Obituaries

Dec 30, 2019

Milford – On December 30, 2019, Ernest Howard went home to be with the Lord.

Mr. Howard was born on May 22, 1936 in Marion Station, MD to the late Fletcher and Stella (Franklin) Howard.

He honorably served our country in the Air Force from 1954 – 1958.

Mr. Howard had a passion...

Dec 28, 2019

Milford - On December 28, 2019, Audrey Haack, went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on April 3, 1933 in Milford, DE to the late William Stanley and Elsie Hunter.

Audrey was a graduate of Milford High School.

She worked for 30 years at Playtex as an Accounting Clerk.

Dec 10, 2019

John Charles Mitchell of Harrington passed away on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 at Milford Genesis Center. He was born September 3, 1935, the youngest of eight children born to John and Emma (Joseph) Mitchell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.

John retired from Kirby and...

Dec 3, 2019

On December 3, 2019, Harry C. Henze, peacefully passed away at his residence in Harrington, DE.

Mr. Henze was born on July 27, 1936 in Mount Vernon, NY, to the late Harry F. and Helen Henze.

Harry believed in hard work and usually held two jobs at a time. He worked for Ford Motor Co....

Nov 26, 2019

Mary Eleanor Lurwick (nee Smith) died in Amelia, Virginia.  Mrs. Lurwick was born December 6, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA.  She was the daughter of Robert J. and Eleanor J. Smith.  She graduated from Overbrook High School in January 1942.

During WWII she worked as a civil servant employee in the Quarter Master Department and then at the...

Nov 6, 2019

On November 6, 2019, Fannie Mae Mills Wilkins peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on March 10, 1924 in Cambridge, MD to the late Roland and Agnes Jackson.

Fannie Mae was the 1st Ladies Auxiliary President for the Milford Elks and President for the Moose Ladies Auxiliary in Harrington.

Oct 13, 2019

Milford – On October 13, 2019 Roger Dale Richardson went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on December 16, 1948 in St. Louis, MO, to the late Charles Cecil and Elma Lough-Richardson.

Roger graduated from the University of Missouri, St. Louis, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Pathology.

He worked...

Oct 10, 2019

Richard C. Sames was promoted to the church triumphant OCT 10, 2019.  He was born the first son of Mildred and Charles Sames in Bethlehem, PA., and graduated from Fountain Hill High School and Muhlenburg College.  After serving in the Army during the Korean War, he dedicated 38 years to his career with the E.I. DuPont Company in Seaford DE,...

Oct 8, 2019

Richard A. Green of Bonita Springs, FL, formally of Milford, DE, passed away after a courageous battle with a long term illness on October 8, 2019.

Richard graduated from Milford High School in 1960.

He and his wife, Priscilla Jane, had many different businesses around Delaware.

He is survived by his wife of...

Oct 4, 2019

Milton – Josh Clendaniel died in a single car accident on October 4, 2019

Mr. Clendaniel was born on August 23, 1955 in Milford to the late Joshua B Clendaniel, Jr. and Betty Clendaniel.

He enjoyed all aspects of life, no matter the situation. Josh never met a stranger, and was said to be the...

Oct 4, 2019

Milford – On October 4, 2019, Swazanna Donaway peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on April 24, 1933, in Willards, MD to the late Rev. George W. and Agnes Bishop.

Mrs. Donaway moved to Frederica, DE in 1962 when her father became the minister at Trinity U.M.C. and resided there...

Oct 1, 2019

Milford - On October 1, 2019, Rev. Dr. John A. Gilmore, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on September 12, 1938 in Belfast, Ireland while his late mother Esther Gilmore was visiting family.

At six months old Rev. Gilmore traveled to Philadelphia where he grew up.

Rev. Gilmore...

Sep 27, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Estelle (Blanchette) Pickett (83) of Milford announce her passing on September 27th, 2019. Her funeral mass will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church, 506 Seabury Ave Milford, DE on Wednesday, October 2 at 11 am. Interment will follow at Delaware Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro.

Estelle was born...

Sep 23, 2019

On September 23, 2019, Ervin T. Mason, peacefully passed away at his home in Milford.

He was born on November 30, 1937 in Princess Anne, MD, to the late Rayfield and Hattie Anne (Mills) Mason.

Mr. Mason honorably served our country in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Ervin enlisted in July 7,...

Sep 20, 2019

On September 20, 2019, Joann Lewis Medford, went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on January 2, 1929, in Onancock, VA, to the late Cecil and Alma Lewis.

Joann graduated in the class of 1947 from Wicomico High School.

She loved fishing, sailing, target shooting, riding horses, and belonged to...

Sep 14, 2019

Milford – A light went out in our lives on September 14 with the passing of our mom, Pearl B. Wadkins after a lenghty battle with dementia.

Pearl was born on June 1, 1932, in Lincoln, the daughter of Elmer and Arimenta (Reed) Benson.

She graduated from Milton High School in 1950 and married her...

Sep 13, 2019

On September 13, 2019, Betty Jane Williams peacefully passed away.

She was born on July 10, 1931 in Baltimore, MD to the late William and Margaret “Susie” Kerchner.

Betty worked at the Acme Grocery Stores in Annapolis for many years as a Retail Clerk before moving to Ridgely MD. She loved going to Chincoteague and...

Sep 12, 2019

Milford – On September 12, 2019, Marian E. Deeney peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on June 12, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY to the late James and Anna Tamosaitis.

Marian worked as a secretary at I.G. Burton and then later Kent County.

Mrs. Deeney was a member of...

Sep 7, 2019

Milford - Joan Louise Eisenbrey (Anderson), a long time Milford resident, died Saturday, September 7, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.

Joan was born into a military family in St. Paul, Minnesota and relocated to many destinations during her childhood.  Among them one of her favorites was Hickam Air Force base in Hawaii.  She graduated from...

Sep 1, 2019

Milford – On September 1, 2019, Harold “Peanut” Davis, went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on January 16, 1921 in Milford, to the late Walter and Julia Davis.

Peanut worked at his families’ farm raising dairy cows and growing grain.

In high school Peanut was a member of the...