Obituaries

Jul 30, 2011

Rev. Joseph E. James

Of Milford, left his earthly home on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 81.

Joe was born on August 19, 1929 in Cambridge, Maryland, son of the late Wildai and Eva Allen Smith James.

He attended public schools in Maryland and graduated...

Jul 27, 2011

Juanita Muncy Shell

Of Houston, DE, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 64.

Juanita was born on August 6, 1946 in War, West Virginia, daughter of the late Owen and Myrtle May (Hiatt) Muncy.

Mrs. Shell was a full time homemaker who cherished special...

Jul 9, 2011

Charles Edward Rogers

Of Milford, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011, after a brief stay at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 83.

Mr. Rogers was born on January 4, 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland, son of the late Frederick and Marion Rogers of Annapolis, MD.

He spent most of his...

Jul 8, 2011

Viola E. Johnson

Of Milford, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. She was 87.

Viola was born on August 7, 1923 in Salem, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Ralph V. and Josephine (Urbanik) Brothers.

She was employed with the United States Government as a secretary in the International...

Jul 4, 2011

Hilda H. Jaywork

Hilda H. Jaywork, beloved mother of Susanne Messick and Terry Jaywork, died peacefully in her home at Slaughter Beach on July 4, 2011, at the age of 93. Fiercely independent, Hilda lived alone, caring for herself, until her 91st year. At 93, she reluctantly moved to assisted living, but as the end neared, she...

Jul 2, 2011

Helen Dickerson Clendaniel

Of Milton, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 2, 2011 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was 85.

Mrs. Clendaniel was born September 26, 1925 in Milton, daughter of the late Clarence and Lilly Pearl (Gray) Dickerson.

Helen was a full time homemaker most of her...

Jun 26, 2011

Elizabeth "Betty" Warren Wilkins

Elizabeth " Betty" Warren Wilkins, RN, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 in Milford Center. She was 90.

Betty was born October 22, 1920 in Yonkers, New York, daughter of the late William and Helen Warren.

She was well-known as a wonderful and caring nurse for many years at Milford...

Jun 15, 2011

Theresa Rose Shupe

Age 84, of Milford, formerly of Philadelphia and Ridley Park, PA passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Milford Memorial Hospital.

Theresa was born April 14, 1927 in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Gaetano and Marie (Ponticelli) Miglio.

She was employed for several years as a secretary for Friends Hospital...

Jun 12, 2011

John W. Abney, Jr.

Of Harrington, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his home. He was 63.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 20, 2011 at the House of Praise for All People, 10280 Shawnee Rd, Greenwood.

Arrangements handled by Rogers Funeral Home, Milford.

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Jun 6, 2011

Judith A. Weiland

Of Harbeson, passed away Monday, June 6, 2011 at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 72.

Judith was born on July 12, 1938 in East Orange, New Jersey, daughter of the late Maynard R. and Mae E. (Rooney) Roff.

She was employed for over 20 years as the Office...

Jun 4, 2011

Thomas Edward Brown, Jr.

Of Milford, died Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Christiana Hospital in Newark from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was 49.

Thomas was born on October 31, 1961 in Kingston, New York, son of the late Thomas E. and Juanita (Boughton) Brown-Rydzewski.

He was a proud veteran of...

Jun 2, 2011

Armand Joseph Arseneau

Of Frederica, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover surrounded by his family. He was 77.

Armand was born on January 25, 1934 in Syracuse, New York, son of the late James and Rose (Gosslin) Arseneau.

He was a veteran of the United States...

Jun 2, 2011

Doris Mills Willis

Of Milford, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011, surrounded by her family at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 96.

Doris was born on January 12, 1915 in Milford daughter of the late Miles Elwood and Minnie (Beardsley) Mills.

She was employed for 18 years with Derricksons in...

Jun 1, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Deakyne Woodrow

Of Milford, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at home, surrounded by her family. She was 96.

Mrs. Woodrow was born on July 20, 1914 in Wilmington, daughter of the late Clarence and Rose (Roberson) Deakyne.

She was a 1936 graduate of the University of Delaware.

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May 27, 2011

Dennis Raymond Mohr, Sr.

Of Lincoln, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. He was 65.

Dennis was born on April 28, 1946 in Milford, son of the late Charles and Naomi Tatman Mohr.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.

Mr. Mohr...

May 20, 2011

Christina S. Moran

"Chris"

Of Milton, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Christiana Medical Center in Newark. She was 67.

Chris was born on September 7, 1944 in Massapequa, New York, daughter of the late Chester and Olga (Episco) Grzymala.

She was a registered nurse, her career spanning over 40...

May 17, 2011

Andrew J. Ostroski, Sr.

Of Milford, passed away May 17, 2011 at Harrison Senior Living of Georgetown. He was 93.

Mr. Ostroski was born on May 18, 1917 in Swedesburg, Pennsylvania, son of the late Stephen and Cecelia Ostroski.

He was a member of the Saint John's Catholic Church in Milford.

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May 11, 2011

Katsue Elliott

Of Milford, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2011 at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford surrounded by her loving family. She was 75.

Mrs. Elliott was born on September 22, 1935 in Japan.

She was formerly a resident of Dover. Mrs. Elliott was employed by Playtex in Dover before retiring because...

Apr 29, 2011

Clyde Lyons Wilkins

Of Milford, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2011 at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He was 86.

Clyde was born on August 29, 1924 in Milford, son of the late Henry W. and Rosella (Lyons) Wilkins.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy proudly serving his...

Apr 12, 2011

Elsie "Terri" I. Reese

Age 77, of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Atlantic Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center in Millsboro, DE.

Elsie was born on December 25, 1933 in Delair, NJ, daughter of the late Richard B. and Elsie (Smith) Peters.

Mrs. Reese was a full time homemaker....