Obituaries

Lillian Janet (Wilkerson) Joseph

Lillian Janet (Wilkerson) Joseph

Oct 7, 2020

LEWES - Lillian Janet (Wilkerson) Joseph, originally from Milford, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Cadia Renaissance in Millsboro, where she had been a resident for over 2 years. Janet, as she was known by her family and friends, was born June 12, 1946 in Lincoln. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Lillian Wilkerson....

Ethel Margaret (Balshaw) Edwards

Ethel Margaret (Balshaw) Edwards

Oct 6, 2020

GEORGETOWN – Ethel Margaret (Balshaw) Edwards passed away with her daughter by her side on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Ethel was born October 9, 1935 in Flint, Michigan, to the late Joshiah and Helen (Nalty) Balshaw and was the youngest of their four children, Helen (Balshaw) Larson, Joshiah William Balshaw and Albert Balshaw, all whom preceded Ethel in death....

Grace S. Grogan Rash

Grace S. Grogan Rash

Oct 3, 2020

FELTON – Grace S. Grogan-Rash, 89, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover. She was born to the late Paul Shulties and Ethel ‘Mub’ Shulties Peterson in Milford on March 10, 1931. Grace worked as a switchboard operator for Diamond State Telephone, Dover International Speedway, Harrington Raceway and Boscov’s. Grace enjoyed dancing...

Reese E. Mcgee

Reese E. Mcgee

Sep 27, 2020

Reese Edward McGee, 77, passed away Sunday morning September 27, 2020 at Beebe Medical Center surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Reese was born on June 20, 1943 in Milford, DE the son of the late Elisha & Ruth Ann Moore McGee. He was a bus driver/contractor for the Indian River School District for over 50 years,...

Harold  E. Mccabe

Harold E. Mccabe

Sep 26, 2020

Harold E. McCabe of near Milton passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family at sunrise on Saturday, September 26, 2020. Born on May 29, 1925, in Georgetown, Delaware, he was the son of the late C. Russell and Agnes Donaway McCabe. He attended Georgetown High School, and was one of the last surviving members of...

Joseph Larry Johnson

Joseph Larry Johnson

Sep 24, 2020

Joseph “Larry” Johnson (71) of Milton, DE passed away on Thursday September 24, 2020 with his loving family by his side after a brave and courageous battle with Interstitial Lung Disease. Larry was a 1967 graduate of Milton High School and received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army Reserves in 1973. Prior to his retirement, Larry was employed...

Michael J. Malone

Michael J. Malone

Sep 23, 2020

Michael J. Malone, of Laurel, Delaware passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was 79. Mr. Malone was a retired Firefighter for the District of Columbia and a veteran of the US Army. He graduated from Lewisburg High School, in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, in the Class of 1959. He attended St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church...

Frances (Fran) Witman

Frances (Fran) Witman

Sep 23, 2020

Frances L. Witman, Age 70 Frances (Fran) L. Witman of Milford passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2020 at home peacefully from respiratory and kidney failure. Fran was born in Ridley Park, PA, the daughter of the late Russell G., Jr. and Florence (Wood) Witman. Her lifetime career was in the banking business. Frank was a faithful member of...

Shirley Ellen Thomas Graham

Shirley Ellen Thomas Graham

Sep 22, 2020

MAITLAND, FL - On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Shirley T. Graham passed away with her family by her side. Shirley was born on November 16, 1930 in Manhattan, NY. She is a beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, educator, role model, and dedicated Christian. She enjoyed 53 years of marriage to the love of her life, Lee F. Graham. Shirley...

Marian P. "Pat"  Lank

Marian P. "Pat" Lank

Sep 22, 2020

Marian P. ”Pat” Lank, 72, of Milford passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Bayhealth, Kent Campus in Dover. She was born in Milford, the daughter of the late Frederick and Ruth (Jester) Jensen. She was a beautician in the Seaford area. She enjoyed watching baseball games and doing crossroad puzzles. She is survived by her husband, Gerald...

