Obituaries

Aug 30, 2019

On August 30, 2019, Jesse Curtis Pursley, Jr. went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on March 8, 1933 in Baltimore, MD to the late Jesse and Frances Pursley.

Jesse received a Certificate in Labor Studies from Dunlap Community College.

He worked as a Truck Driver for AFSCME for 44...

Aug 22, 2019

Sally Draper Dickerson Dover – On August 22, 2019, Sally D. Dickerson went home to be with the Lord and rejoin her husband.

She was born on July 21, 1937 in Lewes, DE to the late Harry and Audrey Draper.

Sally married Chester (Chet) Dickerson, Jr. in 1960. Together they raised two sons, Chester T...

Aug 18, 2019

Felton – On August 18, 2019, Robert W. Kerr, took his final flight home.

He was born on February 7, 1954 in Milford, to the late Vernon and Hilda Kerr.

Robert graduated from Milford High School in 1972. After high school he went to the University of Delaware and received a B.S. in civil engineering....

Aug 18, 2019

On August 18, 2019, Anita T. Van Horn went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on April 20, 1923 in Philadelphia to the late Martin and Alma Treyan.

Anita graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor’s of Science in nutrition.

When she wasn’t working as a mother, Mrs. Van Horn...

Aug 6, 2019

Milford – On August 6, 2019, Edith Perry went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on August 28, 1942 in Charlestown, WV to the late James and Jane Frye.

Edith graduated from the University of Virginia, School of Medicine with a degree in nursing.

Mrs. Perry worked as a nurse...

Jul 24, 2019

Milford – On July 24, 2019, Donald “Doug” Emory peacefully passed away at the Harrison House in Georgetown.

He was born on September 25, 1931 in Wilmington, DE to the late Lawrence and Virginia Emory.

Doug honorably served our country during the Korean War in the Navy.

He worked at Home Beneficial Life...

Jul 18, 2019

Milford – On July 18, 2019, Jerre Lane passed away at home after a long illness.

He was born on May 21, 1937 in South Carolina to the late Hugh and Lettie Lane.

Jerre honorably served our country in the Air Force retiring as a Master Sergeant in 1981 after serving 20 years.

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Jul 18, 2019

Michele Barto Winn, age 65, of Newark, DE passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 18, 2019.  Michele was born in Milford, DE on November 25, 1953.  Though life took her to live in other locations such as San Diego and Newark, she always considered Milford to be her home.

Michele spent time working in...

Jul 16, 2019

Milford - On July 16, 2019 Edward J Hansen passed peacefully while surrounded by loved ones.

He was born October 17, 1942 to Morris and Marjorie (Seefeldt) Hansen while Morris was stationed at Fort Carson Army Base in Colorado Springs, CO.  Eddie’s early years were spent enthusiastically exploring his surroundings, on and off military bases, throughout the...

Jul 10, 2019

On July 10, 2019, Roger H. Ryall, went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on July 21, 1949 in Dennison, TX, to the late Roger Clayton and Ethyl Ryall.

Mr. Ryall honorably served our country during Vietnam in U.S.M.C.

He spent most of his life working as a mechanic and...

Jul 7, 2019

Milford – On July 7, 2019, Bernice J. Wilkins went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on December 3, 1924 at Marshall Hospital in Milford, DE to the late Herbert and Edith Jump. Dr. Wid Marshall delivered her.

Bernice graduated from Milford High School in 1942 at 17 years old.

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Jul 2, 2019

Milford – On July 2, 2019, Nancy G. Cote went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on September 1, 1935 in Manhattan, NY, to the late Mario and Mary Muritori.

Nancy worked as a substitute teacher for the Milford School district, a receptionist for Dr. Ma, and a receptionist for Milford Motors...

Jun 25, 2019

Sandra (Sandy) Marie Williford, 76, passed peacefully into the hands of God on June 25, 2019, at her home in Lincoln, DE.  Sandy was born July 22, 1942, in Cumberland, MD, the daughter of Raymond W Shearer and Hilda (Shearer) Kellar.

Sandy passionately devoted her life to raising her 3 sons; John, Jerry, and Albert in Waldorf,...

Jun 3, 2019

Louis (Lou) R. Wootten, of Frederica, died peacefully on June 3, 2019 at the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford where he had resided since October 28, 2014.

He was born on March 12, 1930 in Lincoln, DE to the late Lester Paul and Jennie Lewis Wootten.

Lou attended Caesar Rodney High School.  After High School,...

May 29, 2019

On May 29, 2019, John William Kelly, peacefully passed away, while surrounded by his loves ones at the Delaware Veterans Home.

He was born on December 3, 1928, in Bronx, NY to the late William and Edna Kelly. He attended Cardinal Hayes High School, Hunter College (BA), Iona College (MA) and Fordham University (PhD).

John...

May 6, 2019

Milford – On May 6, 2019, F. Robert “Bob” Hermann went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on May 5, 1935 in Muskegon, MI, to the late Fred and Gertrude Hermann.

Bob honorably served our country in Air Force for over 20 years, retiring as a Technical Sergeant.

After the...

Apr 29, 2019

Milford –Paul T. Pelen, of Milford, DE, passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Monday, April 29, 2019.

He was born on May 3, 1931 in Youngstown, OH, to the late Paul W. and Isabelle Pelen. After moving quite a bit throughout his childhood, Paul and the Pelen family settled in Pawtucket, RI in 1947.

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Apr 18, 2019

Greenwood – On April 18, 2019, James C. Turner went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on May 27, 1924 in Knowlton, PA to the late James H. and Hannah Leota Turner.

As a young man James worked as a groundskeeper for the DuPont Farms.

He honorably served our country...

Apr 13, 2019

On April 13, 2019, Kierian Patrick Firch passed peacefully in the presence of his mom and dad to be with God.

He was born on July 22, 1996 in Dover, DE to Michael and Sheri Firch (Malsom).

Kierian attended Milford School District until grade 10 where he ran track and was a team player on...

Apr 2, 2019

On April 2, 2019, Michael Kyle Farrell went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on October 16, 1993 in Dover, DE, to Bobby Farrell and Elizabeth Maldonado.

Michael graduated from Caesar Rodney High School, class of 2012.

He was most recently working at Teal Construction.

When Michael wasn’t...