Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Lois Rice Walley
April 20, 2026
Lois Rice Walley was born in 1938 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to the late James Rice, Sr. and Rosa Rice. Lois was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 20, 2026.
Lois loved the Lord and was a member of Canaan Baptist Church for many years. Lois had a deep love of working with children and...
Angela Carter
April 17, 2026
Angela Carter Jordan, age 41, of New Castle passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Angela was a homemaker. She was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and enjoyed coloring and scrap booking. She loved her kids.
Angela was predeceased by her grandson, Charlie Bramble and her brothers, Jeff Carter and Greg Carter.
She is survived by her children ,Mary Dailey (Sid), DJ Bramble...
Chris Kalinowski
April 14, 2026
Chris Kalinowski, age 58, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Chris was a 1985 graduate of William Penn High School and worked as a self employed contractor. He loved animals, especially his dogs and enjoyed music.
Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Ruth and his brothers, Benny and Leonard.
Chris is survived by 3 children...
Roger D. Mathis
April 12, 2026
Roger D. Mathis, age 69, of Claymont, formerly of Delaware County, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Roger was a Union Worker at Cott Beverage for many years. He enjoyed motorcycles and watching movies. Although he looked tough and rugged he had a soft side and a great sense of humor.
Roger was proceeded in death by his parents,...
Eleuterio Peguero Rosa
April 10, 2026
Eleuterio Peguero Rosa, age 82, of Wilmington, formerly of the Dominican Republic, went to be with The Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Peguero was very dedicated to his job and was a devoted husband, loving father and grand father and a good citizen. He enjoyed playing dominos.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Cristina Reynoso Chalas, 12 children; 3 siblings...
George Robert (Bob) Berry
April 7, 2026
George Robert (Bob) Berry, age 84, of Smyrna, DE, formerly of Milton, DE, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Bob was born to George and Eleanor Berry on July 2, 1941, in Wilmington, DE. He grew up on Laurel Lane in Newport, graduating from Conrad High School in 1959, where he was a proud member of Conrad’s FFA.
It was at...
Francisca "Franceli" Mercado Dominguez
April 5, 2026
Francisca “Franceli” Mercado Dominguez, 53, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026. Born on February 6, 1972, in Toluca, Mexico, she carried her roots, culture, and warmth with her wherever she went.
Franceli dedicated 26 years of her life working as a housekeeper, a role she approached with pride, strength, and determination. She retired after being diagnosed with breast cancer, facing...
John "Johnny" Edward Pugh
April 1, 2026
John Edward "Johnny" Pugh, age 68, of Elkton, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Johnny worked as a self employed painter for many years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles with his brothers Dale and Donny.
Johnny is preceded in death by his son, Ivan Pugh; sister, Joanna Blounts; brother, David Pugh; and parents, John Pugh and Helen...
Gloria J. Porter
March 28, 2026
Gloria J. Porter, age 96, of Red Lion, formerly of Bucks County, PA, went to be with the Lord and her husband, Charles, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Gloria attended Frankford High School in Philadelphia, where she met her future husband. She worked in the banking industry for many years and enjoyed gardening. She loved her husband and her grandchildren very...
William "Billy" Tansley
March 25, 2026
William “Billy” Tansley, age 80, of Marshallton, Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Billy was a 1964 graduate of A.I. duPont High School. He worked for many years at the Texaco Refinery in Marcus Hook before becoming a self-employed plumber, maintenance man, and all-around handyman. Billy enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and was a devoted sports...
Alexis "Lex" James Ayala
March 25, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alexis James Ayala, lovingly known as “Lex,” on March 25, 2026.Lex was a vibrant soul who brought light, laughter, and energy into every room he entered. Known by many as “El Alcalde,” he had a natural gift for connecting with people always talking, always smiling, and...
Preston L. Garnett
March 22, 2026
Preston L. (Zeke) Garnett
Preston L. Garnett was presented as a gift to this earth on July 21,1937, in Chesapeake City, Maryland. He was called to his eternal home on March 22, 2026, in Newark, Delaware. He was the beloved son of the late York and Reather Garnett.
Zeke, as he was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of...
Vickie Lee Lokey
March 22, 2026
)Vickie Lee Lokey, age 60, of Sharptown, MD, formerly of Federalsburg, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Vickie worked as an office manager for over 20 years before retiring. She enjoyed rescuing cats and spending time with her family.
Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, Carrol Horseman and Doris Jones and brother, Robert Horseman (Slugger).
She is survived by...
Caroline "Carol" Shockley
March 21, 2026
Caroline Shockley, age 35, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Carol attended Forrest Oak Elementary, Stanton Middle and Delcastle High School where she studied Chemical Lab Technology. Carol’s mission with school was to find the cure for cancer. Her grandmother and namesake passed away from cancer before she was born and Carol wanted to find the cure...
Jose Enrique Cascante
March 20, 2026
Jose Enrique Cascante, age 50, of Newark passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Jose was born in Costa Rica. He worked mostly in construction.
Jose was preceded in death by his mom, Flor de Maria Cascante Angulo; and his sister, Indra Maria.
He is survived by his companion of 15 years, Amiris Lalondriz; and his sister, Patricia Cascante Angulo.
A Memorial Mass will...
James Dutton
March 20, 2026
James "Jimbo" Dutton, age 77, of Wilmington, formerly of Galloway, NJ, passed on Friday, March 20, 2026 in the presence of his family.
Jim attended Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, NJ. He served in the United States Marine Corp where he was a helicopter mechanic during Vietnam on the USS Iwo Jima. Jim then worked at Atlantic City Electric for...
Keith Bergstrom
March 17, 2026
Keith Bergstrom was born in 1978, in Hinsdale, Illinois, to Cynthia and Eric Bergstrom. A few years later, Keith’s brother Craig was born. During his formative years, Keith lived in Chicago, IL, Plano, TX, Reading, PA, and Charleston, SC.
After graduating with honors from Governor Mifflin High School in Shillington, PA, Keith enrolled in the University of Delaware and graduated in...
Juanita Montes
March 15, 2026
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Juanita Montes, who entered eternal rest at the age of 90, surrounded by the people she loved and listening to worship.
Juanita was born on May 17, 1935, in Hormiguero, Puerto Rico, a place she held close to her heart throughout her life. She was deeply proud of...
Elaine May Laboy
March 15, 2026
Elaine May Laboy, age 65, of Wilmington, formerly of Jamaica, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.
Elaine worked in the Red Clay School District for the last three years and prior to that worked at Nemours Children’s Hospital. She also formerly worked at Walmart and for KC Cleaners.
Elaine enjoyed reading, cleaning, shopping and listening...
Christopher "Bear" Bellere
March 14, 2026
Christopher ‘Bear’ Bellere, age 44, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
As a kid, growing up in Bear, DE, he was a Boy Scout first class and enjoyed playing soccer and football. His love for the Dallas Cowboys continued through his childhood into adulthood, even though he had to frequently lean on their success...
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