Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Gwendolyn Williams
July 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Gwendolyn Williams
July 26, 1948 – July 29, 2026
“Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, she is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”
Celebrating Her Life
• Steel Processing Supervisor • Mail Room Professional • Devoted Wife of 39 Years • Mortician Assistant • Licensed Minister – Salem, New Jersey • Member of Ebenezer Church, Norristown, Pennsylvania • Later...
Robert Vaughn Smith
July 25, 2026
Robert Vaughn Smith, age 60, of Wilmington, formerly of Avondale, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Bob (also known as Bobby to those closest to him) worked as a carpenter for many years. He attended Christ Church at the Grove and was a member of the worship band.
Bob was a jack of all trades. He played bass in the...
Oscar C. Bermudez Vergaray
July 22, 2026
Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Oscar C. Bermúdez Vergaray, cariñosamente conocido por su familia y amigos como "Cholo". Esposo, padre, abuelo, bisabuelo, hijo y amigo ejemplar, la bondad, generosidad y el espíritu inolvidable de Oscar dejaron una huella imborrable en la vida de todos los que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo.
Nacido en Perú, Oscar hizo de los Estados...
Joshua Torres "El Mudo"
July 18, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joshua "El Mudo" Torres, a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, father, and friend whose kindness and unforgettable personality left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
Joshua moved to Delaware in 2004, where he formed countless friendships and became known for his generous heart, infectious smile, and playful spirit. Although he lived...
Karolyn Adkins
July 17, 2026
Karolyn Grey (Hopkins) Adkins, 79, of Middletown, Delaware, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026. Born on July 2, 1947, in Chilhowie, Virginia, Karolyn was the beloved daughter of Clifford W. and Charmine C. (Wyatt) Hopkins, both of whom preceded her in death.
Raised in Newark, Delaware, this is where Karolyn devoted her life to her family and created a loving,...
Patricia A Edwards
July 15, 2026
Patricia A. Edwards (nee Dunkelberger)
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Patricia A. Edwards (Patti) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the age of 76. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law and dog mom to Bryson and Chase.
Patricia was born and raised catholic in St. Matthews Church in Wilmington, DE before...
Marjorie Bauerle
July 15, 2026
Marjorie “Marge” Bauerle, age 85, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Marjorie graduated from St. Matthew Grade School and Conrad High School and worked as an executive administrative assistant for Head Start for 25 years. She was a lifelong member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church where she was involved in the Sodality of the Blessed...
Quincey "Quin" R. Dykes
July 12, 2026
Quincey "Quin" R. Dykes, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away suddenly at home on July 12, 2026, at the age of 61.
Born in 1964, in Gainesville, Florida, Quin moved to Delaware with his family as a young boy, where he met the love of his life, Dana Fahey. Growing up as childhood friends in the Willow Run neighborhood, Quin and Dana...
Denyse Marie Guariglia (née Couët)
July 11, 2026
Denyse Marie Guariglia (née Couët), age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 11, 2026, at Harmony at Glasgow in Newark, Delaware.
Born on August 3, 1935, in Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada, Denyse was a beloved daughter of Adolphe Couët and Cécile Lefebvre Couët.
After graduating from the Université Laval School of Nursing, Denyse moved to New York City, where she...
Carlos Machado
July 11, 2026
Carlos F. Machado, age 96, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Carlos was born in El Salvador and lived in the Bronx, NY before moving to Wilmington. He loved listening to music and watching the NY Yankees and Real Madrid.
Carlos was a devoted husband for over 50 years to his wife, Irma, who passed in October 2020. He...
James "Jim" McElwee
July 6, 2026
James McElwee, age 77, of Odessa, formerly of Union, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Jim graduated from Union High School and worked as a master mechanic for Elizabethtown Gas for many years. Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and participated in the recovery of the Apollo space craft when it splashed...
Barbara Anne Gaines
July 4, 2026
Barbara Anne Gaines, age 79, born February 10th 1947, of Wilmington, formerly of Princess Anne County — Virginia Beach, VA and Santa Barbara, CA transitioned on Saturday, July 4, 2026.Barbara attended Del Tech and Santa Barbara Community College. She was known as “Ms. GM” from her years as an inspector at General Motors. She was quite fabulous, a real fashionista....
Terry A. Durham
July 2, 2026
Terry A Durham, 68 years old, has left us. She is known to Delaware, Chester, And Brookhaven Pennsylvania as the "cleaning lady". For many years she worked and thrived as manager and cashier at SEC cleaners laundromat with her best friend Jimmy. She was always fiery and fiesty and had an ever growing personality. She loved animals, they were her...
Mary Lou Gooding-Addair
July 1, 2026
Mary Lou Gooding-Addair, age 78, of Wilmington, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and was reunited in Heaven with her loved ones.
Mary Lou was a 1965 graduate of Conrad High School. She later graduated from the nursing program at Delaware Technical and Community College. She dedicated many years to caring for others, working as a nurse at Wilmington...
Samuel C. Reed
July 1, 2026
Samuel C. Reed, age 88, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Christiana Hospital.
Sam was born in Lewes, Delaware. He was an Iron Worker for local 451 for many years. Sam was a member of the West End Rod & Gun Club and Durney Post, both in Wilmington. He enjoyed socializing with friends.
Sam was preceded in death...
Janet L Bauer
June 25, 2026
Janet L. Bauer, age 76, of Newark, DE, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Janet graduated from Trenton High School and Rowan University. She was a music teacher for several years and also worked as a librarian at Ewing Library in Ewing, New Jersey. Janet was a longtime active member of Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church in...
Shirley A. Bailey
June 24, 2026
Shirley A. “Erin’s Mom” Bailey, age 71, of Wilmington, formerly of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Shirley was a 1972 graduate of De La Warr High School. She worked for Nemours Children’s Hospital for many years. Shirley was a member of Salem UMC in Boothwyn, PA and was an active member of the...
Homer Preston Hayward
June 22, 2026
Homer Preston Hayward (AKA, H. Preston Hayward)
Sunrise: June 18, 1941 Sunset: June 22, 2026
Raised up on the eastern shore of Maryland with 3 siblings - an older brother and sister and a younger sister. Preston graduated from Somerset High School in Princess Anne, Maryland with a high school diploma; from Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware...
Tara Lynne Watts-Demby
June 11, 2026
Tara, 46, of New Castle, DE passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Born in Wilmington, DE on September 8, 1979, she is the daughter of Beverly and Eddie Watts.
Tara worked for many years as a Nursing Assistant for the state of Delaware before leaving the workforce and channeling her focus on family and her multiple hobbies including arts &...
William Santiago
June 9, 2026
William Santiago, age 78, of Wilmington, born in Puerto Rico, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Williams greatest joy was his family. He loved them all very much and will be dearly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Antonio Santiago and Luz Maria Cintron; sister, Esperanza Santiago and brother, Felix Santiago.
Survivors include his wife...
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