Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Timothy James Brown
November 19, 2025
Timothy James Brown, age 64, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at home in the presence of his family.
Tim was a 1979 graduate of Delcastle High School. He was a sheet metal worker for Local 19 for many years. Tim enjoyed Nascar, spending time with his family and at his cabin in Potter County, PA.
Tim was preceded...
Maria Antonia Coppola
November 19, 2025
Maria A Coppola, 77 years old of New Castle, Delaware, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Maria was born in Sicily, Italy, on June 1st, 1948, and lived with her parents and younger brother Carmelo until the age of eight. Maria then moved with her family to Canada, where she enjoyed spending time with her...
Denisse Zamora - Perez
November 18, 2025
En lugar de flores, la familia agradecería contribuciones para ayudar con los gastos del funeral:
Donación funeraria de Denisse Zamora-Perez In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions to assist with the funeral expenses:
Denisse Zamora-Perez Funeral Donation Denisse Zamora-Perez, de 30 años, residente de Newark, partió a la presencia del Señor el martes 18 de noviembre de 2025.
Denisse fue graduada en 2013...
Detlev "Deke" Moore
November 16, 2025
Detlev “Deke” Moore, 82, passed away peacefully in hospice care on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Born in Frankfurt, Germany in 1942, he was raised by his mother, Margareta (Schrodt) Moore, and stepfather, Howard Moore. As part of a military family, Deke spent his childhood and teenage years in Germany, Scotland, Alabama, and New Jersey, among other locations, before settling in...
Christopher M. Brooks
November 10, 2025
Christopher M. Brooks, age 71, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Chris was the owner of Security Observation Systems for many years. He was a member of a local dance club where he played music.
Chris was an avid hunter and he enjoyed canoeing, rock climbing, cliff jumping, martial arts and traveling.
Chris is preceded in death by his parents,...
Bernice Moore
November 4, 2025
Bernice "Stumpy" Moore, age 87, of Elkton, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Stumpy worked as a rural letter carrier for over 30 years and also worked at the Hockessin Post Office and was the secretary for the Rural Letter Carrier Association.
She was a member of various social clubs in Elkton and Newark and participated at...
Charles H. Moore IV
November 2, 2025
Charles H. Moore IV, age 57, of Middletown, he grew up in Delaware City, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Charlie was a mechanic that developed a passion for trucks. Which led him to working many years in the trucking industry. He loved fishing from a small boy to an adult. Other interest he had was smoking different types of...
George G. Hand Jr.
November 1, 2025
George G. Hand Jr., age 45, of Delaware County. passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Georgie enjoyed drawing, listening to music and was a huge New Orleans Saints fan.
Georgie was preceded in death by his dad, George G. Hand Sr.
Survivors include his children, George G. Hand III, Destiny M. Hand and Jordan D. Hand; mother, Margaret Hand; brothers, Jason Halvorsen...
Wanda Montalvo Olivera
October 23, 2025
In lieu of flowers the family asks for contributions to assist with the funeral expenses. Donations can be made at this link: https://app.fluidpay.com/spp/montalvoolivera
En lugar de flores, se pueden hacer donaciones para ayudar con los gastos del funeral en este enlace: https://app.fluidpay.com/spp/montalvoolivera
Obituario de Wanda Amarilys Montalvo Oliveras
Wanda Amarilys Montalvo Oliveras, de 54 años, anteriormente de Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, falleció dejando...
Dwight David Harrah
October 23, 2025
Dwight David Harrah, age 56, of New Castle, DE passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Born in Wilmington, DE, he was a son of Shelby J. Harrah and the late Paul P. Harrah.
David worked for the Red Clay school district for more than twenty years. He enjoyed watching sports, going fishing and loved horse racing at Delaware Park.
In addition to...
Kayla Marie Harding
October 20, 2025
Kayla Marie Harding, age 30, of Wilmington, born and raised in Sussex County, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Kayla volunteered at La Mesa Ministries serving the homeless.
She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Jackie Abbott and her grandfather, James Walker.
Survivors include her daughter, Makenna Grace Grant; parents, Robert F. Harding IV (Geri) and Jamie...
Nicolas Fernando Vasques Pineda
October 17, 2025
Nicholas F. Vázquez Pineda “Fernando” 10 de septiembre de 1958 – 17 de octubre de 2025
Nicholas F. Vázquez Pineda, conocido cariñosamente como Fernando, falleció pacíficamente el 17 de octubre de 2025, a la edad de 68 años. Nació el 10 de septiembre de 1958 en México, y vivió una vida llena de fe, amabilidad y generosidad, tocando profundamente la vida...
Eligio Zavala Zavala
October 17, 2025
Eligio Zavala Zavala, de 80 años, de Cochranville, PA, anteriormente de México, falleció el viernes 17 de octubre de 2025. Eligio trabajó en South Mill Mushroom Farm durante más de 40 años y se jubiló en 2010. Era miembro de St. Iglesia de Rocco en Avondale, PA. Eligio era un gran trabajador. Era un cocinero talentoso y disfrutaba del aire...
Thomas P. Brittingham
October 17, 2025
Thomas P. " T T" Brittingham, age 67, of Newark, formerly of Browntown Wilmington, passed away on October 17, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Tom worked at Bobs Affordable Carpets for 35 years. He served in the National Guard for 15 years (Sgt. - Maintenance 262) and attended St. Hedwigs Church.
Tom loved cars and enjoyed working on old cars. He...
Ella M. (Leifheit) Cook
October 14, 2025
Ella M. (Leifheit) Cook Our mom, our sister, our anchor, aged 79, of Stanton, DE passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of her family and friends on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Ella retired from MBNA to take care of her late husband, Ronald Cook Sr. When Ella wasn’t working she spent much of her free time at Mary’s...
Belinda Jackiewiecz
October 12, 2025
Belinda Jackiewiecz, age 49, sunset on Sunday, October 12th, 2025. She was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, moved to Cleveland, Ohio before moving to start a new life in Wilmington, Delaware.
Belinda enjoyed her work as a cashier at Goodwill. She also loved to spend time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Barbara Jordan and Chester Green.
She is...
Nancy Lee
October 11, 2025
Nancy Lee, age 53, of Wilmington, formerly of New York, gained her wings on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Nancy worked as a CNA for over 16 years. She was big into Halloween and the "Scary Season" and also loved Christmas. Nancy had an amazing sense of humor and enjoyed spending her time with family and especially her grandkids.
Nancy is preceded in...
Kaleb Michael Blumberg
October 11, 2025
Kaleb Michael Blumberg age 17, of Newark, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in the presence of his loving family.
Kaleb was a Junior at Newark High School. He enjoyed driving his car, riding his bike, loved listening to music, hanging out with friends and making people laugh.
Kaleb was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Hart and his grandmother...
Bonita “Ree” Mitchem
October 11, 2025
Bonita “Ree” Mitchem, age 63, of Wilmington, went to be with her family on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Bonita was preceded in death by her daughter, Yvette Gray in March 2001.
She is survived by her daughter, Nicole Gray of Wilmington; granddaughter, Destiny Gray; her sisters, Stephanie Distel and Tammy Crandall; her aunt, Diana Torres; uncle, John Jones; cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral...
Almena May Faux
October 11, 2025
Almena May Faux, 65, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Saturday, October 11, 2025 after a ten year battle with breast cancer.
Almena was a devoted wife and mother. Before she was a nationally-recognized senior executive, she was a stay-at-home mother. She was a Cub and Boy Scout leader, coached cross country, and track and...
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