Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Maria   Da Conceição De Castilho Abell

Maria Da Conceição De Castilho Abell

December 10, 2020

Maria da Conceição de Castilho Abell New Castle - Maria passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Christiana Hospital with her daughter by her side. She was born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, to the late Dr. Luiz Castilho and Diva (Campos) Castilho. Maria was predeceased by her husband of nearly 53 years, Arthur H. Abell; sister Lucia Maria...

Charles F. "Chick"  Wade

Charles F. "Chick" Wade

December 8, 2020

Charles F. "Chick" Wade, age 89, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Chick was a US Marine who fought in Korea during the Korean War. He worked for many years as a Gas Serviceman at Delmarva Power and was a Mason and member of Christiana Lodge #35. Chick is survived by his wife of 68 years, Charlotte...

Rebecca L. “Becky”   Ratel

Rebecca L. “Becky” Ratel

December 7, 2020

Rebecca L. Ratel “Becky” age, 54, of Middletown, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. Becky was a graduate of Glasgow High School and Delaware Technical Community College. She worked for over 30 years at Richards, Layton and Finger Law Firm. Becky volunteered with the ALS foundation. She enjoyed making jewelry and loved her dogs. Becky was preceded in death...

Thomas  Williams

Thomas Williams

December 3, 2020

Thomas Williams, 73, of Bear Delaware passed away Thursday Dec 3 due to cardiac complications, with his life partner Nancy by his side. Tom was born on October 17 1947 in Poughkeepsie NY. A son to Robert and Marion Williams, he was raised in Poughkeepsie, where he also formed a special bond with one Rip Collins and his family. At...

Thomas G. “Tom”  Dobbin

Thomas G. “Tom” Dobbin

December 1, 2020

Thomas G. “Tom” Dobbin, age 70, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 1,2020. Tom attended Eli Whitney High School in Brooklyn, New York. He was contracted through Wagman Construction company and EPB Associates for many years. Tom enjoyed playing cards, going to bingo, going to the race track and entertaining his family...

Jerry  Walker

Jerry Walker

November 30, 2020

Jerry Walker, age,68, of Newark, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 of Lung Cancer. Jerry was preceded in death by his twin brother, Jack Walker and his siter, Janet Archer. Jerry is survived by his sister, Jill Williams (Bradford); his nephew, Marshall Williams; and 3 great nieces. Services and burial will be private. The family would like to thank...

Natalie  Dillon

Natalie Dillon

November 28, 2020

Natalie Lynn Dillon, age 60, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Natalie was the daughter of Francis Pylles and Leslie Edward Taylor. Natalie was a cook. She was amazing at crochet and knitting and enjoyed music and attending Horizon house. Survivors include her children, Amy Dillon and Sean Dillon; her grandchildren, Aric, Kaylee, Hannah, Abraham, Moses, Abel,...

Mabel  Speary

Mabel Speary

November 27, 2020

Mabel T. Speary Wilmington - Mabel T. Speary, age 89 passed away peacefully at home on November 27th with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Lee Speary. She was the last surviving of 5 children of the late Dewey and Pearl Phipps. She is survived by her children Susan Saunders (Cecil), Mark...

Phyllis Baker

Phyllis Baker

November 26, 2020

Phyllis Jean Baker (June 24, 1931 – November 26, 2020) *****A celebration of Phyllis’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 27th at Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, Pennsylvania. The evite link is: http://evite.me/VVDsuAWarY Phyllis Jean Atwood Baker (nee Elbertson) was born on June 24, 1931 in Forked River, New Jersey to Thomas and Dora Elbertson....

Herbert  Davis

Herbert Davis

November 26, 2020

Herbert R. Davis Herbert R Davis, age 87, passed quietly at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospital, Delaware on Thursday November 26, 2020. He was born in Philadelphia, PA. Herb retired from Sun Oil Co. where he worked for many years. He was a lifetime member and past President of Millcreek Fire Company. Herb enjoyed traveling, working on cars and his...

