Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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...
Mary Marie Young
October 19, 2022
Mary Marie Young (Born January 1, 1940; died October 19, 2022) Marie Young, resident of Canby, California, departed this life on October 19, 2022, while visiting family in Wilmington, Delaware. She was 82. Marie was born in Lumberton, North Carolina and graduated from Magnolia High School in Robeson County. She attended Pembroke State University for a year, before leaving school...
Aimee Wroten
October 16, 2022
Aimee Diane Dooley Wroten, age 48, of Wilmington, formerly of Peoria, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Aimee graduated from Limestone High School in Bartonville, IL in 1992 and Illinois Central College in Peoria, IL. She worked at Bank of America for 25 years. Aimee enjoyed the beach and spending time with her family...
Margarita Laboy
October 11, 2022
Margarita Maria “Rita” Laboy, age 47, of Wilmington, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, went to find peace with Jehovah on October 11, 2022. Rita graduated from Christiana High School in 1994 and then Delaware Technical Community College. She enjoyed writing stories, music, and her cat. Rita was very bright and talented and creative. Rita is preceded in death by her father...
Norma Day
October 10, 2022
Norma L. Day, age 87, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022. Norma grew up in Wilmington, DE, was a Girl Scout and a 1953 graduate of Conrad High School. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. Norma was an Avon representative for 45 years, and was a member of the President’s Club. She thoroughly...
Susan O'Connell Ciotti
October 5, 2022
Susan O’Connell Ciotti, lifetime resident of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, age 56. Susan was predeceased by her father, John J. O’Connell and mother, Dolores O’Connell. She is survived by her loving sons Julian and Gianni Ciotti, and siblings John O’Connell (Sandy), Rosemary O’Connell, Kathleen Karcich (Andrew), Daniel O’Connell (Barbara), Colleen O’Connell, Jeffrey O’Connell, Jacqueline Del...
Ann Mechling
October 4, 2022
With the smell of harvested corn in the air, Ann Fox “Annie” Mechling (Reid) of Chesapeake City passed away peacefully with her son and daughter-in-law by her side Tuesday October 4, 2022 following a brief period of declining health caused by Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and Covid. She was seventy-nine years old. Born and raised on Cubs Run Farm outside of...
Patricia Thompson
October 3, 2022
Patricia D. Thompson, age 74, of Newport, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022. Patty worked at the thrift store for over 30 years. She enjoyed walking, cleaning, and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Patty is preceded in death by her mother, Gloria; father, Harold; sisters, Brenda, Janet and Delores; and brothers, Alan and...
John Shaffer
September 30, 2022
John Webster Shaffer, Jr, 68, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 30th, 2022. John was born in Silver Spring, MD and later resided in many states throughout his lifetime. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and a recipient of a National Defense Service Medal. John graduated from Lamar University of Texas with...
Julie Hoffecker
September 28, 2022
Julie L. Hoffecker, 51, of Clayton, DE, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at her mothers’ home on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Julie was a wonderful cook and enjoyed gardening and canning the fruits of her labors. She loved to sing and dance, watching and attending NASCAR races, and camping in the mountains of Pennsylvania....
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