Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Esther Barr
April 28, 2009
Age 92, of Wilmington, DE, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Esther was born and raised in County Cork, Ireland and came to the US in 1948. She was a homemaker. Esther was preceded in death by her son, Scott Barr in 1990 and a daughter, Marie Eastburn in 1994 and her husband, Carroll Scott...
Fredlyn Jaworski
April 26, 2009
Age 64, of Newark, DE, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2009. Freddie was a New Castle County Crossing Guard for the Christiana School District for 10 years before retiring in 2007. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Harold F. Jaworski;her son, Erek F. "EJ" Jaworski;and a sister-in-law, Theresa Jaworski. Funeral services will be 10am, Thursday, April...
Kathleen Ciamaricone
April 24, 2009
Age 68, of New Castle, DE passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 24, 2009. Billie was a Bus Aide for the Colonial School district. Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Frank P. Ciamaricone, Sr; children, Karen and Clayton; 5 stepchildren; sisters, Connie Bonacquisti and Verla Jones; grandson, William Stasis, Jr.(Carolina); 12 step-grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 5 step-great-grandchildren....
Martin Rolfe
April 10, 2009
Age 52, of Selbyville, DE, left this world peacefully after his brave struggle with a debilitating disease, on Friday, April 10, 2009. Marty was a 1974 graduate of Newark High School and enjoyed fishing, boating and gardening. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Marty was a carpenter by trade. Survivors include his son, Jason of Wilmington,...
James Hobbs
April 2, 2009
As 79, of Stanton, DE, passed away, Thursday, April 2, 2009. "Jimmy Mack" worked for the Dupont Company for 28 years before retiring in 1991. He was an Army Veteran during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Gladys Hobbs;his children, Larry, Barbara Lindell & husband Ric; brothers, Bruce and Paul Wayne Hobbs;1 sister, Belle Coomer; grandchildren,...
Jacob Grube
March 30, 2009
Age 89, of Elkton, MD, formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2009. Jake retired from Dupont in 1982 after 20 years as an electrical engineer and also worked for the UofD for many years as electrical engineer. He was an Army Air Force veteran during WWII and enjoyed square dancing for 40 years with the 2...
Maggie Ellis
March 29, 2009
Age 82, of Stanton, went to be with the Lord on, Sunday, March 29, 2009. Maggie was employed at St. Francis Hospital, for 15 years, before retiring in 1990. She enjoyed crocheting. Maggie is survived by her husband of 63 years, Richard W., Sr: her children, Julia Belleman, Raesha Clark, Richard, Jr., Woodrow, Virginia Nickle and James, Sr; 3 brothers,...
Mildred Rew
March 24, 2009
Age 92, of Newport, DE, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Mildred retired from Sears after 18 years in the Accounting Department. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time with her family, both at home and her cottage on the Chester River. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, in 1993, her granddaughter, Dawn DeStephano and great...
Richard Hollingsworth
March 24, 2009
Age 75, of Pasadena, MD, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2009. Buck served in the US Army during the Korean War. He formerly owned Royal Used Cars, Delaware Auto Body, Twin Kiss Restaurant and Delaware Glass Tinting. He owned race horses and race cars and enjoyed golf, NASCAR and boating. Buck was preceded in death...
Eugene May
March 16, 2009
Age 66, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on, Monday, March 16, 2009. Gene was a sheet metal assembler for Boeing for 21 years before retiring in 2007; he also worked for Atlantic Aviation from the 1960's to the early 1980's. Gene was an Air Force veteran. He enjoyed visiting Delaware Park for many years and he loved cats. Gene is...
Harold Clifton
March 15, 2009
Passed away, Sunday, March 15, 2009. Born November 13, 1924 in Wilmington, DE, to Nathaniel S. & Lillian Keith Clifton. He attended H.C.Conrad H. S. and studied accounting at Goldey-Beacon College. He started his business career in sales with Harmon Homes, later apprenticing as a carpenter and starting his own business, Clifton Construction, specializing in fine cabinetry. As a US...
Roy Annand
March 11, 2009
Age 59, of Newark, DE, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Roy was a Vietnam War Army Veteran. He enjoyed music, woodworking and gardening. Roy's wife of 35 years, Kathy, passed away in 2006. He is survived by his sons; Stephen and Scott; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services will be 12 noon on Tuesday, March 17th at...
Felix Witkowski
February 28, 2009
Age 69, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 28, 2009. Felix, who was know as Fedge, was an Army Veteran and a member of St. Matthews Church. He was a self employed Carpenter for many years and he loved to restore cars. Fedge was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Barbara. He...
Cedrick Justis
February 26, 2009
Age 94, of Newark, DE, formerly of Christiana, passed away on, February 26, 2009. Cid was born and raised in Newport where he was mayor in the 1960's. He was the owner of Justis Brothers Appliances in Newport and the A-OK Campground in Bear for many years. Cid was an active member of Christiana Presbyterian Church and an amateur radio...
Wayne Shimp
February 8, 2009
Of Wilmington, DE, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009, at his home. He was born in Camden, SC, March 24, 1965. Wayne graduated from A.I.Dupont High School in 1983. While in high school he was active in the marching, concert and jazz band playing the trombone. His love of music carried on being a part of the NCC Community Band...
Edna Diffendall
February 4, 2009
Age 80, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2009. Edna May was born February 18, 1928 in Wilmington to the late George and Viola Kipe. She was a graduate of Conrad High and Goldey Beacom College(formerly Beacom College). Edna May worked for the Dupont Company for most of her career, but retired from the...
Thomas Larimer
January 30, 2009
Age 52, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009. Tom was born in Wilmington, DE, the son of Alvita and the late George Larimer. He was a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College for Accounting/Marketing. Tom was a devoted husband who cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. He is remembered by his wife and family for his selfless...
Shirley Mcdonald
January 26, 2009
Age 78, of Wilmington, died Monday January 26, 2009. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Shirley was also an accomplished public servant. She attended the University of South Dakota, graduating with a B.A. in Political Science in 1952 and a J.D.in 1954. Shirley was the only woman in her Law School Class and upon graduation became one of only about...
Evangeline Meinhaldt
January 21, 2009
Of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Van will be remembered for her love and devotion to her family. Her family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Christiana Hospital, 5th floor and the staff at Heartland Hospice House. Van is survived by her husband, Gene T. Meinhaldt; her son, Gary A . Meinhaldt and his...
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...
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