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Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Janet E. Snape
August 27, 2020
Janet E. Snape went to be with her Lord on August 27, 2020 at her assisted living apartment in Wilmington, Delaware. She would have turned 88 in October. She was born in Massachusetts, but came to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD area with her family in 1935. Many special vacation memories were made throughout her life in upstate NY off Lake...
George Vick
August 22, 2020
George A. Vick, age 67, of New Castle, DE formerly of Beckley, WVA, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020. George was a member of the New Castle chapter of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was a machinist and boiler maker for NVF until the plant closed. George enjoyed the ocean, fishing and boating, and crabbing. He loved music especially playing guitar...
Garrett Paulson
August 21, 2020
Garrett Gaston Paulson, age 41, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020.
Robert Jones
August 20, 2020
Robert S. Jones Wilmington - Bob, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Bob was a 1970 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and attended the University of Delaware. He served in the U.S. Army as an accounting specialist and was stationed in Geissen, Germany. Bob worked at the GM plant in Wilmington for 35 years as...
James Betts
August 14, 2020
James W. Betts, age 67, of Millsboro, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020. Jim graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and attended the University of Delaware. He was the owner of Fox Run Flower and Gift Shoppe for many years. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Don and Nadine Betts. Jim is survived by...
Terri Peterson
August 13, 2020
Terri A. Peterson, age 57, of Townsend, formerly of Prices Corner, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Terri attended Brandywine Springs and McKean High School. She was a homemaker. Terri enjoyed flower pressing and arranging, gardening and going to the beach. Terri was preceded in death by her mother, Jackie Savage and her daughter, Tara Delmedco. Survivors include her...
Thomas Mantini
August 13, 2020
Thomas Albert Mantini Thomas (Tom) Albert Mantini went to the Lord after passing peacefully in his sleep at Millcroft Nursing Home in Newark, DE on August 13th, 2020 at the age of 93. Thomas was born to Albert & Rose Mantini in Philadelphia, PA. He was married to Marguerite Carmella Bomba and Anne Marie Fanelli in which he had six...
Scott Lee
August 10, 2020
Scott Allen Lee passed away peacefully on August 10, 2020 at the age of 57. He was the youngest son of Oscar and Betty Lee of Wilmington, Delaware. Scott graduated from Newark High School in 1980. He went on to serve in the Navy on the USS John F. Kennedy (CV67).Upon returning home he worked in construction, roofing, and eventually...
Eddie Mcneil
August 10, 2020
Eddie Nelson McNeil, age 62, fell asleep in death on Monday, August 10, 2020. “Ed”, as he was called by most who knew him, was the oldest of seven children born to Mamie E. & Willie C. McNeil in Philadelphia, PA. Ed completed his education at The Franklin Learning Center in Philadelphia. He was a truck driver/owner operator for almost...
Dawn Hanley
August 9, 2020
Dawn Marie Hanley, age 51, of Wilmington, gained her Angel wings on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Dawn attended Mt. Pleasant High School. She worked at CRDN of Delaware Damage Restoration Textile Company for 5 years and Angels Restaurant. Dawn enjoyed reading, coloring, sitting by the pool, playing with her grandbabies, and keeping a clean house. Dawn was preceded in death...
Ramon J. Cabrera
August 2, 2020
Ramon J. Cabrera Jr., lovingly known as Ray, age 79, passed away on Sunday, August 2nd, 2020. Born in Summit NJ, he was the son of the late Janet (nėe Preble) and Ramon J Cabrera. He was a graduate of Cheshire Academy in 1960. He was an Army veteran. He owned Brown’s Hardware in Summit, New Jersey. He was an...
Donald Quill
August 1, 2020
Donald R. Quill, Sr “Buddy” age 68, of New Castle, DE passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Buddy spent 36 years in Albuquerque, New Mexico and recently returned to his home town in New Castle, DE. He was a 1970 graduate of William Penn High School. Buddy was a member of the Delaware National Guard and Army Reserve for...
Brittney Megonigal
July 29, 2020
Brittney N. Megonigal, age 24, of New Castle, formerly of Cocoa, Fl. passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Brittney was a waitress at the Dove Restaurant. She graduated from High School in Cocoa, Florida. Brittney is survived by her parents, Willard Ellis Megonigal, III and Barbra Megonigal; her brother, Nicholas Megonigal; and her grandparents, Elsie J. Megonigal and Willard...
Herman Jones
July 25, 2020
Herman E. Jones, Age 80, of Bear, formerly of Philadelphia, went Home to be with The Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Herman was a member of Breath of Life Ministries of Christ of Philadelphia where he served as the Head Deacon. Herman will be remembered as a great father and grandfather. He enjoyed long walks. Herman loved to cook...
Kyle Spencer
July 25, 2020
Kyle A. Spencer, 30, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2020 surrounded by his family. Kyle was a man who faced many difficulties in his life. At 17 years old he was paralyzed in a diving accident. He was a big jokester, loved to laugh, and loved music and what he called his rapping skills. You could always be certain...
Brenda Hyrnyshen
July 23, 2020
Brenda N. Hyrnyshen Bear - Age 80, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Brenda was very artistic and enjoyed crafting, painting, cross stitching and sewing. She was a devoted mom, grandmom and great grandmom. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John W. Hrynyshen; daughter, Denise Hrynyshen and sister, Donna Zepp. Survivors include her son,...
Dakota Mitchell
July 21, 2020
Dakota James Mitchell, age 27, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Cody had a kind heart and a gentle spirit. He took great joy in making others laugh. Cody loved all animals, especially his dogs, Paisley and King. His favorite things were day trips to the Camden Aquarium, the Philadelphia Zoo, amusement parks, and local beaches. Cody was...
Harold Wren
July 21, 2020
Harold C. Wren, age 86, died peacefully at Seasons Hospice, Newark DE on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020. Harold was a longtime resident of Philadelphia, Pa and was a Philadelphia Inquirer driver, Teamsters local 628 for 40 yrs. Beloved husband of Carole (2001), father of Laura Polansky (2016), Evie Neal, Linda Whyte and Poppop of 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild....
Gladys Carey Thew
July 21, 2020
Gladys Carey Thew age 89, of Severna Park, MD passed away to be with the lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Gladys was born to James and Edna Carey in Duchesne Utah and was raised on the family homestead in Fruitland, Utah without electricity or running water. The homestead was farmed with horses which led to a lifelong passion for...
John Brown
July 19, 2020
John W. Brown, Jr “JB” age 77, of Wilmington Sunset on Sunday, July 19, 2020. JB retired after many years as a truck driver for DeSeta Construction. He was educated in the Wilmington Public Schools. JB was very artistic and enjoyed singing, drawing and carpentry. He enjoyed fishing in the Brandywine. JB was preceded and death by his mother and...
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