Obituaries

Oct 1, 2011

Helen Crider Johnson Kniss

Age 100, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Milford.

Helen was born on December 11, 1910 in Caldwell, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Luke and Sarah Phillips Crider.

She was a lifetime resident of...

Sep 19, 2011

George Robert Pinney

Age 89, of Milford, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at his home.

Bob was born on January 8, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of the late Gilbert G. and Hazel (McGinnis) Pinney.

Mr. Pinney devoted 22 years as a pilot with the United States Navy, later serving in the...

Sep 19, 2011

Mary Evelyn Doughten

Of Milford, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood. She was 92.

Mary was born on June 14, 1919 in Wilmington, daughter of the late Harry Wayne and Mary Dailey Abbott.

In addition to her loyal commitment as a mother and a minister's...

Sep 11, 2011

Sally L. Culp

Of Dover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at home after an arduous battle against multiple Myeloma. She was 69.

Sally was born on September 20, 1941 in Stamford, CT, the daughter of Sophia (Mazik) Kenefic and the late Robert E. Kenefic.

Mrs. Culp owned Bill the Bakers...

Sep 10, 2011

Ruth K. Betts

Of Frederica, went to be with her Heavenly Father, on Saturday, September 10, 2011 in her home.

Ruth was born on April 11, 1921 in Felton, daughter of the late Henry and Maude (Bostick) Kelling.

After retiring from many years at Family Court, Mrs. Betts enjoyed cooking and baking but...

Aug 22, 2011

Benjamin Burton Betts, Sr.

"Ben" or "Capt. Ben"

Age 91 of Frederica, went to be with his heavenly Father, on Monday, August 22, 2011 in his home.

Mr. Betts was born on September 18, 1919 in Frederica, son of the late Louder Sap Betts and Ellen P. Matlack Betts.

Following high...

Aug 18, 2011

George Gilbert Smith

Of Bridgeville, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital in Milford. He was 83.

Mr. Smith was born on December 13, 1927 in Cleveland, Tennessee, son of the late Jess and Elizabeth (Swanson) Smith.

He was a veteran of the Army Air Corp serving his country...

Aug 13, 2011

Helen Cooper

Of Milford, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. She was 86.

Helen was born on December 31, 1924 in Petersburg, DE, daughter of the late Elwood and Vera (Raughley) Cooper.

She was employed in the Research Department of the L.D. Caulk Company in Milford for 36...

Aug 2, 2011

Mary E. Braham

Of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Milford, died Tuesday, August 2, 2011, in Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. She was 87.

Mary was born on February 27, 1924 in Wheeling, West Virginia, daughter of the late Trigg M. and Jessie (Bradford) Clower.

Mrs. Braham was employed for many years in the...

Jul 31, 2011

Deborah A. Parks

Of Milford, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, surrounded by her family. She was 57.

Deborah was born on November 25, 1953 in Wilmington, daughter of Albert and Jacqueline (Ford) Skinner.

She was a 1972 graduate of the Sanford School.

Mrs....

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...