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Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Gregory J. Mclaughlin
January 28, 2021
Gregory J. McLaughlin, age 69, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at home. Greg was a 1969 graduate of Conrad High School and he attended the University of Delaware. He was an Airforce Reserves veteran. Greg worked as a lineman and supervisor for Comcast, formerly Rollins Cable. He attended St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church ....
Anne Smith - Goffredo
January 27, 2021
Anne M. Smith - Goffredo, passed away on January 27, 2021. She was 68 years old. She was born on 6/21/1952 in Philadelphia, Pa. She graduated from Avon grove high school and attended college in PA. She is survived by her only child - Jason Wallace, to whom she loved dearly. Her grandson Avery Wallace, who she adored. Also, her...
Gloria Hayes
January 26, 2021
Gloria Hayes was born on July 12, 1946 in Halifax County, North Carolina. She entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2021. At an early age her family moved to Norfolk, VA and later to Philadelphia, PA. Gloria received her formal education in the Philadelphia public school system. She graduated from West Philadelphia High School. After high school she met...
Meghan Dirocco
January 25, 2021
Meghan DiRocco, age 32, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am to 12 noon on Saturday, January 30 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St. Newport, DE 19804. Masks and social distancing will be required along with a capacity limit.
Alejandro Brito Peńa
January 24, 2021
Alejandro Brito Peńa, age 22, of New Castle, DE formerly of Phoenix, AZ died in the peace of the Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Alejandro Brito Peña attended William Penn High School and was a member of the Holy Angels Church. Alejandro was a kind gentle soul loved by all his friends and family. He was full of life...
Phyllis M. Graham Walton
January 23, 2021
Phyllis M. Graham Walton, age 69, of Newport, formerly of Elsmere, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Phyllis was a member of the Wilmington Church of God. She enjoyed bowling and singing karaoke. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Roland Gover and Louise Campion and her brother, Ronald Gover, Jr. Survivors include her...
Jeffrey Kane
January 23, 2021
Jeffrey M. Kane Jr, age 37, of Bear, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Jeff was a 2001 graduate of Delcastle High School where he played soccer and track. He was a talented carpenter for many years and was a member of River of Love Christian Center. Jeff enjoyed electronics and gadgets. Jeff was preceded in death by his...
William A. "Bill" Braddock
January 21, 2021
William A. "Bill" Braddock Wilmington - Bill, age 91, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at home. Bill was a P.S. DuPont High School graduate and was the owner of Braddock Transfer for many years. Previously, he was a Wilmington police officer. Bill was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 34. He enjoyed bowling, bingo and spending time...
Charles Young
January 21, 2021
Charles Young, age 97, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospital, after a brief illness. Charlie was born in Philadelphia and lived most of his life in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Upper Darby High School and then enlisted in the US Coast Guard and proudly served in the...
Nicole L. Zugie
January 20, 2021
Nicole L. Zugie Elsmere - Nicole, age 39, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Nikki was a 2000 graduate of Howard VoTech High School. She worked at Peggy's home daycare where she loved the children who attended. Nikki also loved animals, especially her 2 dogs and 2 cats. Nikki was preceded in death by her...
Jeffrey Shields
January 19, 2021
Jeffrey “Jeff to the Left the Mayor” Shields, age 55, of Newark, formerly of Bronx, New York, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Jeff worked for Chase Manhattan Bank for over 20 years, He was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, and New York Knicks. Survivors include his wife of 20...
Harry Collins
January 18, 2021
Harry T. Collins, Jr, age 62, of Wilmington, formerly of Newport, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. Harry enjoyed playing guitar and horseshoes. He loved having a good time. Harry was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Dear and his sister, Brenda Lee Collins. Survivors include his children, Mattie Sweeney (Ray Townsend), Harry T. Collins, and Josh Marks...
Janet Moody
January 18, 2021
Janet Regina Hough Moody, age 57, of North Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Monday January 18, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Janet was a 1981 graduate of Brandywine High School. She was a beloved bookkeeper for many companies, friends, and family until her true calling, motherhood. Janet was a “firecracker” but she embraced and loved all those...
Marie F. Breternitz
January 18, 2021
Marie F. Breternitz, age 88, of Newark, Delaware, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Marie graduated from Springfield Commerce High School in 1950 located in Massachusetts, where she spent the earlier years of her life. Later in life, she graduated from the University of Delaware Legal Assistant...
Olga Gomez Zavala
January 18, 2021
Olga Gomez Zavala, age 56, of Wilmington, formerly of Mexico, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021. Olga enjoyed listening to music and cooking. Most of all, Olga loved spending time with her family especially her children. She enjoyed having conversations with her brothers, sister, nephews & nieces. Olga was preceded in death by her parents,...
Tia Marie Ambrose
January 16, 2021
Tia Marie Ambrose 1982-2021 Wilmington- Tia passed peacefully on January 16, 2021 at the age of 38 at Christina hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by grandparents Frank and Hilda Ambrose and uncle William Ambrose. Tia was known for her fun loving ways and the laughter she brought. Tia loved to laugh so much she...
Robert “Bobby” J. Rossell
January 14, 2021
Robert “Bobby” J. Rossell Jr, AKA Bud, Bubbito, Bub and Booby age 30, of Middletown, formerly of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Bobby attended Middletown High School and was a Great diesel mechanic. Turning wrenches was what he loved to do. Bobby was also known for his cracking of jokes, his witty...
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...
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