Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Stephen  Pelypec

Stephen Pelypec

May 19, 2020

Stephen Pelypec Jr Newark - Age 77, of Newark, DE formerly of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Steve was an electrical engineer specializing in nuclear power plants before retiring in 2008. He served in the Navy for 7 years. Steve was a member of Holy Family Church and the Knights of Columbus, St. Michael's Council....

Joseph  Schuchler

Joseph Schuchler

May 14, 2020

Joseph J. Schuchler Hockessin - Age 95, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Joe was born in Wilmington, son of the late Howard and Catherine (Connell) Schuckler. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Louise DiIorio; brother Howard Schuckler, twin brother Henry Schuckler; sisters Louise Jannaman, Kathleen Kosinski and Joan Small. Joe will be greatly missed by...

Janet  Butz

Janet Butz

May 8, 2020

Janet M Butz Janet M (Moll) Butz entered her heavenly home on May 8, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. A woman of faith and the heart of her family, Janet helped shape the spirituality of those close to her with a devout Christian example. Her firm belief in God supported her in her recent struggle and gave her...

Michael  White

Michael White

May 7, 2020

Michael J. White, age 69, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. Michael J. White was predeceased by his mother, father and sister: Mary P. White, Saunders Dillon White and Margaret (Peggy) M. Holcomb (nee White). He is survived by his two brothers and sister: Maximilian White, Thomas White and Catherine Doris (nee White). Services will be private....

Theresa Ann Donovan

Theresa Ann Donovan

May 7, 2020

Theresa Ann Donovan, age 88, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. Theresa was born in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Eleanor (Walraven) and Francis McKinley. Theresa attended Wilmington High School and was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Cornelius J. Donovan Jr in 1976; her sons, Neil and Michael Donovan; her...

William Tucker

William Tucker

May 6, 2020

William Lee Tucker, Sr, “Lee Lee”, age 40, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Lee Lee graduated from Del Castle High School in 1997 and worked in maintenance and construction for many years. He was a handyman and enjoyed being with his children and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan and Beatrice...

James White

James White

April 29, 2020

James Bayard White, age 72, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013. James was born in Wilmington, Delaware on August, 7 1940. He was the son of the late Essie Eastburn White and William W. White. James graduated from Wilmington High in 1958 and entered the Navy right after graduation. He served aboard the USS Randolph CVA. James retired from...

Michael  Sizemore

Michael Sizemore

April 28, 2020

Michael A. Sizemore Wilmington - Age 63, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Preceded in Death by his parents Al & Goldie Sizemore and his son Christopher Sizemore. Beloved husband of Laura (nee Mari) and loving father of Erin Crews, Nichole Emahiser (Jay), and Clayton Sizemore. Stepfather to Lauren Cliver (Pat) and Kristyn Sauerwald (Jay). Brother of Alton...

Carl  Morris

Carl Morris

April 24, 2020

Carl W. Morris New Castle - Age 87, died on Friday April 24, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. Mr. Morris was an instrument technician for the DuPont Company Experimental Station. He worked there for 29 years until retiring in 1992. Mr. Morris served in the Air Force and was an active member of Salem United Methodist Church. He was a member...

Elinor Joan (Carey)  Stratton

Elinor Joan (Carey) Stratton

April 23, 2020

Elinor Joan (Carey) Stratton passed away on Thursday, April 23rd at age 94. Elinor was born in Philipsburg, PA; moving to Delaware in 1955. She was the daughter of Dr. Emery and Belva Carey. She worked for Food Fair/Pantry Pride for 24 years. She also volunteered at the Delaware Blood Bank for 18 years. She was an active member of...

Peter  Wlock

Peter Wlock

April 22, 2020

Peter John Wlock Wilmington--Peter John Wlock passed away peacefully at home, after a long illness, surrounded by his family on 22 April 2020. He was 68 years old. He was born in Passaic, NJ to Estelle Zolnowsky and William Wlock. Peter was a graduate of Garfield High School, NJ and Rutgers University, NJ. He earned an A.S. degree in Applied...

William  Hanson

William Hanson

April 21, 2020

William Clark Hanson, lovingly known as “Bill”, 90 of Middletown, DE. formerly of Machiasport, ME. passed away Tuesday April 21, at home. Bill served a tour in the United States Army with the 7749th Ordinance Group. He earned the Army Occupation- with European Clasp- for service in Western Europe in 1949. He loved to tell stories of his adventures to...

Rosemarie  Sudler

Rosemarie Sudler

April 19, 2020

Rosemarie "RoeRoe" Sudler New Castle - Age 77, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Rosemarie was a 1960 graduate of William Penn High School. She retired from the New Castle Police Department after 30 years as a secretary. Survivors include her daughter, Tinamarie Snedeker; grandson, Kristopher Snedeker (Elijah Meehan); sister, Katherine Lewis; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Due...

Barbara Chance

Barbara Chance

April 17, 2020

Barbara Ann Chance, age 69, of Wilmington, joined her husband on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. Barbara was a 1968 graduate of Wilmington High School. She worked at Blue Cross, Coventry Insurance and Wawa. Barbara was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and attended school there in her youth. She was a brownie troop leader at St....

D. Jane Bucci

D. Jane Bucci

April 14, 2020

Delores Jane (Huss) Bucci, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home with her loving nephew Bob Devlin by her side. Mrs. Bucci was born at home in Parkesburg, PA in Chester County. She attended Parkesburg High School and was a homemaker. Mrs. Bucci was member of St. Matthews Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the...

Kenneth Jeffries

Kenneth Jeffries

April 14, 2020

Kenneth R. "Doorbuster" Jeffries Newark - Age 71, departed on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Kenneth was an Army Veteran during Vietnam. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, traveling, and hunting. He especially loved his dog "KB". Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bernice Jeffries and his son, Kenny, Jr. Survivors include his children, Kristen, Cody and Bryan and...

Adrian Santiago

Adrian Santiago

April 12, 2020

Adrian "Pribele" Santiago Wilmington - Age 95, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Pribele is survived by his wife, Evanjelista (Gela) Santiago; 19 children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A viewing will be held on Monday, April 20, 2020 from 10 am to 12 noon at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St. Newport, DE 19804. Services and...

Martha Lawhorn

Martha Lawhorn

April 12, 2020

Martha F. Lawhorn, age 94, of Newport, formerly of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Martha remained active and vibrant until recent years. She enjoyed watching horse racing at Delaware Park. Martha was very compassionate and humble and loved the Twilight movies and Criminal Minds. Martha was the last of 15 children of the late...

Ronald  Yenshaw

Ronald Yenshaw

April 10, 2020

Ronald E. Yenshaw, age 71, of New Castle, formerly of Freeland, PA passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2020. Ron was a member of the local 74 where he was a plumber and pipefitter for many years before retiring. He graduated from Fletcher Brown Vocational High School in 1966. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and...

Apostle Aderemi Adeyemi

Apostle Aderemi Adeyemi

April 9, 2020

Aderemi J. Adeyemi, age 61, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Apostle Remi was born in Nigeria and was formerly of New York City, New York, Brunswick, Georgia, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Dallas, Texas. He and his wife are the founders of World Evangelical Faith Ministries, which covers The Victory of Faith...