Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Michael Rohrer

Michael Rohrer

March 10, 2008

Age 47, of Newark, DE, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008 in the presence of his family. Michael was a foreman with local 626 and previously worked at Mumford & Miller and several other local businesses. He enjoyed fishing and hiking. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Bart Martinez & stepfather, Robert Fetters. He is survived by...

Catherine Swanson

Catherine Swanson

February 25, 2008

Catherine L. Swanson Age 47, of Wilmington, DE, received her angel wings quietly at home in the presence of her family, on Monday, February 25, 2008. Cathi was a stay at home mom and mom mom and a Girl and Boy Scout leader in the Wilmington area for many years. She was an avid crafter and Raggedy Ann collector. Cathi...

Walter Robinson

Walter Robinson

February 18, 2008

Walter R. Robinson Age 67, of Bear, DE, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2008. Walt was employed by the DuPont Company for 32 years before retiring in 1999 and was a 50 year member of the Minquas Fire Company. He was preceded in death by wife, of 31 years, Audrey M. Robinson in 1994. Walt is survived by his...

Ronald Cook

Ronald Cook

February 16, 2008

Ronald L. Cook, Sr. Age 63, of Stanton, DE, succumbed to a bout with Cancer on Saturday, February 16, 2008. Ron most recently worked as a bus driver for DART's Paratransit. He was a member of the Lenni AC in Lenni, PA. Ron enjoyed watching car racing, especially NASCAR. He collected and restored antique cars. Ron is survived by his...

Ethel Dibuo

Ethel Dibuo

February 15, 2008

Ethel Mae Wilson DiBuo Ethel who lived in New Castle, was born on April 20, 1937 in Newark, DE to the late William and Bertha Wilson. She left this world to be with the Lord on Friday, February 15, 2008 after a long, hard struggle with Cancer. Ethel was primarily a homemaker and worked at numerous Retail Stores. She was...

James John

James John

February 15, 2008

J. Mason John Age 37, of Bear, DE, formerly of Newport, DE, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 15, 2008. Mason worked in the accounting department at First USA in the late 1990's. He was a former member of Richardson United Methodist Church and currently attended Lighthouse Baptist Church. Mason enjoyed fishing and was a member of...

E. Kennedy

E. Kennedy

February 5, 2008

Age 92, of Cecil County, MD, formerly of Newport, DE, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2008. Louise, who liked to be called "Wheezie", was the daughter of the late Alvin and Emma Chambers. She was a homemaker and former member of Christiana Fire Company. She enjoyed reading, gardening, eating out and playing Bingo. She had a very outgoing personality...

Michael Kruzinski

Michael Kruzinski

February 4, 2008

Michael "Uncle Mikey" Kruzinski age 46, of Wilmington, DE, left us on Monday morning, February 4, 2008. Michael loved sports and found pleasure in humor. He was always quick to make everyone laugh. He will be missed so much by those who loved him. Michael was preceded in death by his father, William Kruzinski and sisters, Sharon Kruzinski and Elizabeth...

Gerald Forester

Gerald Forester

January 25, 2008

Gerald J. Forester died peacefully on January 25, 2008, at the age of 68, at the Delaware Veterans Home, Milford, DE, after a long illness. Born in Overbrook, PA, Jerry was a smart and gentle man with a witty sense of humor that quickly endeared him to everyone. He graduated from St. Thomas More High School; St. Joseph's University and...

Charles Ferrell

Charles Ferrell

January 17, 2008

Age 29, of Wilmington, De, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 17, 2008. Chaz was born on January 2, 1979 and was a graduate of Howard High School. He was employed by RS Foraker Construction. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved family, and loved drawing and writing poetry.He will be best rememberd for his handsome smile...

James Baker

James Baker

January 15, 2008

Age 57, passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on January 15, 2008, in the presence of his loving family. Jim was a graduate of Fletcher Brown Technical School in 1969 with a degree in Commercial Arts. He retired from General Motors in 1997 after 30 years of service in the paint department, he also retired as a Staff...

Elizabeth Wyre

Elizabeth Wyre

January 8, 2008

Age 81, of Wilmington, DE, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Betty was a nurse's aide at Emily Bissell for many years. She enjoyed yard sales, gardening and spending time with her dog Fluffy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 14 years, Eli Wyre in 1998; her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Smith in...

Patricia Woerner

Patricia Woerner

January 7, 2008

Age 74, of Bear, DE, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 7, 2008. Pat was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, in Bear, where she was active with the Bereavement Committee and worked in the Outreach Office. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School with the class of 1951 and a nurse's aid at Little...

Leslie Leach

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...