Obituaries

Christian John Plack, Sr.

Christian John Plack, Sr.

Aug 4, 2024

On August 4, 2024 Christian John Plack, Sr. ran into the open arms of Jesus while being surrounded by his family. He was 69.

Mr. Plack was born on November 20, 1954 in Baltimore, MD to the late William and Dorothy Plack.

His family moved to Milford in 1963 and he graduated Milford High School in 1972.

Chris attended the Delaware State Police...

Beatrice Anne Cruz Quinene

Beatrice Anne Cruz Quinene

Jul 29, 2024

On July 29, 2024, Beatrice Anne Cruz Quinene peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 61.

Mrs. Quinene was born in Guam on May 28, 1963, to the late Antonio and Isabel Cruz.

She received her undergraduate degrees from the University of San Diego before receiving a Master’s Degree from the University of Oregon in Speech Pathology. Beatrice worked...

Joan L. Rager

Joan L. Rager

Jul 21, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan L. Rager of Frederica, DE, who left us peacefully on July 21, 2024. Joan was born on September 12, 1943 in Pennsylvania to the late Henry and Mabel Randall. She graduated from high school in Boswell, Pennsylvania and soon moved to Frederica, DE, as a military spouse to...

Linda Ann Smith

Linda Ann Smith

Jul 16, 2024

On July 16, 2024, Linda Ann Smith peacefully passed away at her home in Lincoln, DE. She was 69.

Linda was born in Passaic, New Jersey on November 29, 1954, to the late John and Olive Liccardo.

She graduated from Clifton High School in 1972.

Mrs. Smith worked as a Title Insurance Policy Administrator for the Title Company of New Jersey and for...

William Lynn McColley

William Lynn McColley

Jul 7, 2024

William Lynn McColley was born on January 31, 1985 to Lynn Alan and Karen Kimmel McColley, in Milford DE. He was the first of four children; with sisters Sarah, Mary and Catie to follow. Will’s maternal grandparents were; Dr. William D “Bud” Kimmel Jr. and Doris Gibson Kimmel. His paternal grandparents were William Henry McColley and Anna Holden McColley. All...

James B. Herring

James B. Herring

Jun 24, 2024

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On June 24, 2024, James B. Herring, of Milford, with loved ones at his side, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was 86. He was born in Newport, RI, to the late Lee and...

Ryan Scot Samans

Ryan Scot Samans

Jun 21, 2024

Ryan “Captain” Samans was born in Milford on July 21, 1987.

He attended schools in and around Sussex County. Ryan lived with his grandmother, the late Elizabeth House, whom he loved very much.

Ryan worked as an Independent Consultant in Information Technology.

He enjoyed computers, the outdoors, and playing musical instruments.

Ryan is survived by his fiancé Amy Ryall, his father David Samans, his...

Susan Clare Isaacs

Susan Clare Isaacs

Jun 14, 2024

Susan Clare Isaacs, Sue 79, of Summerfield, Florida and formerly of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware passed away peacefully the morning of Friday, June 14, 2024 at her home in Summerfield, Florida.

 Born in Milford, Delaware, she was the daughter of Lawrence P. Isaacs and Vivian Shute Lombardo of Lincoln, Delaware.

 She graduated from Milford High School in 1963. Nicknamed “Ozzie”, she was an...

Sallie Anise Rutter

Sallie Anise Rutter

Jun 9, 2024

On June 9, 2024, Sallie Anise Rutter, age 92, of Lincoln (formally of Claymont), peacefully passed away while being surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on October 13, 1931 in Reading, PA to the late Edward and Sally Roe.

Mrs. Rutter was an avid reader. She spent many hours enjoying her books and also enjoyed reading children books to her...

Dominic P Vassalluzzo

Dominic P Vassalluzzo

May 28, 2024

Dominic P. Vassalluzzo was born in Philadelphia and raised with his large first-generation Italian immigrant family of seven in the “South Philly” community, and after graduating from South Philadelphia Catholic High School, he enlisted in the US Coast Guard in 1942. He was trained as a Senior Sonar Soundman and served across the globe in World War II for four...

