Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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...
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
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
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...
Elvira Harmon
June 28, 2021
Elvira Chiquita Harmon February 8, 1954 - June 28, 2021 Elvira Chiquita Harmon was born on February 8,1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to David L Harmon Sr. and Annie M. Harmon. Elvira was the third of five siblings. She grew up in the city of Philadelphia and was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system. Elvira gave birth to three children,...
Linda Jianniney
June 27, 2021
Linda Jianniney, age 59, of New Castle, went to be with her Mother on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Linda was a homemaker. She enjoyed painting, drawing and spending time with her family. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Janice Wright. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Michael Jianniney; her children, James Pugh and Michelle Jianniney;...
Joyce Selk
June 26, 2021
Joyce R. Selk Bear - Age 62, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Robin worked for many years for the Delaware Autism Program and was VP of Pyramid Education Products. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. Most of all Robin loved spending time with her grandchildren who were her life. Robin was preceded in death by...
Hazel Long Mccoy
June 25, 2021
Hazel L. Long McCoy, “Hazy” age 52, of Delaware City, went to join her parents on Friday, June 25, 2021. Hazy was a talented painter. She had a heart of gold and loved to help others. Hazy enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming and the beach, especially Rehoboth. She loved animals, hot rod cars and motorcycles. Hazy was preceded in death by...
Hazel Shortlidge
June 21, 2021
Hazel M. Shortlidge, age 52, of Newark, joined her parents on Monday, June 21, 2021 at her home. Hazel loved her dogs and caring for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Christine Costorf. Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Donald Shortlidge; her children, Sammy, Kelly, and Krystal Rappe (Stephen) and one grandson, Harvey...
Wayne Mangini
June 19, 2021
Wayne Thomas Mangini, age 56, of New Castle, DE passed peacefully on June 19, 2021 surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with Cancer. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Albert & Joan Mangini, Sister Elaine, . He is survived by his Wife of 36 yrs Kathy, Daughters Amber (& Joe) & Brandi, Son's Julio...
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