Obituaries

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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Dec 11, 2013

Hildegard S. Parkhurst

Of Milford, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Milford Center.

Hilde was born in Rochester, New York, July 21, 1928, the daughter of Helmuth and Clara Stegmaier. She grew up in Philadelphia and graduated from Abington High School, Class of 1946.

Her working career...

Dec 6, 2013

Margaret Meyer Southard Hunsberger

June 3, 1923 - December 6, 2013

Marge died at her son's home with her family by her side in Milford on Friday, December 6, 2013.

She was born in Pennsylvania to Paul and Elizabeth Meyer. Marge moved to Wilmington in 1946 and relocated to Milford in 1986.

Dec 4, 2013

Charles M. Betts

MILFORD - Charles M. Betts passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. He was 77.

Charles was born on September 5, 1936 in Milford to the late Harry M. and Lovey M. (Lofland) Betts.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Mr....

Nov 27, 2013

Duane T. Fox, Sr.

MILFORD - Duane T. Fox, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, with his family by his side after a long battle with heart disease. He was 73.

He was born on November 12, 1940, in Milford, to Lucius T. and Hazel (Willey) Fox.

After graduating from...

Nov 16, 2013

Blanche E. Betts

Of Frederica, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on November 16, 2013, at Courtland Manor Nursing Home in Dover, after an extended illness. She was 87.

Blanche was born on January 1, 1926, the daughter of the late John and Ella Henderson of Flushing, NY.

She moved to Milford...

Nov 15, 2013

Patricia Ann Blessing

Age 69, of Milford, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2013.

Mrs. Blessing was born in Salem, NJ and then moved with her family as a child to the Masten's Corner/Harrington area where she remained until after her high school graduation from Harrington...

Oct 22, 2013

Floyd K. Blessing, Sr.

Of Houston, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 86.

Floyd was born on April 8, 1927 in Vernon, DE, son of the late William and Florence (Morgan) Blessing.

Mr. Blessing spent his life doing what he loved most, farming. He...

Oct 15, 2013

Phillip Michael Harris

Of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at his home. He was 60.

Mr. Harris was born on September 26, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Thomas Henry and Margaret (Schuyler) Harris.

He had been employed for World Imports, until his disabilities kept him from working.

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Oct 14, 2013

Michael James Homlish, Sr.

Of Newark, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 14, 2013 at his home. He was 57.

Michael was born on December 9, 1955, in Valley Forge, Pa, son of Paul James Homlish, Jr. and the late Patricia J. (Longanecker) Homlish.

He was a veteran of the United States Air...

Oct 9, 2013

Dr. Judith "Judy" R. Warrington

Of Milford, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Milford Center after a long illness. She was 68.

Mrs. Warrington was born in Asheboro, NC, on October 7, 1945 to the late Wills P. and Margaret (Hodgin) Rodgers.

She graduated from the University of North Carolina at...

Oct 3, 2013

Ralph Dale Benson

Of Milton, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013, from a massive heart attack. He was 60.

Dale was born on October 2, 1953 in Milford, son of the late Ralph Elmer and Evelyn Marie (Nichols) Benson.

He graduated from Milford High School with the Class of 1971 and continued...

Sep 29, 2013

Marie Edge

Of Frederica, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at her daughter's home in Houston. She was 84.

Marie was born on March 5, 1929 in Frederica, daughter of the late James C. and Katie Calloway.

She was employed with General Foods in Dover retiring after 35 years with the company.

Sep 25, 2013

Irene Somy

Of Frederica, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Delaware Hospice, Milford. She was 92.

Born August 10, 1921, in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George and Veronica Duvak.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Somy, Sr. and son, Joseph Somy,...

Sep 25, 2013

Harry K. Lindale

Of Houston, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at his home. He was 83.

Harry was born on December 4, 1929, in Milford, son of the late Harry and Clara (Moore) Lindale.

He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Mr....

Sep 25, 2013

Beatrice Coverdale, 101

Of Milford, passed away at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood on Wednesday, September 25, 2013.

She attended the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church and was faithful to her heavenly Father.

Mrs. Coverdale worked 45 years at the L.D. Caulk Company in Inventory Control.

Her husband Harvey, and son Harvey,...

Sep 18, 2013

Ruth Benedict Jaquette

Of Milford, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Courtland Manor in Dover. She was 103.

Ruth was born on June 23, 1910 in Penn Yan, NY, daughter of the late Charles E. and Ethel M. (Ansley) Benedict.

She began her career in retail business as a bookkeeper for Hollingsworth...