Obituaries

Nov 13, 2023

 



Loretta Ann Harris (nee Martin) of Milford, DE (formally Philadelphia, PA) peacefully transitioned Monday, November 13, 2023. 

Loretta was born July 23, 1952 to the late Joseph C. Martin Sr. and Charlotte Martin in Philadelphia, PA.  She was educated in the Philadelphia School System and graduated from Kensington High School in 1970. 

She leaves to cherish...

Oct 28, 2023

 

On Saturday, October 28, 2023 Gordon L. Walmsley went home to be with the Lord. He was 73.

Gordon was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on February 3, 1950, to the late William and Winifred Walmsley.

Gordon joined the Merchant Marines after high school and honorably served our country during Vietnam. Once he came back home he joined...

Oct 24, 2023

 

Milford - On Tuesday October 24, 2023, Donna L. Hartzell, 68, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

Donna was born on October 15, 1955, in Easton, PA, to the late Darwin and Madeline Lambert.

She graduated from Northampton High School in 1973, and then received an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Northampton Community College.

Donna worked...

Oct 14, 2023

 

Saturday October 14, 2023, Maureen James O’Brien peacefully passed away at Bayhealth Hospital in Milford. She was 76.

Mrs. O’Brien was born on February 5, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Edward and Mary James. She graduated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help High School in 1964.

Maureen worked 10 years for the Federal Government on the Draft...

Oct 12, 2023

 

On Thursday, October 12th, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children, Patrick Ozimek, peacefully passed away. He was 71.

 

Patrick was born in Buffalo, NY on September 28th, 1952 to the late Catherine and Frank Ozimek.

 

Patrick graduated from Kenmore West High School Class of 1970.  Patick attended the University of Buffalo and received his Bachelor's of...

Oct 10, 2023

 

On Tuesday October 10, 2023, Susan K. Mitchell peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 77.

Susan was born on April 25, 1946 in Wilmington, DE and was raised by the late Robert and Sara Kirby.

She graduated Milford High School in 1964, and attended James Madisen University and Del Tech where she received her Nursing...

Sep 29, 2023

 

               Doris G. Kimmel, 88, peacefully entered Heaven on Friday, September 29, at 9:04pm at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital (HUP) in Philadelphia, PA., with family by her side.

               Doris was born on Thursday, April 18, 1935 in Milford, DE., daughter to Florence Markert Gibson and Byron Prebble Gibson. Doris had an older brother Robert B. and a...

Sep 27, 2023

 

On September 27, 2023, Isabelle C. Williams peacefully passed away at her daughter’s home where she had lived for the past six years. Her loving family was by her side. She lived a full and beautiful life to the age of 93.

Mrs. Williams was born on February 14, 1930 in Dover, DE to the late Watson and Lillian...

Sep 18, 2023

 

On September 18, 2023, Katie T. Watson, peacefully passed away at her residence. She was 88.

Kay was born on December 3, 1934 in Laurel, DE.

She grew up in Milford and graduated Milford High School in 1952. Kay then received her nursing degree from Milford Memorial Hospital and worked as a Registered Nurse in Pediatrics there before working...

Sep 17, 2023

 

On Sept 17, 2023 Joyce Marie (Scott) Vallely, age 82, passed away peacefully at Barclay Friends Nursing Home, West Chester, PA.

She was born on April 19, 1941 in Ardmore, PA to the late Lewis S. Scott and Marie Alice (Stallings) Scott. 

Joyce had a great sense of humor and always had a smile on her face. She...

Sep 17, 2023

 

Robert “Bobby” Chalmers, Jr., 80, of Milford, Delaware passed away peacefully at home on September 17th, after a long battle with cancer.

Robert was born on April 16, 1943, in Wilmington, Delaware, the only son of Robert and Mildred Chalmers. Post education, he went to work at Delaware Electrical Cooperative, retiring after a 43-year career. During that time, he...

Aug 29, 2023

 

Lieutenant Colonel John Burke passed away peacefully in his wife Kathleen’s arms on August 29th after a 9 year battle with multiple myeloma. He is survived by his sister, Karen, brother, Dan, and Kathleen, his loving wife of 43 year.

 

The longest flying C-5 pilot in the world with the USAF (years active: 1976-2002, 326 and 709th Airlift...

Aug 26, 2023

 

On August 26, 2023, Merle Ruth Piazza, went home to be with the Lord. She was 87.

 

Merle was born in Paterson, N.J. on April 2, 1936, to the late Luther and Ruth (Irwin) Rose. Her father was in the U.S. Army as an Airplane Mechanic and was stationed in China during World War II. Merle spent the...

Aug 18, 2023

 

On August 18, 2023, Gerald “Jerry” Ronald Harden, went home to be with the Lord. He was 63. Mr. Harden was born in Dover, DE on January 28, 1960 to the late Louise and Henry Harden of Greensboro, MD. He attended North Caroline High School and then studied to become an electrician. For many years, Jerry owned and operated...

Aug 18, 2023

 

On August 18, 2023, with his wife at his bedside, Michael D. Williams peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

Michael was born 72 years ago in Kinston, North Carolina to the late James and Hazel Williams. In his youth, he was a Boy Scout and competitive diver who also worked at his father’s barbershop where he...

Aug 13, 2023

On August 13, 2023, Mr. Richard A. Vican, went home to be with the Lord. He was 80.Mr. Vican was born on October 23, 1942, in Baltimore, MD, to the late Antony and Betty Vican.Richard graduated from Milford High School in 1960.He honorably served our country in both the Army and the Navy for 26 years, retiring as a Chief...

Jul 25, 2023

 

On July 25, 2023, Cornelius Saylor, peacefully passed away at Bayhealth Hospital – Sussex Campus. He was 76.

Mr. Saylor was born on September 16, 1946 in Pineville, KY to the late Chittle and Verda Rae Saylor.

He worked at Friel’s Cannery as a Mechanic for over 10 years.

Mr. Saylor enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with his...

Jun 30, 2023

On June 30, 2023, Jean D. Baker, peacefully passed away, with her husband, George Baker of 34 years, by her side.

Jean was born in Milford on May 9, 1956 to the late James and Katie Bailey.  And while she had many health challenges, she lived a full life  with her family close by.  She endeared herself...

Jun 28, 2023

Grace Arlene Greenlee, age 76 of Milford, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023 at Bayhealth Hospital.  Grace was born July 1, 1946 to the late Edward W. and Grace I. (Gordon) Bogan.

Grace graduated from Milford High School in 1964, married her high school sweetheart, Tom, the following year, and worked at Masten Home Centers for...

Jun 19, 2023

On June 19, 2023, Robert Jack Neary, peacefully passed away, with his wife and his middle son by his side, at Delaware Hospice. He was 72.

Mr. Neary was born in London, England, on December 14, 1950 to the late Jack and Margaret Neary.

Robert graduated from Poly Technical of Central London and received a...