Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Camden Kelly

Camden Kelly

September 27, 2022

Camden Eugene Kelly II, age 60, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Camden was a member of the Boilers Makers Union for 20 years where he worked as a water well driller before retiring 5 years ago. He also worked as a well drillers assistant for 10 years. Camden enjoyed motorcycles. Camden was preceded in death...

Glenn Harrington

Glenn Harrington

September 26, 2022

Glenn P. Harrington, age 61, passed away Monday September 26, 2022. Glenn was a graduate of Elkton High School. He worked at Heritage Concrete and enjoyed surf fishing and the beach. He is survived by daughter, Tifane Kennedy, son, Jonathan Harrington, and 6 grandchildren. He was loved by many.

William Derbyshire

William Derbyshire

September 25, 2022

William "Bill" Derbyshire, age 74, of Wilmington, formerly of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Bill was an Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He then worked for the City of Baltimore as a Firefighter. Bill was a member of the Salesianum High School Alumni Association. He graduated form Salesianum High School in 1966 and then went...

Jennie Renard

Jennie Renard

September 20, 2022

Jennie J. Renard, age 78, of Bear, DE, formerly of Harrisburg, PA went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Jennie was preceded in death by her son, Charles Martin Griffith; parents, John and Isabella Watson; brothers, John and James Watson and sister, Patricia Dover. Survivors include her husband Paul Renard; brother, Edward Burns Dover; sisters, Barbara...

Marcia Lynch

Marcia Lynch

September 20, 2022

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J. Lawrence Frace

J. Lawrence Frace

September 17, 2022

J. Lawrence Frace, age 58, of Newark, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Larry graduated from William Penn High School in 1981 and then attended Goldy Beacom College. He worked at Bank of America for 27 years where he was a Senior Vice President. Larry was a collector of all things. He loved his French Bulldogs and was...

Johnnie Jones

Johnnie Jones

September 16, 2022

Johnnie L. Jones, age 85, of Wilmington, formerly of West Brighton Staten Island, NY, and native of Canton, Mississippi, transitioned on Friday, September 16, 2022 at her home. Johnnie, also affectionately known as, Miss J graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island in 1956. From 1966-2000 she worked in the Dietary Department at Staten Island Hospital, now known as...

Juan Alicea

Juan Alicea

September 15, 2022

Juan Alicea, age 90, of Wilmington, formerly of Garnet Valley, PA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Juan was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to Rosa Maria Maldonado Velez and Silverio Alicea Serrano. He was raised with 8 brothers and 8 sisters. He lived in Philadelphia before moving to Garnet Valley with his late wife...

Theodore "Teddy' Marek

Theodore "Teddy' Marek

September 15, 2022

Theodore "Teddy" T. Marek, age 54, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Teddy attended William Penn High School. He worked for Hurlock Roofing for 10 years and then was self employed building custom computers. Teddy was very handy, and enjoyed building things such as computers and drones. He also enjoyed music. Teddy is survived by his parents...

Florence Anderson

Florence Anderson

September 14, 2022

Florence E. Anderson, age 94, of New Castle and formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her home in the presence of her family. Florence graduated from Conrad High School in 1946. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, reading, bible study and most of all spending time with her family. Florence was preceded in death...

John Barnes

John Barnes

September 10, 2022

John “Johnny” Austin Barnes, was called home to God on September 10, 2022, at 2:28 pm at age 59. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 3, 1963, at 5:31 pm. John was a loving son of the late Charles T. Barnes, Sr., and Rosemary (Smith) Hitchner. John was a proud, dedicated & adoring father to his two daughters. John always...

Danny Pate

Danny Pate

September 9, 2022

Danny J. Pate Sr., age 66, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 9, 2022. Danny spent his childhood in Richardson Park. He worked as a carpenter for many years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Holloway Terrance. He also was a part of the ABATE Motorcycle Club. Danny was an...

Dineen Hoagland

Dineen Hoagland

September 6, 2022

Dineen Carol Hoagland, age 62, recently of Dover, Delaware went from the land of the dying to the land of the living on September 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father Harry C. Hoagland, Jr. Dineen is survived by her mother Ann Hoagland of Dover, brother and sisters-in-laws Jim and Nancy Hoagland of Middletown and Curt and...

Diane Hunter

Diane Hunter

September 2, 2022

Diane Hunter, age 70, formerly of Belvedere, DE, passed away on September 2, 2022, she was surrounded by family. May you rest easy in grace and love. Diane worked as an Assistant Head Nurse at Christiana Care Hospital for many years, while at Christiana Diane also worked as a Quality Assurance nurse until she retired. Diane was a member of...

Charles Little

Charles Little

August 30, 2022

Charles Richard Little, age 82, of Newport, formerly of Tulsa, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 30, 2022. Charlie is an Army veteran who served 6 years. He worked as a tractor trailer driver for 26 years and later worked as a security guard until he retired in 2005. Charlie attended St. Mathews Catholic Church and...

James Mcmurrin Dean

James Mcmurrin Dean

August 30, 2022

James McMurrin Dean NEWARK James McMurrin (“Jim”) Dean, aged 78, died August 30, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born and reared in Berkeley, California, the son of James McMurrin Dean, Sr. and Aileen (“Peggy”) Smith Dean (later Kauffman). Jim was a kind and learned man and always had a good sense of humor. This included joking about his...

Joel Secundy

Joel Secundy

August 28, 2022

Joel David Secundy age 52, beloved partner, father, brother and friend passed away August 28, 2022 after a courageous 3-year battle with stage 4 colon cancer. Joel is preceded in death by his parents Robert L. Secundy and Marian G. Secundy. He was a devoted father and is survived by his beloved children Robert L. Secundy, Lillian G. Secundy and...

James Clemens

James Clemens

August 25, 2022

On the evening of August 25, 2022 James Everett Clemens (71, New Castle DE) passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by his side. In life, Jim held his family and friends above all else. Closely followed by his passion for golf and powerlifting. He had an adventerous spirit and found peace being with nature. Any reason was a...

Sheila Williams

Sheila Williams

August 25, 2022

Sheila, age 57, of Middletown, DE, formerly of Bucks County, PA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 25th, 2022 in the presence of her loved ones. Sheila graduated from Harry S. Truman High School in Levittown, PA. in 1982. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Glenn; her children, Ryan Williams (Gina) and Lauren Hudson (Mark);...

Wesley Maltman

Wesley Maltman

August 24, 2022

NEWARK - Wesley Maltman Jr life-long Delaware resident, passed away peacefully August 24, 2022 surrounded by family. Survived by wife, Helene Maltman; children, Denise Schmidt, Elaine Maltman, Karen Fisher, Wesley Maltman III, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by sister, Drue Port; mother, Betty; father, Wes Sr. Born in Wilmington October 26, 1932, graduated from Al Dupont HS and attended...