Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Evelyn Martin
October 25, 2006
Age 80 of Stanton, DE, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. Evelyn was born and raised in Wilmington and a graduate of St. Thomas High School. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James L. Martin, Sr., in 1999 and sisters, Doris Seller and Shirley Johnson. Survivors include her children, James...
Brownslaw Zulkowski
October 25, 2006
Age 87, of Wilmington, DE, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 25, 2006. Bruno was a WWII Army veteran, he enjoyed golf and Delaware Park. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn in 1982; son, Mike in 1992; and granddaughters, Tracy Bennett in 2002 and April L. Huddleston in 1990. He is survived by his...
Etzel Dobrzynski
October 23, 2006
Age 85, a resident of Kentmere, formerly of Woodcrest, passed away Monday, October 23, 2006. "Toddy" was a graduate of Delaware Hospital School of Nursing and was a registered nurse for Tilton Terrace Nursing Home for many years. She was a member of Peniel United Methodist Church in Newport and enjoyed bowling, her bridge club and traveling with her family,...
William Chappell
October 16, 2006
William G. "Bill" Chappell of Stanton, DE passed away October 16, 2006 of complications from Alzheimer's disease. Bill was born in Grayson County, Virginia on January 14, 1928.He served in the US Army in the Transportation Unit. He later moved to Delaware where he retired from General Motors Corporation, at Boxwood Road, in 1985. He is survived by his wife,...
Dominick Earvase
October 12, 2006
Dominick Earvase age 73 of Wilmington died peacefully at home, Thursday, October 12, 2006. Domenick was employed by Ametek Haveg for over 20 years. He enjoyed horseracing, spending time with his friends at Alpha's Pizza and attending his grandson Dominic's Little League games. Domenick was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Gallo. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth...
John Stare
October 11, 2006
John A. Stare age 70 of Middletown, DE, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2006. John grew up in Hummelstown, PA and enjoyed his classmates & friends. After graduating from Aviation Cadets as a commissioned officer and pilot, he entered the USAF, flying various aircraft. He retired as a Major from the Air Force. He enjoyed building & flying R/C...
Gregory Mcclure
October 3, 2006
Age 53, of Bear, DE, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 3, 2006. Greg was a retired salesman and was recently associated with Monograms by Trish. He was a graduate of Salesianum School and the University of Delaware. Greg was devoted to Greyhound rescue, an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing pool and softball. He was a member of the...
Edward Holler
October 2, 2006
Age 38, of Newark, DE, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2006, from a motorcycle accident. Eddie was an electrician with and a proud member of IBEW Local #313. He was a 1987 graduate of St. Mark's High School and a member of the Road Crue MC. Eddie was very devoted to his family and enjoyed boating, cars motorcycles and...
Edgar Boys
September 11, 2006
Age 98, of Milford, DE, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Monday, September 11, 2006. Mr. Boys was an automotive technician for over 50 years at Porter Motor Co., Newport garage, Delaware Coach Co., Frank Diver Chevrolet and Richardson Bros. Studebaker before retiring in 1970. He was a former member of the Minquas Fire Company and an avid CR'er. Mr. Boys...
Lois Clouser
September 9, 2006
Lois Baker McCool Clouser died peacefully, Saturday morning, September 9, 2006. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David & Leslie Clouser of Wilmington; and her daughter and son-in-law, Martha & Halsey Green, III, of Louisa, VA. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Benn E. Clouser and sister-in-law(and college roommate), Mary L. Read. She is also...
Elaine Hughes
August 10, 2006
Elaine A. Hughes, age 80, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2006. She was the eldest daughter of the late Clarence and Gladys Fitts. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Clarence Fitts and sisters, Margaret Watson and Lorrine Fitts. Elaine leaves to mourn, her two sons, Jeffery Hughes of Elkton, MD and John Patton, Jr. of OK;...
Margaret Holahan
August 7, 2006
Age 90, of Newark, DE, formerly of New York City and Tarrytown, NY, died on Monday, August 7, 2006.She was the daughter of the late Martin Nolan & Florence Hill Nolan. She was a member of Holy Angel's Church. Mrs. Holahan was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Holahan, in 1989. Survivors include her daughter, Mary F. Holahan...
Ernest Kardos
August 2, 2006
Age 80 of Newport, DE passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2006. Ernie retired from General Motors after 37 1/2 years of service. Prior to that he was a Millwright for the Dupont Co. He was a first class seaman, serving in the Navy, during WWII on the USS Stoddard.Ernie was a Golden Gloves boxer in the Navy, a member of...
Dorothy Halfen
July 20, 2006
Age 70 of Bear, DE died at Christiana Care Hospital on Thursday, July 20, 2006. Mrs. Halfen grew up in Marshallton and was a graduate of Conrad High School, where she met her husband, Harvey.They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.Mrs Halfen retired in December 2005 from Delaware Park after 43 years of service. She was a craft enthusiast and...
Tamela Gardner
July 13, 2006
Tammy, a lifelong Wilmington area resident, was taken from us July 9, 2006, exactly one week before her 40th birthday. She will be remembered for her devotion to her children. Tammy provided an immaculate child centered environment for her own children as well as those left in her care at Tammy's TLC home day care and Tutor Time. Tammy was...
Donald Elliott
June 16, 2006
Age 73 of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2006. Don was a Methodist minister in NY and a veteran of the US Navy. In retirement he drove a school bus for Ryder Bus Company. Don enjoyed target shooting. He will be remembered for his sense of humor. Survivors include 2 daughters, Lynn Magno...
Grace Scott
June 14, 2006
Age 86, a lifelong resident of Wilmington, passed away on June 14, 2006. Mrs. Scott retired from the University of Delaware after many years of service. She was a member of Limestone Presbyterian Church and, as an artist, she loved to paint. She also enjoyed crafts. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Gilbert E....
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