Obituaries

Ralph Self

Ralph Self

Aug 25, 2018

Felton – Ralph Self was surrounded by his love ones when he peacefully passed away at his home on August 25, 2018.

Mr. Self was born on October 5, 1941 in Patterson, N.J. to the late James and Mary Self.

He honorably served our country in the U.S.M.C. from 1959 to 1963.

Ralph...

Eva Marshall

Eva Marshall

Aug 21, 2018

Milford – Eva Cooke Marshall was surrounded by her family when she peacefully passed away on August 21, 2018.

She was a 56 year resident of Milford, DE. Mrs. Marshall was the daughter of Howard and Sadie Cooke of Georgetown, DE. She attended school in Georgetown and Goucher College in Baltimore. Eva was very active in community service. She...

James Kirby

James Kirby

Aug 11, 2018

Harrington - On August 11, 2018, James R. Kirby peacefully passed away at his home.

Jim was born on February 25, 1950 in Milford to the late Frank and Annette Kirby.

He graduated in 1968 from Milford High School.  After graduation, he worked as a mason for Fluharty and Gallo’s Masonry.  Then he joined his...

Alan Wilkins

Alan Wilkins

Jul 25, 2018

Lincoln – On July 25, 2018, Alan B. Wilkins peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice due to complications from pneumonia.

He was born in Milford on November 12, 1964 to John Marvin and Pearl Wilkins.

Alan graduated from Milford High School in 1982.

He worked for Milford Plastic until they closed and then...

Barbara Carnright

Barbara Carnright

Jul 16, 2018

Barbara Taylor Carnright of Milford passed over on July 16, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born in Abington, PA, the daughter of the late John C. and Martha B. Taylor. Barbara lived in Delaware since the age of 20.

She enjoyed being a homemaker since retiring from the Dentsply Caulk Company...

Faye Hickman

Faye Hickman

Jul 2, 2018

Milford – On July 2, 2018, Faye A. Hickman went home to be with the Lord at Bayhealth in Milford.

She was born on April 29, 1934 in Milton, DE to the late John and Grace Coffin.

Faye graduated from Milford High School, class of 1952.

Mrs. Hickman worked as a Sales Clerk...

Leonard Sobolewski

Leonard Sobolewski

Jun 25, 2018

Milford – On June 25, 2018, Leonard S. Sobolewski peacefully passed away surrounded by his loved ones after a lengthy illness.

Lenny was born on September 19, 1945 in Shenandoah, PA to the late Leonard J. and Florence Sobolewski.

He honorably served our country in the Air Force. Lenny was stationed many places, lastly at...

Gus Viehman

Gus Viehman

Jun 14, 2018

Gus F. Viehman, 102, a resident of The Delaware Veterans Home, Milford Delaware, died on June 14, 2018, after a brief illness.

Mr. Viehman was born in Marydel, DE, and at the age of 102 was one of Delaware’s oldest World War II veterans.  Mr. Viehman was drafted on May 18, 1943, five days after his 27th...

Ruth Webb

Ruth Webb

Jun 8, 2018

Frederica – On June 6, 2018, Ruth J. Webb, 96, passed away at Delaware Hospice.

Mrs. Webb was born on January 11, 1922, in Middletown, DE to the late Fred and Fanny Johnson.

She worked with her husband, the late Liston H. Webb, Jr. at his business, L.H. Webb Market, in Frederica, DE.

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Donald Dickerson

Donald Dickerson

May 31, 2018

Lincoln – On May 31, 2018, Donald S. “Donny” Dickerson passed away peacefully at his home in Lincoln surrounded by friends and family.

Donny was born on November 3, 1958, in Milford, DE, to the late Ronald and Shirley Dickerson.

Mr. Dickerson graduated from Christian Tabernacle Academy in 1976 and went to work at Baltimore...

Bonnie Walls

Bonnie Walls

May 19, 2018

Milford - Bonnie L. Walls, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 19, 2018 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford after battling a long illness which she fought courageously.

She was born on January 28, 1943 in Milford, DE, to the late Arthur and Ella Tucker.

Bonnie...

Phyllis Robinson

Phyllis Robinson

May 19, 2018

Milford - Sara Phyllis B. Robinson, 98, daughter of the late John and Lydia Bennett of Milford passed away on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 in her home with her family at her bedside.

Phyllis was a graduate of Milford High School and started her working career as a telephone operator for then Bell Telephone Company. Later...

Claude Lynch, Jr.

Claude Lynch, Jr.

May 15, 2018

Milford – Claude E. Lynch, Jr. passed away peacefully, May 15, 2018 at State Street Assisted Living, Dover.  He was 90 years old.  Mr. Lynch was born on November 18, 1927, in Milford, Delaware, son of Claude and Alameda (Harmon) Lynch.

Mr. Lynch was a lifelong resident of Milford where he attended school and...

Robert Currie, Sr.

Robert Currie, Sr.

May 12, 2018

Milford - On May 12, 2018, Robert Currie, passed away peacefully at Delaware Veteran’s Home.

He was born on October 13, 1920 in Kitscoty, Alberta, Canada, to the late Ralph and Jean Currie.

Mr. Currie honorably served our country in the Navy from 42 -46 in the Atlantic Theater.

Robert worked as a...

Donald Brittingham

Donald Brittingham

May 9, 2018

Milford – On May 9, 2018, Donald L. “Britt” Brittingham passed away peacefully at Delaware Hospice.

He was born on September 7, 1933 in Milford to the late Calvin and Margaret Brittingham.

Growing up Britt worked on the family farm until he started with Milford Tractor Company and later Milford...

Clifford Haack

Clifford Haack

May 8, 2018

Milford – On May 8, 2018, Clifford Haack, peacefully passed away at Bayhealth in Milford.

Mr. Haack was born November 27, 1923, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to William and Irma Haack.

His family moved to Washington D.C. during the depression, although he stayed an avid Green Bay Packers fan for the...

Marvin Hitch

Marvin Hitch

May 7, 2018

Milford – ON May 7, 2018, Marvin B. Hitch passed away at Delaware Hospice.

Mr. Hitch was born on November 21, 1921, in Milford, to the late Roscoe and Reba Hitch.

Mr. Hitch honorably served our country in the Army and the Army reserves, achieving the rank of Sergeant Major....

Sheldon Webb, Jr.

Sheldon Webb, Jr.

Apr 27, 2018

Milford – On April 27, 2018, Sheldon E. Webb, Jr. passed away peacefully at Delaware Hospice.

He was born on August 9, 1960 in Milford to the late Sheldon, Sr. and Alice Webb.

Sheldon graduated from Milford High School in 1978.

Mr. Webb worked at Baltimore Air Coil for 27 years, retiring as...

William Plack, Jr.

William Plack, Jr.

Apr 16, 2018

Milford – On April 16, 2018, William F. Plack, Jr. went home to be with the Lord. He passed away at Delaware Hospice Center.

Mr. Plack was born on March 25, 1924 in Baltimore, MD to the late William, Sr. and Lydia Plack.

He graduated from Polytech High School in Baltimore.

William worked...

Deborah Brand

Deborah Brand

Apr 16, 2018

Milford – On Monday, April 16, 2018, at 4:05 am, Deborah Ann Brand, 62, of Milford, passed away at Kent General Hospital in Dover surrounded by her husband and children. Debbie was born in Washington D.C. on October 15, 1955 to the late Robert and Eulalia “Ruth” Shipe. She was a military wife and a devoted mother who proudly...

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