Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Doris Buckingham
February 15, 2021
Doris A. Buckingham, age 77, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021. Doris was a driver for DART for 17 years before retiring in 2011. She also was a Tatnall School bus driver for 15 years. Doris enjoyed gardening and shopping, especially at antique stores. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Helen L. Rose and stepfather,...
Alice L. Norris Benson
February 14, 2021
Alice L. Norris Benson Alice, age 91, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She was born on January 26, 1930 in Richardson Park, DE, the daughter of the late Donald and Alda Norris. Alice attended Richardson Park School and graduated from Conrad High School in 1948. She then married classmate George "Barney" Benson who she was happily married to...
James Mcgonigle
February 12, 2021
James McGonigle Sr, age 63, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. Jim worked as a general contractor for many years and was still actively working. He enjoyed landscaping and watching sports. Jim loved family reunions, BBQ’s and spending time with his grandkids. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Florence and his brothers, Bob...
David Werts
February 12, 2021
Dave Werts, age 66, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 from natural causes. Dave attended Lord De La War School. He enjoyed playing cards and checkers with his grandkids. Dave also enjoyed wood crafts and working on his cars. Dave was preceded in death by his mother, Rita McMaster; his father, Cyrus Werts...
John Mancuso
February 11, 2021
John A Mancuso Sr. Newark - John, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday February 11, 2021. John was born in Port Chester, New York to Concetta (Siclari) and Joseph Mancuso. At age 19, John started his career at Avon Products in Rye, New York. He later met his wonderful wife, Elaine. Together in 1981 they were transferred to the...
John Devenney
February 11, 2021
John A. Devenney Jr. 10/12/56 – 2/11/21 John passed away on 2/11/21 after a long stay in the hospital. John is preceded in death by his parents, John A Devenney Sr. and Ellen E Devenney (Kaighn), his sister Diane Spencer and nephews, Larry Day Jr. and Kyle Spencer. Leaving behind his sister Mary Ellen Allen, niece Dawn O’Connor (Ken), nephew...
Ed Wrobbel
February 10, 2021
Ed Wrobbel Newport - Ed, 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Ed attended Wilmington High School and the University of Delaware. He was an Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. Ed was a State of Delaware employee for 20 years before retiring in 2008. He built model ships and enjoyed solving math equations on his computer. He was...
Michael A. Marro
February 9, 2021
Michael A. Marro Sr., age 72, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, formerly of Mantua, New Jersey and South Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from complications from COVID Mike graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1966. He worked for the Post Office for 40 years before retiring in 2003 as manager of maintenance for Southeastern Pennsylvania. Mike was...
Jeanette M. Bulgarino
February 6, 2021
Jeanette M. Bulgarino, age 77, of Bear, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Jeanette attended Germantown High School. She worked as a manager at Heckinger’s for many years until the company closed. Jeanette took pride in cleaning and taking care of her sister and her granddaughters, Samantha and Victoria after their mother passed away. Jeanette was preceded in death...
David Key
February 5, 2021
David Lewis Key, Sr. 74, passed away on February 5, 2021 after a brief illness at Genesis Hillside Center, Wilmington, Delaware. David was born on June 8, 1946 to the late Rev. Samuel and Lila Key in Brooklyn, New York. Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by five brothers, Charles, Sam, Moses, Rev. James Patrick, and John,...
Mark Smith
February 4, 2021
Mark Anthony Smith, age 42, of Townsend, formerly of Delaware City, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Mark attended William Penn High School and worked as a carpenter for several years. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Henry L. Smith. Survivors include his mother, Cathy L. Thomas; his life partner, Jessica Cloud; his children, Hailey Smith, Carlie...
Vincent S. Hoffman
February 3, 2021
Vincent S. Hoffman, of Wilmington, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Vince worked as an electrician engineer for about 35 years for Delmarva Power. Vince was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Johnson. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Alexandra; his dear friend and care taker Darlene Jennings and her son,...
Richard J. Schlarbaum
January 30, 2021
Richard J. Schlarbaum, age 58, of Hockessin, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Rick was a former employee of Keystone Fire Protection. Rick is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sandra Schlarbaum and his children, Richard J. Schlarbaum, III, Megan N. Schlarbaum and Ryan P.Schlarbaum . Services will be private.
Bernadette "Bernie" Brittingham
January 30, 2021
Bernadette "Bernie" Brittingham Wilmington - Bernadette "Bernie" Brittingham, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Bernie graduated from Wilmington High School. She was a dedicated and loyal tax preparer for H&R Block for over 40 years. Bernie was a member of St. Hedwig Catholic Church where she...
Jesse S. Albanese
January 29, 2021
Jesse S. Albanese, of Wilmington, age 44, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. Jesse attended Delcastle High School. He was very artistic especially in drawing. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, John Albanese and Ruth Ann Bressi; his brother John Smalls; his granny, Lucille H. Bonsall and his pop-pop, Alpherry S. Bonsall. Survivors include his children, Jonathan...
Brian Dempsey
January 28, 2021
Brian A. Dempsey Newport - Brian, age 62, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at home in the presence of his loving family. Brian was a 1976 graduate of McKean High School where he played football. He also attended the University of Delaware. Brian worked at Dow chemical and then for DuPont after they merged. He also worked at...
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.
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