Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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