Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Sharon Jean Jones
January 11, 2021
Sharon Jean Jones, age 57, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. Sharon worked in the banking industry for many years. She enjoyed crafting with her grandson and had a passion for reading. Sharon was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda Marie; mother, Barbara Jean Jones-Pierce; her stepfather, William Pierce and her sister-in-law, Cindy Jones. Survivors...
James “Big Jim” Anastasia
January 8, 2021
You can take the boy out of Philadelphia, but no matter where he goes, you can't take Philly out of the boy. James “Big Jim” Anastasia, age 51, of North Wilmington, son of Gerald and Charlotte Anastasia, was graduated from North Catholic High School and Temple University. He began his travels at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom,...
Debra Jo Strazzella
January 6, 2021
Debra Jo Strazzella Newark - On January 6, 2021, Debra Jo Strazzella passed away peacefully at home with her family. Debra was born on November 22, 1954 to the late Joann Pierson and John Parks. She grew up in the Newark, Delaware suburbs but spent a considerable amount of time with her Pierson family cousins, aunts and uncles around the...
Jean Dierolf
January 3, 2021
Jean A. Dierolf Newport - Jean A. Dierolf, age 95, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Manor Care. Jean was a homemaker and a member of Peniel United Methodist Church, Peniel UMC Women, the Minquas Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, and the Richardson Park Community Action Program. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with her family...
Loretta Brase
January 3, 2021
Loretta E. Brase Wilmington - It is with great sadness the family announces that Loretta E. Brase passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of January 3, 2021. In 2016, Loretta was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease with dementia soon to follow. The latter of which took her from her family and friends unexpectedly. Loretta was born May 1, 1950...
Cecilia Yannucci
January 1, 2021
Cecilia V. Yannucci, age 89, of Wilmington, went to be with The Lord on Friday, January 1, 2021. Ceil was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School in New Castle. She was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel Church. Ceil was a great cook specializing in Italian dishes. Ceil was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas J. Yannucci...
Timothy Foraker
December 30, 2020
Timothy Burdette Foraker, age 62, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Tim attended the Elwyn Institute for many years. He enjoyed bowling, swimming and participating in the Special Olympics. Tim also loved to watch movies especially, Wizard of Oz and Michael Jackson’s Thriller; he loved to dance. His favorite day of the year was his birthday. Tim...
Alyssa Lee Perry
December 28, 2020
Alyssa Lee Perry, age 18, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 28, 2020. Alyssa was a 2020 graduate of Glasgow High School and until recently worked at Hardees Restaurant in Bear, Delaware. She enjoyed being with her friends and family. Alyssa was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Lee Davis and her grandmother, Linda Perry. Survivors include...
Michelle R. Wysock Mcclelland
December 27, 2020
Michelle R. Wysock McClelland, age 59, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at home. Michelle was a waitress at Crossroads for many years and also at Hunters Den. She loved animals especially her dogs and cats. Michelle is survived by her son, Dan Hughes; her daughter, Morgan McClelland and her father, Brett McClelland; her companion, John Asbury;...
Betty Jo Page Magoon
December 27, 2020
Betty Jo Page Magoon, age 73, of Hockessin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Betty worked as a bank teller in Jacksonville, North Carolina for 12 years and a med-tech and a CNA in Staunton, Virginia for 3 years. She lived in various locations for most of her life being a military daughter and wife....
Laura Taylor
December 24, 2020
Laura M. Taylor, age 85, of Newark, formerly of Lewes, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Laura enjoyed hunting and crocheting. Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Taylor and a son from her first marriage, James J. Walls Jr. Survivors include her sons, Lawrence Taylor Jr (Teresa) and Gary Taylor; her daughters...
Barbara Faye Diienno
December 23, 2020
Barbara Faye DiIenno, age 87, of Newark, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Faye worked as an RN and Director of Nursing for many years at Governor Bacon Health Center before retiring in 1989. Faye was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Newark National Little League. She enjoyed bowling at Newark, Brookside, Pike Creek and Prices Corner. Faye was...
Joann Sims
December 17, 2020
Joann Sims, age 74, of Newark, formerly of West Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Joann recently retired as a waitress at Arner’s Restaurant after working there for around 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was the rock of the Dotson family. Joann was preceded in death by her sons,...
Artis Young
December 16, 2020
Artis Douglas Young was born in Arkansas August 20, about 1938 to Will Young and Nellie Carter Young Billings. Artis was raised by his beloved Great Aunt, Etta Mae Jackson and his Uncle WIll and surrounded with a large extended family including his Grandmother, Daisy Carter. Artis graduated Phelix High School in Sunset, Arkansas in 1957.After graduating from high school,...
Robert "Bob" Hagerty
December 14, 2020
Robert "Bob" Hagerty Newark - Bob, age 59, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020. Bob was a graduate of Christiana High School. He was a US Army veteran. Bob was one of the original 100 employees of MBNA where he retired from. He was a longtime member of Aetna Fire Company. Bob enjoyed collecting memorabilia. Bob was preceded in...
Marjorie Diehl
December 13, 2020
Marjorie Diehl, age 80, of Wilmington, formerly of Chester, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at home after a long illness. Marge was a 1958 graduate of Chester High School. She retired from General Motors after many years of service. Marge attended Peniel United Methodist Church where she also served as a Board Member at the church. She...
Margaret P. Szoo
December 13, 2020
Margaret P. Szoo (nee Pizsik), died on December 13, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born in 1930 in New York, New York to parents who immigrated from Hungary. Margaret graduated from Hunter College cum laude in three years and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa society. She then earned a master’s degree in education from NYU. Margaret...
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
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
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...
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