Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Mary Jane Manzi
September 17, 2026
Mary Jane Manzi, 79 of Williamstown, New Jersey passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. Born on March 11, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA to the late James B. Ryan Sr. and Mattie Lee Ryan (nee Perry), Mary was a longtime Clayton resident and 1965 graduate of Clayton High School.
In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her...
Katherine Harris
September 16, 2026
Katherine Harris, age 65, of New Castle, went off to serve God in a new chapter on Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Katherine was a good, loving, laughing, caring mom and the best grandmom. She was loved by many.
She worked for 22 years as a house keeper and did her job well. Before that she also worked as a CNA in New...
David Thompson
September 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of David
David, better known to most as Dave, was truly one of a kind. He had a way of giving you a hard time, but underneath it all was a heart of gold. If you knew Dave, you knew there was always a joke, a story, or some bullshit waiting around the corner. He had a way...
Theodore Aloysius Dorsett
September 15, 2026
Theodore Aloysius Dorsett passed away peacefully. Born in New York, he later made the Virgin Islands his home. Theodore was a private man who let his actions speak for him.He served honorably in the U.S. Army as a sharpshooter, reaching the rank of Specialist Five (SP5/E5), and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He went on...
Marvin Thomas Swain
September 9, 2026
Marvin Thomas Swain, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. He was born at home in Wilmington to Frederick Swain and Elsie Nichols Swain.
Marvin is survived by his brother Richard Allan Swain (Kathy) as well as his sister, Carolyn Swain; his children, Dennis, Cynthia Beane (Richard), and Beth Rodriguez; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, with an eighth...
Donald G. Selsavage Jr
September 9, 2026
Donald G. “Donnie” Selsavage, Jr, age 68, of Wilmington, formerly of Claymont, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Don was born to the late Donald and Stella Selsavage. At 7 years of age started his first job pumping gas, little would he know this would start his career and love of cars. At 13 he was given tools to work...
Walter Wayne Howell
September 6, 2026
W. Wayne Howell, age 75, of Wilmington, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026 with his family and loved ones by his side.
Wayne graduated from Thomas McKean High School in 1970. He worked at General Motors as a Final Line Inspector for 32 years before retiring in 2006. Wayne was a member of the Breakfast Club at the Christiana...
Annita C. Little
September 4, 2026
Annita C. Little, age 88, of Newport, formerly of Little Italy, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026 after a long illness.
Annita was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In the past she attended both St. Catherine of Sienna and St. Matthews Catholic Church.
Annita enjoyed country music, dancing, cooking and hosting parties, especially around the holidays.
She...
Phyllis Johnson
August 31, 2026
Phyllis Ann Hager Johnson was born April 6, 1933, in Charleston, West Virginia. She died August 31, 2026. The daughter of Harrison Heisley “Hike” Hager and Kathryn Peyton Hager, she grew up in Charleston surrounded by a close extended family, relationships she valued throughout her life.
Growing up, Phyllis was a Girl Scout and attended Camp Ann Bailey near Caldwell, West...
Thomas A McGowan
August 30, 2026
Thomas Anthony McGowan, age 52, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Tom was the grandson of the late Thomas and Lillian McGowan. He was preceded in death by his son, James Levan.
Survivors include his daughter, Samantha; sons, Alexander and Thomas Jr; daughters, Mackenzie and Lilliana and their mother, Melissa McGowan; mother, Laura and his aunt, Andrea McGowan.
A...
Heather C. Geddes-Rosato
August 29, 2026
Heather Christine Angela Geddes-Rosato, age 54. Born at Riddle Hospital in Media, PA on a warm July 24, 1972 to Diane (Barlam) Geddes and Sydney G.(Skip) Geddes, Jr., of Clifton Heights, Delco, PA.
Heather lived and grew up in Clifton Heights, PA . Attended Westbrook Park Elementary, Drexel Hill Middle School, Holy Cross Catholic School and graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High...
Margaret A. Caufield
August 28, 2026
Margaret A. Caufield, age 89, of Newark, died peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026
A commital service will be held for Margaret at 2 pm on Tuesday, September 29 at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Rd, Bear, DE 19701.
A full obituary is coming soon.
Brian Mondragon
August 28, 2026
Brian Mondragón-Villaseñor, un hijo, hermano y nieto muy querido, falleció prematuramente mientras cursaba el undécimo grado en la escuela secundaria Glasgow High School.
Desde que era un niño apuesto y lleno de energía, Brian vivió con un espíritu aventurero. Comenzó a andar en patineta a los cuatro años y nunca la dejó, dominando truco tras truco a lo largo de los...
Luis A Garcia Gomez
August 26, 2026
Luis Alfonso Garcia Gomez, affectionately known as “Poncho,” was a caring, calm, and dependable man who always put his family first. Born to Alfonso Garcia Savala and Maria Socorro Gomez Garcia, Poncho was formerly of Mexico and came to Delaware in 1997, where he built his life and family.
Poncho was the person everyone turned to when something needed fixing. He...
Joseph W. Lawson
August 23, 2026
Joseph W. Lawson, age 64, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home with family on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Lawson.
Joe is survived by his fiancée, Kristina Sweetman; and family, Ashley, Heather, Megan, Ethan and Rosie. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers...
George H. Kirkland Jr.,
August 20, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of George H. Kirkland Jr., a man who was truly dedicated to his faith and family. George was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and passed peacefully on August 20, 2026, at Christiana Care Hospice Unit. Through his journey of 77 years, he touched many lives with his wisdom, humor, and...
Gretchen M. Mace
August 18, 2026
Gretchen "Gretch" M. Mace, age 62, of Elsmere, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Gretch graduated from Delcastle High School in 1982. She worked as a house cleaner with several local cleaning companies.
Gretch was an avid Phillies and Blue Rocks fan and loved the San Francisco 49ers. She enjoyed going to the beach and Cowtown Rodeo and loved spending time...
Jose Luis Palillero
August 14, 2026
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Jose Luis Palillero De Los Santos fue un hombre amoroso, alegre, sociable e inteligente, que llevaba risas y felicidad a dondequiera que iba. Era una...
Andrew "AJ" Royle
August 12, 2026
Andrew "AJ" Royle, age 37, of Elsmere, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
AJ worked for many years as a Plumber at Royle Flush. He was a skilled roofer, carpenter and also worked HVAC. AJ had a passion for playing pool. He enjoyed fishing, going down to the beach and hanging out with his friends and family and he especially...
Barbara Foreman
August 11, 2026
Barbara L. Foreman, 83, of Wilmington passed peacefully in the arms of her wife Charlotte on August 11th, 2026. Her passing comes after a long and brave fight with metastatic cancer.
Born in July in Newport, Barbara was a lifelong resident of Delaware. As a young woman, Barbara excelled in softball, joining a semiprofessional team. As an adult, she put her...
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