Lucille Brown

Lucille Brown

November 21, 2020

Lucille J. “Mom Mom” Brown, age 80, of Wilmington (born In Hazleton, PA) sadly passed away on Saturday November 21, 2020. She was a loving homemaker and was completely devoted to her family. She really enjoyed time at her beach house in Cape May NJ. Holidays and birthdays were always huge family events where everyone gathered at mom moms house....

Miladys  Ferreira

Miladys Ferreira

November 18, 2020

Miladys E. Ferreira, age 74, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Nonna as she was affectionately known as by her family, was the world’s best mom, grandmom, sister, mother-in-law and friend. She was devoted to her family, enjoyed shopping very much, and cooking too of course. Nonna is survived by her children,...

Kathleen  Scott

Kathleen Scott

November 18, 2020

Kathleen R. Scott, age 49, of New Castle, formerly of Stanton, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. Kathleen worked at Chase Bank for about 15 years starting in the 1990’s. She enjoyed listening to music and spending time with her family. Kathleen is survived by her children, Michael Millis, Paige Millis (Cody Justice), Tara Millis, and...

Patricia  Whoston

Patricia Whoston

November 16, 2020

Patricia Elizabeth Riley Whoston, age 85, of Crownsville, Maryland, formerly of Newark, Delaware passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 16, 2020. Patricia was a Homemaker and longtime member and volunteer at Holy Family Church in Newark, Delaware. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, David T. Whoston, and her son, Brian Whoston of Elkton...

Eleanore  Mcchesney

Eleanore Mcchesney

November 15, 2020

Eleanore H. McChesney, 84, of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully of natural causes November 15, 2020, attended by close family. A bright and dedicated student, Eleanore was valedictorian of the 1953 graduating class at Scott High School. In 1958, she earned her Bachelors’ degree from West Chester State Teachers College. That same year, she married Dr. Charles Thomas McChesney, Jr....

Shirley  Freeman

Shirley Freeman

November 14, 2020

Shirley Freeman May 30, 1937 – November 14, 2020 Shirley Freeman of Newport, Delaware passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Christiana Hospital at the age of 83, surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was a 1955 graduate of Conrad High School. She worked for DuPont in the late 1950’s before becoming a homemaker. Shirley was devoted to her...

Robert  Van Duzer

Robert Van Duzer

November 13, 2020

Landenberg, PA Robert Andrews Van Duzer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, cousin and friend died peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2020 at the age of 88. Robert is predeceased by his beloved wife Nelly; survived by his daughter Jeannie and her husband Dave; son Robert C. Van Duzer and his wife Eileen; his three grandchildren Rob, Kellie, and Michell; his cousin...

Eleanor  Shewbrooks

Eleanor Shewbrooks

November 4, 2020

On November 4, 2020 Eleanor Shewbrooks passed away at the age of 86. She is preceded in death by her husband Fred of sixty-six years. She is survived by her two sons, Thomas, (wife, Victoria ), and son David. Grandchildren Carrie Donaldson, (husband, Bob) and Andrew Shewbrooks (wife, Kara). Great grandchildren Karly Lynn Shewbrooks and Aubree Renee Donaldson. Eleanor was...

H. Andy Purdy

H. Andy Purdy

November 1, 2020

H. Andy Purdy, age 57, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Andy was a 1982 graduate of Delcastle High School. He worked at Clover Department Store from the late 1980’s to the early 1990’s. He also worked at Pepsi for over 10 years. Andy was an Army Veteran. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and...

Marilyn  Stoneberger

Marilyn Stoneberger

October 30, 2020

Marilyn Frances Stoneberger October 5, 1928 to October 30,2020 Marilyn Frances Stoneberger passed away peacefully on October 30. She was 92. Marilyn was born in her parent's home in Richardson Park, where she lived for nearly 90 years. She grew up there with her 2 sisters. She and her husband raised their family in the same house, where she later...