Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
John O'Brien
August 6, 2022
John P. O'Brien, age 56, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 6, 2022. John graduated from McKean Highschool in 1984. He was a member of the Kirkwood Soccer Club. John liked to be outdoors. He had a love for animals and enjoyed traveling, swimming, and music. John is preceded in death by his parents Patrick...
Jack Lindell
August 6, 2022
Jack H. Lindell Jr. was born in Wilmington, DE on July 17, 1956. He passed at home surrounded by loved ones ones on August 6, 2022. Jack was a mechanic and crane operator for Summit Steel of New Castle, DE for 20 plus years. He enjoyed everything outdoors and especially liked being by the water fishing, or boating. Jack was...
Daniel Brunet
August 4, 2022
Daniel Brunet, born Juan Daniel Bocanegra Charríez, age 83, of New Castle DE, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Dan was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Rev.José Bocanegra Acevedo and Juanita Charríez de Bocanegra. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Izlia Loida. Dan is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathleen;...
Clark Shaffer
August 4, 2022
Clark G. Shaffer, age 67, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on August 4, 2022 at Accent Care Hospice (Christiana Hospital). Clark was a 1972 graduate from Dickinson High School, where he went on to complete one year at the University of Delaware’s Agriculture school. Following a machinist apprenticeship at Glaser Bros., he earned an Associate of Engineering degree in...
Arthur Mcmilin
August 4, 2022
Arthur J. McMilin “Artie”, age 69, of New Castle, formerly of Newport, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 Artie was an avid Pez collector and enjoyed Ebay. He also enjoyed watching TV/ game shows and movies. Some of his favorites were American Pickers, Game Show Network, Reelz and Marvel/ SyFi Movies. He was preceded in death by his daughter,...
Denise Shea
August 3, 2022
Denise Shea, age 66, died on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 in Wilmington, DE. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Noella Shea (Gingras) and long time companion Donald C. Smith of Smyrna, DE. Denise was a successful bookkeeper and graduated from University of Phoenix with with a Bachelor’s of Science, Accounting. In lieu of flowers, the family...
Rodney Watt
August 1, 2022
Rodney Watt - father, brother, son, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on August 1st, at the age of 56, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Rodney will be missed by everyone that knew him. His sense of humor and larger than life personality attracted new friends everywhere. If you knew Rodney, you liked him. Rod was passionate...
Nedwin Minnich
August 1, 2022
Nedwin L. Minnich, age 91, of Wilmington fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, August 1, 2022. Ned was born in Locust Gap, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Mt. Carmel Township High School where he was a standout basketball player and captain of his team. Ned was an Army veteran who was employed for 38 years as an autoworker...
Carolyn Barone
July 28, 2022
Carolyn A. Barone, age 70, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at home. Carol retired from GM in 2006 after 30 years. She enjoyed arts and crafts, decorating, and gardening. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Bill Rucker and her stepmother, Clemmie. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Anthony Barone; son, Rodney Barone and his wife...
John Ivers
July 25, 2022
John C. Ivers, age 88, of Wilmington, formerly of Weaverville, CA passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. Johnny was a Staff Sargent in the Airforce and a member of the American Legion. He retired after over 25 years at UPS. Johnny was a member of the Elks Club in Redding, CA and the Moose Lodge and Order of the...
Jeanne Howe
July 24, 2022
Many of you knew her from a long time ago. I thought I would share about her life the last 20 years. One thing I didn't appreciate at first was how much she would thrive when she was given the opportunity. She had several jobs in retail, and what distinguished her was how hard she worked and how really well...
Margaret Kemske
July 23, 2022
Margaret (Peg) Kemske passed away on her birthday July 23, 2022 in the Accent Care Hospice Center of Christiana Hospital, Wilmington on her 77th birthday. Born in Wilmington, DE, the daughter of the late John (Jack) and Doris Kemske. A native Delawarean, she attended schools in Wilmington and graduated from Brandywine High School. Then became an EEG technician and worked...
Margaret Ann Foraker
July 19, 2022
Margaret Ann Foraker, Age 81, of Newark, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Margaret was employed by NVF for 26 years and Speakman since 1998. She was a member of Berea Presbyterian Church; and enjoyed reading, crocheting, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, George and Virginia....
Travis Crawford
July 19, 2022
Travis Miles Crawford would want you to believe he passed away during a crazed cult’s ritual cremation in bucolic Scotland. Or following his unfortunate introduction to a woodchipper by a nonchalant Swedish psychopath, somewhere in North Dakota. But Travis passed away peacefully while watching a movie on July 19th, 2022 in Newark, Delaware, at the age of 51. Travis was...
Joseph Auger
July 18, 2022
Joseph B Auger Jr, 78, of Claymont, DE passed away on July 18, 2022. He was born to Joseph Sr. and Ruth (Harrington) Auger. Jack graduated from Bishop Bradley High School in Manchester, NH, and was a longtime resident of Manchester and Hampton, NH, before moving to Claymont, DE. Joe had a lifelong love of horses and harness racing, was...
Deborah Pope
July 14, 2022
Deborah (Debbie) Ann Pope left this world on July 14, 2022 and into the hands of God, our father. Debbie was born at Edwards Air Force Base, California on October 10, 1960 to Marguerite and David L. Dempsey. Her father was stationed there and when his USAF assignment was over, the family relocated to Wilmington, Delaware while her father completed...
G. James “Jay” Roman, Iii
July 14, 2022
G. James “Jay” Roman, III August 9, 1976 – July 14, 2022 “Brandywine Historic Trail” – Author We lost our sweet son on Thursday July 14th, 2022. Jay was taken into the arms of the Lord all too young, surrounded by his immediate family who loved him fiercely and cherished him dearly. Jay’s courageous battle with cancer and war-induced demons...
Ralph Byers
July 12, 2022
Ralph H. Byers Jr, age 56, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Ralph was a fun loving uncle, brother and son who enjoyed fishing, music and spending time with his family and friends. Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Ralph H. Byers Sr. and his brother, Robert Byers and sister,...
Lanette Kolmodin
July 9, 2022
Lanette R. Kolmodin, age 60, of Newark, formerly of Millsboro, passed away on Saturday July 9, 2022. Lanette graduated from Delcastle High School in 1979. She worked for Astra Zeneca in Newark for many years. Lanette enjoyed going to the beach, boating, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and...
William Vaughn
July 9, 2022
William “Bill” Vaughn, 87 passed away July 9, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family. He always talked about the “big surprise” waiting for us in heaven and we suspect he is joining his parents and siblings at the celebration. Born in Lewes, DE to Molloy C. Vaughn and Sarah Estelle Vaughn. A true Delaware native, Bill aka, “Turk”, was raised...
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