Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Ethel May Marshall
August 22, 2022
Ethel May Marshall Of Newark, DE, age 81, left this earth to join her beloved husband on Monday, August 22, 2022, while residing at Millcroft Living, Newark, DE. Born in Allentown, PA she was the daughter of the late Harry and Rachel Roesser. Ethel May had worked in security and safety for many years until her retirement. In her leisure...
Alexander Hieber
August 21, 2022
Al F. Hieber, age 74, of Newport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21, 2022. Al was born and raised in Philadelphia. He was a Vietnam Veteran where he served 4 years in the Coast Guard. While serving in the Coast Guard, Al was security in the waters off the coast of Miami for President Richard Nixon who had a...
Garrett (Gary) Dawson
August 13, 2022
Garrett (Gary) W. Dawson Jr (78) passed away Saturday August 13, 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Garrett W. Sr. and Esther Grant and brother, Grant Dawson. A graduate of Conrad High School, Gary joined the US Army then went on to pursue a career in law enforcement in Delaware and Maryland. He had...
George Heinel
August 11, 2022
There were few things in life that George Heinel loved more than a good index. The inspection of a new book acquisition was a measured and careful process. Whether an old book found at one of the many used book sales he inhabited for decades or the rare occasion when he purchased a new printing, the review of the index...
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