Obituaries

Frances Ann Lecates

Sep 16, 2024

Frances Ann LeCates, aged 45, of Laurel, DE, passed away on September 16, 2024. She was born on April 19, 1979, in Milford, DE.

Frances is survived by her parents, Howard Jr. and Wanda Hastings; her children, Clay LeCates and his girlfriend Kyla Baldwin, and John LeCates; her brother, Howard Hastings III; and her granddaughter,...

Luzvimin Cristobal Corpus

Sep 15, 2024

Luzvimin "Ben" Cristobal Corpus passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex General Hospital on Sunday, September 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Luzvimin was born in Dagupan, Pangasinan, Philippines to the late Fortunato and Quirina (Cristobal) Corpus. He was retired from the US Department of Agriculture and was a member of St. John the Apostle...

Faye W. Bullock

Sep 14, 2024

Faye W. Bullock, 85, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Faye was born in Wilmington, DE on June 24, 1939 to the late George K. and Blanche (Calloway) Williams.

Faye was dedicated to her family and worked hard to make her house a home. She enjoyed cooking, going on walks,...

Constance "Connie" Arlene Wood

Sep 14, 2024

Constance A. “Connie” Wood, 73, of Milford, passed away on September 14, 2024. She is survived by her siblings, Judy Knutstad, of Milford, and David Downes (Cora) of Orr, MN, and their children and grandchildren.

The daughter of the late Roland M. Downes and Eleanor “Nora” Exley Downes, Connie was born and raised in Milford....

Robert G. Walls

Sep 13, 2024

Robert Gregory Walls, Retired GTE/Verizon Worker

76 years old

Robert Gregory Walls was born February 16, 1948, to Millard and Helen Jester Walls in Milford Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bob or Bobby passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, reuniting with his beloved wife Darlene of 48 years. He retired from the phone company after 37...

Ted M. Williams

Sep 12, 2024

Theron “Ted” Michael Williams passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, DE on Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Ted was born in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Theron and Jean (Hughes) Williams on May 7, 1947. After graduating from the University of Nebraska he married Mary Kay in...

Doris Wooters West

Sep 9, 2024

Doris W. West, from Milford, DE, was born in Lewes, DE on September 4, 1934, to William and Rhoda Wooters. She passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 90. She was a resident in Milford Place for almost one year and was under the care of hospice for the last few months. She had battled cancer...

Ellen M. Donovan

Sep 9, 2024

Ellen M. Donovan peacefully departed from this world on September 9, 2024, in her hometown of Milford, DE. Ellen was born to the late William O. "Bill" Stokes Sr. and Eliza (Jones) Stokes on November 29, 1945.

She was a graduate of Milford High School Class of 1963. Her professional journey saw her as a valued team...

William Edward Sharpe

Sep 9, 2024

William Edward Sharpe, 69, passed away at his home in Milford, DE on September 9, 2024.

William was born on August 22, 1955, to his parents, George Francis and Margaret Agnes (Sweeney) Sharpe.

He was employed as a drywall contractor and was mechanically inclined. William loved fishing, boating, automobiles, but most...

Leroy Sard

Sep 2, 2024

Leroy Sard, 83, of Milford, DE, passed away on September 2, 2024, at BayHealth Hospital. He was born in Wilmington, DE on December 11, 1940.

Leroy attended the Church of God. He was employed as an exterminator for 38 years and painter for 18 years. He retired from the Milford School District after 33 years...

Maria Isabel Castillo Gaytan

Aug 31, 2024

Maria Isabel Castillo Gaytan of Georgetown, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 52.

Maria was born March 13, 1972, in Mexico City, Mexico.  The daughter of the late Isidro Castillo Rodriguez and Eduarda Gaytan Monrreal.

Maria moved to the US from Mexico...

Patricia Dawson

Aug 29, 2024

Patricia Ann Dawson of Dover, DE passed away, Thursday, August 29,2024 at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. She was 79.

Patricia was born Dec, 1,1944 in Cressona, PA the daughter of the late William and Mary (Ebert ) Shirey.

Patricia Retired as an office manager for Shirey’s Auto Sales .

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Joseph Richard Julien

Aug 29, 2024

J. Richard Julien (August 31, 1947 – August 29, 2024) of Felton, Delaware died peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones after a brave battle with cancer.

Richard spent most of his life as a resident of Salem, Massachusetts. He served honorably in Vietnam, serving two tours on the warfront. He worked as a...

Charles Richard Clendaniel, Sr.

Aug 24, 2024

Charles R. Clendaniel Sr., of Ellendale, passed Saturday, August 24, 2024, at home surrounded by the family he loved.

As a youngster he helped work the family farm in Thompsonville. His first formal employment was with Delmarva Nursery. He then worked at Playtex. Starting at the age of 16 he worked on Metz Layer farm for more...

Albert F. Killen

Aug 23, 2024

Albert F. Killen, 94, of Camden, passed away peacefully at his home on August 23, 2024, with his family and special friend Mabel Glanden by his side.

Albert was born January 11, 1930, to Lester and Mina Killen. He was drafted into the Army in 1952 and served until 1954, earning a purple heart for wounds received...

Mirthala Violeta Hidalgo De Natareno

Aug 21, 2024

GEORGETOWN -- Mirthala Violeta Hidalgo de Natareno passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

Mirthala was born in Guatemala to parents Juan Gerardo Hidalgo and Catalina Conception Deleon Barrios.

Mirthala was very community minded and enjoyed doing things for others. She was very active...

Ronald M. "Ronnie" Heck

Aug 19, 2024

GEORGETOWN – Ronald M. Heck, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronnie was born in Wilmington, De, son of the late Charles L. and Nora (Kramer) Heck.

Ronnie worked for and retired from the Dupont Plant in Seaford with over...

Kenneth Sigurd Tell

Aug 19, 2024

Kenneth S. Tell, 59, passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 19, 2024.  He fought a courageous 8 month battle with cancer.

Ken loved anything outdoors.  Especially flyfishing, kayaking and hunting.  He worked as a mason for many years, and his last job was a building maintenance tech for children and families...

David Willard "Duck" Donovan, Jr.

Aug 19, 2024

David W. Donovan, Jr. (AKA “Duck”), 92, of Milford since 1984, passed away at his home.

Dave was born in Milton, Delaware to the late David and Martha Donovan; and is survived by his wife of 68 years Ruth; a son Jeff of Columbia, South Carolina; a daughter Deborah of Milford; granddaughter, Roseanne; his sister...

Harry Fletcher, Sr.

Aug 19, 2024

GEORGETOWN – Harry Fletcher, Sr., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 88.

Harry was a foster child and was raised by Phil and Lena Short on a farm near Stockley. He served his country with the Army National Guard. Harry will always be remembered as a hardworking...