Obituaries

William G Morris

William G Morris

Jan 10, 2024

 

Lincoln -- On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, William G. Morris peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was 72.

 

Bill was born in Dover, DE, on February 10, 1951, to the late Vance and Edith Morris.

 

Bill graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in 1969. He earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Elementary Education...

Dorothy Rose Spain

Dorothy Rose Spain

Jan 2, 2024

 

On January 2, 2024, Dorothy R. Spain peacefully passed away in her house in Milford. She was 88.

Dorothy was born in Vineland, N.J., on September 26, 1935, to the late Lemuel and Margaret Haywood.

Mrs. Spain is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Spain, and her daughter, Marietta Jones.

She is survived by her daughters, Marhta...

Albert (Bud) T. Coverdale, Jr.

Albert (Bud) T. Coverdale, Jr.

Dec 26, 2023

 

Milford – On December 26, 2023, Bud used the last of his RPMs to ascend into heaven. There he was welcomed by his parents, Albert T. Sr. and Mary Louise, his daughter, Carrie Suzanne, his brothers, James “Big Ed” and Joseph, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Bud was born on April 7, 1948, in Milford Hospital....

Lawrence "Larry" Davis

Lawrence "Larry" Davis

Dec 23, 2023

 

Milford – On December 23, 2023, Lawrence H. Davis “Larry” peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was 78.

Larry was born in Milford on May 21, 1945 to the late Harold and Lucy Davis.

He graduated from Milford High School in 1963. After graduating Larry joined the Air Force and honorably served our country for over...

Bonnie Gail Russ

Bonnie Gail Russ

Dec 10, 2023

On December 10th, 2023 Bonnie Gail Russ (Lang) was called home to the Lord.

She was born on June 27th, 1950 to the late Alice Lang and Adam Lang. 

Bonnie was a very, special woman. She loved God, crafting, her coffee, and most of all her family and friends. Bonnie also, had a love for dogs and grand-dogs, especially her...

Henry "Hank" Lacaillade, Jr.

Henry "Hank" Lacaillade, Jr.

Dec 8, 2023

Milford - Henry “Hank” Eli Lacaillade, Jr. passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023. Born to the late Henry E. Lacaillade, Sr. and Helen R. Lacaillade (Doyle) on June 12, 1948 at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield, NJ.

Hank grew up and lived in Dunellen, NJ with his parents and nine siblings. He served in the U.S. Military as a Marine...

Anne B. Spicer

Anne B. Spicer

Dec 6, 2023

 

Milford - On December 6, 2023, Anne B. Spicer, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 89.

Mrs. Spicer was born in Milford on August 26, 1934 to the late Henry and Mary (Phillips) Bennett.

She graduated from Milford High School in 1952.

Early in her life Anne worked as a Secretary for the Department...

Paul A Pettit

Paul A Pettit

Dec 5, 2023

 

Milford – On December 5, 2023, Paul A. Pettit went home to be with the Lord. He was 78.

Paul was born on September 12, 1945 in Anderson, S.C. to the late Baron Pettit and Dorothy Pettit Banning.

His family moved to Milford when he was young and he attended Milford High School, class of 1963. Paul honorably served...

Rose Ann Hall

Rose Ann Hall

Nov 28, 2023

 

Milford – On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Rose Ann Hall peacefully passed away at Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Milford, DE. She was born on February 6, 1936 in Dover, DE to the late Edwin T. and Catherine Matthews.

An honor society student, Rose Ann was salutatorian of the Dover High School class of 1954. Professionally, Rose Ann...

John Henry Sammons, II

John Henry Sammons, II

Nov 18, 2023

 

On Saturday, November 18th, 2023 at sunset, surrounded by his wife and children, John H Sammons II, passed away. He was 71 years old.

John was a native of Milford, Delaware born on May 27th, 1952, to the late John H Sr and Roselle Sammons.

John was part of the last graduating class in the original Milford High School. He played in the...

William Hubbard Macklin, Jr.

William Hubbard Macklin, Jr.

