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Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Jack Alley
August 25, 2021
Jack Lee Alley was born in Charleston, West Virginia. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Newark, DE. He was 76 years old. Jack was a disabled Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a devoted brother, a loving father, a passionate animal lover, and a caring friend. He enjoyed days at Delaware Park watching the ponies run,...
Michael Tweedy
August 24, 2021
Michael P. Tweedy, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Michael worked in the construction industry and retired from Cabela's. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Doris Tweedy. Survivors include his sister, Barbara Roberts (Douglas); niece, Kimberly Geier (Mike); long-time girlfriend and caregiver, Shirley Collins and rescue dog, Putty. A Celebration of Life will...
Stephen Sawak
August 23, 2021
Stephen Sawak, affectionately known as Steve, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 23, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Born in 1948 in Marabella, Trinidad and Tobago, Steve, was the son of the late Stella Sawak. He spent most of his adulthood in Trinidad and in 1998, he immigrated to the United States. Steve is survived...
Eudovia Checkley
August 21, 2021
Eudovia Checkley of Grenada but resides in Bear, DE, passed away on Saturday 21st, 2021 at the age of 85. She was the mother of: Winston, Reuben, Esther, Christine, Francis and Carol-Ann Checkley, Gloria John and Lisa LaCrette. Sister of: Daisy Joefield Beloved Grandmother of: Samantha, Shaquille, Kadeem, Colleen, Tristan, Reuben Jr., Joshua, Shane, Kevin, Ishmel and Shania Checkley, Keshia,...
Sandra Dehoyos
August 20, 2021
Sandra A. DeHoyos, age 66, of New Castle, went to be with her husband and son on Friday, August 20, 2021. Sandy was a waitress at Charcoal Pit on Concord Pike and Delaware Park. She was a graduate of Conrad High School and enjoyed gardening and baking. Sandy was preceded in death by her husband Henry W. DeHoyos in 2021;...
Betty Jamison
August 19, 2021
Betty Jean Jamison, age 85, of Bear, formerly of New Castle, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Betty and her husband owned Flowers by Jamison for over 30 years. She enjoyed country and western and gospel music. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Peter O. Jamison Jr in 2017 and...
Cameron May
August 19, 2021
Cameron R. May the son of Warren and Cora Mae May passed away on August 19 at the age of 73. Cameron was predeceased by his parents, numerous brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, and a cousin. He is survived by his wife Mahogany R. (Little) May, 2 sons Timothy (Ingrid VanBuskirk) of AZ and Mark of CA, 1 daughter Chelsey (Mike) Shallcross...
Leroy (Lee) Faux
August 18, 2021
Leroy (Lee) Glenn Faux, born in Freeland, PA passed away August 18 at the age of 82. Leroy was a US Army veteran. He loved word puzzles, rocks and minerals, sci-fi, alien tv shows, Chicago Cubs baseball and Denver Broncos football. He is preceded by his parents Stanley and Margaret May Faux, brothers Thomas Faux and Stanley Faux who was...
Earl Dunmon
August 17, 2021
Earl R. Dunmon, age 80, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 after a long battle with Cancer. Earl was an Air Force Veteran and worked for All State Insurance. He had a life long love of cars and enjoyed having lively debates. Ear is survived by his sons, Christopher Dunmon and Alexander Dunmon both of Delaware. Services...
Kevin Gland
August 15, 2021
Kevin J. Gland, age 63, of New Castle passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Kevin attended Christiana High School. He was an Honorary Trustee of St. Gabe's Club. Kevin loved fishing, bonfires and playing darts. He enjoyed helping people. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Gland and his sister, Patricia A. Gott. Survivors include...
Roger Mcclellan
August 15, 2021
Roger E. McClellan, age 90, passed away on August 15, 2021. The family requests no obituary at this time.
Barbara Eckstein
August 13, 2021
Barbara A. Rohaly Eckstein, age 68, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 in the presence of her loved ones. Barbara greatly enjoyed her role as grandmother and could always be counted on to help and support whenever needed. She had a passion for watching her grandchildren at all of their many sporting and school events. Barbara was preceded in...
Michael Clark
August 13, 2021
Michael W. Clark, age 55, of New Castle, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 13, 2021 at his home. Mike attended Christiana High School. He was co-owner with his son Jason of New Image Lawn Care for 8 years. Mike loved his family, his job, and his animals, especially his dog Max. Mike is survived by his wife of 31...
Maria Boston
August 11, 2021
Maria L. Boston, age 68, of New Castle, formerly of Gloucester, NJ passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Maria retired from the OCL corporation where she was an office manager. She loved her cat Benjamin, gardening and her indoor plants. Maria is survived by her husband of 25 years, Irwin Boston; her children, Mark DiGaetani (Jennifer), Robert Auty (Michelle)...
Edward Pierce, Sr.,
August 11, 2021
On August 11, 2021, a few weeks shy of his 83rd birthday, Edward L. Pierce, Sr., peacefully passed away. Ed is survived by his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Betty), their son, Edward, granddaughters Lauren and Sophie, and his sisters, Helena, and Barbara. He was preceded in death by parents, Leo Vincent and Marie, cherished grandson Owen, and sisters, Rosalie and Patricia....
Roy Macmillan
August 10, 2021
Roy H. MacMillan, 97, of Newark, DE and formerly of Natick, MA, passed away on August 10th, 2021, after a period of declining health. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Harry and Marion (Eadon) MacMillan. He attended Needham, MA schools, where he was co-captain of the high school hockey team. Roy proudly served in the U. S....
Edward Soucy
August 10, 2021
Edward Emile Joseph Soucy, 84, of Bear, Del., passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was the son of the late Emile J. and Francis Soucy. Edward was raised in Manchester, N.H., and served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1961. He was employed in several security capacities,...
Daryl Carter
August 10, 2021
Daryl Carter Jr., age 37, was called home on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He was born February 29, 1984 in Chester, PA. The loving son of Patricia Ann Favors and the late, Daryl J, Carter Sr. He attended high school and developed a keen sense of style. He loved to dress in the latest fashions and match from head to...
Joseph Crispin
August 8, 2021
Joseph W. Crispin II Wilmington - Age 66, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Joseph was born in Wilson, NC where he was raised Southern Baptist before moving to Seaford, DE in 1966. He graduated from Seaford High School and served in the Air Force. Joseph enjoyed training horses when he was young and he was devoted to animals,...
Nancy Morin Blue
August 7, 2021
Nancy Morin Blue, 51, sadly passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021, at home. She was welcomed to heaven by her mother, whom she missed so dearly. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, Nancy was a graduate of St. Augustine of Canterbury School in Kendall Park, NJ, and continued her education at Immaculata High School in Somerville, NJ. She received her Bachelor...
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