Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
George L. Kerr Jr.
September 18, 2024
George L. Kerr Jr., age 75, of Middletown, formerly of Newport, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. George was born in 1949 at Bryn Mawr Hospital to George L. Kerr Sr. and Mary Kerr and lived in Rosemont, PA until the family moved to Wilmington. He was a 1966 graduate of Conrad High School and graduated from Del Tech Community...
Anne Resmini
September 18, 2024
Anne L. Resmini, age 94, of New Castle, formerly of Schopp, Germany, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Omi worked at a gift shop for many years and was a jack of all trades. She loved gardening, spending the holidays with her family and taking care of the families kids. Omi loved her great grand...
Carl W. Shanosk Jr.
September 14, 2024
Carl W. Shanosk Jr, 78 of Bear, DE, died on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna, his sons, Carl E. Shanosk and his wife Clarissa and their daughter Callie, Pastor Dave Shanosk and his wife, Liz and their daughters Maddie and Abigail, and Carl's daughter, Kathy Shanosk and her son, Josh. Carl...
William Smenkowski
September 10, 2024
William J. Smenkowski Jr., age 62, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Bill retired from the Philadelphia Carpenters Union Local 626 and also worked at the Frame Boys Club. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and listening to his favorite band Pink Floyd. Bill was an original member of the Pink...
Arturo S. Perez
September 9, 2024
Arturo S. Perez, age 80, of Nottingham, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9, 2024. Arturo worked in construction for Danella Construction and also worked at Oxford Cemetery. He loved dogs, horses, working in the yard, gardening and spending time with his family. Arturo was preceded in death by his nephew, Oscar...
Gary Webb
September 8, 2024
Gary A. Webb "Conga Gary" Newport DE, formerly of Mapleshade, NJ At age 67, Gary passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 8th,2024 after a three year battle with vascular dementia as a result of a stroke in 2020. Gary attended Krebs School and graduated from Delcastle High School in 1975. He worked as an aircraft painter with...
Virginia Carrere
September 8, 2024
Virginia "Ginny" Kay Carrere, age 70, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in the presence of her loving family. Ginny was born in West Virginia and grew up in California where she graduated from Canyon High School. She retired as a Teamster from The Port of Wilmington. Ginny, who was known for her free spirited personality, enjoyed...
David Swain
September 8, 2024
David P. Swain, age 85, of Elsmere, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Dave was a 1957 graduate of Wilmington High School. He retired as a pipe fitter from General Motors after 32 years and prior to that was lead auto mechanic for 22 years at W&S Services. Dave was a member of Richardson Park United Methodist Church, Building...
Lois Harrah
September 3, 2024
Lois Lorraine Harrah, age 70, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Lois worked as a cleaner for most of her life but if you asked her it wasn't work because she truly loved to clean. She enjoyed yard work and keeping herself busy. If she wasn't working she was dancing or singing...
Diane Berg
September 1, 2024
Diane Sue Berg (Frace), aged 54, passed away on September 1, 2024. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Diane was known for her infectious smile and the significant impact she had on everyone she met. Diane was one of the strongest people in this world, from losing her father at a very young age, her brothers and mother far too soon, and...
Joshua G. Craig
August 29, 2024
Joshua G. “Josh” Craig, age 45, of Newark, formerly of Newport, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Josh graduated from William Penn High School in 1978. He worked in the Tire Department at BJ’s on Route 13. Josh loved the Philadelphia Eagles, his nieces and nephews and his dog, Enzo. He was an avid reader and enjoyed playing video...
Wilma Cruz Gonzalez
August 28, 2024
Wilma “Beba” Leonor Cruz Gonzalez, age 30, of New Castle, DE formerly of Carolina, Puerto Rico transitioned on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Beba was a 2012 graduate of AI High School and worked as a Hair Stylist for 10 years. She was evolving in her spiritual belief and loved outdoors. Beba loved to dance and listen to music. She was...
Peter J. Siekierda
August 28, 2024
Peter J. Siekierda, age 65, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Poppop Pete was a jack of all trades. He owned his own Auto Mechanic shop and worked at countless others over the years. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, watching the Phillies and the Eagles, and vacationing to the beach with his nephew, Josh...
Robert Sanderson
August 27, 2024
Robert Sanderson, age 74, of Wilmington, DE (formerly of Lookout Mountain, GA and Cedar Rapids, IA) passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughter at his side, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Rob attended Seminary and earned his Master of Divinity. For 2 years, he pastored a small church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When Rob and his wife,...
Glenn Boone
August 23, 2024
Glenn “Pop” Boone, age 69, of Wilmington, formerly of Coatesville, PA, transitioned on Friday, August 23, 2024. Pop was a 1973 graduate of Thomas Edison High School. He served in the United States Army from 1973 until 2015. After his service in the Army he worked a the Emmanuel Dining Hall and Connections now known as Conexion Care. Pop enjoyed...
Christina "Chrissy" Lopresti
August 23, 2024
Christina “Chrissy” Lopresti, age 56, of Wilmington, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 in the comfort of her own home in the presence of her loved ones. Chrissy was a bartender for over 35 years in the restaurant and bar industry throughout New Castle County. She enjoyed reading books, shooting pool, and watching hockey, especially the...
Jose Betancourt
August 22, 2024
Jose T. Betancourt, age 97, of Wilmington, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Jose worked at Harbinson Dairy for around 45 years. He enjoyed cooking and watching TV, especially game shows. In his younger years he played guitar and sang in a band (Better than Elvis according to him!). Jose was preceded in death by...
Zamiyah Elivo
August 21, 2024
Zamiyah Y. “Maya” Elivo, age 10, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Maya was entering the 5th grade at Pleasantville Elementary School. She enjoyed coloring, playing outside with her friends and riding her bike. Maya loved going to Sunday school at Iglesia Renacer in Chester, PA. She loved being a big sister as the oldest...
Karisma Elivo - Stevens
August 21, 2024
Karisma Elvio-Stevens, age 29, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Karisma worked as a nurses aide. She recently received her associates degree from Colorado Technical University. Karisma enjoyed staying in touch with friends and loved being a mom. She was very affectionate and was a good soul who cared for people. Karisma...
Richard B. “Ricky” Gold Sr
August 18, 2024
Richard B. “Ricky” Gold Sr, age 61, of Newark, formerly of Newport, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Rick was a 1981 graduate of Wilmington High School. He was a self-employed carpenter with Gold Property Group for many years. Rick previously worked at Lowes then Shones Lumber. He was a member of the New Castle County Softball League. Rick...
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