Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
James Mcclafferty
March 22, 2021
James Michael McClafferty Wilmington - James Michael McClafferty, age 67, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Jim was a good hearted, brave soul who was loved by all and loved all who met him. He was the love of his wife's life, and will always be in her heart. Jim was a...
Patricia Mcdade
March 20, 2021
Patricia A. McDade, age 69, of Newark, formerly of Elmont, New York. Pat’s suffering ended on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Pat was a homemaker and hairdresser. She enjoyed supporting her children’s sports activities. She loved crafts and spending time with her grandchildren. Pat was preceded in death by her father, Martin R. Olsen and her brother, Martin R. Olsen, Jr....
Phyllis E. Christopher
March 20, 2021
Phyllis E. Christopher, age 68, of Wilmington, formerly of Silview, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Phyllis graduated from Conrad High School. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved cats. Phyllis was preceded in death by her daughter, Chainey in 2002 and her former spouse, Arthur Christopher. Survivors include her daughter, Ocean F. Christopher; her sister, Linda...
F. Elva Shinaberry
March 19, 2021
F. Elva Shinaberry, age 92, of Wilmington, formerly of Garfield Park, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. Elva was a 1945 graduate of A.I. duPont High School and then Goldey-Beacom College. She was retired from RCI Printing and also worked at Travel Travel, Happy Harrys and Capitol Buildings. Elva enjoyed people and had many friends. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting,...
James Hamrick
March 19, 2021
James Herbert Hamrick Sr, age 80, passed away Friday March 19, 2021 at his home in Wilmington, Delaware with his family by his side. Mr. Hamrick was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served as a Boatswain Mate Petty Officer Third Class from 1959-1963 onboard the USS William R. Rush DD714. He spent most of his early career working as a...
Marta M.C. Pelypec
March 18, 2021
Marta M.C. Pelypec Newark - Marta, age 77, of Newark, formerly of Brazil, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Marta was born on February 16th, 1944, in Minas Gerais State in Brazil. She was the daughter of Hercília Malzone Hugo Cerávolo and Francisco Cerávolo Sobrinho. She was the oldest of 6 siblings. Marta was a member of Holy Family...
Ryan Thorn
March 17, 2021
Ryan D. Thorn, age 31, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Ryan was a 2008 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School where he was on the golf team. He enjoyed basketball and spending time with his friends. Ryan was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Thorn. Survivors include his father, James E. Thorn; his sister, Megan...
Kyle Johnson
March 17, 2021
Kyle Christopher Johnson, age 37, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday March 17th, 2021. Kyle, was born to Darryl Anthony (Tony) Johnson and Valerie (Manley) Johnson, on May 10th,1983 in Philadelphia, Pa. Although his family moved to Newark, DE in 1992, Kyle always loved his hometown Philly. He maintained close ties there with the friends and family he loved so...
Angelica Tenaglia
March 14, 2021
Angelica T. “Angel” Tenaglia, age 59, of Delaware City, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Angel was a 1980 graduate of William Penn / Hodgson Vo-Tech High Schools and attended St. Peter’s Grade School. She became a certified cosmetologist at the Delaware Beauty School but dedicated her life to her...
Helen Davis
March 14, 2021
Helen M. Davis Wilmington - Helen, age 100, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Helen was a very active member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church where she was involved in the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was also a member of the St. Matthew's Senior Society and Claymore Senior Center. Helen enjoyed playing bridge, reading and sewing....
Julian Mallard
March 11, 2021
Julian E. Mallard “Juice”, age 46, of Wilmington, formerly of Avondale, PA joined his mother and grandmother on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Juice was the type of person that earned a spot in everyone's heart. He was a good person that would do anything for you, even if it left him with nothing. He loved so hard, and never had...
Joseph Zugie
March 7, 2021
Joseph Zugie, age 66, of Elsmere, formerly of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Joe was a graduate of Wilmington High School. He was an Army Veteran and worked for Crowell Corp for many years. Joe was a member of the West End Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed football. Joe was preceded in...
David Muzzi
March 6, 2021
David Muzzi, age 79, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Dave attended Corpus Christi Church in Elsmere. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Mary; his brother, Lewis Muzzi and his sister, Mildred Muzzi. Survivors include his brother, Joe and his sister, June. Services will be private. In lieu of...
Michael Quillen
March 4, 2021
Michael H. Quillen, age 57, of Newark, DE formerly of Elk Mills, MD passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 in the presence of his family. Mike worked as an industrial painter for many years. He loved his children and family and was known for his comedic sense of humor. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and...
Ronald Vegoda
March 3, 2021
Ronald J. Vegoda, age 76, of Newark, formerly of Brownsville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Ron was a 1962 graduate of Brownsville Area High School and then graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Mathematics. He was a civilian employee at Aberdeen Proving Grounds for over 30 years. Ron was an active member of...
Mary "Kathy" Mancari
March 2, 2021
Mary "Kathy" Mancari Middletown - Kathy, age 66, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Kathy graduated from Goldey Beacom College in 1984 with Associate of Science Degree. She worked for the DuPont Company for many years before her retirement. Kathy was a very active member at Ogletown Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, reading and attending...
Chris Krajewski
February 28, 2021
Chris J. Krajewski, age 41, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Chris was a 1998 graduate of Howard High School where he played football, baseball and wrestled. He worked at Amtrak for the past 15 years. Chris was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. He loved spending time with his family, playing Xbox and traveling with his girlfriend,...
Rose Marie Bonsal
February 24, 2021
Rose Marie Bonsal, age 89, of Sykesville, Maryland departed this life on Wednesday February 24, 2021 after a short illness at Seasons Hospice. Rose was born in Valley Bend, West Virginia to the late Filmore Franklin Sacks and Ethel Mae Sacks. She was a 1949 graduate of Beverly High School. Rose was an avid reader and loved working puzzles. Rose...
Larry Johnson
February 23, 2021
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, Larry C Johnson of Bear, Delaware - passed away peacefully at the age of 70. Larry was born on July 13, 1950 in Wilmington, Delaware – he was an aircraft carrier operator in the Navy and later went on to be co-owner/Vice President of County Insulation in New Castle, Delaware. Larry was the most genuine,...
Robert W. Brockson
February 23, 2021
Robert William Brockson, aged 58, of Wilmington DE, formerly of Avondale, PA, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Bob was a graduate of Christiana High School, the University of Delaware and Widener University Delaware Law School. He started his career in research at the DuPont Company, working in Agricultural Products and then Medical Research. Bob contributed to many projects...
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