Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Paula Szczuka
January 14, 2024
Paula M. Szczuka, 72, of Townsend, Delaware, passed away on January 14, 2024. She was born to the late Helen Thompson and Paul E. Middleton Jr. Paula was a loving, loyal, and unselfish individual who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Paula graduated from Sanford Prep and furthered her education at the University of New Mexico and...
George Farren
January 12, 2024
George Joseph Farren, age 71, passed away peacefully in the care of Accent Hospice and his sister Tammy Farren on Friday evening January 12, 2024. He was born in Chester, PA to the late Thomas and Doris (MacDonald) Farren. He was a 1970 graduate of Chichester High School, and grew up in the Twin Oaks section of Upper Chichester. He...
Marjorie England
January 9, 2024
Marjorie H. England, age 94, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Margie was a 1948 graduate of Conrad High School. She worked in her early years at DuPont before becoming a homemaker and then working at Avon in later years. Margie was a former member of Peniel United Methodist Church and volunteered at the VA Hospital. She...
Donald A. Mcgarry
January 8, 2024
Donald A. McGarry, age 80, passed away peacefully early in the morning of Monday Jan 8th after a long, courageous 4 year battle with cancer. Born in the year 1943 to James A. McGarry Jr and Mildred Muller, Donald grew up in the neighborhood of Edgemoor Gardens in Wilmington Delaware during a time where your parents kicked you out of...
Anthony Peak Sr
January 4, 2024
Anthony Orlando Peak Sr., age 70, of Upper Darby, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Tony graduated from P.S. DuPont High school in 1971, where he played baseball and football. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Japan. Tony worked at the Watkins Avenue Senior Center. Tony...
Shannon Henderson
January 2, 2024
Shannon M. Henderson, age 37, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Shannon is preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer Laird; and father, Billy R. Henderson. Survivors include her loving children, Hailee Rose Krahn, Arianna, Angel and Jordan Acevedo; her mother, Stephanie Lopez; and sister, Kylie Lopez. She will be missed. Services will be held at 11:00...
Joseph Scalia
January 2, 2024
Joseph P. Scalia, age 46, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Joseph was preceded in death by his father, Joseph R. Scalia. Survivors include his son, Joseph A. Scalia; son, Sage Scalia and his mother Shanna; mother, Colleen Ramone and step-father Buddy Ramone; brother, Christopher Scalia and his wife April; and many family members and friends who...
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...
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