Nov 14, 2023

 

William Hubbard Macklin Jr. “MAC” 88

 

Resident of Milford, DE passed away peacefully Nov.14, 2023 at Delaware Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.

 

Born in Lincoln, DE to William H. Macklin Sr. and Ethel Dean Macklin.

 

After graduating Milton High School, he obtained his Xray technician certification in Philadelphia, PA. He was employed in several...

Loretta Ann Harris

Loretta Ann Harris

Nov 13, 2023

 



Loretta Ann Harris (nee Martin) of Milford, DE (formally Philadelphia, PA) peacefully transitioned Monday, November 13, 2023. 

Loretta was born July 23, 1952 to the late Joseph C. Martin Sr. and Charlotte Martin in Philadelphia, PA.  She was educated in the Philadelphia School System and graduated from Kensington High School in 1970. 

She leaves to cherish...

Gordon L Walmsley

Gordon L Walmsley

Oct 28, 2023

 

On Saturday, October 28, 2023 Gordon L. Walmsley went home to be with the Lord. He was 73.

Gordon was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on February 3, 1950, to the late William and Winifred Walmsley.

Gordon joined the Merchant Marines after high school and honorably served our country during Vietnam. Once he came back home he joined...

Donna L Hartzell

Donna L Hartzell

Oct 24, 2023

 

Milford - On Tuesday October 24, 2023, Donna L. Hartzell, 68, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

Donna was born on October 15, 1955, in Easton, PA, to the late Darwin and Madeline Lambert.

She graduated from Northampton High School in 1973, and then received an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Northampton Community College.

Donna worked...

Maureen James O'Brien

Maureen James O'Brien

Oct 14, 2023

 

Saturday October 14, 2023, Maureen James O’Brien peacefully passed away at Bayhealth Hospital in Milford. She was 76.

Mrs. O’Brien was born on February 5, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Edward and Mary James. She graduated from Our Lady of Perpetual Help High School in 1964.

Maureen worked 10 years for the Federal Government on the Draft...

Patrick Ozimek

Patrick Ozimek

Oct 12, 2023

 

On Thursday, October 12th, 2023, surrounded by his wife and children, Patrick Ozimek, peacefully passed away. He was 71.

 

Patrick was born in Buffalo, NY on September 28th, 1952 to the late Catherine and Frank Ozimek.

 

Patrick graduated from Kenmore West High School Class of 1970.  Patick attended the University of Buffalo and received his Bachelor's of...

Susan K Mitchell

Susan K Mitchell

Oct 10, 2023

 

On Tuesday October 10, 2023, Susan K. Mitchell peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 77.

Susan was born on April 25, 1946 in Wilmington, DE and was raised by the late Robert and Sara Kirby.

She graduated Milford High School in 1964, and attended James Madisen University and Del Tech where she received her Nursing...

Doris G Kimmel

Doris G Kimmel

Sep 29, 2023

 

               Doris G. Kimmel, 88, peacefully entered Heaven on Friday, September 29, at 9:04pm at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital (HUP) in Philadelphia, PA., with family by her side.

               Doris was born on Thursday, April 18, 1935 in Milford, DE., daughter to Florence Markert Gibson and Byron Prebble Gibson. Doris had an older brother Robert B. and a...

Isabelle C Williams

Isabelle C Williams

Sep 27, 2023

 

On September 27, 2023, Isabelle C. Williams peacefully passed away at her daughter’s home where she had lived for the past six years. Her loving family was by her side. She lived a full and beautiful life to the age of 93.

Mrs. Williams was born on February 14, 1930 in Dover, DE to the late Watson and Lillian...

Katie T Watson

Katie T Watson

Sep 18, 2023

 

On September 18, 2023, Katie T. Watson, peacefully passed away at her residence. She was 88.

Kay was born on December 3, 1934 in Laurel, DE.

She grew up in Milford and graduated Milford High School in 1952. Kay then received her nursing degree from Milford Memorial Hospital and worked as a Registered Nurse in Pediatrics there before working...

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