Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Garry Patterson
August 3, 2021
Garry M Patterson, 57, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 3,2021 at Seasons Hospice/Christiana Care with His Wife by His side. Garry was born on August 24,1963 in Somers Point, NJ. He’s a graduate of William Penn High School and later became a Master HVAC Mechanic by trade until becoming disabled in 2018. Garry is preceded in death by his...
Leeann Thompson
August 3, 2021
LeeAnn Thompson, age 59, of Newark, DE formerly of Norfolk, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. LeeAnn was a truck driver for over 30 years. She enjoyed riding her motorcycle and spending time with her grandchildren. LeeAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Betty Perry and her son-in-law, Damien Pope. Survivors include her children,...
Richard Merrill
August 2, 2021
Richard Laurence Merrill Age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 2, 2021. Richard was born in Bedford, Massachusetts and was raised in Hammondsport, New York. He attended the University of Idaho earning a Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. He entered the United States Airforce in 1954 and completed pilot training. In 1964, he...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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