Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Judith Gustaitis

Judith Gustaitis

Dec 31, 2024

Judith Gustaitis, age 77, of Wilmington, formerly of Clark Summit, PA and Chinchilla, PA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Judy graduated from Abington Heights High School in 1965. She moved to Delaware in 1979. Judy was a homemaker and attended St. Philips Lutheran Church. Judy enjoyed reading, birdwatching and keeping up with her friends....

Maria Elizabeth Uribe Otero

Maria Elizabeth Uribe Otero

Dec 28, 2024

Maria Elizabeth Uribe Otero, age 58, of Newport, formerly of Tenaneigo Estado de Mexico, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Eliza enjoyed baking cookies and arts and crafts, especially stitching. She was warm and caring towards others and was extremely hard working and would always offer help to others. Eliza is preceded in death by her father, Jesus Uribe...

Raymond Reyes

Raymond Reyes

Dec 27, 2024

Raymond "Ray Ray" Reyes, 71, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. Born in Kennett Square, he was the son of the late Francisco Reyes and Hilda Reyes. Raymond was a proud and honored veteran of the U.S. Army. He was known for being full of joy and positivity. Always happy and full of energy, he...

Louise Burton

Louise Burton

Dec 26, 2024

Louise D. Burton, age 86, of Wilmington, formerly of Union, West Virginia went to be with The Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2024. The daughter of the late Ira Russell and Mary Vivian (Reynolds) Dixon, Louise was born in 1938 and raised on Knobs Mountain in Union, West Virginia. She was Salutatorian of the of the Union High School class...

Carmen Milagros Rodriguez Barines

Carmen Milagros Rodriguez Barines

Dec 25, 2024

La Funeraria Brisas de paz notifica la ausencia de la Sra. Carmen Milagros Rodriguez Barines, mejor conocida por ''MILLY'' Natural de Ponce y residente de Villas del Mar, Santa Isabel. Sus Padres: Olga Y Carlos Sus Hijos: Eric - Nishaly - Edgar Sus Hermanos: Maritza - Marisol - Javier - Ricardo - David y Maria. y demás familiares notifican, Que....

William Conway

William Conway

Dec 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William “Bill” Conway, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandpop. He left us peacefully at the age of 74, after 52 wonderful years of marriage to his beloved wife, Carol. He passed away in the presence of his loving family. Bill was a man who lived life to...

Alberto “Berto” Valdez-Orozco

Alberto “Berto” Valdez-Orozco

Dec 24, 2024

Alberto “Berto” Valdez-Orozco, age 22, of Wilmington, transitioned unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. Berto attended McKean High School and worked at HyPoint Dairy Farms for the past 3 years. He believed in Jesus as the Son of God. He enjoyed video games and watching UFC. Berto loved his time with his family and friends, while cooking carne asada on...

Robert H. Rehbach Jr.

Robert H. Rehbach Jr.

Dec 21, 2024

In Loving Memory of Robert “Bob” Rehbach Jr It is with great sadness that we share the sudden and tragic passing of our beloved Bob, who is now at peace and free from his struggles. Bob was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, and spent many summers as a child in Delaware visiting his mother. As an adult, he...

Dianne Ford

Dianne Ford

Dec 21, 2024

Dianne M. Ford, age 71, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Dianne was a homemaker. She was a member of Peniel United Methodist Church, Absalom Jones Senior Center and The Minquas Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Diane enjoyed watching crime dramas, especially Blue Bloods, shopping, and feeding stray cats. Dianne was preceded in death...

Jaroslaw “Jarek” Muziol

Jaroslaw “Jarek” Muziol

Dec 20, 2024

Jaroslaw “Jarek” Muziol, of Wilmington, formerly of Poland, age 69, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. Jarek was retired from Chrysler where he worked many years as a Pullman on the assembly line. He was also a skilled carpenter, taking on many home improvement projects over the years. He is fondly remembered by many for his helpful nature and...

Barbara Johnson

Barbara Johnson

Dec 18, 2024

Barbara E. Johnson, age 67, of Delaware City, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 peacefully at Hospice at Christiana Care due to cancer. Barbara was a 1975 graduate of Conrad High School and earned a B.A. with Honors in English and Political Science from the University of Delaware in 1999. She was a programmer and a...

Andy Zepeda

Andy Zepeda

Dec 9, 2024

Andy Zepeda, age 29, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. He will be missed, for ever loved and will be remembered as a loving great person sweetheart funny at times. Family are Grateful to have him while we did. He left us a lot great memories and life lessons. Funeral Services will be at 11 am on Monday, December...

Carolyn A. Vansant

Carolyn A. Vansant

Dec 7, 2024

Carolyn A. Vansant, age 62, of Bear, formerly of Stanton, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Carol attended John Dickinson High School and was a member at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. She worked at Mary’s Kountry Kitchen, where she met her husband, Gene. Carol loved to camp, go fishing, and take cruises. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Edwin Rodriguez Sr.

Edwin Rodriguez Sr.

Dec 6, 2024

In Loving Memory of Edwin Rodriguez Sr. Sunrise, August 16, 1967 – Sunset, December 6, 2024 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend to many. Edwin Rodriguez, Sr. was born in Wilmington, DE in 1967. He was the 4th of 5 children of Jose and Hilda Rodriguez. He is preceded in death by his mother, Hilda. Edwin is survived...

Marna W. Flynn

Marna W. Flynn

Dec 3, 2024

Marna W. Flynn, age 96, of Dagsboro, DE, formerly of Newtown Square, PA and Wilmington, NC, joined her husband, Harry Flynn, of 53 years on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Marna was a 1947 graduate of Glen-Nor High School and was a homemaker. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and beloved cat, Smokey....

Jose Miguel Prado

Jose Miguel Prado

Nov 30, 2024

Jose Miguel Prado, age 59, of Newport, formerly of West Chester, transitioned on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Jose was a graduate of Henderson High School in West Chester and received his Associates Degree in Music from West Chester University. He retired from the City of Wilmington Fire Department after over 20 years of service as a firefighter. He also was...

Charlotte Wood

Charlotte Wood

Nov 29, 2024

Charlotte Lynn “Charlie” Wood, age 4, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Charlie was an active child who along with her sister and cousin were affectionately known as “The Wrecking Crew”. She loved music and blowing kisses. Charlie was preceded in death by her older sister, Ciara Morris in 2016. She is survived by her mother,...

Paul W. Jones, Jr.

Paul W. Jones, Jr.

Nov 24, 2024

Paul W. Jones, Jr. (Bumpsy) age 78, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024. Paul was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, in Aston, and a US Navy Veteran. Paul started his career as a surveyor for the State of Pennsylvania. Upon leaving that position he was employed by The Franklin Mint in the Quality Control...

Paula Alcantara

Paula Alcantara

Nov 23, 2024

Paula Mishelle Alcantara, age 5, of Newark, formerly of New York City, transitioned on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Mishelle enjoyed her Bayada Therapist (Megan) and her nurse Yassah. She loved watching Disney movies, her colorful nightlights, plush toys and cat headband. Mishelle especially loved spending time with her family. Mishelle is survived by her parents, Victor Alcantara and Paola Maria;...

Javier A. Morales

Javier A. Morales

Nov 22, 2024

Javier A. Morales, age 78, of Bear, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. Javier Morales had a career with DuPont PR, El DuPont of Nemours Wilmington, Delaware. After retirement he dedicated his years to help the veterans in Puerto Rico. For 10 years he was the President of the 65th Infantry Association in Puerto Nuevo,...