All Obituaries

Donald MacDonald, Jr. of Federalsburg, passed away on January 16, 2021 in Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford after a brief illness. Born on August 5, 1938 in Denton, he was the son of the late Donald and Elizabeth MacDonald. He was involved in logging and trucking for most of his working career. Mr. MacDonald was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Janice Messick MacDonald who passed away on December 25, 2014., a sister Elva VanSchaik and a daughter Deborah Moore. He is survived by a...

Lionel E. "Lonnie" Wirick Jr., 72, of Harrington, DE passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Christiana Hospital, Newark. The son of the late Lionel E. Wirick, Sr. and Myrtle (Tatman) Wirick, Lonnie graduated from Harrington High School class of 1966 and then graduated from Goldey Beacom College with a degree in accounting. He began his career as an accountant working in Wilmington but when that job ended decided to move back home and got involved in owning and training race...

"Scutch" Duane Arthur Kenton, Sr., 78, departed this world for heaven on January 2, 2021, at home. He was born on June 24, 1942 in Milford, the son of the late Randall "Whitey" Christensen and N. Marguerite Kenton. He was also preceded in death by a grandson John Blake Lynch. "If a man's wealth was measured by his smile, love, laughter and work ethic, he was the winner!" Scutch proudly served his country in the Delaware National Guard. He was the President...

Richard Alan Welch, 68, of Harrington, DE passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Richard was born in Milford, DE the son of the late Clarence and Violet (Willey) Welch. He worked for Taylor Messick as a senior tractor mechanic for 47 years before retiring in 2019. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf and bowling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Donald J. Welch and Sister-in-law Bonnie...

Doris P. "Dottie" Lofland, 93, of Milford, DE and Primehook Beach, DE died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at home. Dottie was born in Altoona, PA the daughter of the late Harry Kenneth Peters and Agnes Marguerite Newton Peters. She was a 1945 graduate of Altoona High School in Altoona, PA and upon graduation was recruited to work for the Department of the Navy in Washington, DC. There she met and in 1948 married Joseph S. Lofland, Jr.. She was a partner in and worked at the Lofland...

Patsy May Sennett, 75, of Lincoln, DE passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Gilpin Hall, Wilmington after a long illness. Patsy was born in Lincoln, the daughter of the late Casper H. and Emma (Clendaniel) Sennett. She was a graduate of Milford High School. She worked for the Crossroads Community Center and also for L.D. Caulk. She was a former member of Union United Methodist Church. She used to enjoy making many of the Christmas wreaths for the local cemeteries with her...

Lonnie J. Haines “Pop”, 70, of Milford, DE went home to be with Jesus peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at home surrounded by his family, just as he had wished.   Born in Wilmington, DE on October 9th, 1950 to the late Harry Hayward Haines Jr. & Charlotte (Johnson) Haines. Lonnie grew up on his family farm in Bear, DE & loved nothing more than farming that property along with the neighboring farms especially his dearest friends, the Moore family farm...

Margaret C. Owen, 87, of Milford, DE formerly of Newark, DE passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020. Margaret was born in Wilmington, DE the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Catherine (Cauffman) Taney. She worked for the Beneficial Corporation for many years in the credit office. She also was a stay at home Mom. She was active with the Senior Olympics, enjoyed traveling and loved bowling. She was also a volunteer reading tutor for students at the Wilson Elementary School...

Jeanne Lee Camper, 72, of Harrington, Delaware passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Jeanne was born in Milford, DE the daughter of the late Eugene and Anna Lee (Ready) Anderson. She was a graduate of Harrington High School class of 1965. Jeanne began her career at International Playtex in Dover before going to work for the State of Delaware as an Auditor of Accounts, working for 35 plus years before retiring in 2002. After a short...

Doris Marie Glasco, 82, of Lincoln, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Doris was born in Camden, Delaware, the daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (Moore) Reynolds. She owned and operated Doris and Company, a retail party supply and crafts shop in Milford, Delaware. She also worked as a substitute teacher for the Milford School District for many years. Doris and her late husband Bob camped seasonally at Homestead Campground in...