Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Edward Baxter
November 9, 2021
Edward L. Baxter, age 69, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Edward was a 1971 graduate of McKean High School and was an Air Force Veteran. He was a truck driver for many years, first for the family business, Braddock Transfer and then for the past 18 years at Erdner Bros. Edward loved playing ball with his dog,...
Janet Kulko
November 6, 2021
Janet Patricia Kulko, age 83, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Janet was the loving daughter and mainstay of support for her late parents, Michael and Mary Roblenski. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward. Janet is survived by one son and three grandchildren. Janet retired from Delaware Park Raceway after many happy...
Patricia Bullen
November 5, 2021
Patricia E. Bullen, age 89, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 surrounded by her family. Pat was a graduate of West Chester High School. After raising her children, Pat worked at the Post Office for 20 years before retiring. Pat will be remembered for her dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She was an avid reader and...
Michael Martin
November 4, 2021
Michael L. Martin, age 50, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Michael worked as a landscaper for Telford Tree and Landscaping for 20 years. He loved animals and enjoyed volunteering at Faithful Friends. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Linda Martin and brother, Tommy Martin. Michael is survived by his cousins and niece,...
Charles Biliski
November 3, 2021
Charles W. “Charlie” Biliski, age 73, of Bear, formerly of New Castle, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Charlie was an Army Veteran where he served 2 years as head chef in Vietnam. He was a union foreman for Amtrak Railroad for over 20 years before retiring in 2014. He also worked...
Tiffany Hrycek
November 1, 2021
Tiffany Ann Hrycek, age 39, of Newark, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 1, 2021. Tiffany was a graduate of Newark High School. She was an artist and enjoyed painting and drawing. Tiffany loved music, spending time in Rehoboth and loved to make others laugh. Most of all, Tiffany was proud of her kids. Tiffany was preceded...
Michael Murzynski
October 31, 2021
Michael C. Murzynski, age 42, of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Mike was a 1997 graduate of Dickinson High School and was a landscaper for many years. He was a member of St. Hedwig Catholic Church. Mike enjoyed crabbing, fishing, baseball and football. He will be remembered for his generous heart and sense of humor. Mike...
Michael Evans
October 30, 2021
Michael Harp Evans, 62, of Newark, Delaware passed from pancreatic cancer on October 30. He was born in Ohio to Martha "Elaine" Harp and Oren "Babe" Evans. Mike earned a BS in Paper Science from Miami University of Ohio, a Masters from the Institute of Paper Chemistry and an MBA from the University of Delaware. Mike was a Group Leader...
Samuel Dorsey
October 19, 2021
Samuel Robert Dorsey, born August 23, 1946, passed away on October 19, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He had his loving granddaughter Brooke Dorsey and loving grandson Eric Dorsey by his side. Sam fought for his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was retired to General Motors after more then 30 years of service. Sam...
Brian Megahan
October 18, 2021
Brian D. Megahan, age 80, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. Brian graduated from Altoona High School and was an Army Veteran. He enjoyed motorcycles. Brian was preceded in death by his parents and his half-brother, Bruce Christy. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Barbara Megahan; daughter, Tracey Turner (Gerard); granddaughter, Breanna Myers; stepsons, Ronald...
Victoria Fulton
October 14, 2021
Victoria Lynn Fulton “Bo”, age 67, of Yorklyn, passed away after a rough battle with kidney disease on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Seasons Hospice. Bo was a graduate of Alexis I. du Pont High School. She worked for NVF in Yorklyn, Richardson’s Garden Center in Hockessin and a Mushroom Factory in Kennett Square. Bo was an animal lover and...
Kevin Horn
October 13, 2021
Kevin Horn, age 32, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Kevin was a 2007 graduate of Salesianum and started his own business, Suds 'm Up. He played ice hockey for the Delaware Ducks and Wilmington Typhoons. Survivors include his daughter, parents and two sisters. Services will be private.
Thomas “Bud” Parker
October 12, 2021
Thomas “Bud” Parker, age 78, of Middletown Delaware, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, he was the son of the late Thomas Sr. and Margaret (Connors) Parker. Bud dedicated 48 years of his life to serving his community while at Herr’s (24 years) and Pepsi Cola (24 years). After retiring, he enjoyed working for...
John Mcclafferty
October 8, 2021
John J. McClafferty III, age 70, of Townsend, formerly of Georgetown passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. John enjoyed trucks and liked to eat. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Erma McClafferty and his brother, James McClafferty. Survivors include his sisters, Joanne Creasey and Joyce Brant (Gary); his sister-in-law, Debbie McClafferty and his nieces and...
Marjorie Casteel
October 2, 2021
Marjorie D. Casteel, age 94, of Wilmington, formerly of Bel Air, MD passed away peacefully at Union Hospital on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Marjorie worked as a nurse’s aide at St. Francis Hospital before retiring. Survivors include her daughter, Elaine Dramis (Leonard); sons, Michael Casteel (Debbie) and Daniel Casteel (Mary); sister, Dolores Hauger; grandchildren, Michelle Griner, Richard Griner, Darlene Mendenhall...
Robin Huntsberger
October 2, 2021
Robin Joyce Huntsberger, passed away on Saturday October 2, 2021 at Christiana hospice hospital she was 57. She was born in Baltimore MD and was the daughter of Virginia H. Gruklis and Daniel G. Huntsberger. She attended school in Baltimore MD graduated in Cambridge MD. She studied at Essex community college in Baltimore. She worked in lawn care also picking...
Norman Burton
September 27, 2021
Norman L. “Dread” Burton, age 48, of Wilmington, formerly of Newark, New Jersey, sunset on Monday, September 27, 2021. Norman, known as Dread and Norm Newark enjoyed playing basketball and cards (spades). He was a loving son and brother and father. Survivors include his mother, Rosemary Burton; his children, Shaheed Kelly and Charnell Kelly; his girlfriend, Nancy Williams and his...
Barbara Selecky
September 26, 2021
Barbara Anne Selecky, age 74, of Claymont, formerly of Newark, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Barb was a 1965 graduate of Newark High School. She retired from the hospitality industry after many years in different locations. Barb attended Holy Rosary Parish. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, hosting parties, going to the Delaware beaches and attending her children’s sports events....
James Alley
September 24, 2021
James F. Alley, age 61, of Claymont, formerly of Philadelphia, went to be with The Lord on Friday, September 24, 2021. Alley retired as a longshoreman at Penn Terminal after 25 years. He was a member of the Boilermakers Union 802. Alley enjoyed the Philadelphia Eagles, fishing, boating and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Alley was preceded in...
Sharon Brittingham
September 23, 2021
Sharon A. Brittingham, age 71, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Sharon was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her daughter Sherry who lived with her. Sharon was preceded in death by her grandchildren, Christie Riley and Anthony Brittingham; her son, John “Jake” Brittingham; her parents, George and Anna Ferris...
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