Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Matthew Skibinski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Helen Golden

Helen Golden

August 17, 2007

Age 80, of Rehoboth, DE, went peacefully to God's heavenly home on Friday, August 17, 2007. She was born in Christiana, DE, the daughter of the late Herbert W. & Ada Cleaves. Helen spent most of her life with her late husband, of 51 years, Joseph Golden in Newport, DE and Ocean City MD.In 2004 Helen moved to the Brandywine...

Lawrence Montgomery

Lawrence Montgomery

August 10, 2007

Age 52, of Newport, DE, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2007. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence P., Sr., in 2004; brother, Dale in 2004; and niece, Janel McMilin in 2000. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth of Newport; sister, Cindy McMilin and her husband Artie of New Castle; nieces, Jen McMilin and Amber Montgomery;...

Harvey Costorf

Harvey Costorf

August 8, 2007

Age 62, of Newark, DE, passed away at his home in the presence of his family, on Wednesday, August 8, 2007. Harv was a welder for many Wilmington companies, most recently Hallmark Steel. He enjoyed fishing, collecting baseball cards and researching his genealogy. The family would like to thank the nurses on 6B at Christiana Hospital and Heartland Hospice for...

Helen Faulkner

Helen Faulkner

August 4, 2007

Age 82, of Wilmington, DE, passed away, on August 4, 2007, at home. Granny was a waitress for many years and co-owner of Jim’s Tackle Shop in Glenville. She enjoyed making custom rods, shopping and taking care of her grandchildren. She was a member of the Gold Star Mothers, American Legion, and Clarence Fraim Senior Center. Granny was preceded in...

Margaret Garvine

Margaret Garvine

July 24, 2007

Age 92 of Wilmington Manor, died on Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Mrs. Garvine was a homemaker and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Mrs. Garvine was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Elmer Garvine, in 2000. She is survived by her sons, Harvey L. Garvine & his wife Shirley of New Castle, DE; James E. Garvine...

Stephanie Rew

Stephanie Rew

July 24, 2007

Age 25, of Newport, DE passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Stephanie was a free spirit who enjoyed spending time with her daughter, music and dancing. She is survived by her daughter, Ayden Blaise;her mother, Carol Rew;her fiance, David Saunders of Philadelphia, PA;her father, William Skiles of Stanton, DE; maternal grandparents, Ronald & Barbara Rew, of Newport, DE;...

Anne Hamff

Anne Hamff

July 6, 2007

Age 92, died peacefully at her residene at Sunrise Assisted Living in Wilmington, DE, on Friday, July 6, 2007, surrounded by family and friends. Mrs.Hamff was formerly from Atlanta, GA, where she lived for 85 years.She was born in Gastonia, NC, on December 22, 1936, she married L. Harvey Hamff, MD, who predeceased her in 2002. They enjoyed 65 years...