Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Stephen Castura
May 1, 2022
Stephen M. "Stevie" Castura Jr., age 50, of Wilmington, formerly of Richardson Park, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Stevie attended Delcastle High School and worked for Francis Pollinger & Sons, Tri-State Roofers and H.K. Griffith Companies. He enjoyed fishing and hunting that he started early in his life and loved all the family get...
Anthony Blanco
April 29, 2022
Anthony Patrick Blanco, age 34 of Newark, DE passed away April 29th, 2022 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Anthony was born in Newark, DE to Patrick James Blanco and Denise Sue Pierce Blanco. Anthony was a Jack of all trades. In addition to his parents, Anthony is survived by his two daughters, Mackenzee Michelle Blanco and Madilyn Marie Blanco; his...
Patrick Mcginnis
April 26, 2022
Patrick James McGinnis Dover - Patrick James McGinnis of Dover, DE, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2022, at the age of 59. Pat was born on August 16, 1962 in Dover at Kent General Hospital. Pat was a graduate of Smyrna High class of 1980 and received an associate’s Degree in graphic design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh....
Carol Moon
April 24, 2022
Carol Moon, age 71, passed away at her home in Newport, DE on Sunday, April 24th, 2022. Throughout her life she brought joy to those around her with a generous and loving spirit. She married Robert Moon on March 1st, 1969. With him she had her three children, Shannon, Bryan and Cliff. Carol loved to bake, sew, and especially sing....
Frances Sadler Hightman
April 23, 2022
Frances A. Sadler Hightman, age 81, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Fran was born in West Virginia to the late Troy and Oney Mitchem. She worked for Wiltex for 28 years followed by Strawbridge’s and Penny’s. Fran was a member of Kings Assembly of God. She was a committed Christian, a devoted...
Robert Biddle
April 23, 2022
Robert M. Biddle (Bobby), 63, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 after a short illness. Graduate of Sun Valley high school, he lived in Aston his whole life. Son of late William T Biddle, brother of late Stephen J. Biddle, Grandson of his paternal grandparents John and Mary (Ruby) Biddle maternal grandparents Joseph and Jeanne Garvey. He is survived...
Kimberly Martine
April 17, 2022
Kimberly M. Martine, age 56, of Wilmington, passed away on April 17, 2022. Kim worked as a crane operator for 20 years and was a member of IUOE Local Union 542. Earlier in life, she attended St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Millsboro and was a member of the Armed Forces. Kim enjoyed fishing, surf fishing, the beach, boating, motorcycles, and...
Alice Kirchner
April 16, 2022
Alice M. Kirchner, age 53, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Saturday April 16, 2022. Alice was preceded in death by her brothers, Ira, Daniel and David Everett. Alice is survived by her daughters, Casandra L. Kirchner and Marissa Mckinney (Cory); son, David Kirchner; sisters, Shirley Everett, Grace, and Elsie Preston (Thomas) and grandchildren, Saylor and Sawyer. Services will be...
Clyde Nafzinger
April 15, 2022
Clyde Arthur Nafzinger was called to his eternal home on Friday, April 15, 2022 at the age of 89. He was son of late Lewis and Lois Nafzinger. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of 39 years. He was predeceased by foster sister, Thelma Hughes of Nashville TN, brother John and Shirley Nafzinger of Crumpton MD, brother, Moses and...
Linda Seeney
April 15, 2022
Linda S. Seeney of New Castle, DE, age 72, passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. Born in Wilmington, DE the daughter of the late Myrtle F. McAllister and Arthur Slape. Ms. Seeney worked in retail throughout her entire life. Working in such stores as Macy's, Strawbridges, Matthews Hallmark and most recently, Marshalls in FL. In her youth, Linda...
Richard Diver, Jr.
April 14, 2022
Richard A. Diver, Jr. (Rick), 66 of Newark, DE passed away April 14, 2022. Rick was predeceased by his parents, Richard A. Diver, Sr. and Carol A. Drumgoole. He is survived by his sister, Valerie M. Diver; brothers, David E. Diver and Douglas C. Diver and his wife Kristin; nieces, Sarah J. Hebenstreit and Hadley R. Diver; step-nieces; Abby, Emily...
Doris Walton
April 14, 2022
Doris Jacqueline Walton, 88, of Newark, Delaware, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Wilmington Hospital. Doris was born in Delaware Hospital to George and Edna Walton and spent most of her life living in northern New Jersey and Delaware, and briefly in North Carolina and Florida. In addition to a lengthy career working as a nurse anesthetist, Doris...
Tracey Mccaw
April 12, 2022
Tracey Lea Poarch McCaw, 46 of Abington, Maryland passed away Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 following a brief illness. Born in Wilmington, Delaware April 26th, 1975 to Nancy J. (Spence) Poarch of Seaford, Delaware and the late Daniel M. Poarch Sr. Tracey loved and enjoyed her career as LPN for over 28 years. She was adored by her patients as much...
Bascom Steele
April 7, 2022
Bascom “Sonny” F. Steele, Jr., age 76, of North East, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Born in McComas, WV on August 10, 1945, he was the son of the late Bascom F. Steele, Sr. and Effie P. (Taylor) Parag. Sonny worked in Human Resources for the Congoleum Corporation in Marcus Hook,...
John “Jack” Beatson
April 6, 2022
John “Jack” F. Beatson, Jr., age 81, went Home on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 to join his mother, father, son and grandson. Jack was a lifelong resident of Wilmington. He retired after many years of service as a printer. Jack was a member of the Sellers Senior Center and The Course in Miracles. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and...
Carolyn Spencer
April 5, 2022
Carolyn J. Spencer, of Wilmington, went to be with her maker on Tuesday April 5, 2022 at the age of 70. Carol graduated from Conrad High School in 1969. She worked for DuPont which became Dade Behring for many years before she retired. Carol was a member of Love of Christ Church. She enjoyed crafting, drawing, and making handmade gifts...
Raymond Buckingham
April 3, 2022
Raymond Buckingham Sr, 81, of Glasgow, passed away on Sunday April 3, 2022, after a strenuous battle with respiratory complications. Raymond, also known as Eddie, was born October 7, 1941, in Wilmington, Delaware. He lived a quaint and simple life, preferring the company of his cats and birds than people. Oftentimes you would catch him outside feeding the stray cats....
Mark Wood
April 2, 2022
Mark L. Wood, age 57, of New Castle, formerly of Havertown, PA, went to be with the lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Mark worked as a pipefitter. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling and being outdoors. Mark loved spending time with his dog Mali. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Janet and Frederick Wood Sr and his sister, Adrien...
Patricia Barkley
April 2, 2022
Patricia Lee Barkley, age 82, of Newark, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at home in the presence of her family. Pat was born in Durbin, West Virginia and raised in Staunton, Virginia. She was a homemaker. Pat enjoyed watching TV, especially The Waltons. She loved “Extra” bubble gum, getting her hair and nails done...
Hilda Figueroa
March 29, 2022
Hilda M. Figueroa, of New Castle formerly of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, passed away on Tuesday March 29, 2022 at the age of 72. Hilda enjoyed reading, watching soap operas, word puzzles and cooking. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Hilda is survived by her daughter Birgen Vasquez (Miguel); her son Juan Cruz (Yolanda); daughter Anna...
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