Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
John Smith
January 16, 2009
Age 87, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2009, at his home in the presence of his family. Smitty was born in Blades, DE, on August 20, 1921, to the late John L. Smith, Sr. and Myra A. Lyons. He was raised in Sussex Co. and was in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Georgetown and a...
Helen Stradley
January 8, 2009
Age 93, of the Stanton area, passed away at Brandywine Nursing Home on, Thursday, January 8, 2009. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Stradley, in 1968. She is survived by her children, Carol Shaffer of Middletown and P.R. Stradley (Mary) of Middletown; her brother, H. Burton Elliott of Wilmington; her sisters, Marion Farquar of Cedars and Jean...
Richard Smith
December 28, 2008
Age 66, of Newark, DE, went to be with the Lord on, Sunday, December 28, 2008. Smitty worked as head mechanic at AMF Price Bowling Lanes and Pike Creek Bowling Center for about 50 years. He enjoyed fishing, going to Lancaster with his graddaughter Shakila, watching wrestling and Eagles football. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30...
Billy Atkins
December 14, 2008
Age 50, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2008, in the presence of his family. Billy was a custodial fireman who was retired on disabitlity from the Red Clay School District.He was a muscle car enthusiast and had a great love for his dog, Buster. Billy was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Atkins. He...
Christopher Comegys
December 12, 2008
Age 45, of Newark, DE, went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 12, 2008, in the presence of his family. Chris' passion was his family, friends and mortocycles. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael. Chris is survived by his wife, Yvonne; sons, Christopher, Jr. and Michael; mother, Carol; father & stepmother, Walter & Bea; brother, Tommy;...
Angel Molina
December 4, 2008
Age 61, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2008 in the presence of his famly and friends. Pito will always be remembered for his energetic personality. He was recently predeceased by his loving mother, Providencia Cotto. Pito is survived by his son, Angel Luis Molina, Jr.; brothers, Aida, Pablo, Luz, Elba, Rosa and Hector and many nieces...
David Johnson
December 1, 2008
Age 75, of Newark, DE, passed away on December 1, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 27, 1933, Dave's family moved to New Rochelle in 1940's where he was very active in the Boy Scouts attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow. He continued his love of scouting as a Scout leder. Dave atteneded Davis...
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,...
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