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Marian P. "Pat"  Lank

Marian P. "Pat" Lank

Sep 22, 2020

Marian P. ”Pat” Lank, 72, of Milford passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Bayhealth, Kent Campus in Dover. She was born in Milford, the daughter of the late Frederick and Ruth (Jester) Jensen. She was a beautician in the Seaford area. She enjoyed watching baseball games and doing crossroad puzzles. She is survived by her husband, Gerald...

Shirley Ellen Thomas Graham

Shirley Ellen Thomas Graham

Sep 22, 2020

MAITLAND, FL - On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Shirley T. Graham passed away with her family by her side. Shirley was born on November 16, 1930 in Manhattan, NY. She is a beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, educator, role model, and dedicated Christian. She enjoyed 53 years of marriage to the love of her life, Lee F. Graham. Shirley...

Judith 'Judy' Ann Wilkins Keeler

Judith 'Judy' Ann Wilkins Keeler

Sep 21, 2020

Judy W. Keeler, 79, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, DE gained her heavenly wings on Sept. 21, 2020. She was born July 10, 1941 to the late Charlie H. and Mattie A. Wilkins of Millsboro. Judy graduated from Millsboro High School in 1959 and began her working career as a Secretary for the Court of Common Pleas in Georgetown....

Ralph 'Eddie' E. Kemp

Ralph 'Eddie' E. Kemp

Sep 21, 2020

HARRINGTON – Ralph E. ‘Eddie’ Kemp, 71, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home. He was born in Felton on May 22, 1949. He is survived by his wife, Paige Quillen Kemp; children, Tracey Hicks and Dawn (Eric) Maloney; siblings, Debbie Baker, Walter Kemp and Doug Kemp; his favorite sister-in-law, Joanne Quillen; and grandchildren, Lyn, Brooklyn...

George H Faulkner

George H Faulkner

Sep 18, 2020

WILMINGTON – George H. Faulkner, 89, passed away at Brandywine Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born on January 16, 1931 in Dover, Delaware. George worked for Sears & Roebuck as a Warehouseman, operating forklifts. He enjoyed gardening, farming and spending time with his family. He was preceded by his wife, Elizabeth Wagner Faulkner....

Sarah 'Sally' & Robert 'Bob' Kardine

Sarah 'Sally' & Robert 'Bob' Kardine

Sep 12, 2020

Sally and Bob Kardine MILTON - Sarah “Sally” Wellbrock Kardine, 68, of Garnet Valley, PA passed peacefully in her sleep at home in Delaware on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Sally was born in Chester, PA on October 10, 1951, daughter of the late Anne (Nyemetz) and Jack Wellbrock. She was a graduate of Penncrest H.S., Misericordia Nursing School, Widener...

Edward Patrick "Paddy" Parkhouse

Edward Patrick "Paddy" Parkhouse

Sep 11, 2020

Edward Patrick “Paddy” Parkhouse, 76, of Milford, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020. Edward was born in Jersey City, NJ. His parents were the late Edward and Anna (Carroll) Parkhouse. He worked as a steamfitter for the Local 475 for 43 years, before retiring in 2003. After retirement, he and his wife, Elsie moved from Edison,...

Jane  Simpson Duffield

Jane Simpson Duffield

Sep 8, 2020

Jane Simpson Duffield. Admired Teacher and Social Action Volunteer dies at 84 Jane was a third generation Washingtonian who grew up on Hoban Road NW and raised her two daughters at Carolina Place in the Palisades NW. She attended the old Holton-Arms School in DC, Hollins College in Roanoke, Va. and later The American University in DC. Her parents...

Kenneth Alan "Kenny" Mills

Kenneth Alan "Kenny" Mills

Sep 8, 2020

Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Alan Mills, 70, of Milford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Kenny was born in Milford to Gilbert and Dorothy (Stormer) Mills. He loved horses and in his youth spent a lot of time at Cedar Creek Pony Track in Lincoln. He also spent time working on farms and for George Jester growing up. As...

