Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
William Perez
February 28, 2025
William Perez Sr., age 84, of Brooklyn, NY, formerly of Puerto Rico, went to be with his wife and son on Friday, February 28, 2025 in Newark, DE. William worked in the Maintenance Department at Fairfield Towers, in Brooklyn, NY for over 20 years before he retired. William like to watch westerns, especially Bonanza, and he enjoyed the farm life...
Gabriel Cherico
February 26, 2025
Gabriel David Cherico, age 62, of Claymont, DE formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses. Gabe was a man whose generous spirit, boundless charisma, and vibrant personality, left an enduring mark on all who knew him. He took pride in his work as a painter, skillfully...
Martin Ford
February 20, 2025
Martin William Ford (Marty) 54, of New Jersey, formerly of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on February 20, 2025. Born in Jacksonville, Marty spent much of his life working in construction, specializing in building greenhouses. A true craftsman, he had a gift for woodworking and could turn the simplest materials into something beautiful. Marty had a deep love for animals, always...
David Peck
February 18, 2025
David Brian Peck, age 64, of Newport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Dave worked as a longshoreman. He enjoyed playing guitar, riding his motorcycle, fishing, listening to music and spending time with his grandkids. Dave is preceded in death by his partner of 14 years, Doris Wright. Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Pierce and...
Shirley Gardner
February 14, 2025
Shirley Covert Gardner of Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully on February 14th, 2025, surrounded by her family. Shirley was the epitome of warmth and grace and always greeted people with an open smile. She was born in Dallas, PA, to John and Kathryn Covert. The family moved to Delaware when she was in grade school and it was at Krebbs...
Ajay Munipalee
February 13, 2025
With deep sorrow and reverence, we announce the passing of Ajay, a cherished father, brother, husband and son. He was a man of great faith whose life reflected the love of Jesus Christ. Ajay was born as the second child to his loving parents Vijayamma and M.S. Srinivas in Hyderabad India. He had a happy childhood along with his grandparents,...
Dorothy Goad
February 12, 2025
Dorothy J Goad, age 85, peacefully went home to the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born in Wilmington DE., Dorothy was a member of Liberty Fellowship Church in New Castle DE. and will be missed by her church family & friends of many years. She was retired from Bagels & Donuts where she was employed as part of the...
Donna Kask
February 11, 2025
Donna Marie Kask, age 72, of Newark, formerly of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Dona graduated from the University of Delaware. She worked for B&B Ticket Town for 20 years. Dona loved photography and going to concerts. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Marie Kask. Survivors include her significant...
Leonardo Anzures Cruz
February 11, 2025
Leonardo "Lalo" Anzures Cruz, age 31, of Wilmington, formerly of Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Lalo was a Christian. He enjoyed fishing and liked to listen to music. Lalo is survived by his mother, Margarita Anzurez Cruz; brother, Otniel Anzures Cruz and sister, Karla Anzures Cruz. Services will be held at Noon, on Saturday, February 22, 2025...
Karl Bolte
February 10, 2025
On Monday, February 10, 2025, Karl Wolfgang Bolte, of Wilmington, went to join his beloved wife, Marion who passed away in 2023. Karl was a successful businessman and former president of Nabisco Brands, Inc. He was a member of the Delaware Saengerbund where he enjoyed playing cards and the company of other members. Karl also enjoyed good food and traveling...
David Burton Sr.
February 9, 2025
David Alan Burton Sr., age 40, of Northeast, MD, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. David worked as a carpenter for over 20 years. David enjoyed listing to music, working on his car and spending time with his son. He loved watching football, especially the EAGLES! David is preceded in death by his mother, Angela Marie Criddle; and grandmother,...
Marguerite Ashley
February 6, 2025
Marguerite D. Ashley, age 72, of Newark, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 6, 2025 in the presence of her family. Marguerite grew up in Chelsea Estates and Wilmington Manor, with a few years in Germany with her Air Force dad and family. She lived in central Newark since entering University of Delaware as a freshman in 1970....
Braxton Windsor
February 5, 2025
Braxton Mitchell Windsor (22) passed away at Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware, on February 5, 2025. He was diagnosed with Leukemia and was under Hospice care at the time of his passing. He was born to Michael and Ella (Grose) Windsor in Newark, Delaware. He attended Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School, Newark, DE, studying the electrical trades. Braxton worked...
Edwin "Juni" Santiago
February 4, 2025
Edwin “Juni” Santiago, age 44, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Juni had a life-long love for music. He was a dedicated and talented music creator, producer, and artist, and had life-long dreams of making it big in music. He was most happiest in the studio recording music or behind the turntables making his beats. He also...
Betty Gold
January 30, 2025
Betty L. Gold, age 86, of Bear, formerly of Newport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Betty graduated from A. I. Dupont High School in 1956. She managed the Hi Ho Tavern in Newport for over 30 years. Betty loved eating crabs and spending time with her family, especially her grand children. Betty is preceded...
Jeffery "Jeff" Graves
January 30, 2025
Jeffery M. "Jeff" Graves, age 38, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Jeff was a 2005 graduate of Delcastle High School. He was a sheet metal worker for several companies. Jeff enjoyed crabbing and baseball. Jeff is survived by his son, Nathan Michael Graves; parents, Joseph "Bob" and Sheryl Ann Graves and biological mother, Janet Graves; siblings,...
Robert Keller Jr.
January 29, 2025
Robert H. Keller Jr., age 66, of West Chester, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Bob graduated East Senior High School in West Chester PA in 1976, worked as an auto mechanic but was a jack of all trades. He loved caring for his cats and spending time with his loved ones. He enjoyed practicing spiritual healing, working...
George G Hand Sr
January 27, 2025
George G. Hand Sr., age 66, of Claymont De, formerly of Chester, Pa, passed away on Monday January 27th, 2025. George worked as a residential painter in Pa. He will be remembered by people for how nicely he dressed and for his love of music. His hobbies included, watching football and going to concerts. George was preceded in death by...
Maryanne Keller
January 27, 2025
Maryanne Keller, age 84, passed away on 1/27/25. Maryanne resided in Wilmington, De the past 20 years. She formally spent much of her life in Miami Florida, living as a “golden girl" with her mother and sister! Maryanne at one time owned a small boutique named “Worth Repeating" until she moved to Florida where she became a Nanny for many...
Charles Mcfarland
January 24, 2025
Charles J. McFarland II, age 71, of Wilmington, crossed over on Friday, January 24, 2025. Mickey grew up in the Forty Acres neighborhood of Wilmington. He worked for Choptank Excavation. Mickey loved watching the Eagles play, going fishing and Sunday drives with the family. Mickey is preceded in death by his brother, Michael; nephew, Sean; and parents, Patricia and Charles...
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