Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Joel Fisher
January 28, 2023
Joel Fisher, 70, of Bear, Delaware and formerly of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed on to eternal rest on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Joel was born in June of 1952, in Philadelphia to the late Julius and Betty Fisher. He was a graduate of the Overbrook High School class of 1970, where he met and courted Marie Sage. On May 8,...
Jennifer Charles
January 28, 2023
Jennifer L. Charles, age 42, of Wilmington, Delaware, sadly passed away on January 28, 2023. She is survived by her mother, Wendy; sisters, Tiffany, Hillary and Maria; brother, Kurt; and extended family and friends. Jennifer will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Services will be private. Donations in her memory can be made to atTAcK addiction,...
Monica Ostrishko
January 26, 2023
Monica E. Ostrishko, age 80, of Wilmington, formerly of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023 in the presence of her loving family. Monica was part of the second graduating class of Padua Academy in 1960. She worked as a cashier and head bookkeeper for A&P for 23 years where she met her husband. She then...
Annie Warren
January 22, 2023
Annie Warren, age 79, of New Castle, formerly of Chester, PA, transitioned on Sunday, January 22, 2023 and is now free. Annie was born is Osocilla, Georgia. She graduated form Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Chester. Annie was a dedicated teacher for the Delaware County School District. She spent her whole career...
Vicky Kast
January 20, 2023
Vicky Jo Kast, age 72, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Joan Morris
January 19, 2023
Joan L. Morris, age 89, of Wilmington, DE formerly of Neptune City, NJ and Springhill, FL, went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2023. Services will be private.
Nancy Jaegers
January 19, 2023
Nancy Jaegers of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday January 19, 2023, surrounded by her family who she loved so dearly. Nancy was born in July of 1944. She was the daughter of the late Edison & Sylvia (Kellems) Longest. Nancy will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 54 years William A Jaegers Jr, daughter Karen (Joe)...
Regina Buckley
January 17, 2023
Regina “Jean/Jeanie/Grammy” Marie Phillips Buckley, 74, of Wilmington, Delaware, left the physical world on January 17th, 2023 surrounded by love. Jean was born July 23rd, 1948 in Philadelphia. She was the daughter of the late John W. Phillips and Regina G. (Conway) Phillips. Jeanie was raised in Glenolden, PA with two brothers and two sisters. Jean was a devoted Mom...
Ronald Pierson
January 11, 2023
Ronald L. Pierson, age 82, of Townsend, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Ron graduated from Conrad High School. He is a United States Veteran who served in the Air Force. Ron worked for Westvaco as a dye maker for around 37 years. Ron's hobbies included photography, riding his motorcycle and traveling, especially to Maine. He also enjoyed visiting...
Russell Cahall
January 11, 2023
Russell Cahall passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11 in the comfort of his home with his loving wife Susan Moore Cahall by his side. Russell, son of the late Frances L. and Rodney E. Cahall, Sr., was born in Wilmington, DE on June 15, 1960. Russell was a driver for many businesses in Wilmington, starting at the News Journal...
Stephen Sharrow
January 8, 2023
Stephen L. Sharrow, age 68, of Bear, formerly of Williamsport, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Steve graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 1972 and then continued on to Pennsylvania State University, where he played baseball and football. Steve was a member of the Penn State Alumni Association. He enjoyed golfing, watching the Boston Red Socks, and...
Edward Tafelski
January 7, 2023
Edward G. Tafelski, 74, passed away on January 7, 2023. A resident of Bear, Delaware, Ed attended Christ Our King grade school, P.S. Dupont High School, DeSales University and Moravian College as a Music Major. He taught at Accent Music and Wilmington Piano Co. and was a member of Delaware Accordion Club. Other local workplaces included MBNA, AAA, Bernard Temporary...
Christine Evans
January 5, 2023
Christine T. Evans, age 72, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Chrissy was born in Pittsburgh, PA and also lived in Claymont, DE. She worked for a few years as a waitress at the Hilton and was a homemaker. Chrissy was preceded in death by her parents, David and Theresa Ross. Survivors include her husband of 35...
Neal Davis
January 4, 2023
Neal M. Davis, age 76, of Wilmington, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Neal was a 1965 graduate of Conrad High School. He proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1964-1968. He worked for Delaware Industries For The Blind for many years. Neal was a very active member of Richardson Park United Methodist...
Marion Bolte
January 3, 2023
Marion Bolte, age 70, passed away on Tuesday January 3, 2023. Marion was born and raised in Hamburg, Germany but for the last 25 years was a resident in Wilmington. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ludwig and Anna. Survivors include her husband Karl who was her partner for the last 50 years and will miss her and...
Petro A. "Lil Pete" Cerroni Jr
January 1, 2023
Petro A. “Lil Pete” Cerroni Jr, age 40, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Survivors include his parents, Petro A. “Big Pete” Cerroni Sr and Wanda Cerroni; sisters, Christine Cerroni and Carrie Cerroni; daughters, Donasha Waoner and Shyanne Cerroni and his partner, Regina Taylor. Funeral Services will be at 11 am on Saturday, January 7 at...
Elizabeth Wagner
December 31, 2022
Elizabeth M. Wagner, born in Reading, PA, 1929, passed peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Now reunited in Heaven with her parents, brother, nephew and various family members, her delightful smile and warm, loving personality live on in the hearts of her family and friends. Betty will be missed by her nieces, 13 great nephews and nieces, and 2 great,...
Vincent Slingwine
December 29, 2022
Vincent Garfield Slingwine, age 46, of New Castle, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Vince's passion for welding became his life long career. During his career Vince made many lifelong friendships, from the small welding jobs to refinery positions. Vince's favorite pastime that he most enjoyed was fishing,camping 4-wheeling, and the outdoors. He also liked...
Robin R. “Bob” Yarnall
December 27, 2022
Robin R. “Bob” Yarnall, age 79, of Wilmington and Bethany Beach, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Bob was born in Chester, PA and moved to Delaware after marriage. He served in the Navy where he retired as Master Staff Sgt. Then, from 1964 to 1978 he served in the Navy Reserves and served in the Air Force...
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