Jim Bryan

Jim Bryan

Apr 27, 2024

Milford - On April 27, 2024, Jim Bryan peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was 87.

Mr. Bryan was born on November 19, 1936 in Mount Holly, N.J. to the late Harold and Collette Bryan.

He graduated from Rancocas Valley High School in 1954. Immediately after graduating high school, Jim joined the Navy and honorably served our country until...

Barbara Ann Mullins

Barbara Ann Mullins

Apr 24, 2024

On April 24, 2024, Barbara Ann Mullins “Mom” peacefully passed away at her son’s residence in Milford, DE. She was 82.

Mrs. Mullins was born in Beaver Valley, PA on August 15, 1941 to the late Gerald and Pearl Hoagland.

She graduated from Beaver Falls High School in 1959.

Barbara worked at various local places around Beaver, PA, but was most proud of...

Garey Lynn Morris

Garey Lynn Morris

Apr 15, 2024

Garey Lynn Morris, age 68 of Felton, DE passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. 

Garey was born in Dover, DE on March 13, 1956 to Priscilla Morris and her late husband Billy J. Morris, and grew up in Felton, DE. He graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1975. Garey enjoyed his career as...

George L. Frunzi

George L. Frunzi

Apr 11, 2024

George Frunzi of Milford, Delaware, died April 11, 2024, at the age of 79.  He is survived by his wife Sandy Frunzi, his daughter Brandy Markland and his grandchildren Ava Marshall, Braeden Marshall, and Dylan Weber who reside in Clayton, Delaware, his grandson Preston Marshall who resides in Finland, and his cousin Delores Konitsky who resides in Pennsylvania.  

George was...

Pastor Mark L. Graham

Pastor Mark L. Graham

Mar 30, 2024

Pastor Mark L. Graham, age 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born on February 25, 1952 in Johnson City, NY, to Oris and Shirley (Briggs) Graham. 

 Pastor Graham served as a pastor for 49 years in central New York before moving to Milford, DE where he was a...

Marjorie A Churchill

Marjorie A Churchill

Mar 17, 2024

Marjorie A Churchill, best known as Bunny, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2024, and is now in her eternal home with her Lord. She will also be met in Heaven by her late husband of 32 years David (Dave) N. Churchill, Sr.

Bunny was born on April 6, 1947, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Burton and June...

Betty R. Musgrove

Betty R. Musgrove

Mar 11, 2024

Betty R. Musgrove, age 90, of Seaford, DE passed away peacefully and went home to be with her Lord on Monday, March 11, 2024.  

Betty was born in Denton, MD on June 30, 1933, to the late William Thomas Martin Sr. and Eunice Comstock Martin. 

Mrs. Musgrove served in Christian ministry as a pastor’s wife for more than fifty years with...

Kevin R Fruehauf

Kevin R Fruehauf

Mar 5, 2024

On March 5, 2024, Kevin R. Fruehauf, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was 85.

Mr. Fruehauf was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 24, 1938, to the late Richard and Ethel Fruehauf.

He graduated from Central Catholic High School in Oakland, PA in 1956, and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Psychology          ...

Kathleen "Kathy" (Troxel) Barth

Kathleen "Kathy" (Troxel) Barth

Mar 4, 2024

Kathleen "Kathy" (Troxel) Barth, 82 of Quakertown PA, peacefully entered our Lord's arms on March 4, 2024 in the care of family.Kathy was born in Lansdale PA, December 7, 1941 to the late Stephanie (Satek) Troxel and Wilmer Jacob Troxel.  She graduated from Lansdale Catholic High School in Lansdale, PA.  Upon graduation, she worked for Bell Telephone as a switchboard...

Robert J. Voshell

Robert J. Voshell

Mar 1, 2024

On Friday, March 1, 2024, Robert J. “Bob” Voshell passed away peacefully after a long illness. We, who loved him, will miss him terribly. He was a loving husband, a wonderful dad and grandpop, and a trusted friend to many. His greatest joy came from being with his grandsons.

Bob was born on May 16, 1933 in Felton, DE to the...