Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Ella Windsor
June 21, 2022
Ella Grose Windsor, age 57, of Bear, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Ella worked at Acme for 10 years. She also worked at BJ’s, Hot Shoppes on 95, Primo Hoagies and Jamesway. El enjoyed sewing, knitting, and collecting anything with Betty Boop. She enjoyed going to car shows and spending time with her family. Ella was preceded in...
Bruce Clifton Jr.
June 20, 2022
Bruce Nathan Clifton Jr., age 66, of Newark, formerly of Prices Corner, passed away on Monday June 20, 2022. Nate graduated from Delcastle Technical High School in 1975. He worked as a welder for many years. Nate loved playing the banjo and guitar. He enjoyed blue grass music and attending festivals in New Jersey. Nate is preceded in death by...
Donald Goodyear
June 19, 2022
Donald J. Goodyear, age 59, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday June 19, 2022. Donald worked as a Supervisor for Shamrock Cleaning Company, where he retired from earlier this year. He was always known for his love of music. Donald is survived by his wife of 13 years Sharon Goodyear and many family members and friends.
Thomas Carr
June 18, 2022
Thomas G. "Tomcat" Carr Jr, age 63, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022. He was born in San Diego, California, and settled in Newark, Delaware. He was the son of the late Thomas G. Carr Sr. and Barbara (Holler) Carr-Edwards. After graduating from Dickinson High School he served in the United States Army. He was a member...
Joseph Bailey
June 16, 2022
Joseph R. Bailey, age 84, of Newark, formerly of the Midwest, passed away on Thursday June 16, 2022. When Joe retired he moved to the East Coast to be near his family. His hobbies included bird watching and going to Delaware Park. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Patricia in 2008. He is survived by...
Mary Alicea
June 14, 2022
Mary V. Alicea, age 96, formerly of Boothwyn, Pa, went to be with the lord on Tuesday June 14, 2022. Madge retired from Container Research Company after many years. Her hobbies included crossword puzzles, watching TV, shopping, and going to Crystal Beach. She also loved antiques and spoiling her grandchildren. Madge is preceded in death by her parents, and her...
Helena Jebb
June 14, 2022
Helena R. Jebb, age 97, of Wilmington departed this life on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Christiana Hospital. A Registered Nurse, she had been active in the profession for 54 years, then devoting time to volunteerism. Helena was born in 1924, in West Grove, Pennsylvania, to Angelo and Nicolena Roberto. Her father was an immigrant who entered America through Ellis...
Dennis Nichols
June 11, 2022
Dennis R. “Big D” Nichols Jr., age 47, of Newark, formerly of Middletown, Newport, and New Castle, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday June 11, 2022. Dennis was the manager at Walgreens, formerly Happy Harrys, and worked at the Brookside Store for around 25 years. Dennis attended Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Technical High School Dennis was a member of...
Joseph Nahodil
June 11, 2022
Joseph Edward Nahodil, age 61, died peacefully at this home on Saturday June 11, 2022. At his request, a private Celebration of Life for close family will be held at a later date. Joseph was born on December 24, 1960, the youngest son of John and Joanne (Verbanas) Nahodil. He graduated from Christiana High School and worked for over 30...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Stewart
June 8, 2022
Betsy Stewart, an avid singer and long-time resident of Dover, De, passed away peacefully, in her home, on June 8th, 2022, at the age of 90. Betsy was born in Richmond, Va. on the 18th of October, 1931. Her passion was her family, which she built the foundation for with her loving husband Dale (deceased). Before moving to DE, Betsy...
Robert Wilson
June 4, 2022
Robert, loving husband of Hedwig (Jaozia) died at the age of 81 after living a long enjoyable life. A Delaware resident since after high school, he was an engineering graduate of General Motors institute (now Kettering University) and worked as an engineer for General Motors, Ronson Corp, Motor Wheel Corp. and Keene Corp (now Arlon). He also worked as a...
Elmer Smith
June 3, 2022
Elmer Thomas Smith, age 66, of New Castle, formerly of Corning, New York, passed away on Friday June 3, 2022. Elmer served in the United States Military. He worked as a truck driver. Most recently he was with Berrodin parts Warehouse for 10 years Elmer’s enjoyed collecting matchbox cars, playing video games, and riding around on motorcycles with Heather on...
Thomas Corcoran
May 29, 2022
Thomas Daniel J Corcoran, age 65, Left this earth on May 29th after a 2 yr battle with melanoma. A devoted father, husband and grandfather who was always looking to do the best he could for his family. He was born and raised in Wilmington, DE to parents Mary and Charles Corcoran . He was the second youngest of 8...
James Bruce Latney Jr
May 29, 2022
James B. Latney Jr, “Jimmy” age 53, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Jimmy was a 1986 graduate of Concord High School, where he was known for his athleticism on the football field and track team. He furthered his education by attending both Hampton University and University of Delaware. Jimmy enjoyed spending time with his family and...
Deborah Mcveigh
May 28, 2022
Deborah Lynn (Smith) McVeigh, age 69, passed away Saturday May 28, 2022 of liver failure. Debbie was the daughter of the late William I. Smith and Marilyn E. Smith. She is predeceased by her husband of 45 years John Edward McVeigh III. She is survived by only daughter, Tara Lynn McVeigh (Robert Neal Jr); devoted siblings; Cynthia McGrellis, Laurie Quesenberry...
Rodney Cahall
May 27, 2022
Rodney Edward “Roddy” Cahall of Elsmere, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27th in Christiana Hospital. He was 71. Roddy was born September 11, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney Sr. and Frances Logue Cahall and his sister Cindy Olivere. Roddy was loved and will be dearly missed by his sister Nancy Miller,...
Richard Bush
May 27, 2022
Our beloved husband, father, Dziadek (grandfather) and friend of many Richard Edward Bush passed away on Friday May 27, 2022 at 3:26pm surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Queens, NY on August 17, 1952 to John Calvert Bush and Marion Adele Bush (nee’ Uzenski). The 3rd oldest of their 8 children, moving from New York to Ellicott City,...
Malcolm Scott
May 26, 2022
Malcolm Nicholas Scott, age 78, of Wilmington, DE, went to be with the Lord on Thursday May 26, 2022. Malcolm worked various jobs in restaurants around the area. He was a Philadelphia sports fan and especially loved the Eagles. Malcolm was a very social person. He was also very kind and generous. Malcolm will be deeply missed by his family....
Dorothy Selby
May 21, 2022
Dorothy Elizabeth Selby age 83 of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington passed away peacefully at Regency Nursing Home on Saturday May 21, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother Lillian Selby and her grandparents Ethel and John Selby who raised her as their own daughter; her son John Preston; her aunts and uncles Junie, William, Alice and John...
William Baez
May 21, 2022
William Baez, age 59, of Newport, DE, formerly of Silver Springs, Maryland, passed away on Saturday May 21, 2022. William attended Holy Angels Catholic Church and St. Catherine of Siena Parish. He enjoyed playing and watching baseball, especially the Baltimore Orioles. He also enjoyed supporting his favorite football team, the Baltimore Ravens. William loved music and especially like classic rock...
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