Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Bonnie Kay Blevins
May 22, 2021
Bonnie Kay Blevins Wilmington - Age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Bonnie loved good music and enjoyed a good laugh. Her laugh was contagious, she spent most of her life as a stay at home caretaker for her children and many others. She enjoyed a good bingo night or night out with...
Fredric Della Valle
May 22, 2021
Fredric Della Valle, a Philadelphia native and resident of Bear, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from respiratory complications secondary to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Fred was born in South Philadelphia in 1936 to a family of Italian immigrants. He married his wife, Frances, on Groundhog Day in 1963, to avoid having to wait until the end of the Lenten season...
David Balinski
May 19, 2021
David Anthony Balinski, Sr. 53, of Newark, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Born March 11, 1968 in Wilmington and son of the late Joseph Balinski III and his surviving mother, Jeanette. David was an avid sportsman who loved hunting, fishing and boating with his son, Dave Jr. You can always count on him to be at every opening...
Jackson Grimes
May 17, 2021
Jackson K. Grimes, of Wilmington, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA died on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Seasons Hospice Unit at the Wilmington Hospital. Jackson was the youngest of 3 children born to the late Joshua and Mabel Grimes. He attended Bishop Rosecrans High School and the College for the Dramatic and Preforming Arts in New York City, NY. Jackson was...
Michael Snyder
May 16, 2021
Michael Snyder, age 54, of Newark, Delaware, formerly of Salem County, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 after a battle with Leukemia. Mike was a masonry and construction worker with his best friend, Tom, which whom he loved spending time with along with his wife Allison. He was recently baptized at New Life Church in Pennsville, New...
Alice Griffith
May 14, 2021
Alice Faye Griffith, age 65, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Alice was taken too soon. She is now a beautiful angel by her Father’s side. Alice took care of everyone and enjoyed helping people. Alcie was preceded in death by her mother, Lorena Virts and her brother, Vernon Laing. Survivors include her husband, Travis Griffith, SR;...
Joseph Demaio
May 12, 2021
Joseph S. DeMaio, age 56 from Newark, DE and formerly from Delaware County, PA. Joe passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Wednesday May 12, 2021. Joe also called “Joey” was a business owner for the past 35 years. Former owner of 3 J’s Tire in Swarthmore, PA and now currently called A&A Discount Tire & Auto...
Lucille Dunfee
May 12, 2021
Lucille M. Dunfee, age 77, of Wilmington, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Along with spending time with her family, Lucille enjoyed Delaware Park, playing cards, crossword puzzles and the taste of freshly steamed crabs. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Don in 2020 and was the last...
Michael Karl Adams
May 10, 2021
Michael Karl Adams Bear - Age 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021 at home with his wife, Anne, and 4 beloved cats. Michael was born in Reading, PA to the late Frank and Fern Adams. He grew up in Newark, DE, graduating from Christiana High School in 1970. Mike worked as an auto mechanic for many years,...
George C. Graef
May 9, 2021
George C. Graef, age 85, of Newark, DE, peacefully passed away on May 9, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his wife and three children. George was born to Thomas and Ethel Graef in Baltimore, MD. He married his true love of 54 years, Gerri Lewis, on June 25, 1966. They raised their four children in Newark where they attended...
Tina Dill
May 9, 2021
Tina Ann Dill, age 57, of Elkton, MD, formerly of Elsmere, DE passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Tina worked at Amazon for several years. She enjoyed coloring and gardening. She loved being around people and was a loving, caring, kind person that just loved life, even when things were at there worst. Tina always kept the faith...
Tammy Rénee Walters
May 9, 2021
Tammy Rénee Walters, age 42, of Middletown, formerly of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Tammy was a member of Victory Fellowship Church. She enjoyed drawing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Tammy is survived by her fiancé, Sean Ellis; her daughters, Domieona Kessleski, Storm Kessleski (Marvin Williams) and Pyer...
Thomas J. Grabowski Sr
May 8, 2021
Thomas J. Grabowski Sr, age 80, of Millsboro formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Tom attended Wilmington High School. He was a dry wall finisher for Spacecon for many years. Tom was a member of West End Rod, Ammunition and Gun Club of Wilmington and enjoyed fishing and crabbing. Tom was preceded in death by his...
Sandra Zimmerman
May 5, 2021
Sandra Kay Zimmerman, age 66, of Claymont, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Sandy was born in Harrisburg, PA and moved to Delaware in 1961. Sandy was a proud graduate of Claymont High School. Sandy worked as an Incorporation Specialist for The Corporation Trust Company for 25 years. She went on to work for the Williams Law Firm and...
Joseph G. Bensinger
May 3, 2021
Joseph G. Bensinger, age 74, of Rising Sun, formerly of Newark and Elkton, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Joe attended Newark High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Goldey-Beacom College. He was a Navy Veteran where he served as a Petty Officer Second Class and worked on submarines and ships as a carpenter. Joe worked...
Marshall Tompkins Sr
April 28, 2021
Marshall L. Tompkins Sr, age 76, of Newport, Delaware, formerly of Fayetteville, West Virginia passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Marshall worked in automobile sales and management for over 30 years before retiring in 1996. He was a huge NASCAR and football fan and enjoyed watching old...
Terry Lynn Schweiger Levering
April 24, 2021
Terry Lynn Schweiger Levering, age 64 of Newport, passed in the presence of her family on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Terry was a graduate of Conrad High School where she was a cheerleader and did gymnastics. She enjoyed cooking, music and Native American art. Terry was preceded in death by her son, Harold Lee Levering III. Terry is survived by...
Henry Mercer Van Pelt
April 23, 2021
Henry Mercer Van Pelt, age 84, of Newark, went home to the Lord on April 23, 2021. He was born in Eddystone, Pennsylvania the son of the late Henry F. & Elizabeth E. Van Pelt. He served in the US Army from 1959 to 1962. He retired from DuPont in 1995 after 37 years as an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer....
Kehaulani Schroeder
April 21, 2021
Kehaulani A. Schroeder, age 75, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Ke served in the Air Force and was an active member of the VFW post 2863 where she was a past president and historian. She especially looked forward to the shuffleboard and bingo nights at the VFW. Ke retired from MBNA after many years. She was...
Paul Esterle
April 19, 2021
Paul Winton Esterle came into the world during a flurry of activity on VE Day as WWII was ending in Europe. As a baby, he traveled to America on a Liberty ship with his mother, and loved the water from that point on, even if it was a rough transit. The son of a 9th Infantry Division 60th Infantry Regiment...
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