Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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
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...
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michele Neugent
June 3, 2023
Michele L. (Yuhas) Neugent, age 75, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Baltimore, MD and Granite Shoals, TX, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Michele graduated in 1965 from Patapsco High School in Baltimore. She had many ocupations but worked at MBNA after several years. Michele enjoyed scrapbooking, cats, visiting beaches and reading. Spending time with...
Dorothy Bennett
June 2, 2023
Dorothy E. Bennett, age 87, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Olyphant, PA, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2023. Dorothy worked at WSFS and Chase banks for 24 years and held many other positions before retiring in 1996. She was a long-time member of Good News Church (formerly Berea Presbyterian Church of Hockessin) and was loved...
Amanda Ward
June 1, 2023
Amanda Christine Ward, age 31, of Bear, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Amanda was born and raised in Kirkwood, Delaware. She attended William Penn High School, in New Castle. Amanda was a giving and loving person who had a big heart. She especially loved her grandmother (Mom Mom) dearly and would often call just to say she...
Maryann Bacon
May 27, 2023
Maryann Bacon, age 65, of Wilmington, formerly of Luzerne County, PA, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Grammy worked as a bus driver for over 20 years, most recently working for T&D Bus Company, and then managed the Christmas Tree Shop for several years. She was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed traveling to different racetracks to see races....
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