Obituaries

Sep 23, 2010

Marian L. Pursley

Of Greenwood, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 75.

Marian was born on July 30, 1935 in New York, New York, daughter of the late Joseph and Isabelle (Marino) DeMaria.

She was employed with the State of Delaware as part of...

Sep 20, 2010

Robert Donnan Burris

Of Milford, Delaware, went to be with his Savior on Monday, September 20, 2010 at his home. He was 65.

Bob was born on September 23, 1944 in Santa Ana, California, son of Lillian Marshall Burris and the late John E. Burris.

Mr. Burris was the President and CEO of...

Sep 4, 2010

Virginia Morris Willey

Of Harrington, Delaware, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010 at her home. She was 94.

Virginia was born on August 4, 1916 in Harrington, daughter of the late Urie P. and Ida H. (Biggs) Morris.

She was a full time homemaker who was dedicated to her church, loved helping people...

Sep 1, 2010

Sue Kugelmann

Of Milford, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Caroline Nursing Home in Denton, Maryland. She was 86.

Mrs. Kugelmann was born on April 5, 1924 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, daughter of the late Henry Y. and Jimmie Pauline (Sanders) Nabb.

Sue was a realtor/manager with Harrington ERA in Milford...

Jul 29, 2010

Eugene Marshall Holden

Of Milford, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford surrounded by his family. He was 66.

Eugene was born on July 16, 1944 in Milford, the son of Dorothy Bowen Holden and the late John Marshall Holden.

He served with the Delaware National Guard....

Jul 26, 2010

Michael Robert Scher

Of Milford, passed away Monday, July 26, 2010 at his home. He was 68.

Michael was born on August 20, 1941 in New York City, New York, son of the late Samuel Louis and Bess (Greengrass) Scher.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Mr. Scher...

Jul 25, 2010

Reese E. Dickerson

Of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2010 in Milford Center in Milford, where he had been a resident since October. He was 93.

Mr. Dickerson was born on November 13, 1916 at home on the family farm in Greenwood and was the son of the late Edgar and Ida (Watson) Dickerson....

Jul 23, 2010

Robert L. Messick

Of Milford, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 72.

Mr. Messick was born on August 6, 1937 in Felton, son of the late David W. and Myrtle Mae (Legates) Messick.

He served with the Delaware National Guard leaving with...

Jul 15, 2010

James A. Gooden

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Milford Center. He was 74.

Jim was born on March 12, 1936 in Milford, son of the late Winfred C. and Laura (Stubbs) Gooden.

Mr. Gooden was self-employed as an owner operator, along with his wife Lora, of Gooden's Floral...

Jul 7, 2010

Warren H. Lynch

Of Dover, formerly of Milford, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at his home. He was 89.

Warren was born on March 6, 1921 in Milford, son of the late James H. and Nellie (Collins) Lynch.

He was a veteran of the Army Air Corp proudly serving his country during...

Jun 28, 2010

Capt. Orville W. Shockley

Age 83 of Milford, Delaware, passed away Monday, June 28, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Orville was born on May 26, 1927 in Milton, son of the late Woodrow and Lillian (Webb) Shockley.

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

Jun 27, 2010

Bobbie Lawson Jacobs

Age 78 of Milford, died Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, with her family by her side.

Born Bobbie Jean Lawson on March 3, 1932 in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lola (Bartley) Lawson. She graduated from Pasqual High School...

Jun 16, 2010

Keith A. McKain

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford surrounded by loved ones after a valiant fight with pulmonary fibrosis. He was 64.

Mr. McKain was born on April 27, 1946 in Warren, Pennsylvania and grew up in Lancaster County, where the scenic landscapes inspired...

May 28, 2010

Herman O. Kopf

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. He was 95.

Mr. Kopf was born on February 5, 1915 in Oneonta, New York, son of the late Harry N., Sr. and Maude (Simmons) Kopf.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy, proudly...

May 24, 2010

Neil D. Essick

Of Milton, Delaware, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 77.

Mr. Essick was born on May 6, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of the late Robert and Anna Mae (Jeavons) Essick.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force...

May 22, 2010

Susan E. Holston

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital. She was 90.

Susan was born on March 18, 1920 in Milford, daughter of the late Edward and Edith (Coverdale) Jones.

She was a full time homemaker who enjoyed time spent with her family and gardening....

May 9, 2010

Marjorie Cresson Dobson

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. She was 90.

Marjorie was born on January 11, 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Frederick and Edith (Young) Mullholland.

She was employed for nine years with the American Red Cross in...

May 9, 2010

Corinne Cresson

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2010 at the Milford Center. She was 53.

Corinne was born on August 27, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Gerald and Patricia (O'Malley) MacCarthy.

Mrs. Cresson had been a realtor for several years with Prudential-Gallo Realty in Lewes and owned...

May 5, 2010

Francis Joseph "Art" Gunning

Of Milford, Delaware, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at Milford Center. He was 92.

Art was a former professional minor league baseball player for 5 years, catching for teams under the "NY Giants" in the Eastern Shore League (Milford), the Western Association (Fort Smith, Arkansas) and the Eastern League (Elmira,...

May 2, 2010

Paul Samuel Smith

Of Dade City, Florida, formerly of Milford, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 following a long illness at the Hernando Pasco Hospice Care Center in Dade City, his oldest son and wife keeping vigil. He was 88.

Paul was born on June 27, 1921 in Seaford, son of the late John J....