Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Leslie Leach
January 6, 2008
Leslie A. Leach of Portsville, DE, passed away quietly in his home on Leslie Lane, Saturday, January 6, 2008. He was born October 21, 1926, in the small coal town of Leslie, WV, the son of Andrew J. and Bertie Mae Leach. Les, as he was known by all, served his country in the US Navy from December 1942 until...
Friend Ramsey
January 4, 2008
Age 79, of Albertson Park, left this life peacefully on January 4, 2008. Frank was born on August 28, 1928, in Huntington, PA, the son of the late Friend & Cathryn Ramsey. He married his loving wife of 49 years, the late Mary L. Doolittle on Valentine's Day 1946. Frank proudly served in the Army during WWII until being discharged...
Landon Blue
January 3, 2008
Son of David & Michelle Blue, passed away January 3, 2008. Brother of Paulus, Mason & Colby; grandson of Wilma & Carroll Blue and Edith Ellington & the late Dean Worley. Services and burial will be private.
Rena Adams
December 10, 2007
Age 63 of New Castle, DE, formerly of Kentucky, passed away on, Monday, December 10, 2007. Rena was a homemaker and devoted to her family. She loved animals and puzzles. Rena is survived by her husband, of 45 years, Daniel Adams;her daughters, Sabrina Barnett of KY; Sheila Goetz of Smyrna, DE;and Michelle Adams of New Castle, DE; her sister, Ellarea...
Loile Graves
December 6, 2007
Age 78, of Newark, DE, died suddenly on, Thursday, December 6, 2007. “Pie” worked in maintenance at the Independence School for 15 years.He previously worked at the Hagley Museum, Kennett Consolidated School District and owned a carpet cleaning business. He was a Navy Veteran where he traveled the world. He enjoyed horseback riding, boating & fishing. He was preceded in...
Cheryl Mcpherson
December 5, 2007
Age 49 of Wilmington, DE, passed away with her loving family in attendance, on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Cheryl was a trauma nurse at Christiana Hospital for 10 years. An avid reader, Cheryl devoted her life to helping others. She was preceded in death by her father, Jerome King, brother, David Brown & sister Paula Brown. She is survived by...
Charles Staszesky
December 2, 2007
Age 86, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2007. Charles was a WWII veteran and member of Local 19. He was a sheetmetal worker for 41 years before retiring in 1983 from I.D. Griffith Co. as a general foreman. Charles was considered a mentor at work and described by a former co-worker as a "good, honest, hardworking...
Matthew Skibinski
December 2, 2007
Age 39, died suddenly on December 2, 2007, in Bradenton, FL.Matt was the son of Jean P. and the late Paul J. Skibinski of Newark, DE. Matthew spent most of his life in the Newark/Elkton area working as a craftsman and operating Absolute General Contracting. He served 6 years in the Army Reserves. He loved animals and dogs especially seemed...
Deborah Smith
November 26, 2007
Age 54, of New Castle, DE, passed away in the presence of her loving family at her home, Monday, November 26, 2007. Debbie worked at the Golden Dove for the past 12 years.She was a longtime scorekeeper at many area softball leagues.She was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins and loved to travel especially to Rehoboth Beach and Disney...
John Adams
November 25, 2007
Age 78, of Wilmington, DE, died on Sunday, November 25, 2007. Surviving are 5 children; 1 brother; 1 sister; 14 grandchildren & 22 great-grandchildren. Services are private. The family suggests contributions in John's memory to American Cancer Society, 92 Read's Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720.
Elizabeth Herrmann
November 11, 2007
Age 77, of Wilmington, DE, died on Sunday, November 11, 2007. Betty was devoted to her family, enjoyed cooking and loved her cats, especially Pretty Boy. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Paul in 2001. She is survived by her children, Paul D. Herrmann & wife Beth of PA; Paula Damiani & husband Michael of Bear, DE; Debbie...
Harvey Thomas
November 8, 2007
Age 59, of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2007, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Harvey was born in Carlisle, PA and moved to Delaware when he was very young. He was a graduate of Wilmington High School and attended Western Kentucky University before graduating from Goldey-Beacom College. He worked in the finance department for the DuPont Company...
Jerry Quisenberry
November 2, 2007
Age 58, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2007. Jerry was born, October 26, 1949 in Louisa, VA. He spent his young life on the Winterthur Estate and then joined the Army. After the military he worked briefly in litho printing and also heavy equipment. Jerry then worked at General Motors before going into business for...
Mary Reilly
October 31, 2007
Age 94, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on, Wednesday, October 31, 2007. She was a longtime member of St. James Episcopal Church in Newport. Mary is survived by her daughter, Judy Brown of Nokomis, FL: her sons, Steve Reilly & his wife Linda of Hockessin, DE; Tom Reilly & his wife Terry of Newark, DE; eight grandchildren, three step-grandsons, eleven...
Donald Croall
October 24, 2007
Age 81, of Newark, DE, passed away on October 24, 2007. Don was an Army Veteran who proudly served his country during WWII. He was a long time member of Kingswood United Methodist Church in Newark and was a member of VFW Post 475. Don was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Joanna, in 1993. He is...
Francis Salacki
October 24, 2007
Age 86, of Newark, DE, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Frank was keyman of the stockroom for the Speakman Company for 40 years before retiring in 1982. He was a member of St. Matthews Church and enjoyed traveling, gardening, stamp & coin collecting and home renovations. He loved the Philadelphia Phillies and the Eagles....
Jolene Graves
October 23, 2007
Age 52, of Newark, DE, died suddenly on Tuesday, October 23, 2007. Jo was an LPN and worked at several area retirement and assisted living facilities. She was a fan of the Steelers and Notre Dame football and Allen Iverson. Jo was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, of 26 Years, Loile Graves, Jr.; 2...
Catherine Tetlow
October 2, 2007
Age 71, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2007. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Michael R. Tetlow, in 1998. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia A. Tetlow & her husband, John Foraker and Mary Ruggerio & husband, Ronald, both of New Castle; sisters, Joan Leggar & her husband Walter of Vero...
Jean Luzetsky
September 26, 2007
Age 87, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2007. Jean served in the U.S. Coast Guard and worked as a sales clerrk at the Kennard's Department Store. She was a member of St. Matthews Church and the Absalom Jones Senior Center. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Luzetsky, Sr. in 1985, her son, Michael,...
Hugo Viarengo
August 31, 2007
Age 93, died at the Country House senior living facility in Wilmington, DE on August 31, 2007. Born in New York City, he became a carpenter in his teens and followed that trade until his retirement from E.I.duPont de Nemours after many years of service. He entered military service in 1941, and his foreign language skills were utilized by the...
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