All Obituaries

Donald A. Hall, 85, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the Country Rest Home, Greenwood. Donald was born in Milford, DE, the son of the late J. Causey and Mary F. (Davis) Hall. He worked early on as a farmer then went to work for L.D. Caulk for a period of time. He then worked for several years as a salesman for Young and Revel in Milford before retiring. Donald enjoyed bowling in the local bowling leagues as well as hunting and fishing. In addition to...

Shirley Anne Mackert, 83, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 13, 2021 surrounded by her family. Shirley was born in Harrington, DE the daughter of the late Reynolds and Mabel (Anderson) Kates. She was a graduate of Harrington High School class of 1956 and also a graduate of Goldey  - Beacom College. She was a homemaker, devoted Christian, mother , grandmother and friend. Shirley was a member of Calvary Church where she was the choir leader for 25 years....

Robert Glen "Bobby" Comstock went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Bobby was born in Milford, Delaware the son of Richard Donald and Helen Mae Comstock. Bobby was 52 years old. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and nephew. The joy of his life was his three sons. They have wonderful memories of going to Busch Gardens and crabbing together. Bobby also loved driving stock cars. He won the Eco Mod Championship in 1993. Bobby is survived by his three sons...

Tyrone Jermaine Moses, 40, of Frederica, DE passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Tyrone was born in Milford, DE the son of Charlotte Benson and the late Freddie Parker, Sr. He worked for J.D. Asphalt in Frederica for many years. He was a devout Dallas Cowboys fan. He also enjoyed tinkering with cars and especially loved watching car shows. He was preceded in death by his father Freddie Parker, Sr. in 2010.  He is survived by his wife of 5 years Amber; two sons Nigel Moses and...

Ruth Ann Minner, Delaware’s first female governor, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 4, under the care of Delaware Hospice in Milford, surrounded by her family. Born in Milford, Governor Minner got her start in politics as an aide in the Delaware House of Representatives and as a receptionist in the office of former Delaware Governor Sherman Tribbitt. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 1974, serving four terms before being elected to the state Senate in 1982,...

John Henry Geyer III went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at age 77. John was born to John Henry II and Mildred (Tingle) Geyer on February 8, 1944. John always had a true love for his wife. He would often tell his children and grandchildren that he fell in love with Grace Dutton in the 2nd grade. Then he would explain how he continued to follow her around all the way through their graduation from Milton Consolidated School in 1962. He married Grace on June 15, 1963, and...

Cornelia A. Schaap, 87, of Milford, DE passed away suddenly on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford. Cornelia was born in Amsterdam, Holland the daughter of the late Frederick and Johanna Jeanetta (de Rijk) Douma. She worked as a nursing assistant at Milford Manor for many years. She enjoyed gardening and was proud to have been a City of Milford Monthly Garden Award winner. She also loved her pets and enjoyed wildlife, doing needlepoint and knitting. In addition to...

Michael S. Blackwell, 68, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Michael was born in Baltimore, MD and was the son of the late Clarence and Connie Blackwell.  Michael was a man of God and would tell you to love, forgive, and to not judge people for their past. He felt it was God's calling for him to mentor those in need and would even travel to St. Joseph’s halfway house in Salisbury, MD to mentor and council young men. He loved music,...

Walter Preston Jerman, 94, of Georgetown, DE died Thursday, October 7, 2021 in his home. He was born September 28, 1927 in Dagsboro, DE the son of the late Harold and Lily (Timmons) Jerman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Evelyn Robinson, a brother Robert Jerman, and a daughter Carol Haney. He is survived by a son Jerry Jerman and his wife Elizabeth, of Georgetown; 11 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. His wishes were...

Michael Nicholas Mason, 72, of Milford, DE passed away suddenly on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford. Mike was born in Philadelphia, Pa the son of the late Harry and Lucy (Vittese) Mason. He proudly served in the U. S. Army Reserves. He worked for many years as a foreman for PENDOT before retiring. He loved to cook and enjoyed gardening. He was a fan of both the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister...