Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Nicholas Zaleski
August 28, 2023
Nicholas Zaleski, age 76, of Delaware, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Nick graduated from Carteret High School. He worked as head of the repair shop at General Motors for over 28 years and was the former Chief for the Carteret Fire Department. He attended Holy Family Catholic Church. Nick was an avid boater. He...
Dorothy Fawra
August 21, 2023
Dorothy Jean (Evans) Fawra, age 66, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 21, 2023. Born in Florence, SC, she was the daughter of the late Edmond Shepherd and Jessie Mae (Wilson) Evans. Dorothy owned and operated Day & Night Daycare for almost 30 years where she watched and helped raise countless kids including fostering. Dorothy was especially gifted...
Steven Schwee
August 20, 2023
Steven John Schwee, age 56, formerly of Colesville, MD, died Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Wilmington, DE after a long illness. Steve was born on December 28, 1966 in Silver Spring, MD to Leonard Joseph and Carol Anne (Miller) Schwee. Steve lived his rambunctious early years in Colesville, MD with his two brothers Jimmy and Mickey. A particularly close set...
Michael Huff
August 18, 2023
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Michael Eugene Huff on Friday, August 18, 2023. Mike was 62 years old and resided in Newark. Mike was a heavy machine mechanic after graduating Glasgow High School in 1978. He loved his job and was a hard working man. He was a member of the Delaware Saengerbund where...
John Grove
August 18, 2023
John P. Grove, age 72, of Delaware, formerly of Philadelphia, fought a good fight but he went home to be with the Lord and angels on Friday, August 18, 2023. John worked for Sun Chemical and retired after 37 years. He was a member of Deliverance Baptist Church. John played on the Society of Delaware’s Senior Softball Team and was...
Patrick Purdy
August 12, 2023
Patrick "Pat" Purdy, age 66, of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Pat graduated from McKeen High School in 1975. He joined the United States Air Force where he was an aircraft mechanic and was known by the nickname Pudrock. Pat was a former supervisor at Comcast and he just recently retired as a postal carrier after...
Seth Dries
August 12, 2023
Seth A. Dries, age 37, of Bear, DE, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Seth worked as a forklift operator and carpenter. He graduated from Glasgow High School and was a member of St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church and Holy Family Catholic Church. Seth liked motorcycles, ice hockey, and golf. Seth is preceded in death by his grandparents,...
George Rucker
August 11, 2023
George Man "Drop" Rucker, age 54, of New Castle, formerly of Philadelphia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2023. Man attended Robert Morris Elementary School and Vaux High School. Man worked as a cook at TGIFriday's, Hard Rock Cafe in Philadelphia and Pizza Hut in Delaware. He recently became a caregiver. In his younger years Man...
Velma Pannell
August 10, 2023
Velma Pannell, age 91, of New Castle, formerly of Kennett Square, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Velma worked as a CNA at Little Sisters of the Poor and was also a private caregiver. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish and enjoyed helping with the Girl Scouts. Velma liked Italian wine, burgers, ice...
Edward Maynard
August 9, 2023
Edward J. Maynard, age 81, of New Castle, formerly of Connecticut, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Ed was the self employed owner of Martin Associates building and sales of boats out of Chesapeake Bay. He also worked with producing clean water for locations throughout the world. Ed was an active member of Greenbank Church...
Walter Wegrzynowski
August 8, 2023
Walt F. Wegrzynowski, age 70, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Walt graduated from Conrad High School in 1971. Walt was preceded in death by his father, Francis Wegrzynowski. Survivors include his 2 children, Maria Wegrzynowski and Francis Wegrzynowski; his mother, Anna E. Wegrzynowski; his sister, Elizabeth A. Malone (Robert) and two grandchildren. Services and burial will...
John Moses
August 5, 2023
John D. Moses, 95, of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on Saturday, August, 5 2023. He was born in Richmond, VA, son of the late Florence Byrd Robinson and the late Phillip F. Moses. John graduated from Elkton High School in 1945. He worked for Penn Railroad as a mechanic before joining the military. He was a...
Roland Lawhead
August 4, 2023
Roland W. Lawhead, age 90, of Middletown, DE, formerly of Clearfield, PA, passed away peacefully Friday, August 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Roland served in the United States Army as a Chef, and then joined the National Guard. He starting working at McDonalds, and finished his career at Chrysler for 33 years. Roland was a proud UAW member....
Linda Heun
August 4, 2023
It is with the heaviest of hearts, that we are announcing the passing of Linda Ann Heun, of Newark, DE. She has gone to heaven for eternal peace after living with Dementia for so many years. Linda is survived by her dedicated husband Bob of 49 years, her soulfull daughter Jaime and cherished son-in-law Gary and her two beautiful grandsons,...
Katelyn Nance
August 2, 2023
Katelyn Mae Nance, age 35, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Katelyn was home schooled. She loved her cats and playing computer games. She was a sweet and kind person. Katelyn was preceded in death by her parents Deborah and Jim Nance. Survivors include her brother, Tyler Nance; boyfriend, Kenneth Hunter; aunts, uncles, cousins, and other...
Stacy Wenner
July 31, 2023
Stacy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her father, James “Barry” Johnston; grandparents, Robert and Dorothy Harman and brother-in-law, Brian Wenner. She is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Michael Wenner, son Tyler Noethiger, daughters Alexis and Delaney Wenner; mother Diane (Harman) Johnston; In-laws, Robert “Bobby” and Sandy Wenner, brother...
Robert A. Monto
July 26, 2023
Robert A. Monto, age 87, of Newark, DE, formerly of Monmouth County, NJ, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Bob, better known to his family and friends as Pop Pop, was originally from Hoboken, New Jersey. He was an Army Veteran and retired after many years as a letter carrier with the United States Postal...
Michael Thompson
July 22, 2023
Michael Thomas Thompson, age 43, of Wilmington, DE, passed away the morning of July 22, 2023. Mike was the 2nd born son of 4 siblings to parents Margaret and Ralph Thompson. Mike is survived by his daughters Savannah J Austin Thompson and Angeleah J Thompson, his parents Ralph and Margaret Thompson, his siblings Christopher Thompson(april), Thomas Thompson and sister Grace...
Antoni Juda
July 15, 2023
Antoni Juda of Wilmington Delaware passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Christiana Hospital. He was survived by his Wife Janina, Sons Wieslaw (wife Diane) and Joseph and nephew Dr. Erwin Juda. He had two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation will be from 9 am to 10 am on Monday, July 24 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E....
Alfred Bader
July 11, 2023
Alfred W. Bader "AL", passed away at home on July 11, 2023. Al adored his family and spent many years taking care of his parents til their passing. He was loved and will be dearly missed. Al enjoyed watching all Phillies Sports teams especially the Flyers. He was emplyed by Diamond State Masonary. Al is survived by his sister, Laurie...
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