Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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...
Alan Smith
July 18, 2008
Age 69, of Newark, DE, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2008. Alan was born and raised in Marshallton Heights, the son of the late A. York Smith, Sr.and Ella Mackinson Smith. Alan retired from PNC Bank after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Millcreek Fire Co., and the New Castle...
T. Hinding
July 14, 2008
Theresa Elizabeth Hinding, of Wilmington, DE, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 14, 2008. Elizabeth was an executive with the DuPont Company for 39 years. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Newport and a member of the University of Delaware Academy of Life Long Learning. She traveled worldwide giving of herself to many...
Lori Jennings
July 4, 2008
Age 46, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Friday, July 4, 2008. Lori was preceded in death by her father, Lacey Jennings, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Connie Jennings and her companion, Dan Doherty; her children, Preston Jennings(Debbie);Carol Heglund, Vicki Keebler, Tracey Balog(Gene), Jodi Gagliardi and Tina McDowell(Pat); her companion of...
Josephine Robertson
June 27, 2008
Age 86, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2008, at Heartland Hospice House. She went Home with dignity and grace surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a full life until losing her battle with lung cancer. Josephine was born in Rockland, DE to the late Frank and Carmella Ramone. During WWII she was employed...
Doris Rawley-Mcclelland
June 27, 2008
Doris Rawley-McClelland, age 77 of Silview passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family, on Friday, June 27, 2008. Doris was a Registered Nurse at the Christiana Care Medical Center for over 40 years before retiring in 1994. She was a long time member of Peniel United Methodist church where she belonged to the Eve Circle,...
Herman Gravatt
June 13, 2008
Age 71, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2008. Herman was a machinist for Motorwheel in Newark for 19 years. He was born and raised in Middletown and enjoyed baseball.He was proud of his children and grandchildren. Herman was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. He is survived by his children, Robert Gravatt, Eugene Gravatt, Kathleen...
William Hulzenga
June 8, 2008
Age 66, of Bear, DE, formerly of Montville, NJ, died on Sunday, June 8, 2008. Bill retired in 2005, after 37 years of service, from Essex County College where he was the Librarian, working at the Newark Campus & West Caldwell campuses. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Sheila Tolan Hulzenga; his daughter, Amanda Hulzenga of Chicago, IL; brother...
Deborah Dembkowski
June 1, 2008
Age 46, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Debbie graduated from Wilmington HS in 1979. She previously worked at O'Friel's Irish Pub. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Budynkiewicz and her brother, John W. Hinckle, III. She is survived by her children, Lindsey and Patrick Dembkowski; her granddaughter, Makayla Johnson; mother, Barbara Hinckle;...
Doris Starr
May 11, 2008
Age 79, of Wilmington, De, went to be with the Lord on, Sunday, May 11, 2008. Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Edward G. Starr, Jr., in 1997. She is survived by her children, Doris M. Asmus & husband Raymond; Edward G. Starr, III & wife Patricia; Anna M. Hutton & husband Steven H.; and...
Charles Johnson
May 10, 2008
The Johnson family and friends are greatly mourning the unexpected loss of their son and brother Charles (Chuck) Evans Johnson, Jr., on May 10, 2008. Chuck was born on May 11, 1978 in Wilmington, DE. He was a free spirit who enjoyed the outdoors, water sports, animals and adventure. Chuck had a big heart, always willing to help others in...
Marion Stubbles
May 3, 2008
Age 89, of Newark, DE, formerly of Westview, passed away on, Saturday, May 3, 2008 at home with her granddaughter. Marion was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, George William Stubbles, Sr., in 2002. She is survived by her son, George William Stubbles, Jr.; grandchildren, Vicki L. Crew & George William Stubbles, III; and 5 great grandchildren....
George Morrison
April 20, 2008
George W .Morrison, known to many as Willard Morrison, age 78, passed away April 20, 2008 with his family by his side. George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. George was born in Newark, DE to Frank W. and Elizabeth A.(Davis) Morrison. He graduated from Newark High...
Eugenia Clifton
April 9, 2008
Age 79, of Newport, DE, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2008. Jean was primarily a homemaker and worked at Justis Brothers in Newport in the 1950's. She enjoyed camping and being at the beach. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Robert G. "Bobby" Clifton, Sr. in 2001. She is survived by her son and...
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