Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

John Dennis

John Dennis

March 11, 2022

John Dennis, age 67 of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022. Johnny served in the United States Marine Corps. He was artistic and creative. Johnny was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Dennis and his parents, Carmella and Harry Dennis. Johnny is survived by his sisters, Patricia Meadows (Jim) and Joann Windish (Mark). Services will be private.

Patricia Newman

Patricia Newman

March 11, 2022

Patricia Darice Newman was born 10/4/1954 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Junious Newman & Pauline Newman. She was educated in the Bristol Township School System. Early in her career Patty became a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), due to her love for wanting to help people. She later worked and retired as a school bus driver for the Philadelphia School...

Ana Luisa "Titi" Cruz

Ana Luisa "Titi" Cruz

March 8, 2022

Ana Luisa Cruz "Titi", age 78, of Middletown, DE formerly of Brooklyn, NY passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Titi was one of eleven children born to Basilio and Tomasa Cruz. She was a homemaker and a seamstress. Titi enjoyed cooking and taking care of her children and grandchildren. Titi is survived by her son, Angel Hernandez; daughter, Ana...

Mamie Green

Mamie Green

March 8, 2022

Mamie I Green, age 77, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Tuesday March 8, 2022. Ms. Mamie graduated from Wilmington High School. She worked at the Wilmington Hospital as a dietician for 32 years. Ms. Mamie was a foster grandmother and was very active working in her community and going on police ride alongs. Ms. Mamie was preceded in death...

Pam Schweiger

Pam Schweiger

March 6, 2022

Pam Schweiger, 86, of Silview, DE departed this life at home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Her career was varied, including positions at Gamaliel Brothers Deli, the cafeteria at St. Mark’s High School, a Girl Scout Troop Leader, and at the JC Penney cosmetics counter. She spent much of her life as a homemaker, renowned...

Alena Kratky

Alena Kratky

March 6, 2022

Alena Kratky, 86, of Newark, DE passed away on March 6, 2022 after almost winning her fight against cancer. Born in 1935 in what is now the Czech Republic, Alena lived a fascinating life. In her childhood, she witnessed firsthand the tragedy of World War Two. She later became an elementary school teacher, married and had a son. The Russian...

Adele Hollis

Adele Hollis

March 5, 2022

Adele Lea Hollis, age 27, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 5, 2022. Adele resided with her Poppop and late Mommom who were also her longtime caregivers. Adele enjoyed spending time with her family and companion Jake. Adele also enjoyed playing basketball, swimming, riding her bike and many more outdoor activities. Adele was involved in...

Shayne Collins

Shayne Collins

March 1, 2022

Shayne L. Collins, age 77, of New Castle County, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Shayne was born and raised in New Hampshire where she graduated from Franklin High School. She also attended the University of Delaware. Shayne worked for Veterans Administration for almost 32 years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and volunteered at the...

Radames Rodriguez

Radames Rodriguez

February 27, 2022

Radames Rodriguez Jr., Formerly of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, went to be with the lord on Sunday February 27, 2022. Rada was a member of the Salvation Army and Luz y Verdad Church. He graduated from John Dickinson High School in 1993 and then attended the University of Delaware. Rada enjoyed boxing, wrestling, exercising, and going to church. He is...

Claire Purdy

Claire Purdy

February 27, 2022

Claire Purdy, of Wilmington formerly of Newport, passed away on Sunday February 27, 2022 at the age of 94. Claire worked at Gaylords as a Realtor and was also a homemaker. She was a member at St. James Episcopal Church and was a founding member of St. Philips Lutheran Church. Claire attended Conrad High School. Claire enjoyed reading, knitting, and...

Amanuel Kiflemariam

Amanuel Kiflemariam

February 20, 2022

Amanuel Kiflemariam, age 49, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Aman attended the University of Delaware and earned a degree in Plant Science and Biology. He worked at Stein Haskell Lab for over 23 years. Aman was a member of St. Michaels the Archangel Orthodox church where he volunteered to cut the grass in his younger years....

Edmund "Allor" Allotey

Edmund "Allor" Allotey

February 18, 2022

Edmund "Allor" Allotey, age 61 of Wilmington, Delaware died on Friday 18, 2022. Allor was born and raised in Ghana where he was educated at Mfanstipim School from 1974 to 1979. He completed his Sixth Form education at Okwapeman Secondary School which earned him an A'Level Certificate. Indeed, he was a very intelligent man. He was a music enthusiast and...

Anthony Hargan

Anthony Hargan

February 18, 2022

Anthony Michael “Tony” Hargan Sr., of Newark, peacefully transitioned of natural causes on Friday February 18, 2022 at the age of 63. Tony attended Christiana High School but graduated from Hodgson Vo-Tech in 1977. He worked as a carpenter for Kappler Construction for 19 years. Tony enjoyed crabbing, fishing, hunting and was an avid Cowboys and Raiders fan. He was...

Patricia Keen

Patricia Keen

February 17, 2022

Patricia Keen {Jockett) 1/13/35-2/17/22 Pat Keen (Jockett), daughter of the late Helen and Anthony Jockett rested her tired body in peace on Thursday February 17, 2022 with her daughter Patty by her side. Pat was well known for her unconditional love of family and friends and taught others the lesson of never-ending kindness, love, and patience. These attributes are why...

Barbara Kendra

Barbara Kendra

February 16, 2022

Barbara H. Kendra, age 83, of Claymont, formerly of Pennsylvania, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Bobbie enjoyed the Casino. Survivors include her sisters, Deborah Rentz and Joanne Lunness and nieces and nephews. Services and burial will be private.

David Bender

David Bender

February 13, 2022

David R. Bender, of New Castle, passed away on February 13, 2022 at the age of 65. Dave enjoyed heavy equipment, fishing, four wheeling, and gardening with his wife. He also loved corona beer. Dave is survived by his wife of 29 years Barbara Bender, his daughter Stephanie Stevens (David), his step sons Thomas Allen Gunter and Jacob Brian Gunter,...

Carmen Parisi

Carmen Parisi

February 13, 2022

Carmen F. Parisi, of New Castle formerly of Schenectady, NY, died on Sunday February 13, 2022 at the age of 60. Carmen graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1980, he also graduated from Pace University with a degree in marketing. Carmen was an avid motorcycle rider, he was a member of the BMW Motorcycle Club of America. He loved...

David “Tom Tom” Campbell

David “Tom Tom” Campbell

February 10, 2022

David “Tom Tom” Campbell, age 45, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022. Tom Tom enjoyed painting, home improvement and landscaping. He loved hanging out with his family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Survivors include his son, Dominic Thomas Turner; daughter, Mackenzie Taylor Campbell; parents, Christine Barni and Thomas Ward White (Carol); sisters, Amber Jean...

Hope Vazquez

Hope Vazquez

February 10, 2022

Hope Marie Vazquez, age, 55, of Wilmington, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at home. She was born November 3,1965. Hope loved to cook, the beach, and her grandkids most of all. She survived by her daughter, Stephanie Vazquez; grandson Samar Routh, and granddaughter, Thea Adams.

Patricia Risma

Patricia Risma

February 9, 2022

Patricia M. Risma, 62, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 17, 1959 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She attended grade school at Archbishop Ryan Academy for the Deaf and was a 1978 graduate of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Philadelphia. Patricia was a woman of faith. She is...