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Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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....
Anna Williamson
August 26, 2008
Age 83, of Newark, DE, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Anna was a homemaker. She will always be remembered for her wisdom and devotion to her family. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Williamson; daughter, Gerri Huhn;and son, Steve. She is survived by her childred, David and his wife Evelyn; and Doug and his wife...
Margaret Thorp
August 24, 2008
Age 72 of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Christiana, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2008.Peggy was a homemaker and a member of Salem United Methodist Church. She was also a lifelong bowler at Pleasant Hills Lanes, a member of the Women's Wilmington Shuffleboard League, and the Women of the Moose in Newark. Peggy enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, playing Scrabble, visiting...
Harold Graff
August 20, 2008
Age 86, of New Castle, DE, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Harold owned and operated Colonial Cabinetry for 17 years before retiring in 1985. He served in the Air Force during WWII as an instrument flight instructor. He called Bingo at the St. Matthews Adult Senior Center and was a Scout Master at St. Paul's...
Cecile Connor
August 11, 2008
Age 74 of Newark, DE, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2008. Cecile is survived by her daughter, Suzanne Eberle of DE; her son, Glenn Connor of NJ; sisters Marie Sheran, Lucille Winchock and Frances Metzner; brother, Ronald Bedlington; grandchildren, Kimberly Byerly, Leigh Ann McDonald and Brett Connor; 5 great-grandchildren and a host of family...
William Walker
August 7, 2008
Age 50, of Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 7, 2008. Dave enjoyed singing, playing guitar, fishing and wrestling events with his son, Brandon. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter and his brother, Johnny Ray Walker. He is survived by his companion and best friend, Bonnie Blevins; his mother, Betsy; children, Brandon, Nicky,"Jetter","Bibby", Chrissy, Cindy,&...
Martin Jose
July 22, 2008
Age 77, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on July 22, 2008. Martin was a retired dental technician. He is survived by his wife, Jeri; son Gray; step children Greg and Tracie; 7 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial services will be 11am, Friday, July 25 at Nottingham(PA) Presbyterian Church, RT 272 & Old Baltimore Pike.
Margaret Tear
July 22, 2008
Age 85, of Newark, DE, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Mrs. Tear, a loving Mother, enjoyed people and had a zest for living. She lived a full and happy life. Mrs. Tear will be remembered for her love and devotion to her family and friends. She worked fo H.M. Stevens Concessions at both Delaware...
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