Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Mary Lu Jernigan
January 1, 2024
Mary Lu Jernigan, age 79, departed this earthly life on January 1, 2024, just a few hours before her 80th birthday. Mary Lu was born in Elkins, West Virginia to Jerry and Virginia (Gilbert) Jernigan. She grew up in west Texas. Even though she spent most of her adult life in the northeast, she had a profound love for all...
Kathryn Gorman
January 1, 2024
Kathryn M. Gorman ,age 68 of West Chester,PA passed away unexpectedly in her sleep after a long battle with cancer and a heart condition. She was a graduate of Sun Valley High School,Delaware County. Kathy was a long time employee of ACME in West Chester. Kathy loved being with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and change. She was...
Doris Gordon
January 1, 2024
Doris Ann (Appeld) Gordon of Newark, DE was born December 28, 1936 and passed away January 1, 2024. She was 87. Doris was predeceased by her husband, Charles (Chuck) Wesley Gordon Sr., her parents, Freda (Nehring) Appeld and Rudolph Appeld, and her siblings, Freda (Appeld) Fournier, Emily (Appeld) Gifford, Rudolph Appeld and Linda Appeld. She is survived by her six...
Sharon Bryan
December 30, 2023
Sharon Hughes Bryan, a soul of grace, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, formerly of Newark, DE, concluded her earthly journey on December 30, 2023 at the age of 79, surrounded by her close family. She was born on August 23, 1944, in Wilmington, Delaware, the youngest of seven siblings who were declared the 8 Angels by her mother, Margaret Hammerer Hughes...
Richard Visconti
December 30, 2023
Richard “Dick” Visconti, 68, of Ocean View, Delaware Retired Small Business Owner, avid Golfer and devoted Husband Richard Charles Visconti, 68 of Ocean View, Delaware, died peacefully in Hospice Care at Wilmington Hospital on December 30th, after a 2-year battle with cancer. Dick was born in Charleston, WV. He graduated from Annapolis High School where he excelled in baseball and...
Julie Brown
December 26, 2023
Julie Ann Brown, also known as Susie to loved ones, of Wilmington DE departed this life on December 26, 2023. She was born July 24, 1958, in Chestertown, Maryland, to Minnie Rebecca Ford and Michael Gonzalez Padillio. Julie is survived by her children Tamanita Lomax and Marcus Wilson (Sarah Wilson), grandchildren Jachin Brown, Jawahn Harper, Ja’Leir Harper (Aniya Gibson), Ja’Niya...
Eric Augusti
December 23, 2023
Eric C. Augusti, age 57, of New Castle, born in Washington DC, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Eric worked as an electrician and was very hard working. He enjoyed fishing and crabbing. He loved his Harley Davidson motorcycles and his favorite football team was the Miami Dolphins. Eric is preceded in death by his dad, John Augusti, and...
Christine Coyle
December 21, 2023
Christine E. Coyle, age 35, of Newark, went home to be with The Lord and joined her grandparents, Ned and Pearl and her father, Joe on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Christine attended Sanford High School. She enjoyed going to the YMCA, shopping, vacationing and spending time with her kids. Christine was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Minnich. Christine...
Shannon Carter
December 21, 2023
Shannon T. Carter, age 52, of Newark, formerly of Prices Corner, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Shannon graduated from Hudson V o Tech High School and was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her dad, Rhoman Rhoades. Survivors include her husband of 20 years, George Carter; children, Johne Carter (Jennifer), Jessica Smth (Rasheed), Paige Zimmerman...
Meliton Sanchez
December 17, 2023
Meliton P. Sanchez, age 43, of Wilmington, formerly of Newport, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Christiana Hospital. Meliton was a chef for several area restaurants including Lamberti Cucina. He was a great friend and was always willing to help his family and friends. Meliton was preceded in death by his cousin, Jose Sanchez...
Suzanne Powers
December 16, 2023
Suzanne Powers, age 69, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Ingham, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2023. Suzanne worked as a security officer and a bus driver. She was also active at the St. Francis Life Community Center. Suzanne loved playing solitaire, going to Rehoboth Beach, and she loved her dog, Nina. Suzanne is preceded in death...
Patricia Howell
December 16, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Howell, age 91, of Newark, went to be with the Lord very peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Pat was born in Wilmington to the late Stephen and Agnes (Pankowski) Lyons and attended Wilmington High School. She worked for 5 years at DuPont in the Employee Relations Dept. and later in life worked for the University of Delaware....
Delilah Vasquez
December 16, 2023
Delilah Vasquez born in Allentown, PA resided with her family in Wilmington, DE where she gained her wings Saturday December 16, 2023 at the age of 32. When Delilah wasn’t working at Amazon, she enjoyed being a mother to her three boys, going to church, sight seeing, the beach, the park, catching Pokémon, spending time with loved ones and listening...
Jamus Griffin
December 15, 2023
Jamus A. Griffin Jr., age 70, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023, at home with his family. Jim attended William Penn High School. He worked as a chef for many years at several locations. Jim enjoyed camping and wood working. Jim is preceded in death by his mom, Connie Griffin and...
John Ziemann
December 15, 2023
John A. Ziemann, age 62, of Hockessin, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. John graduated from Elkton High School in 1980 and from the University of Maryland in 1984. He was a right of way agent for New Castle County for over 20 years and also was a real estate appraiser and agent. John enjoyed boating, fishing and weightlifting....
William Falgowski
December 13, 2023
Bill passed away peacefully at The Summit on December 13, 2023 at the age of 86. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware to Madeline and William Falgowski. After graduating from Wilmington High School, Bill joined the Delaware National Guard in 1959 and was awarded the Medal of Military Merit. Bill was happily married to the love of his life, Lorraine...
David Reilly
December 10, 2023
David John Reilly passed away in Newark, DE on December 10, 2023. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Siebold) Reilly. David was a lifelong resident of Wilmington, DE. He attended Alexis I. duPont High School in Greenville, DE and the University of Delaware in Newark, graduating with a bachelor's degree in foreign...
Bernardino Montalvo
December 10, 2023
Bernardino Montalvo, age 65, of Newark, DE, formerly of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Bernardino was a true man of God. He loved being with his family. Bernardino was preceded in death by his mother, Marta Lydia Torres; his father, Bernardino Montalvo and his brother, Tito Montalvo. Survivors include his wife,...
Frank Tolomeo
December 7, 2023
Frank J. “FJ” Tolomeo Jr., age 78, of Newark, died on Thursday, December 7, 2023, after a serious illness. Frank was a 1963 graduate of Newark H.S. and then graduated from the University of Delaware. He worked as an engineer at Thiokol and also worked as the Maintenance Director at Genesis Health Care. Frank was a very active member of...
L. Elizabeth Papillo
December 5, 2023
L. Elizabeth (Vandever) Papillo, age 62, of Salisbury, MD, born in Wilmington, DE, passed away in her home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. “Liz” lived life on her own terms, a free spirited woman until the end. In her early years, she would be on the back of a Harley every chance she got. She was known for doing anything...
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