Obituaries

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...

Apr 1, 2019

Houston - Rosa Maria Delgado Estella, went to be with her Lord and Savior, peacefully, April 1st, 2019, surrounded by loved ones at Bayhealth Hospital, Dover, Delaware. Rosa is survived by her husband, Herman Estella, her two beloved daughters, Illeanna Pick and Lissette Kinsella, her grandson, Jackson Kinsella, and legions of numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other close friends....

Apr 1, 2019

Seaford – On April 1, 2019, Matt Meredith went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on September 23, 1983 in Seaford, DE

Matt attended Seaford High School.

After school Matt worked various jobs in construction, working at Utility, Don Moore, and most recently, McMullen.

He loved being outdoors,...

Mar 25, 2019

Greenwood – On March 25, 2019, Elizabeth A. Turner went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on August 14, 1925 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Howard and Jennie Quinby.

Elizabeth and her husband James loved traveling the country. They were both members of the Wally Byam Airstream Club, and James was...

Mar 20, 2019

Lincoln – On March 20, 2019, Carmen Gineris, peacefully passed away at her daughter’s residence in Milford.

She was born on May 6, 1940 in Barcelona, Spain.

Carmen met and married Lewis Gineris while he was stationed with the U.S. Air Force in Spain.

They moved to Dover, DE in 1977.

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Mar 18, 2019

Greenwood – On March 18, 2019, Arvin K. Noel went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on August 4, 1940 in Wichita, Kanas, to Marvin and Frances Noel.

Arvin honorably served our country in the Navy from 1957 to 1961.  After getting out of the Navy, he joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary...

Mar 16, 2019

On March 16, 2019, Ralph W. McFarland peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice in Milford, DE.

He was born on August 20, 1946 in Norristown, PA to the late Ralph and Laura McFarland.

Ralph honorably served our country in the Navy from 1964 – 67.

He worked for Philadelphia Insulated Wire in Sales...

Mar 2, 2019

John B. Caldwell, 84

Milford – On March 2, 2019, John B. Caldwell, went home to be with the Lord.

John was born on September 18, 1934, in Spangler, PA, to the late Robert and Mary Caldwell. He graduated from Spangler High School in 1952. After high school he held numerous jobs including Air Products,...

Jan 26, 2019

Milford - On January 26, 2019, Blanche “Dolly” Lilly peacefully passed away after 96 years of life, at her daughter’s residence in Milford, DE.

Mrs. Lilly was born on October 10, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles and Blanche Smith.

Dolly worked in the electronics assembly line at Philco for many years.

Jan 20, 2019

Roy A. Lafontaine Jr. passed away at his home in Milford on January 20th. He was 95 years old.

Roy was born to Roy and Hazel Lafontaine on a dairy farm near Morrisville, VT. He was the second of four sons. A few years after his birth, the family moved to Connecticut where Roy was raised and...

Jan 17, 2019

On January 17, 2019, Allen B. Bowman passed away at Crozer Medical Center in Chester, PA.

Mr. Bowman was born on May 7, 1943 in Summit, N.J. to the late Robert and Dorothy Bowman.

He honorably served our country in the Army from 1961 to 1964.

Allen was preceded in death by his...

Jan 2, 2019

Lincoln – On January 2, 2019, Malcolm B. Foster went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on August 21, 1923, to the late Merwin and Stella Foster in Phoenix, NY.

Malcolm honorably served our country during WWII in the Army from 1942 to 1946.

Mr. Foster worked as a Communications...