Obituaries

Feb 13, 2012

Vail W. Johnson

Of Milford, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 85.

Vail was born on August 3, 1926 in Harman, West Virginia, son of the late Russell and Cenna Wilford Johnson.

He was a proud veteran of the Delaware National Guard.

Feb 11, 2012

Alice M. Webb

"Mom-Mom"

Of Milford, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 84.

Alice was born on May 8, 1927 in Philadelphia, daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (McIntyre) Palmer.

She was a full time homemaker most of her life but...

Feb 1, 2012

Ruth Anne Raughley Gilstad Murphy

Formerly of Milford, passed away peacefully at her home in Wisconsin on February 1, 2012. She was 91.

She was born on May 7, 1920 in Harrington, daughter of the late Ernest and Ethel (Clarkson) Raughley.

Ruth graduated from Harrington High in 1938 and attended the University of...

Jan 24, 2012

Eva S. Kirsche

Of Milford, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at Bellingham Retirement Living in West Chester, Pa. She was 89.

Eva was born on June 17, 1922 in Philadelphia, daughter of the late George and Mabel S. Hassman Lentz.

She was a full time homemaker.

Mrs. Kirsche was an...

Jan 12, 2012

Reginald Michael "Mike" Bleen, Jr.

Of Milford, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He was 42.

He was born on April 16, 1969 in Dover the son of Reginald M. Bleen, Sr. and Patricia Smith Bleen.

Mr. Bleen was employed in construction work for several years before...

Jan 7, 2012

Chester C. Coffin

Of Milford, died at home Saturday, January 7, 2012. He was 101.

He was born on August 22, 1910 in Milford, son of the late Wm. Potter and Lulu Messick Coffin.

He was the last surviving member of the Milford High School class of 1928 and had the distinction of...

Dec 20, 2011

William Paul Meding

Of Felton, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital in Dover. He was 88.

William was born on March 29, 1923 in South Fork, Pa, son of the late Gertrude Meding Szeman.

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

Dec 15, 2011

Helen Warga

Of Milford, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Milford Center. She was 95.

Helen was born on July 3, 1916 in Newark, NJ, daughter of the late Karl and Anna Kissde-Szantay Phillips.

She was a full time homemaker who was devoted to her family and treasured the time she spent...

Dec 10, 2011

Filomena P. Lynch

Of Milford, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Milford Center. She was 90.

She was born on December 10, 1921 in Cooperstown, NY.

Mrs. Lynch graduated from the Milford Memorial Hospital School of Nursing with the Class of 1950.

She was employed as a registered nurse with...

Nov 22, 2011

Donald H. Snyder

Of Lewes, formerly of Milford, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 in Harbor Health Care in Lewes. He was 77.

Donald was born on December 30, 1933 in Milford, son of the late Alva Granville and Mary Virginia (Hudson) Snyder.

He was employed as a sales clerk for Snyder Auto...

Nov 1, 2011

Carolyn S. Pendleton

"Mom-Mom"

Of Milford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. She was 90.

Carolyn was born on May 22, 1921 in Greenwood, daughter of the late Frank and Emma Edgell Wroten.

She grew up on a farm outside of Greenwood and graduated...

Oct 25, 2011

Frank Albert Sheldon

Of Lincoln died peacefully on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at home with his wife, Kathy, by his side. He was 84.

Frank was born in the Bronx, NY, the son of Frank B. and Erna (Borgstedt) Sheldon.

He grew up outside of Philadelphia. Following High School, Frank enlisted in the...

Oct 16, 2011

Richard Thomas Roeill, Sr.

Of Milford, formerly of Oceanside, NY, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 77.

Richard was born on January 19, 1934 in East Rockaway, New York, son of the late Ernest and Margaret (Curtis) Roeill.

He was employed as a construction...

Oct 13, 2011

George B. Collins, Jr.

Of Greenwood, formerly of Milford, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Milford Center. He was 89.

George was born on January 6, 1922 in Dover, son of the late George B., Sr. and Mary Reed Collins.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving...

Oct 1, 2011

Helen Crider Johnson Kniss

Age 100, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Milford.

Helen was born on December 11, 1910 in Caldwell, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Luke and Sarah Phillips Crider.

She was a lifetime resident of...

Sep 19, 2011

George Robert Pinney

Age 89, of Milford, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at his home.

Bob was born on January 8, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of the late Gilbert G. and Hazel (McGinnis) Pinney.

Mr. Pinney devoted 22 years as a pilot with the United States Navy, later serving in the...

Sep 19, 2011

Mary Evelyn Doughten

Of Milford, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2011 at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood. She was 92.

Mary was born on June 14, 1919 in Wilmington, daughter of the late Harry Wayne and Mary Dailey Abbott.

In addition to her loyal commitment as a mother and a minister's...

Sep 11, 2011

Sally L. Culp

Of Dover, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at home after an arduous battle against multiple Myeloma. She was 69.

Sally was born on September 20, 1941 in Stamford, CT, the daughter of Sophia (Mazik) Kenefic and the late Robert E. Kenefic.

Mrs. Culp owned Bill the Bakers...

Sep 10, 2011

Ruth K. Betts

Of Frederica, went to be with her Heavenly Father, on Saturday, September 10, 2011 in her home.

Ruth was born on April 11, 1921 in Felton, daughter of the late Henry and Maude (Bostick) Kelling.

After retiring from many years at Family Court, Mrs. Betts enjoyed cooking and baking but...

Aug 22, 2011

Benjamin Burton Betts, Sr.

"Ben" or "Capt. Ben"

Age 91 of Frederica, went to be with his heavenly Father, on Monday, August 22, 2011 in his home.

Mr. Betts was born on September 18, 1919 in Frederica, son of the late Louder Sap Betts and Ellen P. Matlack Betts.

Following high...