Obituaries
Peter Schrock
Apr 14, 2022
Peter “Pete” Schrock, 84, of Milford, passed away on April 14, 2022 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford, DE. Pete was born April 24, 1937 in Delaware to the late Emmanuel and Lydia Schrock. Pete served 8 years in the Delaware National Guard. He was also a volunteer at Carlisle Fire Department in Milford, serving many years as an...
Julia Ann Jimenez
Apr 8, 2022
Julia Ann Jimenez, 52, of Seaford, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at Tidal Health Nanticoke. Julia was born in Milford, the daughter of the late Alton Leroy and Wilma Leona (Shockey) King on May 11, 1969. Julia was a food lover. This came from her years as a restaurant manager and deli owner. She loved to try...
Gail S. Muncey
Apr 6, 2022
Gail S. Muncey, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at home. Gail as born on July 26, 1944 in Manchester, CT to William Rider and Lorraine (Emrick) Rider. She married John Muncey in 1960 and they lived in Lincoln for over 50 years. She worked in food service for the Milford School District from 1976-2006. She enjoyed genealogy,...
William A. Hurd
Apr 6, 2022
Obituary for William A. Hurd William A. Hurd, 93, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2022. He was born in Viola, Delaware on July 27, 1928 to the late Arthur and Anna (Smith) Hurd. William served his county in the United States Army during the Korean War in the 4th Infantry Division. He was employed with Playtex...
Daniel "Danny" V. Simmons
Apr 6, 2022
Daniel “Danny” V. Simmons, 53, of Milford, passed away peacefully at his home with his devoted wife, his adoring niece Cora (Beth) that took care of him, and his dog, Barney by his side on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Danny was born at Lockborne Airforce Base, Ohio, to the late Ted W. and Judith Anne (Kitterman) Simmons on July...
Margaret L. Himes
Apr 4, 2022
Margaret Lucille Himes of Laurel, Delaware found peace in the arms of our Lord on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the age of 93. Ms. Himes had recently relocated from Vienna, West Virginia where she had lived for most of her life. She was born on October 11, 1928 to Margaret C. Himes (McQueen) and Lawrence Austin Himes in...
Linda Darlene Devary Swolensky
Apr 4, 2022
Linda Darlene DeVary Swolensky, 71, of Milford passed away on April 4, 2022 at Bayhealth/Sussex Campus. She was born in Milford, the daughter of the late John and Charlotte (Hitchens) Swolensky. She was a pharmacy tech at Walmart. She also owned a Rental Property and delivered the News Journal. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and going to the beach. In...
Richard L. Scott
Apr 4, 2022
Milford—Richard “Scotty” L. Scott, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, April 4, 2022. Richard was born on January 18, 1940, in Dover to the late Walter L. Scott and Dorothy (Lavere) Scott. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for 47 years with Local 542 of Wilmington. Richard was a veteran, serving his country...
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Schrock
Apr 3, 2022
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Schrock, 84, of Milford was called home on April 3, 2022, at Bayhealth Kent Campus in Dover surrounded by those that loved her dearly. She was shortly followed by her loving husband, Pete who passed away on April 14, 2022. Betty was born on January 13, 1938, at Milford Memorial Hospital, to the late Grace and...
Amber Dawn Messick
Mar 30, 2022
Amber Dawn Messick, 36, of Seaford passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Amber was an avid animal lover and enjoyed helping with her friends pets. She had previously worked as a vet tech and was currently the caregiver to her parents. She was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, and granddaughter. She was preceded in...
Michael Wayne Workman
Mar 28, 2022
FELTON – Michael Wayne Workman passed away suddenly at home on Monday, March 28, 2022. Michael was born in Milford, Delaware son of the late Beverly “Bev” and Gloria (Gillespie) Workman. Michael was a workaholic. He was always willing to help anyone who needed him. He worked in the construction field as a laborer with Rock Bottom, and most...
David Curtis Riddle
Mar 27, 2022
David Curtis Riddle passed away peacefully at home surround by his loving family on March 27, 2022. David was born on September 10, 1962, in Lewes, Delaware. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to all and will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents Luther and Geneva Riddle, brothers Gary Riddle,...
Richard M. Morgan, Jr.
Mar 27, 2022
Richard M. Morgan, Jr. of Lincoln passed away on March 27, 2022, at Christiana Medical Center. He was born in Milford, the son of the late Richard M. Morgan, Sr. and Catherine (Halfen) Morgan. He was a farmer and enjoyed hunting and trap shooting. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, David...
Terry Lino Cronic
Mar 27, 2022
HARBESON--Terry Lino Cronic, 53, passed away peacefully at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, Delaware on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Terry was born in Seaford to the late James H. Cronic, Sr. and Ofelia (Isaza) Cronic. He was employed with George and Lynch as a heavy equipment operator. His favorite activities were hunting, fishing, grilling and cooking. He especially loved spending...
Teresa Toni Diogo
Mar 26, 2022
Teresa Toni Diogo, 59, of Milford, passed away at her home on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Toni was born to the late James Lofland and Mildred Glenora (Megee) Walls in Seaford, Delaware on March 15, 1963. Toni was a lifetime resident of Milford, and she graduated from Milford High School in 1981. She was a cheerleader during her teen...
Louis W. "Buzz" Lohrfink, Iii
Mar 26, 2022
Louis W Lohrfink III, (Buzz), 74, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2022 in Lewes, DE. This beloved husband, father, Pop-Pop and great-grand Pop-Pop will be missed tremendously. Born on August 31, 1947 in Baltimore, MD. He was the son of Louis W Lohrfink and Jean Bounds Hubbert. He graduated from Wicomico High School in Salisbury, MD. Buzz was...
Ronald "Ron" Fredericks
Mar 24, 2022
Ronald ‘Ron’ Fredericks, 79, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at Beebe Healthcare on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Ron was born in Paterson, NJ to the late Harry and Isabel (Blowers) Fredericks. He worked alongside his sister, Helen in excavation before owning and operating Ron’s Lakeland Excavating. He loved woodworking and was known to build bird houses, things for his...
Margaret A. Ware
Mar 17, 2022
Margaret Ann Ware died peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Lewes surrounded by her loving husband Charles and daughters. She was born November 29, 1929 in a farmhouse in Felton to John and Elizabeth Ware. She loved reminiscing of growing up on the family farm and telling tales of her childhood spent with her siblings. In her heart,...
Bob Lambden
Mar 17, 2022
Robert Lee Lambden (Bob) passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022 at his home in Georgetown with his loving wife Eleanor by his side. Bob was born July 18, 1931 on the family farm in Georgetown, DE. He was the son of the late Granville and Mabel Lambden. He loved his life growing up on the family farm in...
Melissa J. "Missey" Hilligoss Mulveny
Mar 15, 2022
BROADKILL BEACH – Melissa J. Mulveny passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. Missey was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, daughter of Melinda (Felty) Hilligoss, of Broadkill Beach, and the late Scott E. Hilligoss. Her parents moved her to Broadkill before she was even two years old, and it is where she always called...