Obituaries
Howard I. Reed
Jul 10, 2022
Milton—Howard I. Reed passed away suddenly at home on July 10, 2022. Howard was born in his parent’s home in Milton, DE on May 8, 1948, son of the late Hall D. Reed and Clara (Richards) Reed. Telling stories of his growing up in Milton during the “simple life” was his pleasure…like spending nights (parents unaware!) on a raft...
Heike H. Cottrell
Jul 7, 2022
Heike Cottrell, 81 years old was born in Nürnberg, Germany on February 10, 1941. She passed away on Thursday July 7th after a sudden injury and complicating medical challenges. Heike Cottrell lived a life filled with love, strength, and purpose. At the age of 19 she moved to the USA from Germany and married the love of her life,...
Claude Lerch "Skip" Burnham
Jul 6, 2022
Claude Lerch “Skip” Burnham, Jr., 78, of Milton, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2022, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born in Texas when his father was stationed at Fort Sam Houston and he liked to tell people he was “from Texas” even though everyone knew in his heart and soul he...
Herman J. Wagner, Jr.
Jul 5, 2022
Felton--Herman Jennings Wagner, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2022. He was born April 30, 1933, in Elizabeth NJ, the only child of Herman Wagner, Sr and Mildred Gano Wagner. He leaves behind two sons, George (Melanie) Wagner of Yardville, NJ and Kurt (Jill) Wagner of Lakeland, TN as well as 6 grandchildren. Abigail Wagner (Adam), Christine...
William G. Hopkins, Sr.
Jun 29, 2022
Milton-William G. Hopkins, Sr. (Bill Hopkins), 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 29, 2022 at Delaware Hospice. Bill was born in Milton, son of the late George E. Hopkins, Sr. and Ruth (Porter) Hopkins. He grew up working on the family farm along side his father, then he enlisted in the U.S. Army as Pvt 2...
Virginia Louise Twilley
Jun 23, 2022
Houston, DE—Virginia Louise Twilley passed from this life on June 23, 2022 at the age of 91. Born July 4, 1930 to Earl and Cora (Kemp) Minner. She was one of eleven children. Born in Greensboro, MD where she spent her childhood, then to DE. She was preceded in death by her husband, Houston M. Twilley, her parents and...
Colleen M. Leary
Jun 23, 2022
Colleen Marie Leary, 51, of Georgetown, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Colleen was born in Dorchester, MA to Frank Leary and Maureen (Harden) Leary. She was fun, witty, intelligent, and had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed arts and crafts, making rugs, listening to the Grateful Dead, and spending time with children. She also loved spending...
John "Jack" George Ludwig, Iii
Jun 17, 2022
John “Jack” George Ludwig, III, 70, of Greenwood, Delaware, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford on Friday, June 17, 2022. Jack was born on April 28, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John George, Jr. and Dolores Mary (Seling) Ludwig. Jack was a life member of the Rosedale Volunteer Fire...
Norma D. Allen
Jun 16, 2022
Norma D. Allen, 1928—2022. On June 16, God decided he needed a beautiful angel, so he took our mother, wife and grandmother to be with him. Norma was born September 13, 1928 to Dorothy Hatfield Dickey and Benjamin Dickey along with her twin sister Patricia Ann. Unfortunately, her mother died during childbirth and Norma was raised by her grandparents...
Hanna Heffner
Jun 16, 2022
Hanna Heffner, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Ellendale on Thursday, June 16, 2022, while under the loving care of her family. Hanna was born in New York, NY on March 31 1941, to the late Frederick and Augusta (Korth) Wehden. Hanna worked as a Physical Therapist Assistant in New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. She loved wildlife...
Hipolita Monrreal-Robles
Jun 15, 2022
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Joyce A. Pagden
Jun 14, 2022
Lincoln—Joyce A. Pagden, passed away at the age of 72, on June 14, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Joyce was born on December 18, 1949 in Milford, DE to the late Robert and Mildred (Beebe) Warren. Joyce was employed as Certified Nursing Assistant at the Milford Manor for 23 years. She enjoyed going to the beach, fishing...
Bonita L. "Bonnie" Wilson
Jun 14, 2022
MILTON – Bonita “Bonnie” Lynne Wilson passed away on the morning of June 14, 2022 at the age of 75. She is survived by her sisters Cynthia Brown and Gloria Fallon, her brother, Thomas Wilson, her beloved niece Lynne Margaret Brown, and dear nephews Matthew and Thomas Brown. Bonnie is also survived by her grand nephews, Patrick and Declan...
Dale Collins, Sr.
Jun 14, 2022
Dale Collins Sr., 75 of Milford, Delaware, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, doing what he loved to do: “truck”. Dale grew up all over Lower Delaware, Maryland, and Hastings, Florida from farm to farm, which gave him the desire for trucking. He started his trucking career in 1963 and never looked back. He married Shirley, the...
Doris Ann Millman
Jun 12, 2022
Milton—Doris Ann Millman, passed away at the age of 95, on June 12, 2022 at her home. Doris was born on May 10, 1927 in Milford, DE to her parents Leighton and Helen (Davis) Donovan. Doris was employed as a secretary at Burris Logistics for 38 years. She loved to decorate, garden, play the piano and most of all...
David Irvin 'Sonny' Alexander, Jr.
Jun 12, 2022
David Irvin ‘Sonny’ Alexander, Jr., 81, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 12, 2022. David was born in Massey, MD to the late David Alexander, Sr., and Dorothy Thorpe. He served in the US Army and was a member of the Asbury UM Church in Millington, MD. He retired as a mail carrier with the...
Anna Mae Gillespie
Jun 8, 2022
Anna Mae Gillespie, 78, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 in Millsboro. Anna Mae was born on January 19, 1944 in Milford, DE to the late Howard A. and Edith (Carroll) Walls. Anna Mae was a faithful member of the Church of God in Milford. She was also a member of the Ellendale Fire Company...
Adele O. Jones
Jun 8, 2022
Adele O. Jones, 71, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Adele was born on August 19, 1950 in Millsboro, DE, to the late Russell Lloyde and Eva Birtha (Lodge) Cooper. Adele worked for Playtex for many years before her retirement. She was an active participant in the Milford Senior Center, where she became...
Patricia S. Farmer
Jun 7, 2022
Patricia Farmer was born and raised in Atlantic City, NJ where she lived with her mother, stepfather, and sister Kathy. She met her husband to be in Atlantic City, and afterwards moved to Lynchburg, Virginia. She and her husband started a family and through many years and a few moves and even more children they settled down in Willingboro,...
Stephen Scott Mcceney
Jun 5, 2022
Steve McCeney (Stephen S. McCeney) would have you know that he has fought the good fight, finished his race, and has now entered into the infinite blessing of his Lord Jesus Christ. This was his, now fulfilled, hope that he shared with many in his ministry of consoling and encouraging others, while here on Earth. He was truly, as...

