Obituaries

Mar 8, 2017

June Gloria Morris

MILFORD - June G. Morris was called home to God and to her late husband, Brownlow, on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was 83.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Hans and Anna Jacobsen.

Feb 25, 2017

Ralph E. Spain

MILFORD -  husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor, teacher; Ralph will be remembered by all who knew him as a man who helped countless children and never lost his own childlike wonder at God's creation.

The seeds he so carefully planted in those he touched throughout his life leave...

Feb 22, 2017

George William Marshall

ST. PETERSBURG, FL - George W. Marshall, formerly of Milford, a wonderful, supportive, intriguing, smart, funny, clever, sometimes challenging, tough but fair, Daddy and loving husband and grandfather, passed away at his home on February 22, 2017.  He was 87.

A depression era baby who lost his father...

Feb 22, 2017

George William Ryder

DOVER - George William Ryder passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover. He was 81.

He was born in Frederica on February 25, 1935, son of the late George P. Ryder and Elizabeth J. Briggs Ryder.

After serving...

Feb 21, 2017

Daniel Edward Twardus, Sr.

FELTON - Daniel E. Twardus, Sr. passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was 63.

He was born in Wilmington on December 22, 1953, son of the late Stanley J. and Frances (Buchanan) Twardus.

Dan was...

Feb 12, 2017

MARGARET "PEGGY" H. SHORT

MILFORD - Margaret "Peggy" H. Short, beloved wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, and aunt passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017.  She was 88.

Born on April 27, 1928, in Rehoboth Beach, daughter of Harrison Gilbert and Ethel Lillian (Bayless) Ward, Peggy later became a lifelong Milford resident....

Feb 10, 2017

Lillian Amelia (Amy) Davis Blight

Lillian “Amy” Blight, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 in Elkton, MD.

Lillian was born in Milledgeville, PA, daughter of the late Gates C. and Ida Campbell Gilmore and the stepdaughter of the late Emilie Mitchell Gilmore.

She attended two one-room country schools...

Feb 8, 2017

Harry O. Carey

MILFORD - Harry O. Carey passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.  He was 59.

Harry was born in Milford on December 17, 1957, son of the late Onsbee T. Carey and Mary (Caroll) Carey.

He worked several...

Feb 2, 2017

Betty Lou Williams

MILFORD - Betty Lou Williams passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.  She was 86.

She was born in Milford on May 11, 1930, daughter of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Wroten) Griffith.

Betty was a full time...

Jan 31, 2017

Gervis Gardner Shugart, Jr.

MILFORD - G. Gardner Shugart, Jr. passed away at home on Tuesday, January 31, 2017.  He was 78.

Gardner was born in Washington, D.C. on May 23, 1938, son of the late Gervis and Marguerite Shugart.

He grew up in Upper Marlboro, Maryland...

Jan 31, 2017

Jill V. McWilliams

MILFORD - Jill V. McWilliams passed away at home on Tuesday, January 31, 2017.

She was born in England on May 19, 1961, daughter of Henry O'Neil and the late Barbara (Haigh) O'Neil.

Jill was a full time homemaker and enjoyed reading and creating...

Jan 30, 2017

Linda C. Bless

MILFORD - Linda C. Bless passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at Christiana Care in Newark.

She was born in Philadelphia on December 16, 1948, daughter of the late Neal and Kathryn (Swinton) Hess.

Linda was employed as a social worker and job coach...

Jan 29, 2017

Edward P. Brozefsky, Jr.

MILFORD - Edward P. Brozefsky, Jr. passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital.  He was 38.

He was born in Wilmington on October 12, 1978, son of Therese (Nickle) Brozefsky and the late Edward P. Brozefsky, Sr.

Edward was...

Jan 28, 2017

Edward A. "Pete" Peterson, Jr.

SELBYVILLE- Edward A. Peterson, Jr. passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE.  He was 84.

Pete was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on August 7, 1932, son of the late Edward A., Sr. and Alice (Bergstrom) Peterson.

Jan 12, 2017

Joshua B. Bee

HARRINGTON - Joshua B. Bee passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital after courageously battling with Muscular Dystrophy since birth.   He was 36.

He was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on March 17, 1980 to Gregory A. and Susan (Beauregard) Bee.

Jan 11, 2017

Raymond R. Barbier, Sr.

HARRINGTON - Raymond R. Barbier, Sr. passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital.  He was 86.

He was born in Bronx, New York on May 11, 1930, son of the late Charles and Mary (Tuffini) Barbier.

Mr. Barbier was...

Jan 10, 2017

James Robert Eisenbrey

MILFORD - James R. Eisenbrey passed away at home on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.  He was 40.

He was born in Milford on March 5, 1976 to John C. Eisenbrey, III and Joan (Anderson) Eisenbrey.

James was a proud veteran who served his Country...

Jan 6, 2017

Janice M. D'Agostino

MILFORD - Janice Mae D'Agostino died on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Stella Maris Hospice in Timonium, MD.

Jan was born in Towson, MD on January 25, 1932.  She attended Towson Elementary, Towson High School and then graduated from Towson State Teacher's College (now Towson University) with a...

Dec 19, 2016

Rebecca L. Zullo

MILFORD - Rebecca L. Zullo passed away at home on Monday, December 19, 2016.  She was 65.

She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 25, 1951, daughter of the late David and Lorraine (Rowden) Forbes.

Rebecca was employed with the Caesar Rodney...

Dec 12, 2016

Kenneth R. Berry

MILFORD - Kenneth R. Berry left this life on December 12, 2016 after losing his battle with cancer.

Kenny was born on February 26, 1947 to Delbert R. and Ruth (Faries) Berry.

He defended his country by serving in the U.S. Navy after graduating...