Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Henry Marrero

Henry Marrero

December 17, 2022

Henry Marrero, age 94, of Middletown, formerly of Philadelphia and New York, NY., transitioned on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Henry joined the United States Navy at age 17 serving on the USS Wisconsin and Ship President Jackson. He then changed to the Seabees serving in French Morocco where he became a 3rd class Petty Officer. He worked as a mail...

Nancy Ober (Spiering)

Nancy Ober (Spiering)

December 15, 2022

Nancy Carol (Spiering) Ober, age 74, passed on December 15, 2022, at Accent Care Hospice in Wilmington, Delaware, with her daughter, Robin, by her side. Nancy was diagnosed with cancer in 2010 and bravely fought the disease for many years, defying the odds and grim predictions from her doctors. Nancy attended Greensboro School and then North Caroline High School, graduating...

Charlene Stuart

Charlene Stuart

December 15, 2022

Charlene Stuart, age 62, of Bear, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Charlene graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1979. She liked going to the Delaware beaches and hanging out with her family and grandkids. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Renee Fuller. Charlene is survived by her husband of 38 years, William...

Michelle Hartis

Michelle Hartis

December 15, 2022

Michelle A. Hartis, age 54, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. She graduated from St. Marks High School in 1986 and worked for Nucar Mazda and Bancroft Home Care for Special Needs Adults. She volunteered for Special Olympics Delaware. Michelle was an avid craftsperson and is best known for her creative “blocks”. She loved to eat out and was...

Meredith Hutchinson

Meredith Hutchinson

December 13, 2022

Meredith A. Hutchinson, age 85, of New Castle and formerly of Newport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Meredith worked as an administrator for the State of Maryland for over 20 years before she retired. She loved cats, music, and was devoted to her family. Meredith is survived by her sons, David R. Hutchinson Jr. (Patricia Marziano) and...

Leo Carreras

Leo Carreras

December 7, 2022

Leo J. Carreras of Wilmington, DE, passed away on December 7, 2022. He was born on October 7, 1932, to Leo M. Carreras and Mary Schnepp, both of whom predeceased him, along with his brother, John M. Carreras. Leo is survived by his five siblings: Adele Lundquist (David), Virginia Beach, VA; Thomas A. Carreras, Elkton, MD; Paul J. Carreras (GiGi),...

Rosemarie "Abbey" Mombro

Rosemarie "Abbey" Mombro

December 5, 2022

Rosemarie "Abbey" Mombro, age 85 of Newark. Our Angel Abbey went to Heaven to be with The Lord on Monday, December 5, 2022. Abbey retired from Acme where she worked in the deli for over 30 years. She prayed the Rosary every day. Abbey enjoyed day trips with her daughter, her sissy Janet and niece Dana, watching Hallmark movies and...

Guner Loughrey

Guner Loughrey

December 5, 2022

Guner William Loughrey, age 29, of Berlin, Maryland, passed away on December 5, 2022. Guner was fun loving and had a good, sweet soul. He was a loving son, brother, and grandson. Guner is survived by his parents, Sharon Loughrey and Steven Loughrey Sr.; brother, Steven Loughrey II (Janine); sister, Victoria Moreau; and grandparents, Priscilla Young and Joan Loughrey. Services...

Jacqueline Barbara “Jackie” Selby

Jacqueline Barbara “Jackie” Selby

December 3, 2022

Jacqueline Barbara “Jackie” Selby Jacqueline B. “Jackie” Selby, was born on March 5, 1941, to the late John and Ethel Selby in Wilmington, Delaware where Jacqueline was the youngest of 15 children. Jacqueline peacefully transitioned at the age of 81 on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care in Newark, Delaware. After the passing of all of...

Patricia Greenwood

Patricia Greenwood

December 2, 2022

Patricia Greenwood, age 87, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Pat was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband, Ed , three children, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Pat loved the Lord all the days of her life and was a longtime member...

George Leptien

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...