Joseph  Samuel Hughes

Joseph Samuel Hughes

Sep 22, 2020

FELTON – Joseph Samuel Hughes, 83, passed away on September 22, 2020 peacefully in his home. He was a 5th generation farmer who loved and cared for the family farm where he was born, lived and died. He was a great steward of the land and was honored with multiple farmer-of-the-year awards and was part of many boards, commissions...

Judith 'Judy' Ann Wilkins Keeler

Judith 'Judy' Ann Wilkins Keeler

Sep 21, 2020

Judy W. Keeler, 79, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, DE gained her heavenly wings on Sept. 21, 2020. She was born July 10, 1941 to the late Charlie H. and Mattie A. Wilkins of Millsboro. Judy graduated from Millsboro High School in 1959 and began her working career as a Secretary for the Court of Common Pleas in Georgetown....

Ralph 'Eddie' E. Kemp

Ralph 'Eddie' E. Kemp

Sep 21, 2020

HARRINGTON – Ralph E. ‘Eddie’ Kemp, 71, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home. He was born in Felton on May 22, 1949. He is survived by his wife, Paige Quillen Kemp; children, Tracey Hicks and Dawn (Eric) Maloney; siblings, Debbie Baker, Walter Kemp and Doug Kemp; his favorite sister-in-law, Joanne Quillen; and grandchildren, Lyn, Brooklyn...

George H Faulkner

George H Faulkner

Sep 18, 2020

WILMINGTON – George H. Faulkner, 89, passed away at Brandywine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born on January 16, 1931 in Dover, Delaware. George worked for Sears & Roebuck as a Warehouseman, operating forklifts. He enjoyed gardening, farming and spending time with his family. He was preceded by his wife, Elizabeth Wagner Faulkner....

Sarah 'Sally' & Robert 'Bob' Kardine

Sarah 'Sally' & Robert 'Bob' Kardine

Sep 12, 2020

Sally and Bob Kardine MILTON - Sarah “Sally” Wellbrock Kardine, 68, of Garnet Valley, PA passed peacefully in her sleep at home in Delaware on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Sally was born in Chester, PA on October 10, 1951, daughter of the late Anne (Nyemetz) and Jack Wellbrock. She was a graduate of Penncrest H.S., Misericordia Nursing School, Widener...

Edward Patrick "Paddy" Parkhouse

Edward Patrick "Paddy" Parkhouse

Sep 11, 2020

Edward Patrick “Paddy” Parkhouse, 76, of Milford, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020. Edward was born in Jersey City, NJ. His parents were the late Edward and Anna (Carroll) Parkhouse. He worked as a steamfitter for the Local 475 for 43 years, before retiring in 2003. After retirement, he and his wife, Elsie moved from Edison,...

Jane  Simpson Duffield

Jane Simpson Duffield

Sep 8, 2020

Jane Simpson Duffield. Admired Teacher and Social Action Volunteer dies at 84 Jane was a third generation Washingtonian who grew up on Hoban Road NW and raised her two daughters at Carolina Place in the Palisades NW. She attended the old Holton-Arms School in DC, Hollins College in Roanoke, Va. and later The American University in DC. Her parents...

Kenneth Alan "Kenny" Mills

Kenneth Alan "Kenny" Mills

Sep 8, 2020

Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Alan Mills, 70, of Milford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Kenny was born in Milford to Gilbert and Dorothy (Stormer) Mills. He loved horses and in his youth spent a lot of time at Cedar Creek Pony Track in Lincoln. He also spent time working on farms and for George Jester growing up. As...

Ethel Clifton Graham

Ethel Clifton Graham

Sep 6, 2020

Ethel Margaret Clifton Graham passed away peacefully Sunday, September 6, 2020 at home She was 93 years old. Ethel was born in Milton, the daughter of the late William Carlton Clifton and Beatrice Margaret Hudson Clifton. She was the oldest of their 10 children. Ethel’s early education was at the Prime Hook Neck School, which was “a long walk...

Janet Ethel Cannon

Janet Ethel Cannon

Sep 2, 2020

Janet Ethel Cannon, 80, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Dover Campus on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Janet was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Jack and Ethel (Hendricks) Harmon. She retired from Stockley Center in Georgetown. Mrs. Cannon was a member of the Red Hat Society, an avid Eagles and Phillies fan, and she loved her...