Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Gabriella Bulloch

Gabriella Bulloch

July 11, 2023

Gabriella N. Bulloch, age 5, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Gabby attended the Learning Center at Calvary Church in North Wilmington. Gabby liked collecting purses and going to the nail salon. She was known as Princess Gabriella. Gabby is survived by her parents, Nicolette Graham and Keith Bulloch; brother, Grayson Bulloch;...

Ida Sawyer

Ida Sawyer

July 11, 2023

Ida Pearl Sawyer, age 60, passed away with her loving son by her side on 07/11/23 at Christiana Hospital after a brief battle with lung cancer. Ida was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her sons and grandbabies were her greatest gift in life. She was deeply loved by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eleanora...

Peter Lasavage

Peter Lasavage

July 10, 2023

Peter Joseph Lasavage (Coach), age 65, of Dover, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. Peter was a beloved Brother, Teacher, Coach, and mentor to hundreds of young men and women. He never forgot a student, he was constantly in contact with many students just a day or two before his passing. He always had encouragement for each and everyone...

Carlos "Nono" Santiago

Carlos "Nono" Santiago

July 7, 2023

Carlos "Nono" Santiago, age 73, of Wilmington, DE went to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023. Nono as he was well known was a jack of all trades, he worked as a concrete finisher but his passion was training horses and coaching baseball/softball. He started his coaching career with La Liga Juvenile Roberto Clemente (Now known...

Derek Rousseau

Derek Rousseau

July 4, 2023

Derek James "Derk", age 21, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2023. Derek was born in Syracuse, NY and moved to Newark, DE in early life. He graduated from Delcastle High School in 2020 during the pandemic. Derek played Piedmont Little League and ran Cross Country in High School. He enjoyed playing recreation Baseball and going to the...

Harper W. Savage Jr

Harper W. Savage Jr

July 4, 2023

Harper W. Savage Jr., Age 84 of Lewes, formerly of Wilmington went to be with his loved ones in heaven on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. He preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline Savage, Daughter Terri Peterson Daughter Tammy Savage, and Granddaughter Tara DelMedico. He was a proud father of his sons Dwain, Richard, Harper 3rd and his Daughter Michelle...

Judy Just

Judy Just

July 1, 2023

Judy Just, age 82, of Newark, passed away on July 1, 2023. Love Eric

Jorge Cruz

Jorge Cruz

June 30, 2023

Jorge Luis Cruz Sr. (Also know as Papó, Jay or JC) passed away on June 30th, 2023 at the age of 67 in his apartment in Middletown, DE. Jorge died unexpectedly, and is relieved from the pains of several different conditions he was battling. Despite his pain, he tried to live his life joyously and was always singing "don't worry,...

Charles Foraker

Charles Foraker

June 29, 2023

Charles Foraker, 69, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2023 at home with his daughter (Marsha) by his side. He is preceded by his father Oscar T Foraker Sr. and son Charles Foraker Jr. He is survived by his mother Betty Foraker (Streets), brothers Wayne Foraker and Ozzie Foraker Jr. and daughters Elva Sawyer, Marsha Foraker and Kelly Ashback. He...

Carletta Weightman

Carletta Weightman

June 26, 2023

Carletta Christine Weightman (nee Austin) born to William and Jane Austin in 1953. Hard working, determined, free spirited, epitome of grace, transitioned from this earth on Monday, June 26, 2023 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Carletta is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 34 years Gregory Weightman. She leaves behind her 4 children Walter, Carla,...

Georgios Koutavoulis

Georgios Koutavoulis

June 24, 2023

Georgios H. Koutavoulis, age 76, of New Castle, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. George was born in Tristino, Greece and immigrated to the United States in 1976. He was an altar boy and cantor within the Greek Orthodox Church. George loved to sing and especially enjoyed playing the bouzouki (Greek...

Alice Bertrand

Alice Bertrand

June 23, 2023

Full obituary coming soon.

Terry "Tate" Henry

Terry "Tate" Henry

June 21, 2023

Terry “Tate” Henry, age 63, of Newark, formerly of New Jersey, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Tate was a Dart Service Technician for 13 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, tending tohis garden, spending time outside, and visiting the Jersey Shore. Tate is preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette; brother, John; and sister, Tammy....

Toni Butterworth

Toni Butterworth

June 21, 2023

Toni Marie Butterworth, age 76, of Newark, formally of Richardson Park, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. She attended St. Mathews Grade School and graduated from Conrad High School. Toni Marie enjoyed ceramics, gardening, thrift store shopping and soap operas. Toni Marie was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Drahuschak and Stepfather Nicholas Drahuschak. Survivors include her sons,...

Nancy White

Nancy White

June 20, 2023

Nancy "Nancy's Grace" White, born on February 12, 1944, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Known affectionately as both Nancy Grace, Hair Fairy and simply Nancy, she was a kind and gentle soul who touched the lives of many with her warmth and passion for life. Nancy was predeceased by her former husband Walter...

Philip Fisher

Philip Fisher

June 14, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held in memory of Philip on July 8, 2023 at The Gild Hall in Arden, 2126 The Hwy., Arden, DE 19810. The celebration will be starting at 1:00 PM.

John Richard "Rich" Lawlar Sr

John Richard "Rich" Lawlar Sr

June 11, 2023

John Richard "Rich" Lawlar Sr., age 87, of Landenberg, Pa passed away on Sunday, June 11th, 2023 surrounded by his family. Rich was predeceased by his father Evans E. Lawlar, mother Florence M. Lawlar, loving wife Paula B. Lawlar, son John R. Lawlar, Jr., and brother William "Gerald" Lawlar. Rich is survived by his sister June Turnbull and children; brother-in-law...

Frederick Edwards Jr

Frederick Edwards Jr

June 7, 2023

Frederick Earl Edwards Jr, 79, of Milton, DE, passed away on June 07, 2023. He was born on April 08 to Frederick Earl Edwards Sr of Independence, VA and Mildred Godfrey Edwards of Wilmington, DE. He was the fourth of nine children, raised in Newport, DE where he graduated from Conrad High School. Rick joined the DE Army National Guard...

Sharon Price

Sharon Price

June 6, 2023

Sharon K. Price, age 60, of Elkton, formerly of North East, MD, sunset on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Sharon was a graduate of Elkton High School. She served in the Army Reserves and worked for American Mirrex in production for 8 years and also Avon Security. Sharon was a member of New Creation Ministries and enjoyed music and singing. She...

Susanna Lange

Susanna Lange

June 4, 2023

Susanna E. Lange, age 92, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Susie graduated from P.S. Dupont High School and was a member of the 49ers club. She worked for numerous businesses as a bookkeeper and attended St. John the Beloved Church. Susie enjoyed knitting, crocheting and she attended Absalom Jones Senior Center. Survivors include her brother, Harold...