Obituaries
Carol A Torbert
Sep 1, 2020
Carol A. Torbert passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Carol was born in Frederica, daughter of the late William T. and Elsie (Butler) Benton and was the youngest of seven children. Carol had resided in Milford at her family home since the age of five. Carol worked at Milford Memorial Hospital in the...
Joseph 'Ronnie' R. Rogers
Aug 30, 2020
Joseph Ronald “Ronnie” Rogers passed peacefully at home with his wife, Ruth by his side, on Sunday, August 30, 2020. He was born on April 11, 1938 in Milford. He was a 1956 graduate of Milford High School. After graduation, Ronnie opened his own service station in the city, which is where he began his political career in Milford...
Hannah Marvel Walters
Aug 30, 2020
Canterbury – Hannah Marvel Walters, 82, was born on January 1, 1938 to the late Edward Mitchell Walters and Hannah Tyre Marvel Walters in Rising Sun, Delaware. Hannah was married to Samuel E. Walters Jr., for almost 50 years until his death. She worked alongside her son Sam at their produce market, Walters Produce Market in Canterbury. She was...
Wayne Hammond
Aug 29, 2020
Houston – Wayne Hammond, 78, was born on July 12, 1942 to the late Gertrude Legates and Lawrence Hammond in Farmington, DE. Wayne died unexpectedly and peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Wayne worked hard and was the founder and owner of Hammond Plumbing & Heating, which was in business for over 30 years. Wayne was...
Teresa Lynn Ward
Aug 29, 2020
Teresa Lynn Ward passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Teresa was born in Dover and lived most of her life in Milford and the surrounding area. She was currently working as a bookkeeper with the Law Offices of Patrick Scanlon, P.A. in Milford; prior to that she worked for many years as the office manager...
Theodore K. 'Kenny' Rementer
Aug 29, 2020
Theodore K. ‘Kenny’ Rementer, 75, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was born on April 22, 1945 in Lewes to the late Roland J. and Esther (nee Rollins) Rementer. For the past 43 years, Kenny worked for Delaware Electric Cooperative. He was the 1964 Conference Champion Wrestler, participated in 14 years of the...
Jackie W. Passwaters
Aug 29, 2020
Seaford – Jack W Passwaters, of Seaford, died peacefully Saturday, August 29, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family. He was 71. Mr. Passwaters was born in Bridgeville, son of the late Harvey and Cynthia Passwaters. Jack was employed with O.A. Newton for over 35 years before becoming disabled in 2008. Mr. Passwaters was drafted into the United...
John R. Morse, Jr.
Aug 26, 2020
John R. Morse, Jr., 69, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on July 9, 1951 to the late Rose and John R. Morse, Sr. John worked with Kent Construction in Smyrna as a construction Superintendent. He enjoyed golfing and diving. He is survived by his son, Shawn Morse of Milford;...
Dustin Joseph Burns
Aug 24, 2020
Dustin Joseph Burns Age 39, was born on May 8th, 1981, and passed away on August 24th, 2020 He was from Georgetown, Delaware, and had recently returned from living and working in Spokane, Washington. In his earlier years, He was a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes, Delaware, Class of 1999. Dustin was the loving son of William...
Raymond 'Duke' A. Dicus
Aug 21, 2020
Raymond A. ‘Duke’ Dicus, 50, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away August 21, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. He was born August 8, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland. Duke worked for 25 years as a concrete mason. He was such an amazing person. The room lit up every time he walked in. Everyone in his presence was truly blessed. Prior to his...
Mitchell "Mitch" L Harding
Aug 21, 2020
Mitchell L. “Mitch” Harding, 58, of Harrington passed away at home on August 21, 2020 ending his courageous 6 year battle with cancer after going under Hospice care on June 12. He was cared for by his wife, Catherine M. Harding and Delaware Hospice. Mitchell was born in Milford, DE to the late Howard L. and Florence M. Harding....
Bruce E. Straw, Jr.
Aug 15, 2020
Bruce E. Straw, Jr., 68, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Bay Health Kent General in Dover. He was born in Harrisburg, PA on January 10, 1952 to the late Helen (nee Kitner) and Bruce E. Straw, Sr. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force. Bruce worked in Maintenance for Harrington Raceway & Casino...
Karen B. Baker
Aug 15, 2020
Karen B. Baker, 73, of Georgetown passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. She was born in Milford the daughter of the late John and Marguerite (Knox) Blakeley. Loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother and beloved friend to many; anyone that knew her loved her kind and generous nature. She had worked at The...
Rev. Paul L Hollenbach
Aug 13, 2020
Rev. Paul L. Hollenbach Sr., 92, of Milton, passed away peacefully at Beebe Healthcare on Thursday, August 13, 2020 after having a heart attack. Paul was born in Williamsport, PA to the late Martin and Florence (Brown) Hollenbach. He retired as the Division Chief of the U.S. Government Printing Office. Mr. Hollenbach served in the US Army during the...
John Mckibbon Patrick Schofield
Aug 10, 2020
John McKibbon Patrick Schofield, 67, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was born in Wilmington on January 30, 1953 to Joseph F. and Gertrude McKibbon Schofield. John worked as an Iron Worker with United Iron Workers Union Local and owned JPS Painting Company in Milton. He was proud to have...
Eleanor L Walt
Aug 9, 2020
Eleanor L. Walt, 76, of Milford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Ms. Walt was born in Providence, RI to the late Charles and Esther (Edget) Jacolucci. She loved dogs and lighthouses, as well as spending time with her family and grandkids. She worked for Eagle Group in Clayton, DE for...
Walter J Hepford, Jr.
Aug 8, 2020
MILFORD - Walter John Hepford, Jr., 81, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. He served honorably in the U. S Marine Corps. He worked at Leeds & Northrup and later, Honeywell. Walt managed several plants across the country during his career. Although Walt was born and raised in Philadelphia, he chose...
William Clark "Bill" Betts
Aug 6, 2020
William Clark “Bill” Betts went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2020. He passed away surrounded by his family, at his home of 68 years, in Georgetown. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years; Doris (Reid) Betts, whom he married on September 6, 1952; four children, Dorleen (Bob) Messick, David (Carol) Betts,...
William C. "Charlie" "Quail" Jones, Jr.
Aug 5, 2020
William Charles “Bud” Jones, Jr., a kind and unique person who lived life his way, passed on August 5, 2020. As a shy child he looked for the special treasures of his surroundings. The fragments of yesteryear were the beginning of his interest in antiques. In the mid-1950’s he broke into show business by impersonating Elvis for the local...
Melvin E. Dernberger, Jr.
Aug 4, 2020
Melvin E. Dernberger, Jr., 76, of Harrington, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Melvin was born in Milford to the late Melvin and Grace (Clendaniel) Dernberger, Sr. He retired from Playtex and was a member of the Frederica Senior Center. He enjoyed bowling and was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. In addition to...
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