Obituaries

Apr 18, 2023

On April 18, 2023, Maria M. Patton, peacefully went home to be with the Lord. She was 79.

Maria was born in Puerto Rico on September 25, 1943.

She worked as a bus driver in Upper Moreland for over 30 years.

Maria was a member of the Harrington Senior Center and the Lincoln...

Apr 10, 2023

Elaine Savage Ventura went to be with God on April 10, 2023.

She was born in Milford, DE on September 18, 1951 to the late William C. Savage and Mabel Williamson Savage.

Mrs. Ventura attended Milford High School and Del Tech Community College and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Gerontology.

Elaine lived...

Apr 9, 2023

On April 9th, 2023, Richard (Richie) Fleming peacefully passed away at Milford Center in Milford, Delaware.

He was born on August 25th, 1954, to the late Joseph and Marlene Fleming in Ridley Park, PA.

Richie attended Chichester high school in Boothwyn, PA. He owned and Operate Fleming’s used car in Toughkenamon, PA for 25 years....

Apr 4, 2023

Ann was born in Rockford, Illinois, the third of ten children, of Dr. Charles and Helen Leonard. She was educated in the local parochial schools until leaving for Marymount College in Washington DC. Her college experience was unusually happy.  She met friends with whom she remained close for a lifetime and earned an Associates Degree in Sociology. She then...

Mar 31, 2023

On March 31, 2023, Mr. Jeffrey A. Miller, Sr., peacefully passed away at his home in Milford.

He was born on March 26, 1952 in Hanover, PA, to the late Euan “Wink” and Doris Miller.

Mr. Miller worked for 35 years at Donohoe Companies, retiring as a Superintendent.

He enjoyed golfing, bowling, sports,...

Mar 25, 2023

On March 25, 2023, Sinterese Norceus, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born in Haiti, on May 13, 1951, to the late Mercidieu Belvilus and Amansie Volsaint.

Mrs. Norceus is survived by her children, Wilbert Verger and his wife Marie, Fanord Verger and his wife Omicile, Wilson Verger and his wife...

Mar 17, 2023

Milford – On March 17, 2023, Gay Dean Morrison, peacefully passed away at his home.

He was born on May 27, 1939 in Hillsboro, WV, to the late Sommers Milton Morrison and Amanda Dean Morrison.

Gay was raised in Rainelle, W.V., before becoming a long time resident of College Point, New York. He was a...

Mar 8, 2023

Billy Joe Pickett was born in Flintville, Tennessee on October 25th, 1933, to Henry and Kathleen (Copeland) Pickett.  The oldest of six children, he left the family farm to join the Air Force at the age of 18. He met and married the love of his life at his first posting in Biloxi, Mississippi. He served as a printer and...

Mar 2, 2023

On March 2, 2023, Christina Marie Pearson, peacefully passed away at Christiana Hospital. She was 48.

Mrs. Pearson was born on September 11, 1974 in Dover, DE to the late Frederick and Mary Tryon.

She graduated from Dover High School in 1992.

Mrs. Pearson was a stay at home mom and enjoyed crafts,...

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,...