Obituaries

Apr 7, 2013

Richard V. Johnson

Age 59, of Milford, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital.

Richard was born on September 13, 1953, in Milford, son of the late Vail W. and Marietta (Morgan) Johnson.

He was employed with several companies over the years, leaving the work force because of a...

Apr 2, 2013

Jacqueline (Jackie) Quisenberry

MILFORD, Jacqueline (Jackie) Quisenberry quietly passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2013 in the wee hours of the morning in the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Born Jacqueline Simpson at home in North River, North Carolina on March 10, 1924 (even though her birth certificate says March 15), she was the ninth...

Mar 29, 2013

Joseph V. Chimienti

Age 77, of Milford, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 in the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.

Services and burial will be held privately.

The family suggests contributions in Joseph's memory be made to your favorite charity.

(04/02/13)

Mar 28, 2013

Harold A. "Tom" Aptt

March 13, 1928 - March 28, 2013

Harold A. "Tom" Aptt, of Houston, De, died peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2013 with the love of his life, his wife Jane, holding his hand.

Tom was born in Philadelphia on March 13, 1928 to John S. Aptt, a Canadian emigre...

Mar 19, 2013

Marjorie Dare Poore

Age 89, of Milford, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at her home.

Marjorie was born on October 1, 1923, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Joseph William and Natalie Sheppard Dare.

She graduated in 1941 from the P.S. DuPont High School. Marjorie continued her education at Beacom Business School...

Mar 8, 2013

Elsie M. Savage McGinnis

Age 66, of Millsboro, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013 at Harbor Health Care Center in Lewes.

Elsie was born on August 16, 1946 in Worchester, MD, daughter of the late Theodore and Maude (Truitt) Savage.

She was employed with Kent Sussex Industries in Milford from 2002 until 2012....

Mar 7, 2013

James L. Brego

Age 78, of Milford, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 7, 2013.

James was born on December 26, 1934 in Woodbridge, New Jersey, son of the late John and Anna (Shornack) Brego.

He was employed with the United States Army, during which time; he proudly served in the...

Mar 1, 2013

Richard M. Johnson

Age 72, of Milford, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, March 1, 2013.

Richard was born on July 16, 1940, in Milford, son of the late Richard Y. and Naomi (Adkins) Johnson.

He was raised in Lincoln, and graduated from Milford High School with the Class...

Feb 25, 2013

Emma W. Gunning

Age 91, of Milford, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Emma was born on December 6, 1921 in Milford, daughter of the late John and Emma S. (Hudson) Whaley.

She was employed for 17 years with Montgomery Ward in Milford as a payroll...

Feb 23, 2013

Orrie Rae Matlack

Age 91, of Frederica, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Milford Center in Milford.

Orrie was born on September 18, 1921 in Lexington County, South Carolina, daughter of the late William C. and Orrie G. (Hite) Collum.

She was employed as a bus driver in the Lake Forest school...

Feb 12, 2013

Baby Girl Jessie Leeanne Gerhard

Age 4 months, of Ellendale, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at her home.

Jessie was born on October 10, 2012 in Lewes, the daughter of Jesse L. Gerhard and Zoe Mitchell.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Scott Mitchell.

In...

Feb 5, 2013

Marie I. Roeill

Age 79, of Milford, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital.

Marie was born on August 5, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Jerome and Helen (Tarantello) Capone.

Besides her role as a homemaker and mother, Mrs. Roeill worked for three years with...

Feb 3, 2013

June Joseph Grier

Age 84, of Milford, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Milford Center.

June was born on April 15, 1928 in Rehoboth Beach, daughter of the late Roy and Augusta Mae (Webb) Joseph.

She was a full time homemaker who also enjoyed sewing and needle work.

Mrs. Grier...

Feb 1, 2013

Reba C. Durham

Age 74, of Pennsville, NJ, formerly of Harrington, passed away Friday, February 1, 2013.

Reba was born on June 22, 1938 in Norristown, PA, daughter of the late Clyde, Sr. and Cora Laskey Campbell.

She was employed as a bookkeeper for the Salem County Engineer's Office in Salem, NJ, from...

Jan 27, 2013

Thomas W. Burn

Age 98, of Milford, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013, at the Heritage at Milford.

Thomas was born in Milford on December 1, 1914, son of the late Wallace and Emma Sipple Burn.

He attended Milford Public Schools and upon completion, served an apprenticeship and became a master machinist....

Jan 26, 2013

Audrey Ann Yovanov

Age 68, of Frederica, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital.

Audrey was born on July 30, 1944 in Germany, the daughter of Joseph Valley and the late Albina Gustaite Valley.

Mrs. Yovanov was a full time homemaker who cherished special times with her grandchildren, enjoyed...

Jan 16, 2013

Kathryn B. Dill

Age 84, of Felton, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Silver Lake Center in Dover.

Kathryn was born on April 15, 1928, daughter of the late Henry and Menia (Walls) Bennett.

Mrs. Dill was employed among several of the school cafeterias within the Lake Forest School District, retiring after...

Jan 16, 2013

Shirley M. Dickerson

Age 79, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Shirley was born on December 23, 1933, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Hugh S. and Esther (Birch) Kelso.

Mrs. Dickerson was a school teacher at the Christian Tabernacle Academy in Lincoln for...

Jan 12, 2013

Donna M. Ockels

Age 49, of Seaford, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, January 12, 2013.

Donna was born on June 28, 1963, in Seaford, daughter of the late Wilson S. and Ruth Ellen (Carmean) Meredith.

Mrs. Ockels was a dedicated homemaker and full time bookkeeper for her families...

Jan 9, 2013

Barbara A. Jacobs

Age 92, of Milford, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford.

Barbara was born on April 29, 1920 in Germany, daughter of the late Johann and Afra Karolina (Gsell) Wirth.

She was a full time homemaker and enjoyed gardening, painting and was an accomplished...