D. Marshall, Jr.

DOVER - Samuel M.D. Marshall, Jr., formerly of Milford, died Friday, December 13, 2013.

Mr. Marshall was born in Milford on August 13, 1925, son of the late Dr. S.M.D. and Ruth Heisler Marshall. He attended the Milford School, The Tome School, and graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy.

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