All Obituaries

Barbara E. Lofland, 80, of Milford, DE passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford, surrounded by her family. She was born in Milford, the daughter of the late Walter Kilmer and Mabel Jeanette (Griffith) Betts. Barbara was a graduate of Milford High School in 1959. Her education continued when she pursued her nursing degree at Bellevue Nursing School in New York. After graduating in 1962, she returned home to begin her career at Milford Memorial...

Randal Alan Haughey, 68, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Genesis Milford Center surrounded by his loving family. Randy was born in Milford, DE the son of the late William Percy and Mariam Cecelia (Cleaver) Haughey. He worked as an accomplished woodworker, working special jobs over the years throughout Delaware and Florida before retiring due to illness. He enjoyed his time living in Florida, before moving back to Delaware to retire. He was a...

Beverly H. Curtis, 69, of Harrington, DE passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Beverly was born in Milford, DE the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary (Bakota) Hendricks. She was a graduate of Harrington High School, class of 1971. She at Delaware Electric Coop in Greenwood for 12 years, then in 1987, she began working at Taylor’s Hardware as a secretary until retiring in 2006. She was a life member of the Harrington Fire Company...

Thomas “Tommy” Simpson Haight passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was 62 years of age. For over twenty years, Tommy happily resided with Patricia Billings. Tommy enjoyed many years at Kent Sussex Industries, where he socialized and had many friends. All who knew and loved him will miss his ready smile, contagious giggle and loving nature. His parents, Wilbur and Edna Simpson Haight, predeceased Tommy along with his special Aunt Gertrude and Uncle Robert...

ASHLEY JAMES EDWARDS 31 OF MILFORD BELOVED DAUGHTER, MOTHER AND FRIEND TO ALL PASSED AWAY NOVEMBER 15, 2022. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER PRECIOUS SON ASHTON DAILEY; HER MOTHER CATHERINE (SHULTIE) EDWARDS; HER FATHER DAVID C EDWARDS; AS WELL AS SEVERAL AUNTS, UNCLES AND COUSINS. ASHLEY WAS A VERY CARING AND LOVING MOTHER. SHE LOVED THE BEACH SINCE SHE WAS A TODDLER CHASING THE SEAGULLS. SHE LOVED TO LISTEN TO THE WAVES CRASHING ONTO THE BEACH. SHE ENJOYED DOING ARTS AND CRAFTS AND WATCHING TV...

Michael R. Morrow, 66, of Milford, DE formerly of  North Bergen, NJ passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Bayhealth Kent Campus, Dover. Michael was born in Biloxi, MS, the son of the late Benjamin Morrow and Lillian (Csaszar) Kraus. He worked as an engineer for many years before retiring. He enjoyed bowling in the local league twice a week, playing cards, cooking, and being a handyman. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his first wife June...

Walter Franklin Hanson, 85, of Vernon, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the Country Rest Home, Greenwood. Franklin was born near Vernon, the son of the late Walter J. and Myrtle E. Hanson. He served in the Delaware National Guard. Franklin was a farmer and owned and operated, along with his wife Barbara and son Ronnie, Vernon Creek Farms in Harrington all of his life. He also worked at the Dupont Seaford Plant for 38 years before retiring. He was member of the...

Patricia Ann King, 64, of Ellendale, DE passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Patricia was born in Claymont, DE the daughter of the late Marina (Jackson) Hill and Joseph M. Taggart. She enjoyed bowling, doing crochet, watching the birds around the house, and taking care of her pool every day. She especially loved to have her grandkids over to the house to spend time with her. She also loved her animals. In addition to her parents, she was...

Mary E. Pavelko, 97, of Milton, DE died on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Bayhealth Kent General, Dover. Mary was born in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Bartos) Markus. Mary went to work for Western Union in California, where she met the love of her life, Tony Pavelko. Once they were married, she traveled extensively with her late husband, Tony during his 20-year naval career, and lived in Havertown, PA for many years before moving to Milton DE in 1989. She...

Robert Allen "Bob" Speakman, Sr., 79, of Felton, DE passed away suddenly on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford. Bob was born in Wilmington, DE the son of the late Juanita (Hastings) and Frederick R. Speakman. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War. He worked as a technician for ADT Security for 26 years before retiring in 2000. He was an avid amateur radio operator since 1959 with the call letters "K3JLY". He...