Obituaries

Mar 7, 2013

James L. Brego

Age 78, of Milford, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 7, 2013.

James was born on December 26, 1934 in Woodbridge, New Jersey, son of the late John and Anna (Shornack) Brego.

He was employed with the United States Army, during which time; he proudly served in the...

Mar 1, 2013

Richard M. Johnson

Age 72, of Milford, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, March 1, 2013.

Richard was born on July 16, 1940, in Milford, son of the late Richard Y. and Naomi (Adkins) Johnson.

He was raised in Lincoln, and graduated from Milford High School with the Class...

Feb 25, 2013

Emma W. Gunning

Age 91, of Milford, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Emma was born on December 6, 1921 in Milford, daughter of the late John and Emma S. (Hudson) Whaley.

She was employed for 17 years with Montgomery Ward in Milford as a payroll...

Feb 23, 2013

Orrie Rae Matlack

Age 91, of Frederica, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Milford Center in Milford.

Orrie was born on September 18, 1921 in Lexington County, South Carolina, daughter of the late William C. and Orrie G. (Hite) Collum.

She was employed as a bus driver in the Lake Forest school...

Feb 12, 2013

Baby Girl Jessie Leeanne Gerhard

Age 4 months, of Ellendale, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at her home.

Jessie was born on October 10, 2012 in Lewes, the daughter of Jesse L. Gerhard and Zoe Mitchell.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Scott Mitchell.

In...

Feb 5, 2013

Marie I. Roeill

Age 79, of Milford, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital.

Marie was born on August 5, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Jerome and Helen (Tarantello) Capone.

Besides her role as a homemaker and mother, Mrs. Roeill worked for three years with...

Feb 3, 2013

June Joseph Grier

Age 84, of Milford, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Milford Center.

June was born on April 15, 1928 in Rehoboth Beach, daughter of the late Roy and Augusta Mae (Webb) Joseph.

She was a full time homemaker who also enjoyed sewing and needle work.

Mrs. Grier...

Feb 1, 2013

Reba C. Durham

Age 74, of Pennsville, NJ, formerly of Harrington, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013.

Reba was born on June 22, 1938 in Norristown, PA, daughter of the late Clyde, Sr. and Cora Laskey Campbell.

She was employed as a bookkeeper for the Salem County Engineer's Office in Salem, NJ, from...

Jan 27, 2013

Thomas W. Burn

Age 98, of Milford, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013, at the Heritage at Milford.

Thomas was born in Milford on December 1, 1914, son of the late Wallace and Emma Sipple Burn.

He attended Milford Public Schools and upon completion, served an apprenticeship and became a master machinist....

Jan 26, 2013

Audrey Ann Yovanov

Age 68, of Frederica, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital.

Audrey was born on July 30, 1944 in Germany, the daughter of Joseph Valley and the late Albina Gustaite Valley.

Mrs. Yovanov was a full time homemaker who cherished special times with her grandchildren, enjoyed...

Jan 16, 2013

Kathryn B. Dill

Age 84, of Felton, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Silver Lake Center in Dover.

Kathryn was born on April 15, 1928, daughter of the late Henry and Menia (Walls) Bennett.

Mrs. Dill was employed among several of the school cafeterias within the Lake Forest School District, retiring after...

Jan 16, 2013

Shirley M. Dickerson

Age 79, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Shirley was born on December 23, 1933, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Hugh S. and Esther (Birch) Kelso.

Mrs. Dickerson was a school teacher at the Christian Tabernacle Academy in Lincoln for...

Jan 12, 2013

Donna M. Ockels

Age 49, of Seaford, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, January 12, 2013.

Donna was born on June 28, 1963, in Seaford, daughter of the late Wilson S. and Ruth Ellen (Carmean) Meredith.

Mrs. Ockels was a dedicated homemaker and full time bookkeeper for her families...

Jan 9, 2013

Barbara A. Jacobs

Age 92, of Milford, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Barbara was born on April 29, 1920 in Germany, daughter of the late Johann and Afra Karolina (Gsell) Wirth.

She was a full time homemaker and enjoyed gardening, painting and was an accomplished...

Jan 5, 2013

Ronda C. Davis

Age 57, of Milford, formerly of Mt. Airy, NC, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013 at her home.

Ronda was born on January 31, 1955 in Elkin, NC, daughter of the late William and Anna Belle Pilkington Moore.

She was employed as a CNA with Surry Friends Seniors in Mt....

Dec 24, 2012

Fred L. Geyer

Age 82, of Milford, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012 in Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital.

Fred was born on February 11, 1930 in Milford, son of the late Fred C. and Catherine Parker Geyer.

He was a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dairy...

Dec 24, 2012

John "Jack" W. Robinson

Age 85, of Milford, passed away, with family by his side, on Monday, December 24, 2012 at the home of his daughter, Jean, in Milford.

Jack was born on April 16, 1927 in Philadelphia, son of the late Coleman and Meta (Warnock) Robinson.

He was a veteran of the...

Dec 18, 2012

John C. Eby

Age 83, of Ellendale, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Milford Center.

John was born on July 3, 1929, in Upland, Pennsylvania, son of the late John N. and Cleda (Booz) Eby.

He served proudly in the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Mr. Eby was employed as a truck...

Nov 24, 2012

Robert E. Corzine

Of Harrington, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012, surrounded by his family, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 67.

Robert was born on July 23, 1945, in Concord, North Carolina, son of the late Charles E. and Georgia (Hampton) Corzine.

Mr. Corzine was employed for 35...

Nov 17, 2012

Nicholas Dalton

Of Houston, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012 at his home. He was 70.

Nicholas was born on December 22, 1941 in Philadelphia, son of the late John J. and Helen (Whalen) Dalton.

Mr. Dalton entered his service with the United States Air Force in 1959, and continued his military career...