Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

Dec 9, 2022

On December 9, 2022, Audie M. Wilkins, 94, peacefully passed away at her home in Milford.

She was born in Milford on July 24, 1928 to the late Hubbard and Ethel Macklin.

Audie graduated from Milton High School in 1946 as valedictorian of her class.

She worked as a bookkeeper for I.G. Burton...

Nov 29, 2022

On Tuesday November 29, 2022 Lily Grace Masten, peacefully passed away.

She was born in Milford, on November 9, 2021, to Christopher and Laura Masten.

Lily is survived by her parents, her brother, Liam Masten, her grandparents; Candi and Will Biles, and Ralph and Carol Frazier, her uncle, Trey Mata, uncle, Matthew Dillard, her aunts, Alicia...

Nov 21, 2022

Milford- On November 21 2022, Mary Louise Grove Sipple passed away peacefully after an extended illness. She was 84.

Louise was born in Milford, Delaware on September 6, 1938, to the late Norman and Mary Grove. She was the oldest of two girls, and grew up in Milford, where she met her husband, Howard.

Louise...

Nov 20, 2022

On November 20, 2022, Richard L. Hood, peacefully passed away at Milford Center.

He was born on October 31, 1954, in Milford, DE to the late Vernon P. Hood and Marian Hood.

Mr. Hood graduated from Milford High School in 1973.

He worked in Maintenance at the State of Delaware for over 30...

Nov 9, 2022

On November 9, 2022, Carol Anne Whitley peacefully passed away while her husband and son were by her side.

She was born on April 7, 1956 in Manhattan, NY to the late George and Marion O’Connell.

Carol received her Associates Degree in Nursing from Dutchess Community College in Dutchess, New York.

She worked...

Nov 7, 2022

On November 7, 2022, Debbie L. Hopkins, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

She was born on June 8, 1959 in Buffalo, NY to the late Robert and Donna Cialone.

Debbie worked as an Accountant for Paramount Pictures, Tops Corporate Offices, and in Customer Service at Prom Girl in Middletown.

She...

Oct 31, 2022

David J Hepford of Milford, De, passed away on Monday, 10/31/2022, he was 58 years old. Born on November 29, 1963 in Philadelpia, PA. to the late Walter J Hepford and Late Patricia J Bergman Hepford. David was a 1983 graduate of Perkiomen Prep in Pennsburg, PA. As a former resident of North Palm Beach, he was  the CFO...

Oct 30, 2022

John Parke Lemmon passed away on October 30, 2022. He was born on January 25, 1925, in Wilmington, Delaware to John P. Lemmon Sr. and Helen Lemmon.  John graduated from Wilmington Friends School in 1943 and Duke University in 1948.  Mr. Lemmon also attended Muhlenberg College and did graduate work at Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania.

Oct 29, 2022

HAYMAN, Sheldon L.  age 85, of Milford, DE passed away on October 29, 2022 at the Delaware Hospice Center. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Bettie Hayman, son Glenn Hayman (Susan), step children Terri McLaughlin and James Turner, brother Jerry Hayman and sister Sandra Foy (nee Hayman) and numerous nieces and nephews.  Sheldon was preceded in...

Oct 17, 2022

Milford - On October 17, 2022, Pamela M. Ehrisman passed away at Bayhealth in Dover.

She was born on February 20, 1965 in Charleston, S.C. to Leroy and Shirley Hitchens.

Pam moved to Milford when she was 5. She graduated from Milford High School in 1983.

She worked as an Administrator for Seawatch...

Oct 8, 2022

On October 8, 2022, Kathleen Jane Lupi, 66, of Greenwood, peacefully passed away at Delaware Hospice.

She was born in Tucson, AZ on January 20, 1956, to the late Alvin and Maryann Genther.  She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved Great-Aunt Doreen Ritchie, brother, David Genther, her former sister and brother-in-law, James and Evelyn Lupi,...