Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
George Leptien
December 1, 2022
George C. Leptien, age 84, of Wilmington, formerly of Daretown, NJ, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2022. George worked at Anchor Glass for over 30 years. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge. George was an avid bowler. he enjoyed fishing and country line dancing. George is preceded in death by his previous...
Jason Stephenson
November 29, 2022
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Jason M. Stephenson was the son of Leroy and Norma Stephenson. Graduating from Glasgow High School in Newark, Del. in 1991, he worked as a skilled carpenter for many years. Friends often described him as a gentle giant who showed selfless generosity to anyone in need. Jason’s faith was steadfast and his love for family...
Marjorie (Mo) Warrington
November 29, 2022
Marjorie (Mo) Warrington, age 74, of Old New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Marjorie was a graduate of MT. Pleasant Highschool. She grew up in Gordon Heights and Mo was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church. She was also a member of The Eagles Club of Wilmington. Mo enjoyed spending time at the beach and spending...
Robert Buckley
November 26, 2022
Robert W. Buckley Sr age 54 of Wilmington, DE passed away surrounded by his family on November 26, 2022. Bob grew up in Forest Brook Glen with his parents and 4 siblings. He held dearly the memories and friendships that he made there and talked about them often. He loved reminiscing and telling stories of his childhood. Stories of playing...
Patricia Roberts
November 18, 2022
Patricia Regina Roberts, age 92, of Newark, formerly of Wilmington, went to touch the face of God after a long and resilient campaign against adversity, which she fought fearlessly to stay with her family. Pat was a 1948 graduate of Wilmington High School. She worked at Hercules as a lab assistant before becoming a homemaker. Pat enjoyed bowling, tennis, bingo,...
Anthony Wickersham
November 17, 2022
Anthony M. Wickersham, age 31, of Florida, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022, and joined his family members in Heaven. Anthony attended the Delaware Military Academy and St. Elizabeth’s, where he played soccer. In addition, he attended Our Lady of Fatima Church. Anthony truly loved his job as a sous-chef. He was a free...
Brandt Farley
November 11, 2022
Brandt Edward Farley, age 52, of Hockessin passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 11, 2022. Brandt was a 1988 graduate of Alexis I. duPont High School. He retired from his career as a firefighter/EMT from the Airforce. He also served as a heavy equipment operator in the Seabees Unit MCB21 in the Navy. Brandt was also a current member of...
James Kash
November 11, 2022
James Edward Kash, 63, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, passed away on November 11, 2022. He was born on December 11, 1958, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Council Rock High School in 1977, James "Jimmy" served as a Merchant Marine and sailed the world from Alaska to Amsterdam as a crew member of large commercial ships. During retirement, Jimmy...
Eunice "Eleanor" Richardson Martin
November 10, 2022
Eleanor Martin Sunrise January 30, 1935 Sunset November 10, 2022 Life story Eunice "Eleanor" Richardson Martin was born on January 30, 1935, to parents' Noel Stratford and Anna Elaine Richardson in the town of Sandy Point on the Island of St. Christopher (St Kitts), BWI. She was baptized on March 22, 1935 at St Anne's Church in Sandy Point, St...
Jeff Carter
November 6, 2022
Jeff Carter, age 49, of Bear, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Jeff liked animals. Jeff is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Carter and father, Robert Carter II. Survivors include his mother, June Leibenguth (James); brothers, Robert Carter IV (Tiffany), Greg Carter (Ally), Fred Carter, Kevin Carter, Tommy Carter and Johnathan Knight; sisters, Angela...
Tracy Ann Sullenberger Bird
November 3, 2022
Tracy Ann Sullenberger Bird, affectionately known as Birdie, of Wilmington, age 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tracy is survived by her children, Stacie Thomas (Jamie), Gary Thomas (Danielle), Samuel Bird, & Sarah Bird (Jessie); granddaughters, Marissa & Sofia; grandson Emerson; sister, Linda Marroni (Alan); brothers, Jack Sullenberger (Melissa), James Sullenberger...
Bobby Bullins
November 1, 2022
Bobby Eugene Bullins Jr., age 54, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Bobby attended Newark High School and worked as a truck driver for many years. Bobby is preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Sharon L. Bullins in 2022. Survivors included his daughters, Amanda N. Basher and Sabrina R. Murdoch (Jonathan); grandchildren, Connor M....
Sharon Bullins
November 1, 2022
Sharon L. Bullins, age 52, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Sharon was born in Germany. She attended Newark High School and worked at various supermarkets in the Newark area. She most recently worked at Shoprite. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Bobby E. Bullins Jr in 2022; parents Richard Basher Sr....
Ronald Fehl
October 31, 2022
Ronald H. Fehl, age 84, of Newark, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022, surrounded by family as they prayed and sang songs of praise as he passed on to his eternal home in Heaven. Ron worked as a Logistics Specialist with ICI Americas for 30 years. He was a USAF veteran and was a member of New Castle...
Natalie Lester
October 28, 2022
Natalie Ray Lester, age 25, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on October 28, 2022. She was born on March 15, 1997 in Wilmington, DE to Felliciano "Fudy" Perez Locklear and Jamie Lester. Natalie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends but most of all, her son AJ. He was her pride and joy. She loved to sing, dance and...
Annette Jetton
October 27, 2022
Annette B. Jetton, age 83, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Alabama, passed away and went to be with The Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Annette was a 1956 graduate of Winston County High School. She retired from Christina Medical Center- Wilmington after 17 years. Annette was a longtime member of Bethany Baptist where she helped with functions and events....
Roland Bianchi
October 26, 2022
Roland E. Bianchi, age 59, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Roland, who was known to everyone as Chip, taught Language Arts for 34 years, most of which were spent with his beloved students and colleagues at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Teaneck, New Jersey. He retired on Jan 1, 2019. Roland was a fan of baseball...
Laura Cressman
October 25, 2022
Laura Margaret (Marge) Cressman nee Fly entered Heavens gates on October 25, 2022 at the age of 92. She was welcomed by her beloved husband, Ronald, her daughter Janice and her seven siblings who passed through those gates before her. I know she was delighted to once again see her much loved Mother, Estella Metzger Fly and her Father, Joseph...
Norma Jean (Jellybean) Scaggs
October 21, 2022
Norma Jean (Jellybean) Scaggs passed away peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2022. Norma worked with the 1212 Program as an AA counselor. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, movies, and the outdoors. Norma was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Dorothy Carrigan. Survivors include her husband of 26 years Teddy Scaggs; son, Michael Simpson; brother, John Antonine; daughter, Barbara...
Laura J. Shivone Comegys Wise
October 20, 2022
Laura J. Shivone Comegys Wise, age 99, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Reading, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Laura, one of ten children born in Wilmington to the late Louis and Johanna Shivone, was proud of her Italian heritage. Laura will be remembered for her delicious cooking, baking, and poetry. She enjoyed annual trips to New...
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