All Obituaries

Louella M. "Lou" Brown, 72, of Felton, DE passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Harbor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lewes. Lou was born in Chester, PA the daughter of the late Mildred and Roland Schiavi. She started her career as a nurse, working at Fair Acres for several years. She went on to become a security guard, working for many years at the Delaware Park Casino as well as for several port authorities in the region. Lou enjoyed spending time in the...

Brown Parris Thawley, Jr , 78, of Lewes, DE passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 27,2021 at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. Brown was born in Milford, the son of the late Brown P. Thawley, Sr. and Virginia (Blades) Thawley. He attended Milford Schools and was a graduate of the Valley Forge Military Academy in 1960 and received his Associated Degree in Business from Goldey-Beacom College. Brown served in the Delaware National Guard. He owned Brown Motor Company in Milford. He worked as a loan...

Frederick Charles Tate, 73, of Milford, DE formerly of WIlmington, DE passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. Fred was born in York, PA the son of the late Sterling and Ada (Stauffer) Tate. In 1970 Fred joined the Wilmington Police Department, serving for 20 years before retiring at the rank of Detective in 1990. With a love for the outdoors, Fred was an avid hunter and fisherman, who enjoyed painting landscapes and taking landscape photography. Fred was a wonderfully creative storyteller and...

Helen Miriam Webb, 93, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 18, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born February 11, 1928 in Woodside, DE the daughter of the late Norris R. and Elizabeth (Bennett) Sherwood. Helen was primarily a homemaker. She also worked for the Milford School District in the cafeteria for several years before retiring.   She enjoyed spending time with her family as well as camping in Chincoteague VA and Lancaster PA. ...

Stanley Michael Alexander was born in Philadelphia, the son of Dorothy and the late Stanley Alexander.  He graduated from Sharon Hill High School.  He served in the US Navy in the Seabees division.  He was employed at Philadelphia Naval Base.   He was married to his wife Linda (deceased) for many years and they enjoyed travelling to Hawaii, Disney World and vacations to Sandals.  Michael was always cheering on the Eagles and Phillies.  He had won awards...

Richard Neil Norman, Sr., 47, of Milford, passed away suddenly at home. Richard was born in Milford, the son of James and Cordelia (Mansfield) Norman. He was working as the maintenance supervisor for Rodeway Inn in Milford at the time of his death. He was a member of the American Pool Association. He loved to play pool and video games and spend time with his family, but most of his time was devoted to doing maintenance work caring for the grounds around the Rodeway complex.  He is...

Ruth Zychal, 91, of Milford, DE passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford. Ruth was born in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of the late Joseph and Nicadema Malik. She was a homemaker. Ruth was a member of the Milford Senior Center. She loved going to yard sales and was loved and well known throughout her neighborhood. Ruth was a very religious woman who loved the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband Stephen Zychal. She is survived by her son Craig...

Michael Elwood Smith, 64, of Greenwood, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born in Milford, DE the son of the late Dale Elwood and Shirley Smith. Mike proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was a truck driver for Perdue Transportation for many years before retiring due to illness. He was a member of Christian Tabernacle Church in Lincoln, DE and the Antique Tractor Club. He loved being outside and enjoyed working in his...

Richard J. Willey, 88, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2021 at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Richard was born in Lincoln, DE the son of the late Fred and Mary Willey. Richard proudly served in the Delaware National Guard. He was a carpenter by trade and over the years he worked for both Frank Silicato and Donald Downes. After retiring, Richard worked at the Milford Senior Center doing their maintenance for them. Richard loved the Lord and enjoyed...

Kimberly A. Wain, 49, of Harrington, DE passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford. Kim was born in Howard County, MD. the daughter of the late Jessie and Frances Murray. Kim met Charles in Baltimore, MD as teenagers in 1989 and they were married in 1994. She worked at RadioShack until they closed. She had several little jobs in between until she became Samsung Representative at Best Buy. She was a member of the Harrington Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Kim...