Ethel Clifton Graham

Ethel Clifton Graham

Sep 6, 2020

Ethel Margaret Clifton Graham passed away peacefully Sunday, September 6, 2020 at home She was 93 years old. Ethel was born in Milton, the daughter of the late William Carlton Clifton and Beatrice Margaret Hudson Clifton. She was the oldest of their 10 children. Ethel’s early education was at the Prime Hook Neck School, which was “a long walk...

Janet Ethel Cannon

Janet Ethel Cannon

Sep 2, 2020

Janet Ethel Cannon, 80, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Dover Campus on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Janet was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Jack and Ethel (Hendricks) Harmon. She retired from Stockley Center in Georgetown. Mrs. Cannon was a member of the Red Hat Society, an avid Eagles and Phillies fan, and she loved her...

Carol A Torbert

Carol A Torbert

Sep 1, 2020

Carol A. Torbert passed away peacefully at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Carol was born in Frederica, daughter of the late William T. and Elsie (Butler) Benton and was the youngest of seven children. Carol had resided in Milford at her family home since the age of five. Carol worked at Milford Memorial Hospital in the...

Hannah Marvel Walters

Hannah Marvel Walters

Aug 30, 2020

Canterbury – Hannah Marvel Walters, 82, was born on January 1, 1938 to the late Edward Mitchell Walters and Hannah Tyre Marvel Walters in Rising Sun, Delaware. Hannah was married to Samuel E. Walters Jr., for almost 50 years until his death. She worked alongside her son Sam at their produce market, Walters Produce Market in Canterbury. She was...

Joseph 'Ronnie' R. Rogers

Joseph 'Ronnie' R. Rogers

Aug 30, 2020

Joseph Ronald “Ronnie” Rogers passed peacefully at home with his wife, Ruth by his side, on Sunday, August 30, 2020. He was born on April 11, 1938 in Milford. He was a 1956 graduate of Milford High School. After graduation, Ronnie opened his own service station in the city, which is where he began his political career in Milford...

Theodore K. 'Kenny'  Rementer

Theodore K. 'Kenny' Rementer

Aug 29, 2020

Theodore K. ‘Kenny’ Rementer, 75, passed away at Bayhealth Sussex Campus on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was born on April 22, 1945 in Lewes to the late Roland J. and Esther (nee Rollins) Rementer. For the past 43 years, Kenny worked for Delaware Electric Cooperative. He was the 1964 Conference Champion Wrestler, participated in 14 years of the...

Teresa Lynn Ward

Teresa Lynn Ward

Aug 29, 2020

Teresa Lynn Ward passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Teresa was born in Dover and lived most of her life in Milford and the surrounding area. She was currently working as a bookkeeper with the Law Offices of Patrick Scanlon, P.A. in Milford; prior to that she worked for many years as the office manager...

Wayne Hammond

Wayne Hammond

Aug 29, 2020

Houston – Wayne Hammond, 78, was born on July 12, 1942 to the late Gertrude Legates and Lawrence Hammond in Farmington, DE. Wayne died unexpectedly and peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Wayne worked hard and was the founder and owner of Hammond Plumbing & Heating, which was in business for over 30 years. Wayne was...

Jackie W.  Passwaters

Jackie W. Passwaters

Aug 29, 2020

Seaford – Jack W Passwaters, of Seaford, died peacefully Saturday, August 29, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family. He was 71. Mr. Passwaters was born in Bridgeville, son of the late Harvey and Cynthia Passwaters. Jack was employed with O.A. Newton for over 35 years before becoming disabled in 2008. Mr. Passwaters was drafted into the United...

John R. Morse, Jr.

John R. Morse, Jr.

Aug 26, 2020

John R. Morse, Jr., 69, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on July 9, 1951 to the late Rose and John R. Morse, Sr. John worked with Kent Construction in Smyrna as a construction Superintendent. He enjoyed golfing and diving. He is survived by his son, Shawn Morse of Milford;...

Dustin Joseph Burns

Dustin Joseph Burns

Aug 24, 2020

Dustin Joseph Burns Age 39, was born on May 8th, 1981, and passed away on August 24th, 2020 He was from Georgetown, Delaware, and had recently returned from living and working in Spokane, Washington. In his earlier years, He was a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes, Delaware, Class of 1999. Dustin was the loving son of William...

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