Obituaries

Sep 9, 2022

On September 9, 2022, Marjorie V. “Kay” Vreeland, peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice with her daughter by her side.

She was born on April 15, 1946 in Greenville, MS to the late Marvin and Annie Mae Smith.

Mrs. Vreeland graduated from Marjon Beauty School, Wayne, MI March 1970 as a Licensed Cosmetologist. She Owned and...

Sep 8, 2022

On September 8, 2022, Joan H. Dudley, peacefully passed away at Polaris Healthcare in Milford.

She was born on May 7, 1932 in Milford to the late Karl and Mary Harrison. Joan graduated from Milford High School and was active in Track and Field, winning several awards.

Mrs. Dudley’s employment included working at J. William...

Sep 7, 2022

Milford - On September 7, 2022, Granville Oliver Mumford, Jr. peacefully went home to be with the Lord and his late wife, Charlotte.

He was born on March 4, 1932, in Laurel, DE to the late Granville and Florence Mumford.

Mr. Mumford graduated from Laurel High School in 1950. Granville was an avid gardener. He...

Aug 28, 2022

Beth Isaacs, former Delaware resident, died August 28, 2022 at her home in Asheville, N.C.

Beth was born March 22, 1951 in Milford, Delaware to Vivian and Lawrence Isaacs. She attended Milford and Seaford schools before graduating from the University of Delaware with a French degree and the University of Maryland with a Librarian degree.

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Aug 27, 2022

Deborah Lynch of Milford, Delaware passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

Debbie was born in Rolla, Missouri on November 1, 1960. She grew up in Greenwood, Delaware before moving to Missouri, and then returning in 1979 to start her family.

Debbie is survived by her husband of 42 years, Michael Lynch and their...

Aug 24, 2022

Parker “Zeb” Turner of Lewes, Delaware entered eternal rest on August 24, 2022. He was born in Selbyville, Delaware on April 2, 1938, son of the late William and Mildred Turner. He was a 1956 graduate of Milford High School. He played in the first Blue-Gold All Star football game at the University of Delaware, served in the U....

Aug 8, 2022

Milton - On August 8, 2022 Robert Blackston Dorman passed away at his residence.

He was born on March 17, 1951 in Greensboro, MD to the late John and Jean Dorman.

Robert attended Milford High School, and then served our country in the Coast Guard.

He loved country music and was talented in...

Aug 7, 2022

Milford - Howard C. Wilkins II passed away peacefully on August 7, 2022 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus.

He was born on February 17, 1956 in Milford to the late Dolphus B. and Aileen C. Wilkins.

He was the owner and operator of Wilkins Fuel Company, started by his father in 1947.

He was...

Aug 6, 2022

Milford - On August 6, 2022, Patricia Louise Cooper peacefully passed away at the Milford Center.

Patricia was born on February 10, 1936 in Vandergrift, PA to the late John and Madilyn North.

She graduated from Goldey Beacom University and worked at Peoples Place in Milford, but spent most of her time raising her four...

Aug 4, 2022

REHOBOTH BEACH - Joanne Theresa Fischer, of Milford, Delaware passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2022. She was 72.

Joanne was born at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, D.C. on September 11, 1949, daughter of the late Joseph Paul Pierman and Anna Catherine Pierman.

The family transferred to Dover Air Force Base, where...

Jul 27, 2022

On July 27, 2022, Isabel G. Kreigh, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on April 20, 1932, in Federalsburg, MD to the Late John and Evelyn MacDonald.

Isabel graduated from Denton High School in 1951.

She worked as a Florist for Ober Florists in Milford, and then for...

Jul 24, 2022

Milford - On July 24, 2022, Charlotte Kern Mumford, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on February 18, 1930, in Milford to the late Gustave and Maude Kern.

Charlotte graduated from Milford High School in 1949 and Milford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1953.

She worked as...

Jul 23, 2022

Arthur John Bradley, Jr. the son of Arthur Sr. and Mildred Bradley, was born at home in Burrsville Maryland on August 29, 1936. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 23, 2022. He was brother to Charles, Beatrice, Alice, Maryann, Margaret, David, Phillip, and Edwin and affectionately known as “Sonny” by his family.

Jul 15, 2022

Clinton “Eric” Harris was born May 10,1965 in Norfolk VA and raised in Chincoteague VA to Francis and Emma Sue Harris. He is a graduate of Chincoteague High school. Eric has served his community in the emergency health field since he was 18 years old. He started with serving 8 years in the United States coast guard, 14 years...

Jul 11, 2022

Ernest Nathanial Scott Sr 88, was called to be with the Lord on July 11, 2022.  Ernie was a God fearing, family man with a heart of gold. He was born April 16, 1934 to Lewis and Marie Scott in Haverford PA.

Growing up in Pennsylvania along with his 5 brothers and 2 sisters, he was an...

Jul 5, 2022

Milford – On July 5, 2022, Christine M. Hendel returned home to be with the Lord after succumbing to hospital-acquired Covid at Bayhealth Hospital.

Christine was born on June 2, 1940 in Detroit, MI to her parents, the late Joseph and Jane McCaughan.

Her father worked for the Westinghouse Corp., and was transferred for his...

Jul 5, 2022

Kenneth E. Johnston, 73, born July 22, 1948 in Missouri, son of Kenneth and Dorothy (Fridley) died peacefully July 5, 2022 at home in Milford, DE.

Throughout his working career Ken excelled at store management, sales, technical writing, and transportation of elderly and physically challenged, ending his working years operating a bicycle shop at his home in...

Jul 3, 2022

Milford - On July 3, 2022, Irene “Teenie” Pierson, peacefully passed away at Milford Place.

She was born on August 14, 1939, in Milford, DE to the late Anthony and Matilda Brown.

Mrs. Pierson was a graduate from Harrington High School, class of 1957.

She worked as Secretary at Milford High School for...

Jul 2, 2022

On July 2, 2022, Eva C. Moretti, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on February 24, 1933, in Berlin, Germany to the late Franz and Charlotte Matschenz.

Eva moved to the United States in 1954 and became a licensed Beautician. She worked in cosmetology and as a nurse’s aid in...

Jun 25, 2022

James Andrew Lynch, 71, known to most as “Jimmy” or “War Buck”, passed away very peacefully at his home in Milford Ponds, on Saturday, July 25 in the early hours. Jimmy was born on January 8, 1951.

He served his country in the Marine Corps, and Vietnam War during 1968 -1970’s. He was a very proud member...