Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Jacqueline Newcomer
November 16, 2008
Of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2008. Jackie's early life was spent in Wilkes-Barre, PA, before moving to Wilmington at the age of 5 years. Jackie was a bookkeeper and member of the Newark Moose Lodge for many years, and a member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed family get-togethers,...
Lucille Grube
November 11, 2008
Age 85, of Elkton, MD, formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Lou was a homemaker and enjoyed square dancing for 40 years with the 2X4's and Castle Squares. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Jacob "Jake" Grube; children, John Grube & wife Nancy of Bear, DE; Paul Grube & wife Lorraine of Elkton, MD;...
Betty Drejka
November 11, 2008
Age 73, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at home in the presence of her loving family. Betty, who was a homemaker, loved to embroider. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Joseph E."Ed" Drejka, who passed away in 2000. Betty is survived by her children, Elbert J.and his wife Susan,...
Gladys Lear
November 4, 2008
Gladys M. Lear, age 96 of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Gladys was a seamstress for the Maryland Dress Co. fo 35 years. She was a charter member of the Absalom Jones Senior Center and she loved to play bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Pansy Lear, her brothers Joe and...
Donna Kane
November 3, 2008
Donna Marie Kane, age 45 of New Castle, DE. passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008. Donna was born in Sisseton, SD. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, mother and sister. Survivors include her sons; Jeffrey Kane and Allen Kane, both of New Castle, DE., mother and stepfather; Hazel Dillard and James Parker of New Castle, DE, father;...
Donna Kane
November 3, 2008
Age 45, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2008. Donna was born in Sisseton, SD. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, mother and sister. Survivors include her sons, Jeffrey Kane and Allen Kane, both of New Castle, DE; mother and step father, Hazel Dillard and James Parker, of New Castle, DE; father, Blaine Dillard...
Barbara Wahle
October 23, 2008
Age 67, of Newark, DE, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008, after a long illness. Barb was a long time employee at Super Spirits in Stanton. She enjoyed Bingo and family gatherings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hilda and Allen Gibbs. Barb is survived by her husband, of 28 years, William C. Wahle, III; her children,...
Carol Weeks
October 12, 2008
Age 74, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Gilpin Hall. Carol worked for Public Service Careers, a federal employment program, in Wilmingon for 15 years until 1987. Previously she was a Christian Educator at Westminister Presbyterian Church in Wilmington. Later Carol founded Employment Partners, a non-profit organization which offered employment assistance for homeless individuals. She...
George Pearson
October 10, 2008
Age 81, of Meadowwood, passed away at Manor Care Nursing Home on Wed., October 8, 2008. Les was born, April 28, 1927, on his father's birthday, to George L. and Sara Stidham Pearson in Wilmington, DE. Following graduation from Conrad High School in 1945, he joined the Navy serving aboard the USS Washburn. After his discharge in 1949, Les entered...
John Hughes
October 9, 2008
Age 69, of Newport, DE, passed away on, Thursday, October 9, 2008. John was a loving and caring husband, father and Pop Pop. John was preceded in death by his wife, of 33 years, Martha Hughes in 1996. He is survived by his children, Ernest & his wife Eileen, Karen Czerniak & her husband Philip, Daniel, Eric & his wife...
Destiny Leifheit
October 9, 2008
Destiny R. Leifheit, age 13, of Bear, DE, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 9, 2008. Destiny was an 8th grade student at Gunning Bedford School. She was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church. Destiny enjoyed writing poetery, roller skating with friends, going to the movies and making bracelets. She was devoted to her family, especially...
Evelyn Robinson
October 7, 2008
Age 90, of Stanton, DE, died on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at Heartland Hospice House. Evelyn was the daughter of the late Lydia F. and Nolan Wyatt of Wilmington. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School in 1935 and Goldey College in 1937. Evelyn was employed by The News Journal, Circulation Department for 43 years before retiring in 1980....
Grace Hackendorn
October 5, 2008
Age 84, of Newport, DE, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2008. Grace worked at Delaware Luggage for 30 years. She then worked in security for 10 years at several local businesses. She is survived by her son, Robert "Buddy" Hackendorn & his companion, Janet Blankenship, of Newport; daughter, Sandra L. Clark and her husband, Robert of Hockessin; 6 grandchildren,...
William Mcgonigle
September 30, 2008
Age 66, of Newport, DE, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Bill enjoyed bowling, was an avid sports fan and was devoted to his family. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Ellen M.; his daughter, Laurie & her husband Vincent Liberti; sister, Peg C. McGonigle; brothers, Joseph P. and James F; and grandchildren, Brendon and Keirsten Liberti. Funeral...
Elmer Ainsworth
September 29, 2008
Age 73, of Marshallton, DE, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008. Elmer was a self-employed contractor for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Betty Lee, in 2006 and a son, Elmer, Jr. in 2008. Survivors include his children, Betsy & Ed Bruzdzinski and Donna & Craig Crumley, Daniel Ainsworth and a daughter-in-law,...
Gracie Capelle
September 28, 2008
Age 96, of New Castle, DE, formerly of Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Gracie was the last of eleven children. She enjoyed camping, dining out and visits to Delaware Park, She loved everyone she met. Gracie was preceded in death by her son, Jack Rankins and her husband, Alan Capelle.Survivors include her son,...
Gregory Smith
September 26, 2008
Age 36, of Newark, DE, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 26, 2008. Greg graduated from Dickinson H.S. in 1989 and worked for Clark's Pools for many years. He enjoyed writing music and playing guitar. Greg was an avid sports fan. Survivors include his brother, Dan & his wife Sharynne and his sister, Leslie Smith; parents, Julie & Howard Smith;...
Helen Moody
September 15, 2008
Age 87, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008. Helen was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting for charity, playing cards and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death my her husband, John C. Moody in 1987. Survivors include her daughter, Linda Mulshenock and her husband, Dan of Wilmington; and 3 grandchildren, Michael, Amy and Bonnie Mulshenock. A...
Tranise Wiant
September 3, 2008
Age 96, formerly of Bridgeport & Grafton, WV, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008, in Newark, DE. She was born October 8, 1911, the only child of the late H.G. and Roxie Boner Wolfe. Mrs. Wiant was preceded in death by her husband, of 62 years, Harry L. Wiant in 2003. She is survived by two sons, Ronald L. Wiant...
Marianna Dabson
August 27, 2008
Marianna Dabson, age 92 of dover, DE, formerly of Wilmington, DE, died on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Marianna was born July 14, 1916 in Marionville, VA, daughter of the late Lawrence Nottingham and Jennie Roberts Nottingham. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, bowling, sewing, fishing and being a homemaker. Marianna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially during the holidays....
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