Obituaries
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Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Margie Miller
October 29, 2020
Margie Miller went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Margie graduated from Perryville High School in 1964. She worked at Union Hospital, Perry Point VA Medical Center and various nursing homes and private care. Margie loved to take care of people. Survivors include her children, John Miller (Amy), Dottie Keithley (Robert), Sue Miller (James McCown),...
Mary Taylor
October 28, 2020
Mary R. Taylor, age 80, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 peacefully in her home. Mary was a true animal lover and had many beloved pets over the years and was a friend to any stray she encountered. She was a graduate of the Ellis Sisters School of Beauty Arts and was a talented hairdresser for several...
Theresa L. Scott
October 28, 2020
Theresa L. Scott New Castle - God placed his hand on Theresa and called her home on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Theresa was a homemaker and caregiver and she also worked at Rose Wood Nursing Home in Claymont for many years. She attended Holy Rosary Church. Theresa enjoyed country music, especially George Jones. Theresa was preceded in death by her...
John "Jack" Hanna
October 22, 2020
John "Jack" S. Hanna Jr. Newport - Age 93, peacefully died at home with his daughter Pam by his side on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Jack graduated from Conrad High School in 1944. To this day he still proudly wore his class ring. Jack owned and operated Jack's Barber Shop in Newport since 1949. He was a life member of...
Christine J. Tedder
October 22, 2020
Christine J.Tedder, age 78, of Browntown, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Christine attended Wilmington High School. She was a bartender at various Wilmington locations. Christine is survived by her daughter, Mary R. Bowen (Jim); her grandsons, Nicholas (Tina) and James (Taylor) and her great grandchildren, Nicholas Jr and Charlotte. Services and burial will be private.
John Wright
October 22, 2020
John W. Wright, age 60, of Newark, formerly of Rambleton Acres, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Wilmington Veterans Hospital. Johnny was an Army Veteran. He worked in the flooring and painting industry for many years. Johnny attended William Penn High School. He enjoyed Nascar, football and baseball. Johnny was preceded in death...
James O Hall
October 21, 2020
James O. Hall went into a peaceful sleep on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Christiana Care Hospital. He was born January 1, 1937, in Moundsville, Alabama to Chester Hall and Mary Snow. At a young age James left Alabama in search for a better life and a place to call home. His travels took him to many places and eventually...
Wayne Ashley
October 20, 2020
Wayne E. Ashley of Media, PA passed away on October 20, 2020, at the age of 79. Wayne spent his youth in the Newport, DE area and attended both H. J. Krebs and H. C. Conrad High School where he graduated in 1959. He attended King’s College in Briarcliff Manor, NY. He honorably served his country in the United States...
Fred Shewbrooks
October 20, 2020
E.O.W It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Safety Officer Fred Shewbrooks. He was 92. Fred joined the fire company in 1947. He served in many capacities thru the years. Vice president, financial secretary, safety officer, fire prevention, and training. He was also a Delaware State Fire School Instructor. Fred is survived by his wife of...
Paul John Dailey
October 17, 2020
Paul John Dailey, age 66, of Frederica, DE formerly of Marydel, MD passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Paul was a retired Army and Marine Veteran and was a member of the VFW post 652 Millington and the American Legion post 002. Paul worked as a security guard at several locations. He was a Christian and had a good...
Irma Gomez Demachado
October 17, 2020
Irma Gomez DeMachado, of Wilmington, DE formerly of the Bronx, NY passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Irma was a devoted wife, mom, and grandmother and loved her entire family. Survivors include her husband of over 50 years, Carlos Machado; her children, Wilfredo (Cataline), Marco Antonio, Carlos Amilcar (Cecilia) Ana Lilian (Jaime) and Nelson E. (Iliana); her grandchildren, Jacquelin,...
Fernando M Simoes
October 15, 2020
Fernando M Simoes, Age 65 of Bear, DE passed away unexpectedly, while doing what he loved most alongside one of his best friends, on October 15, 2020. Fernando was born in Lisbon, Portugal on June 14, 1955. Fernando moved to the US in 1979. He worked many years as a Produce Manager for Shoprite, but his true passions were hunting,...
Bernice Shy
October 15, 2020
Bernice Talley Shy, age 77, of Hockessin, DE formerly of Trenton, NJ, Sunset on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Christiana Care Wilmington Hospital due to complications of COVID -19. Bernice attended Cape Charles High School in Virginia. She worked as a CNA for 15 years. Bernice also worked in the school system in Trenton School Board of Education. She was...
Eddie Baker
October 15, 2020
Eddie Baker Sr, age 64, of Claymont, formerly of Bluefield, VA, sunset on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Eddie attended William Penn High School. He was the owner of Lawnman Handyman. Eddie was very mechanical and could fix almost anything. He was always seen with a cup of coffee in his hand. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing and motorcycles. Most of...
Elizabeth Upperco
October 8, 2020
Elizabeth Helen Upperco passed on October 8th 2020 after a short but strenuous battle with lung cancer. Lisa had an energetic, boisterous personality and was known to be an amazing cook with the ability to make a meal to feed family and friends out of anything she could find in a fridge and pantry. She was preceded in death by...
Doris (Bradley) Wright
October 8, 2020
Doris A. (Bradley) Wright, age 62, of Newport, DE, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Doris enjoyed ghost stories and watching crime shows and The Walking Dead. She loved coloring, drawling, and playing games and crossword puzzles. Doris is now with those that preceded her in death, her parents, Doris and...
Sherri Zalota
October 7, 2020
Sherri Lynn Zalota (Smith), age 57, of Wilmington, DE formerly of Parkside, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Sherri attended Sun Valley High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Sherri was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia A. Cornell and her stepfather, Earl M. Cornell (Bud). Survivors include her fiancé, Ken Waterfield...
M. Wendell Nichols
October 7, 2020
M. Wendell Nichols, age 67, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Denton, MD, transitioned to his eternal rest on October 7, 2020. Wendell was a 1971 graduate of North Caroline High School in Denton, Maryland. After graduation, he worked in textiles at the Dupont Company in Seaford, DE for 20 years. After retiring from DuPont, Wendell relocated to Chester, Pennsylvania, before...
Vera Cox
October 4, 2020
Vera L. Cox, age 58, of Newark, DE formerly of Travelers Rest, SC, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Vera was a 1980 graduate of Travelers Rest High School in South Carolina. She then attended trade school where she became an accomplished seamstress. Vera worked in customer service most recently at Royal Farms and formerly of Domino’s and Maisley...
Eelke (Elly) Charwick
October 3, 2020
Eelke (Elly) Charwick, of Talleyville, DE, died on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of Ninety One. Elly leaves behind her loving husband of sixty seven years, Anthony; three daughters and their husbands- Mary and George Vernon, Cynthia and Ian Bland, Anita and Ken Boie; two grandchildren, Sarah and George A. Vernon; sister, Dirkie Siebel, brother Fritz Smits, together...
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