Obituaries

Jul 7, 2010

Warren H. Lynch

Of Dover, formerly of Milford, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at his home. He was 89.

Warren was born on March 6, 1921 in Milford, son of the late James H. and Nellie (Collins) Lynch.

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

Jun 28, 2010

Capt. Orville W. Shockley

Age 83 of Milford, Delaware, passed away Monday, June 28, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Orville was born on May 26, 1927 in Milton, son of the late Woodrow and Lillian (Webb) Shockley.

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

Jun 27, 2010

Bobbie Lawson Jacobs

Age 78 of Milford, died Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, with her family by her side.

Born Bobbie Jean Lawson on March 3, 1932 in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lola (Bartley) Lawson. She graduated from Pasqual High School...

Jun 16, 2010

Keith A. McKain

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford surrounded by loved ones after a valiant fight with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 64.

Mr. McKain was born on April 27, 1946 in Warren, Pennsylvania and grew up in Lancaster County, where the scenic landscapes inspired...

May 28, 2010

Herman O. Kopf

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. He was 95.

Mr. Kopf was born on February 5, 1915 in Oneonta, New York, son of the late Harry N., Sr. and Maude (Simmons) Kopf.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly...

May 24, 2010

Neil D. Essick

Of Milton, Delaware, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 77.

Mr. Essick was born on May 6, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Robert and Anna Mae (Jeavons) Essick.

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

May 22, 2010

Susan E. Holston

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. She was 90.

Susan was born on March 18, 1920 in Milford, daughter of the late Edward and Edith (Coverdale) Jones.

She was a full time homemaker who enjoyed time spent with her family and gardening....

May 9, 2010

Corinne Cresson

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at the Milford Center. She was 53.

Corinne was born on August 27, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Gerald and Patricia (O'Malley) MacCarthy.

Mrs. Cresson had been a realtor for several years with Prudential-Gallo Realty in Lewes and owned...

May 9, 2010

Marjorie Cresson Dobson

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 90.

Marjorie was born on January 11, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Frederick and Edith (Young) Mullholland.

She was employed for nine years with the American Red Cross in...

May 5, 2010

Francis Joseph "Art" Gunning

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Milford Center. He was 92.

Art was a former professional minor league baseball player for 5 years, catching for teams under the "NY Giants" in the Eastern Shore League (Milford), the Western Association (Fort Smith, Arkansas) and the Eastern League (Elmira,...

May 2, 2010

Paul Samuel Smith

Of Dade City, Florida, formerly of Milford, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 following a long illness at the Hernando Pasco Hospice Care Center in Dade City, his oldest son and wife keeping vigil. He was 88.

Paul was born on June 27, 1921 in Seaford, son of the late John J....

Apr 27, 2010

Philip William Torbert

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 85.

Mr. Torbert was born on June 10, 1924 in Milford son of the late Cornelius Oscar and Elsie Inskeep Landing Torbert.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Army...

Apr 20, 2010

David R. Hardican

Of Lincoln, Delaware, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

He was 66.

David was born on September 8, 1943 in Darby, Pennsylvania to Herbert Barr and Helen (Gregory) Hardican.

Always the patriot, David served his...

Apr 2, 2010

Michael A. Sarro

"Uncle Mike"

Of Houston, Delaware, passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.

Mr. Sarro was born on November 26, 1925 in Long Branch, New Jersey, son of the late Tito and Josephine Sarro.

He...

Mar 31, 2010

Bernice Baker Campbell

Of Lincoln, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 84.

Bernice was born on December 15, 1925 in Laurel, daughter of the late James and Mary Edith (Hill) Baker.

Mrs. Campbell was employed for 12 years with L.D. Caulk...

Mar 28, 2010

Lester G. Hastings, Jr.

Of Greenwood, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford surrounded by his family. He was 76.

Mr. Hastings was born on December 27, 1933 in Harrington, son of the late Lester G. and Nora (Webb) Hastings.

He was a veteran of the United...

Mar 14, 2010

Sherry Fay Emory

Of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2010 at her home. She was 57.

Sherry was born on January 26, 1953 in Salisbury, Maryland, daughter of the late Charles W. and Mildred Metzner Emory.

Private graveside services will be held at Whites Chapel Cemetery in Milton.

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