Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Helena Jebb

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Agnes Chiappardi

Agnes Chiappardi

May 18, 2022

Agnes D Chiappardi, age 91, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on May 18, 2022. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband John after 63 years of marriage. She is survived by her children John, Denise, Michael, Donna and Debbi, her 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and her brother Joseph. Funeral arrangements will be private. In lieu of flowers,...

Anna Mae Shewbrooks

Anna Mae Shewbrooks

May 17, 2022

Anna Mae (Baker) Shewbrooks Born in Pittsville, Maryland to Nancy E. (Wainwright) and Vearl V. Baker, Anna Mae, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 with her family by her side. In addition to her parents, Anna Mae was predeceased by her husband Nevin W. Shewbrooks, two months short of their 55th Anniversary. The early years of her...

John "Jack" Devine

John "Jack" Devine

May 9, 2022

John (“Jack”) Joseph Devine, Jr. age 80, of Wilmington, Delaware, was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, May 9, 2022. Jack was born in Darby, Pennsylvania, to John J. Devine, Sr. and Veronica (Vera) Devenny. He grew up in the Ridley Park. Pa. area and learned how to fish at a nearby creek with the help of...

Linda Shepherd

Linda Shepherd

May 8, 2022

Linda L. Shepherd, age 70, of Newark, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Linda was a graduate of Conrad High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed volunteering at Faithful Friends and loved cats. She loved being with her family, especially for birthday and holiday dinners and going to Mrs. Robinos. Linda was preceded in...

Luraleen Denny - Rodriguez

Luraleen Denny - Rodriguez

May 5, 2022

Luraleen Marie Denny - Rodriguez peacefully passed away at her youthful age of 54 at her lovely home on May 5, 2022. She was the caring wife of Jose Rodriguez for 22 years. She was also the graceful mother of five children; Peter, Patrick, Stephine, Kyle, and Joseph. The daughter of Eileen Keast and Alfred O Denny, she was born...

Francisco “Frank” Rivera

Francisco “Frank” Rivera

May 1, 2022

Francisco “Frank” Rivera, age 59, of Allentown, PA, formerly of Wilmington, went to be with the lord on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Frank worked as a cook at various restaurants in Wilmington. Frank was a member of Hogar Crea. He enjoyed music and helping people. Frank didn’t know how to tell people “no” but he always had a smile on...