Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Nancy Wayson

Nancy Wayson

July 28, 2021

Nancy Hindman Wayson, creator, owner, and manager of Chez La Mer restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, passed away peacefully at a hospice center in Newark, DE on Wednesday July 28, 2021, a few weeks after sustaining a head injury from a fall. She was 76 years old. Nancy was born in Washington, DC to Thomas A.N. Hindman and Margaret (Finegan) Hindman...

Patricia Lewandowski

Patricia Lewandowski

July 28, 2021

Patricia A. Lewandowski, age 74, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Pat worked at First Student as a school bus aide for many years. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Lewandowski, Jr; her daughter, Michelle Lewandowski and her son, Anthony Lewandowski, III. Pat is survived by her grandchildren, Justin Lewandowski and Lindsey Lewandowski; her...

Nancy Connell

Nancy Connell

July 28, 2021

Nancy Lee( Schlosser) Connell aged 76 passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on July 28, 2021. Nancy lived and worked in Newark, DE her entire life. Nancy was a long time member of Ebenezer UMC in Newark. She served on several committees including the board of trustees, and was instrumental in implementing the Safe Sanctuaries Program at EUMC....

Pearl Minnich

Pearl Minnich

July 27, 2021

Pearl Minnich, age 90, of Wilmington fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Pearl was a graduate of Mt. Carmel Area High School in Pennsylvania. Pearl was employed for many years as a classroom aide with the Red Clay Consolidated School District before retiring in 1998. Pearl was a lifetime member of St. Michael’s Orthodox Church where...

J. Talley Brown

J. Talley Brown

July 27, 2021

J. Talley Brown, born in Raleigh, NC and raised in St. Mary's County, MD, passed away at home in Wilmington, DE, in the early morning of Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was 67. After a childhood roaming the woods and streams of Southern Maryland, Talley graduated from Chopticon High School in 1972 and began working for SMECO. Talley served in...

Roderick Corhern

Roderick Corhern

July 26, 2021

Roderick Emerson Corhern was 74 years old, born in Starkville Mississippi, on August 11, 1946. He passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. Rod was a resident of Newark Delaware at the time of passing. He previously lived in New Smyrna Beach and Miami Florida, Wilmington Delaware and traveled the world for work and vacations. He was in the Navy...

P. Richard Stradley

P. Richard Stradley

July 25, 2021

P. Richard Stradley Age 83, of Middletown, formerly of Newport, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Richard, also known as Dick, was a graduate of Conrad High School. He retired from Diamond State Telephone/Verizon. Richard is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Stradley; his children, Deborah Stradley, Richard Stradley (Mary), Gale Stevens (Bob)...

Paul Valle

Paul Valle

July 23, 2021

Paul Valle, 63 of Wilmington, DE and formerly of the Bronx, NY passed away on Friday July 23rd, 2021. Paul was a lifelong New Yorker until his enlistment in the United States Marine Corp where he served honorably. Paul loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle, build and create model cars, trains and planes and was extremely proud of his...

Walter Klemanski

Walter Klemanski

July 21, 2021

Walter Klemanski, age 83, of Newark, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Walt retired after working for the State of the Delaware as a master electrician. He served in the Air Force for 8 years. Walt was a member of Holy Family Church. He was active in Post Cana where he briefly served as president. Walt...

Tony Short

Tony Short

July 21, 2021

Tony Short, age 52, of Elkton, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Tony was a life long carpenter. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and liked his fireball. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Jacqueline Short and Robert Jones. Tony is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jennifer Minker-Short; his children, Tyler Short, Emily Dean and Mitchell Minker,...

Patricia Pugh

Patricia Pugh

July 18, 2021

Patricia Ann Pugh Newark - Age 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Pat was a Registered Nurse for 23 years until 1980 and Broker/Realtor from 1980 until she retired. She received her Registered Nurse degree in 1957 from Wilmington General Hospital. Pat was a member of Richardson Park United Methodist Church; Newark Senior Center...

Elizabeth Lingafelt

Elizabeth Lingafelt

July 14, 2021

Elizabeth Eury Lingafelt, age 69, of Wilmington, formerly of Alexandria, VA, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Liz was born in The Philippines to the late Ernest and Rose Eury. She was a 1970 graduate of Thomas Edison High School in Alexandria, VA. Liz retired from Northwest Airlines after 30 years in customer service for the airline industry. She...

Gary Thomas

Gary Thomas

July 14, 2021

Gary Lee Thomas Sr Claymont - Age 68, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Gary is survived by his children, Stacie Thomas and Gary Thomas; his granddaughters, Marissa Shelley and Sofia Thomas; sisters, Susan Ettinger and Cheryl Ayres; brothers, Franklin L. Thomas Jr and James Thomas; step brother, Lyndon Yocum and step mother, Carol Thomas. To send an online...

David Drachin

David Drachin

July 5, 2021

David Paul Drachin, age 66, of Clayton, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home. Dave was a 1973 graduate of Middletown High School. He retired from the State of Delaware after many years. Dave was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed Nascar and watching the 3 Stooges. Dave was preceded in death by his father, James...

Robert Reiber

Robert Reiber

July 2, 2021

Beloved brother, Robert Kennedy Reiber of Wilmington Delaware, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2021. He was predeceased by his mother, Sara Reiber, and his father Jack Reiber of Pennsville, New Jersey. He is survived by brothers Jack and Tim Reiber and sisters Margot Myers and Mary Hostetter. Funeral arrangements are private.

Erin Langford

Erin Langford

July 2, 2021

Langford, Erin 1971 - 2021. Her life was well lived and she was well loved. The Lord called her home in a peaceful manner at Christiana Care, with her loving family by her side, on July 2, 2021 in her 50th year. This gentle, loving, caring and wonderful woman has left a permanent mark etched on our hearts and will...

Valerie Stone

Valerie Stone

June 30, 2021

Valerie D. Stone Newark - Age 58, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 after a long struggle with cancer. Valerie attended Glasgow High School. She worked at Greenwood Trust in the late 1980's. She enjoyed dining out and dinner with her birthday club. Valerie was preceded in death by her father, William C. Richardson, III...

Eleanor Hughes

Eleanor Hughes

June 30, 2021

Eleanor Hughes, age 94, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Eleanor “Ely” Hughes of Newark, Delaware, Born February 28, 1927 in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania, died peacefully at home on June 30, 2021 in the presence of her loving family. She spent her childhood in Wilkes Barre where she graduated from Coughlin High School in 1945. During World...

Ronnie Gilman

Ronnie Gilman

June 29, 2021

Ronnie D. Gilman, age 32, of Newark, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Ronnie was a 2006 graduate of Delcastle High School, his career and passion was auto detailing and body work. Ronnie's death was sudden and unexpected, although he struggled with drug addiction, Ronnie had a heart that everyone loved and an ear that...

Cheryl Kimble

Cheryl Kimble

June 29, 2021

Cheryl Ann Kimble (nee Hart) ascended to heaven tragically on the night of June 29th, 2021. Cheryl was a delightful business owner and hard worker for most of her life in Delaware, but most of all she would want you to know she was a proud mother. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Gilbert E. Buddy Kimble...