Obituaries
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Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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...
Henry T. Nowak
September 27, 2020
Henry T. Nowak, age 77, of Townsend, Delaware passed away on September 27, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Hank was born at St. Agnes Hospital of Philadelphia, PA in 1943. He graduated from Bonner High School in 1961 and Drexel University, where he received his degree in Business Administration, in 1967. Hank played lacrosse for Drexel from 1964 –...
Raymond F. Maas
September 27, 2020
Raymond F. Maas, Sr., our hero and mentor, passed away on September 27, 2020, at the age of 97. He is preceded in death by Jeanette, his quietly wonderful wife and partner of 50 years, and his cool sister Dottie Martin. Ray was a wonderful dad to his children: Raymond, Jr. (Mary) of Mary Esther FL, Katherine Maas (Roger Turk)...
Orrie "Bill" Williamson
September 27, 2020
Orrie "Bill" Williamson Jr (Aka Shark) Newark, formerly of Newport - Age 62, kicked the bucket on September 27, 2020 after a 2 year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Orrie attended Krebs School in Newport and graduated from Delcastle High School in 1975. He achieved Eagle Scout in 1973. Orrie worked as a painter at Atlantic Aviation for 10...
Luis Tlaseca Bravo
September 26, 2020
Luis "El Pis" Tlaseca Bravo of Wilmington, DE., formally from Puebla, Mexico, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the age of 66. Luis enjoyed listening to music and is remembered as a hard worker.. Luis leaves behind his sister, Jorgino Tlaseca Bravo, his niece, Agustina Bermudez and cousin, Alberto Tlaseca Memorial Services will be...
Sean James Pusey
September 25, 2020
Sean James Pusey, age 45, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2020. Sean James was an 1993 graduate of Newark High School where he ran track at the Penn relays. He was a construction worker for many years. Sean James enjoyed playing basketball and softball and watching football, especially The Eagles. Sean James was preceded in death...
Cecilia Elizabeth "Betty" (Gross) Bryson
September 24, 2020
Cecilia Elizabeth "Betty" (Gross) Bryson Wilmington - Betty passed peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Betty was a memorable and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cioci, and friend. She will be remembered for her love of Elvis, the slots, dancing, fashion, and sass! The family looks forward to a celebration of Betty's life at a later date.
Gloria White
September 23, 2020
Gloria I. White, age 84, of Elkton, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, Gloria graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1954. She was a member of New Creations Ministries. Gloria loved playing cards, cooking, collecting shoes and spending time with her family. She enjoyed playing and watching sports. Gloria also loved watching and...
Joseph M. Fahey
September 23, 2020
Joseph M. Fahey Sr Wilmington - Joe, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Joe will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was retired from Gulf Oil Corporation. Joe enjoyed woodworking and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, especially the Eagles and Phillies. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of...
Elizabeth M. “Bette” Farra
September 13, 2020
Elizabeth M. “Bette” Farra, age 91, of Wilmington, daughter of the late Charles Henry Davis and Josephine (Taylor) Davis, died on Sunday, September 13, 2020. A 1947 graduate of Alexis I. Dupont High School, Bette was a secretary for the Dupont Company prior to joining the Red Clay School District as secretary for Heritage Elementary School. She retired in 1985....
Darryll Mitchell
September 12, 2020
Darryll Keith Mitchell, age 50, of Newark, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Darryll was a 1988 graduate of John Dickinson High School. He worked at Barclay Bank for several years. He also worked at Chase Bank and Astra Zeneca. Darryll was an active member of Kelton Church of Christ in West Grove, PA. He...
James Elliotte
September 10, 2020
James Elliotte, age 32, of Bear, formerly of Smyrna, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Jamie attended Gunning Bedford and William Penn High School. He served in the Navy Seabees. Jamie worked for the Laborer Union Local #199. He was a musician and enjoyed playing guitar and drums in Rapid Intake. Survivors include his wife Brittany Kirschner; daughter, Jasmine...
Jackie Pierson
September 8, 2020
Jackie Pierson Wilmington - Jackie Pierson, age 73, found peace on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Jackie was one of eleven children, daughter to Harvey & Juanita Hunt. She will be best remembered for being a devoted and loving Mom & Mommom. Jackie loved her home and would most often be found outside in the sun either gardening or reading a...
Keith Caldwell
September 5, 2020
Keith Antonio Caldwell Age 59, Passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Wilmington Delaware. He was born in Avon Park, Florida November 21, 1960, to Leroy ( Deceased Father) and Cornelia (Williams Mother) Caldwell o. Mr. Caldwell was a Warehouse worker for Port of Wilmington of Delaware and was also a resident of Wilmington Delaware. Survivors Include his lovely Shanique...
Agnes Hutton
September 4, 2020
Agnes M Hutton, after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s, passed peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2020. Agnes was a resident at Parkview Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Hutton III of Delaware and her daughter, Tina M. Minks of Maryland. Agnes is survived by her brothers John R. Young Sr- Florida and Charles...
Daniel Mitchell
September 4, 2020
Daniel P. Mitchell, 65, of Wilmington, DE passed away on September 4, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born on July 5, 1955 in Wilmington, DE to Irene Jeanette Abbott and Thomas Clifton Mitchell. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Connie C. Mitchell; son Timothy M. Mitchell; daughter Sarah A. Mitchell; granddaughter Taylor M. Jones; and...
Kevin Hart
September 3, 2020
Kevin E. Hart, age 63, of Wilmington DE, passed away suddenly at home on September 3, 2020. Kevin was born in Flat Rock Michigan. He was the son of the late Earl and Elva (Carter) Hart. Kevin proudly served in the US Army from 1975-1978. He retired from the University of Delaware’s Institute of Energy Conversion, where he worked as...
Mary Lynch
September 3, 2020
Mary C. Lynch, age 93, was received by the Lord with open arms on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Born in County Donegal Ireland, she answered to Mary, but was better known as Mom or Grammy. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and could often be found cooking for the family or playing cards in her Wilmington residence. She...
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