Obituaries

Jul 31, 2012

Jean Bizzelle Pyne

Age 85, of Milford, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at her residence.

Jean was born on September 26, 1926 in Tampa, FL, daughter of the late Hendry and Beulah Boss Bizzelle.

In addition to being a housewife and mother, she retired as a teacher's aid from the Lulu M. Ross...

Jul 29, 2012

Judith Keturi DeLong

Age 90, of Milford, formerly a longtime resident of Greenwich, NJ, died July 29, 2012 at the Milford Center in Milford, DE.

Judy was born in Hancock, MI to Johanna and Alexander Keturi, who emigrated from Finland.

She graduated from high school in central New York State and worked as...

Jul 25, 2012

Sybil E. Burkett

"Sue"

Age 91, of Milford, passed away on July 25, 2012.

Born and raised in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Verna and Coyd Elledge. She came to Milford in 1949 as the bride of the late Henry W. Burkett.

Sue was a charter member...

Jul 14, 2012

Joseph F. Lofland, III

"Joey"

Age 54, of Greenwood, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at his home.

Joseph was born on January 14, 1958 in Milford to Joseph F., Jr. and Constance Moore Lofland.

He was employed for many years in his family's business, Lofland Bakery in Milford, and later...

Jul 14, 2012

Walter T. Savage

Age 67, of Frederica, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover.

Walter was born on August 6, 1944 in Salisbury, son of the late Theodore Walter and Maude Truitt Savage.

He was a self-employed painter for 40 years, retiring from the business in 1996....

Jul 13, 2012

Joan Louise Ballard

Of Millsboro, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation and Health Center in Millsboro. She was 80.

Joan Louise was born on July 23, 1931 in La Follette, Tenn., daughter of the late Maurice and Vina (Eubanks) Ballard.

She was employed as a bookkeeper for Murphy's...

Jul 12, 2012

Howard Chester Towers

Age 69, of Milford, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover.

He was born on March 26, 1943 in Washington, DC, son of the late G. Chester and Doris Brown Towers.

Mr. Towers was employed for 30 years in the automotive industry. His last...

Jul 10, 2012

Charles Van Nuis Wilkerson

On July 10, 2012, Charles Van Nuis Wilkerson was called to be with his God and ancestors.

He was born October 11, 1942 to Charles H. Wilkerson and Elizabeth Virginia Millman Wilkerson in Milford, where he would live his entire life.

He spent much of his childhood in the...

Jul 9, 2012

Janice L. Crouch

"Jan"

Of Milford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 9, 2012. She was 55.

Jan was born on March 11, 1957 in Wilmington, the daughter of William Albert and Joyce (Gouldstone) Prettyman.

Jan's professional life, a Registered Nurse BSN, began in the ER of...

Jul 9, 2012

Marie Walls Webb

Of Milford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, July 9, 2012 at her home. She was 89.

Marie was born on September 11, 1922 in Milford where she was raised and lived her entire life. She was the daughter of the late Harry T. and Rosa Walls.

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Jun 24, 2012

Jesse C. Webb, Jr.

Of Milford, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. He was 58.

Jesse was born on May 13, 1954 in Milford, son of Jesse C. Webb, Sr. and Marie (Jenkins) Kirwan.

He was employed for 23 years as a sales representative for R.E. Michael Co....

Jun 17, 2012

Myron "Mack" C. Warren

Of Milford, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover. He was 89.

Mack was born on March 1, 1923 in Milford, son of the late Raymond and Ida (Calhoun) Warren.

He was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country during...

Jun 10, 2012

Susan Beyer Sharples

Of Harrington, Delaware, formerly of Columbus, NJ, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 at her home. She was 64.

Susan was born on June 17, 1947 in Lakewood, NJ, daughter of the late George L. Beyer, Jr. and Anna Pfaff Beyer.

She worked for several years in Research and Development...

Jun 7, 2012

Dorothy D. Lewis

Of Milford, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 101.

Dorothy was born on March 22, 1911 near Gumboro, daughter of the late Ira and Hannah (Smith) Donaway.

She was a graduate of Pittsville High School and Salisbury University, Class of 1929....

May 12, 2012

Gale G. Grove

Of Felton, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 at his home. He was 86.

He was born on March 21, 1926 in Milford, son of the late Charles Eugene and Minnie Belle (Palmeter) Grove.

Mr. Grove was a veteran of the Army Air Corp serving his country during World War...

May 11, 2012

James P. Messick

"Jim"

Of Milton, died suddenly on Friday, May 11, 2012 at his home. He was 82.

Jim was born on May 14, 1929 in Hickman, Delaware, son of the late David R. and Annie (Lucas) Messick.

He was a veteran of the United States Army serving his country...

May 2, 2012

Mary Catherine Schobelock

1911 - 2012

Mary Catherine Schobelock, 100 years of age, died May 2, 2012 at Milford Center.

Born December 14, 1911, in Chillicothe, Ohio, Mary Catherine, known by many as "Deede", was a Milford resident for close to 90 years. She celebrated her 100th birthday in December 2011 and received...

Apr 28, 2012

Matthew A. Todd

"Always in Our Hearts"

Matthew A. Todd unexpectedly passed away on April 28, 2012 at his home in Greenwood. He was 28.

Matt was born August 10, 1983, in Washington, DC, and lived most of his life in Greenwood, where he was a graduate of Milford High School.

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Apr 25, 2012

Raymond Thomas Stoops

Of Milford, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia after a short illness. He was 84.

He was born on February 29, 1928 in Wilmington, son of the late Horace Nolan and Julia (Wilson) Stoops.

Ray graduated from Temple University High School in...

Apr 6, 2012

Dorothy Pierce Rathmell

Of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Milford, passed away in her sleep on April 6, 2012. She was 92.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Milford Community Cemetery on North Walnut St.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial...