Obituaries

Feb 27, 2023

Milford — On February 27, 2023, Roy L. Smith went peacefully home to be with the Lord.

He was born on December 12, 1929 in Stanfield, NC to the late Vander and Leether Smith.

From 1953-1955, Roy served in the United States Army at Fort Jackson, SC and Tageau, Korea. While in Korea, he served with...

Feb 24, 2023

Kathleen Walsh, aged 90, passed away peacefully in the morning hours of February 24, 2023, at her home in Milford, Delaware, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathleen, born on July 8 1932, grew up in New York City. She married Charles Walsh in 1952 and went on to have four children. Kathleen was a dedicated mother and...

Feb 17, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lee Beetschen shares news of his passing on February 17th, 2023 at the age of 84. Although he was not a native of Delaware, having moved to Milford in the 1950s with his parents and sister from Pennsylvania, he dedicated much of his working career to the betterment of the...

Feb 15, 2023

Milford - On February 15, 2023 Robert J. Kirby peacefully passed away at his home.

He was born on June 13, 1944 in Bainbridge, MD and was a lifelong resident of Milford.

Mr. Kirby graduated from Milford High School in 1962. He attended N.E. Louisiana State University studying Chemistry.

Robert worked as a...

Feb 10, 2023

Felton –Steven Alan Warren, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10, 2023 at the age of 67. Mr. Warren was born on October 11, 1955, in Milford, Delaware, son of Robert D. and Mamie A. Warren. He is survived by his wife Kay Warren.

Mr. Warren was a lifelong resident of Kent County and shared...

Feb 8, 2023

On February 8, 2023, Kristen Ryall passed away.

She was born in Milford on May 21, 1982 to the late Roger and Jackie Ryall.

Kristen attended Lake Forest High School.

She worked in Customer Service at various retail establishments throughout Delaware.

Kristen was very artistic and enjoyed writing poetry.

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Feb 5, 2023

Milford – On February 5, 2023, Irving J. Hall peacefully passed away at Country Rest Home in Greenwood.

He was born on October 15, 1935 in Milford to the late Irving E. and Esther C. Hall.

Irving graduated from Milford High School in 1953 and was employed by Webb’s Ford-Mercury-Lincoln dealership for twenty seven years....

Jan 30, 2023

On January 30, 2023, Dr. Rexford L. Welch, peacefully passed away at his residence in Milford.

He was born on February 13, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Edgar and Edna Welch.

Dr. Welch received his Doctorate of Education from the University of Delaware.

He honorably served our country in the Coast...

Jan 30, 2023

Milford - On January 30, 2023, Thomas M. McMurray peacefully went home to be with the Lord at Bayhealth Hospital Sussex Campus in Milford.

He was born on July 18, 1937 to the late Thomas and Marjorie (de Lyon) McMurray in Chicago, IL.

Tom graduated from Frankfurt High School in Germany and Western New England...

Jan 25, 2023

Greenwood - Christopher Karl Porter passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Bayhealth in Milford, Delaware. He was 52.

Chris was born on October 23, 1970 in Dover, Delaware to Amos Karl Porter and Betty Lou Dennis Porter. He joined the Tennefoss family as a baby and was raised by his foster parents, Thomas Jr....

Jan 22, 2023

Martha Welch Clendaniel, 79, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away at home on January 22, 2023 with her husband and two daughters by her side following a brave 4-year battle with multiple myeloma. Martha was born on November 11, 1943 in Milford, Delaware. Martha attended Milford High School where she first met and began dating her husband, George. Martha,...

Jan 18, 2023

Clara W. Lafontaine passed away while surrounded by family at her home in Milford on January 18th. She was 99 years old. Her husband, Roy  A. Lafontaine Jr. preceded her in death on January 20, 2019.

Clara was born to Howard D. and Clara R. White in Portland, CT. She was the second of two daughters. Clara's...

Jan 16, 2023

Milford – On January 16, 2023, Carrie Suzanne Coverdale went to heaven.

She was born on November 10, 1978 in Milford to Albert “Bud” and Beverly Coverdale.

Carrie attended schools in Milford School District. She graduated from Milford High School in 1996. In School she excelled at art.  She attended 1 ½ years at Del...

Jan 13, 2023

On January 13, 2023, Joanna Elaine Windsor, peacefully and unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord.

She was born in Montgomery County, PA on September 1, 1973 to the late Richard Nichols and Joanne Nichols.

Joanna attended Hendersonville Senior High School in West Chester, PA and graduated in the class of 91. She also...

Jan 9, 2023

Vicki Lynn Chamberlain, 56, peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice after bravely battling cancer on January 9, 2023. She was born on March 6, 1966, in Gary, IN to the late Shelva “Jean” Bowers. Vicki attended Hebron High School in Hebron, IN in the graduating class of 1984. She moved to Delaware in 1991, forming her own business constructing...

Dec 31, 2022

On December 31, 2022, Louis R. Roach, 64, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

He was born on July 20, 1958, in Kankakee, IL, to the late Gerald and Myrtle Roach.

Louis attended Gilman High School in Gilman, IL and graduated in 1976.

He honorably served our country in the Air...

Dec 16, 2022

On December 16, 2022, Michael P. Marth, 67, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

He was born in Chester, PA, on February 27, 1955 to the late Paul and Matilda Marth.

Michael graduated from Freedom High School in 1973, and went to Lincoln Tech where he received a certificate in Audio Visual Engineering....

Dec 13, 2022

Dr. James Harvey Raymond Woodland passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022.  Named for both his grandfathers, he was born in Baltimore, MD, on June 6, 1943, to the late Ira R. and Ruthe  J. Woodland and grew up in Frederica, DE.

Dr. Woodland received a B.S. in Chemistry from American University.  He also completed a Ph.D....

Dec 13, 2022

Harrington - On December 13, 2022, Dorothy B. Dill peacefully passed away at Bayhealth in Milford.

She was born in Wilmington on December 25, 1935, to the late Harry and Dorothy Blunt.

Dorothy graduated from Wilmington High School. She worked as a Telephone Operator at DuPont Chemical Company while she attended the Delaware School of...

Dec 10, 2022

Emma Pettyjohn Crovetto, age 90, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Tidal Health in Salisbury, MD on December 10, 2022. She was born November 2, 1932, in Milford, Delaware, daughter of the late Horace and Elizabeth Pettyjohn.

Emma graduated from Milford High School in 1950. She played field hockey and basketball. From...