Obituaries
Phyllis D. Collins
Oct 5, 2025
On Sunday October 5, 2025, while at home with her husband and son, Phyllis D. Collins peacefully passed away. She was 83.
Phyllis was born on October 30, 1941 in Staten Island, N.Y. to the late Joseph and Dorothy Jucciarone.
She graduated from St. John Villa Academy in 1959. While in high school she was a member of the Sea Cadets and...
William F. Christy
Oct 1, 2025
On Wednesday, October 1st, his wife and son Jonathan by his side, William F. Christy passed away peacefully at Delaware Hospice in Milford. He was 73 years old.
Bill was born on April 25, 1952 in Northbridge, MA. His birth parents were the late Freddie and Ruth Christy, but he was raised by John and Ruth Keefe. He spent most of...
Leroy "Wilmer" Hitchens
Sep 28, 2025
Leroy “Wilmer” Hitchens, 91, of Milford, passed away on September 28, 2025, at home with his family. Born on August 29, 1934, to the late Ollie and Laura Hitchens in Bishopville, Maryland.
At the age of nineteen he joined the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Japan for three years after finishing basic training, then returned to the United...
Barrett "Barry" Lee Attix
Sep 26, 2025
Barrett “Barry” Lee Attix, of Lincoln, DE, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on September 26, 2025. He was 89 years old.
Born on August 8, 1936, in Smyrna, DE, Barry was the son of Oscar and Kathryn Attix. A proud graduate of Smyrna High School’s Class of 1955, he served as senior class president.
As a teenager, Barry began working...
Dr. Leon W. Transeau
Sep 24, 2025
Dr. Leon W. Transeau
November 14, 1935 – September 23, 2025
Dr. Leon W. Transeau, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and scholar, passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on September 23, 2025, at home in Lincoln, Delaware, surrounded by his devoted wife, children, and daughter-in-law. He was 89 years old.
Born in Lincoln on November 14, 1935, Leon was the son of...
Janice J. Caldwell
Sep 23, 2025
On September 23, 2025, Janice J. Caldwell peacefully went home to be with God. She was born on July 2, 1935 in Lock Haven, PA to her parents, Carroll and Helen Johnson. Janice attended Kindergarten at the Lock Haven State Teacher’s College Kindergarten Program in The Campus School. She spent her elementary grades in the Dunnstown Elementary School, followed by...
James A. Tackett, Jr.
Sep 17, 2025
On September 17, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family, James A. Tackett, Jr. went home to be with the Lord. He was 86.
Mr. Tackett was born in Dorsey, Maryland on June 28, 1939, to the late James and Evelyn Tackett.
He graduated from Arundel High School in 1959.
After high school Jim started work at Baltimore Aircoil, which brought him to...
Jennifer A. Garnick
Sep 15, 2025
On Monday September 15, 2025, Jennifer A. Garnick peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 47.
Jennifer was born on February 7, 1978 in Dover, DE to John and Lydia Garnick.
She graduated from Poly Tech High School in 1996.
Jennifer was a self-published author and enjoyed writing short fiction stories. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, making jewelry, and...
Kenneth R. Xiques
Sep 15, 2025
On September 15, 2025, Kenneth R Xiques, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was 85.
Mr. Xiques was born on June 12, 1940 in Staten Island, NY, to the late Donald and Maybel Xiques.
He graduated from Brick Township High School in Brick Township New Jersey in 1959.
After high school Ken joined the Air Force and honorably served our...
Theodore Wynes
Sep 8, 2025
Theodore Wynes passed away at home in Lincoln, DE, on Sept. 8, 2025, following a long illness. He was 77. Born in Milford, DE, on Nov. 29, 1947 to Arthur and Doris (Mitchell) Wynes, Ted was a lifelong resident of the Milford/Lincoln area. He attended Milford High School and while a high school student, he worked at Joe's Flying A...
Harold W. Frazier
Aug 31, 2025
Harold W. Frazier, of Felton, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was 82.
Harold was born on April 27, 1943, in Milford, DE, to the late Byron Wilson and Pauline (Clark) Frazier.
He grew up in Felton and graduated from Felton High School in 1961.
Mr. Frazier worked in the Standardbred Harness Racing business for over 35 years. He also...
Edward Herbert Grimm
Aug 31, 2025
On Sunday August 31, 2025, while surrounded by his loved ones, Edward Grimm peacefully passed away at his home in Greenwood.
Mr. Grimm was born on May 12, 1954, in Seaford, DE to the late Alfred and Joyce Grimm.
Edward graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in 1972.
After high school Ed worked serval jobs before starting his own business in Construction. He...
Michael J. Friolet
Aug 16, 2025
Michael J. Friolet passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 16, 2025, in Milford, Delaware, at the age of 84.
Born in New Brunswick, Canada, on September 29, 1940, to Alexis Friolet and Eva Paulin and adopted as a baby by Michael Demers and Catherine Friolet after the death of his father, Michael grew up in Berlin, New Hampshire. He...
MSGT Leslie "Les" Hoffman, USAF Retired
Aug 4, 2025
On Monday August 4, 2025, Leslie “Les” Hoffman peacefully passed away. He was 68.
Les was born on July 22, 1957, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Donald and Margaret Hoffman. He grew up in Holland, Ohio.
After graduating from Springfield High School, Les joined the Air Force and honorably served our country over the next 24 years, retiring in 1999 as...
Wayne Arthur Verley
Jul 30, 2025
Wayne Arthur Verley, 70, of Silver Lake Estates, Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully of natural causes on July 30, 2025.
Born on August 18, 1954 in Lewes, Delaware, Wayne was the beloved son of Allan Arthur Verley and Marie Etta Bryan Verley, both deceased. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Allen James Verley. Wayne is survived by a...
Carolyn Jean Combs
Jul 29, 2025
Carolyn Combs died peacefully on July 29, 2025 with her daughters Bobbie and Jean watching over her. She is survived by daughters Bobbie Combs (Chris), Jean McDonald (Robert) and Susan Puruleski; sons Michael Combs and Chuck Combs; grandchildren Kyra and Keane McDonald, Ashley Underwood-Mominee, Katelyn Dimitriou and Donald and Julia Puruleski, Mariah and Autumn Combs, Cory and Emily Combs, and...
Barbara N. Iles
Jul 24, 2025
On July 24, 2025, Barbara N. Iles, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 84.
Mrs. Iles was born on February 21, 1941, in Wilmington, DE, to the late Ernest and Rose Nesler.
She attended Henry C. Conrad High School, graduating in 1959. Barbara then completed the Nursing Program at Wilmington General Hospital, where she then worked at up...
Dr. James F. Abel, Jr.
Jul 20, 2025
On Sunday, July 20th, Dr. James F. Abel, Jr. passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, going home to be with the Lord.
Born on October 27, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Abel was the son of the late James and Kathryn Abel. He was raised in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, and graduated from Saddle Brook High...
Sharon A. Laverty
Jul 17, 2025
On Thursday July 17th, Sharon A. Laverty, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.
She was born on May 3, 1947, in Milford, DE to the late Warren and Ruth Lynch.
Sharon graduated from Milford High School in 1965. She then attended Radford University and received a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
Sharon taught in the Lake Forest School district for over 32...
James Anthony Favata, Sr.
Jul 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Anthony Favata Sr., who left us on July 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 62 years old.
Born on September 3, 1962 in Pottstown, PA. James, known to many as Jimmy, lived a life rooted in family, hard work and simple joys. Jimmy moved to Delaware in...
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