Obituaries

May 11, 2012

James P. Messick

"Jim"

Of Milton, died suddenly on Friday, May 11, 2012 at his home. He was 82.

Jim was born on May 14, 1929 in Hickman, Delaware, son of the late David R. and Annie (Lucas) Messick.

He was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country...

May 2, 2012

Mary Catherine Schobelock

1911 - 2012

Mary Catherine Schobelock, 100 years of age, died May 2, 2012 at Milford Center.

Born December 14, 1911, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Mary Catherine, known by many as "Deede", was a Milford resident for close to 90 years. She celebrated her 100th birthday in December 2011 and received...

Apr 28, 2012

Matthew A. Todd

"Always in Our Hearts"

Matthew A. Todd unexpectedly passed away on April 28, 2012 at his home in Greenwood. He was 28.

Matt was born August 10, 1983, in Washington, DC, and lived most of his life in Greenwood, where he was a graduate of Milford High School.

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Apr 25, 2012

Raymond Thomas Stoops

Of Milford, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia after a short illness. He was 84.

He was born on February 29, 1928 in Wilmington, son of the late Horace Nolan and Julia (Wilson) Stoops.

Ray graduated from Temple University High School in...

Apr 6, 2012

Dorothy Pierce Rathmell

Of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Milford, passed away in her sleep on April 6, 2012. She was 92.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Milford Community Cemetery on North Walnut St.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial...

Apr 5, 2012

Marie "Susie" W. Bennett

Of Harrington, formerly of Milford, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012 in Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. She was 95.

Mrs. Bennett was born on November 13, 1916 in Pine Bush, New Jersey, daughter of the late George and Diana (Vollmar) Wintjen.

She was the owner/operator of Bennett's Dry Cleaners...

Apr 4, 2012

Andrea C. Winward

Of Milford, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 71.

Andrea was born on June 10, 1940 in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Andrew and Emily (Zolteck) Alfonse.

Mrs. Winward was employed as a secretary for 20 years with Avaya, formerly AT&T,...

Apr 1, 2012

Jamie L. Harris

Of Felton, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. She was 43.

Jamie was born on August 27, 1968 in Germany, the daughter of Duane E. Lyon and Carol Paul Umstead.

Before she became disabled, Jamie was employed for several years with a Day Care facility....

Mar 20, 2012

HARRY EDWARD "COACH" JARMAN, JR.

Harry Edward Jarman, Jr., 76, of West Jefferson, North Carolina, formerly of Milford, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, with his wife Carolyn by his side.

Harry was born in Berlin, Maryland, to the late Harry E. Jarman, Sr., and Marie (Richardson) Jarman. The oldest of 10 children, he...

Mar 14, 2012

Betty Mae Millman

Of Milford, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2012 in Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 79.

Betty was born on February 13, 1933 in Wilmington, Delaware, daughter of the late James, Sr. and Margaret (Milman) Virden.

Betty was a homemaker for most of her life until...

Mar 11, 2012

Helen S. Jenkins

Of Lincoln, formerly of Seaford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at home. She was 96.

Helen was born on May 21, 1915 in Whaleysville, Maryland, daughter of the late Elijah and Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Shockley.

She was employed as a seamstress for 20 years with the Walker's...

Mar 5, 2012

Alton H. Maull

Of Milford, passed away Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 89.

Mr. Maull was born on March 28, 1922 in Lewes, son of the late Bailey and Augusta Maull.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country proudly during...

Feb 25, 2012

Birute Avizonis Blazevicius

Of Milford, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at her home. She was 97.

Mrs. Blazevicius was born on April 23, 1914 in Siauliai, Lithuania, daughter of the late Professor Petras Avizonis, M.D. and the late Zofija Gruzdyte Avizonis.

She graduated from Ausra College-Preparatory School for girls in Kaunas and...

Feb 25, 2012

Colonel Glenn M. Watson, Sr., Retired

Of Milford, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Silver Lake Center in Dover. He was 80.

He was born on December 10, 1931 in Milford, son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Roberts) Watson.

Mr. Watson was employed with the Delaware National Guard, retiring after 28...

Feb 24, 2012

Herbert D. Robbins

Of Frederica, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 90.

Herbert was born in Frederica on September 16, 1921, son of the late Luther R. and Natalie C. Robbins.

He graduated from Felton High School with the Class of 1939.

Feb 19, 2012

Charles E. Millman

Of Milford, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Westminster Village in Dover. He was 89.

He was born on September 17, 1922 in Philadelphia, son of the late Alexander and Gussie (Derr) Millman.

Mr. Millman was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country during World War...

Feb 13, 2012

Vail W. Johnson

Of Milford, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 85.

Vail was born on August 3, 1926 in Harman, West Virginia, son of the late Russell and Cenna Wilford Johnson.

He was a proud veteran of the Delaware National Guard.

Feb 11, 2012

Alice M. Webb

"Mom-Mom"

Of Milford, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 84.

Alice was born on May 8, 1927 in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (McIntyre) Palmer.

She was a full time homemaker most of her life but...

Feb 1, 2012

Ruth Anne Raughley Gilstad Murphy

Formerly of Milford, passed away peacefully at her home in Wisconsin on February 1, 2012. She was 91.

She was born on May 7, 1920 in Harrington, daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel (Clarkson) Raughley.

Ruth graduated from Harrington High in 1938 and attended the University of...

Jan 24, 2012

Eva S. Kirsche

Of Milford, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Bellingham Retirement Living in West Chester, Pa. She was 89.

Eva was born on June 17, 1922 in Philadelphia, daughter of the late George and Mabel S. Hassman Lentz.

She was a full time homemaker.

Mrs. Kirsche was an...