Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Diane Cunningham
November 7, 2023
Diane M. Cunningham, age 70, of Newport, joined her parents on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Diane attended Conrad High School and the John G. Leach School. She was a member of Peniel United Methodist Church and the Minquas Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Diane is preceded in death by her parents, Florence and John Cunningham. Survivors include her sister Patricia A....
Mary Wheeler
November 6, 2023
Mary A. Wheeler, age 68, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Grantville, PA, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, after complications from lung cancer. Mary was a lifelong horse woman. She also bred and showed American Bulldogs all across the United States. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Rob; daughters, Heather, Jennifer and Jessica; and five grandchildren. Services will...
Patricia Spinden
November 6, 2023
Patricia “Trish” Spinden, age 59, of New Castle, born in Wilmington, passed away on November 6, 2023. Trish worked for 20 years as a picture frame artist. Trish loved her dogs and her horses and loved making jewelry. Trish is preceded in death by her significant other, Elmer Smith; parents, Donald L. and Patricia A. Spinden; and brother, Donald “Butch”...
Shannon Moon
November 4, 2023
Shannon Aileen Moon, 52, sadly left us on November 4, 2023, following a lengthy hospital stay. Shannon was preceded in passing by her mother, Carol. She is survived by her father, Robert and her two brothers, Bryan and Cliff (Tonya). A Memorial Service in Shannon’s honor will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL...
Barbara Wolfer
November 4, 2023
Barbara Ann Deklerk Wolfer of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Crocheting was her talent, eventually becoming the outlet when times got tough. Barb is survived by her daughters, Jamie Saphow and Heather Wolfer, her mother Pearl Pacifico, sister,JoAnn Brock, brother William DeKlerk and her four grandchildren, Ethan, Lily, Cameron, and Logan. She...
William Hammons
October 31, 2023
William Jesse Hammons, age 91, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Billy was a Marine Corps Veteran who served during the Korean War. After his time in the service he owned his own HVAC company for over 70 years. Billy was an AA supporter who helped a lot of people over the years....
Francis "Mickey" Johnson
October 27, 2023
Francis M. “Mickey” Johnson, age 72, of Wilmington, formerly of West Grove, PA, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023. Mickey was born December 23, 1950 to the late Lewis H. and Marian Johnson. He was a 1969 graduate of Avon Grove High School and always enjoyed taking part in and helping with the reunions. After graduation, Mickey began a...
Lorna Baird
October 25, 2023
Lorna Anne Baird, age 61, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Lorna was a 1980 graduate of John Dickinson High School. She worked in retail/sales for many years. Lorna enjoyed spending time at the beach and enjoyed life. She enjoyed her grandchildren, especially, Trinity, whom she raised. Lorna was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and...
Shawn Connell
October 24, 2023
Shawn Connell, age 61, of Wilmington, born in Newark, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Shawn enjoyed watching basketball, baseball, and Dallas Cowboys football, listening to music, and spending time with his 3 children. Shawn is preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen and Clinton; sister, Jacqueline; and brothers, Roger and Eddie. Survivors include his sons, Sean and Shane;...
Shirley Boyer Stevens
October 23, 2023
At 9:19 AM on October 23rd, 2023 Shirley Boyer Stevens passed into God’s Kingdom. There, at the Golden Gate, she will wait for her husband Dave. Born in Allentown, PA on May 18, 1938. She and her family soon moved to Syracuse, NY where she grew up. There she graduated from Central High School with an emphasis on secretarial skills....
Holly Steen
October 23, 2023
Holly Ann Steen, age 58, of Pleasant Hills Community in Newport, passed away peacefully at home. Holly grew up on Lehigh Avenue in Roselle. She worked at Delaware Park for over 20 years until she resigned. Holly was a hard worker. She was a single mother who loved her daughter deeply. She created a tradition of going to Wildwood, NJ...
Joseph "Frank" Pugh
October 17, 2023
Frank age 87, of Newark, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Frank graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in accounting in 1972. He served 8 years in the Naval Reserves until 1962. Frank retired as Data Processing Senior Analyst from Hercules in 2001. He was a member of Richardson Park United Methodist...
Robert "Bob" Miller
October 16, 2023
October 16 will be remembered as the day my older brother Robert was called home. Being in the entertainment industry for over forty plus years he loved what he did. He told me once “New York is the center of that industry, and I’m part of it.” When times were tough for him, we would laugh and think of the...
Harold Follett
October 15, 2023
Harold E. Follett passed away on October 15, 2023. He was born in Ithaca, New York in 1933 to the late Harold Wesley and Anna Ruth (Slocum) Follett. The family moved to Wilmington, Delaware, for a few years; later duPont transferred his father (and family) to Terre Haute, Indiana, to Penn Yan, New York and finally they resettled in Wilmington,...
Cecilia Gilmore
October 14, 2023
Cecilia Ann (Kelly) Gilmore, age 96, of Newark, went to be with the Lord and her husband on Saturday, October 14, 2023 while her daughter Sharon played her some of her favorite music. Ceil was born in Philadelphia to Thomas and Hannah Kelly. She graduated from Hallahan High School in 1945 and Miseracordia Hospital School of Nursing in 1948. As...
James Achuff Iii
October 13, 2023
James H. Achuff III, of New Castle, formally from Aston Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord in the presence of his family. James H. Achuff III was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Achuff and Mary O. Achuff of Kenton, DE. Jim has left behind his loving wife, Dorothy Achuff, of New Castle, DE; his daughters,...
Holly Wysocki
October 12, 2023
Holly Wysocki, age 50, of North Star (Newark, DE) and formerly of Maple Shade, NJ, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Holly attended Catalyst Community Church which strengthened her faith during the most challenging chapter of her existence. She had a passion for daily life and wanted to experience all that it had to offer....
Donald Gordon
October 11, 2023
Donald Lamonte Gordon, age 56, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Donald attended Newark High School. He worked as a truck driver for over 10 years. Donald was a loving and caring father. He loved playing basketball and hanging out with family and friends. Donald was always smiling very bright. Donald was preceded...
Lois Steimling
October 11, 2023
Lois Ann Steimling, age 81, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Ms. Steimling worked at Chrysler, was a member of the Red Hat Society and volunteered at Christiana Hospital. She enjoyed knitting, shopping, baking, gardening and stained glass. Ms. Steimling was a loveable person and will be missed by her neighbors whom she considered family. Funeral Services...
Kevin R. Buckingham
October 10, 2023
Kevin R. Buckingham, age 52, of Newark, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 after a short battle with Cancer. Kevin worked for Delaware Auto Salvage. He loved being one with nature and playing video games. Kevin was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly and father, Raymond and his former partner, Dawn Worthy. Survivors include...
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