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Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Robert Spencer
November 20, 2019
Robert J. “Bob” Spencer, Sr, age 67, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in the presence of his family. Bob worked various trades including as an electrician and painter. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Spencer and his sister, Martha Spencer. Survivors include his sons,...
Sk Pierre Deprisco
November 12, 2019
SK Pierre A. dePrisco, "Perry", age 63, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 surrounded by his family. Pierre was a 1974 graduate of De La Warr High School. He was an Army National Guard Veteran. Pierre was the owner of Scooter Home Improvement and most recently enjoyed working at UTS as a technician. He was a...
Charles Jaegers
November 9, 2019
Charles Edison (Chuck) Jaegers, 55, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving family, due to a massive heart attack. His organs were donated to the Gift of Life Donor program. Chuck was a front-end alignment specialist and worked at various places in New Castle County. Chuck was an avid fan of music and loved to play...
Donald Walters
November 6, 2019
Donald R. Walters Dickinson, TX formerly of Newport, DE - Donald, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Donald worked for DuPont and Amoco for many years. He enjoyed bowling at Pleasant Hills. Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Beulah Walters; his parents, Robert and Luria Walters; his daughter, Linda Adkins and...
Harry Cederholm
November 4, 2019
Harry E. Cederholm Wilmington - Age 68, passed away on Monday, Nov 4, 2019 the day after his 48th wedding anniversary. Harry loved his job and working with his coworkers at New Castle County where he retired from last Saturday. Harry was a devoted family man, who was genuinely loved by everyone who met him. Harry was predeceased by his...
Richard Reid
October 29, 2019
Richard E Reid, Jr was born January 13, 1984 to Paulene McDonald and Richard E Reid in Kingston, Jamaica. He was lovingly known as “Richie” to his family and “Rich” to his friends. Richie loved being outdoors playing. He was truly a nature boy. As a young child, he and his beloved sister, Ramonia, lived many happy years together at...
Marcella Gates
October 24, 2019
Marcella “Tiny” Gates, age 66, of Elkton, completed her journey on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Tiny attended George Washington Carver High School in Elkton. She worked at Union Hospital for 13 years before retiring in 2010 where she was also a patron. She was a very active member of Wrights AME Church where she taught Sunday School and was in...
Terry (Marie Thérèse) Moore
October 21, 2019
Terry (Marie Thérèse) Moore Wilmington - Terry, age 64, passed away on October 21, 2019 surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Terry was the daughter of George H. Sr. and Dorothy Thomas Moore. She was a graduate of Conrad High School and Delaware Technical & Community College. She was a Computer Technology teacher at Del Tech and...
Joe Jones
October 20, 2019
Joe Jones, age 44, of Newark, formerly of Schuylkill County, PA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Joe worked at Thurston’s Pub as a cook. He enjoyed sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and Notre Dame. Joe was a firm believer in the Sasquatch and believed that one day Big Foot would be found. He was...
Edward Madigan
October 16, 2019
Edward Madigan, age 63, of Middletown, DE, formerly of Staten Island, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 with his family by his side. Ed attended Curtis High School in Staten Island. He drove a truck for a private sanitation company and later on, owned and operated Bay Street Luncheonette, a place he used to frequent as a little...
Stephanie Infanti
October 15, 2019
Stephanie M. Infanti, age 59, of Townsend, formerly of Pike Creek, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Stephanie graduated from Triton Regional High School in Runnemede, New Jersey. Stephanie is survived by her sons, Nicholas Infanti and Christopher Infanti; her parents, Peter and Rosalie Cusato and her sisters, Petra Clark (Geoff) and Lisa Fisher (Thomas). A Memorial Mass will be...
Ruth Thomas
October 11, 2019
Ruth L. Thomas, age 71, of Deepwater, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Ruth was a 1967 graduate of Clearview High School in Mullica Hill. She worked at PHH Mortgage Company as a customer service supervisor for 12 years before retiring in 2017. Ruth loved being with her grandkids, fishing, bowling, and...
Ruth Hibbs
October 7, 2019
Ruth Florence Richard Hibbs, age 91, of Langhorne Pa and Lighthouse Point Fl, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Langhorne on October 7 after a brief illness. Born in East Orange NJ, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius Richard and Alice Schuler Richard. She was proceeded in death by her brother Cornelius Richard...
Wilbert "Will" Minor
October 2, 2019
Wilbert “Will” Minor, age 88, of Hockessin DE, formerly of Elkton, MD, died peacefully at The Summit Retirement community on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. He was the husband of the late Juanita Cocke Minor, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Hopewell, VA, he was a son of the late Steve and Emily Minor. Will served our...
Glenn Hibbitts
September 27, 2019
Glenn A. Hibbitts, age 75, of Newark, went with the Lord on Friday, September 27, 2019. Glenn worked as a landscaper for many years. He was a member of Christ the Cornerstone Church and the Newark Senior Center. Glenn loved Elvis and was a funny and outgoing person who loved spending time with his daughter, Ashley, who he lived with....
Catherine O’Neal
September 20, 2019
Catherine T. O’Neal, age 98, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2019. Catherine attended St. Elizabeth High School. She worked as a fabric cutter at Wiltex and Paper Box Company until retiring in 1980. Catherine was a former Member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Wilmington. She enjoyed crocheting. Catherine was preceded in death by her daughter,...
Dale Bahr
September 18, 2019
Dale F. Bahr, Jr, age 46, of Newark, formerly of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at home. Dale was a 1990 graduate of William Penn High School where he was a part of the wrestling, soccer and track teams. He worked as a night supervisor at the New Castle Home Depot for the last 5 years....
William Cathell
September 17, 2019
William F. Cathell, Sr. age 81, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Bill graduated from Brown Vocational High School in 1956. He then served in the Navy for 6 years until 1962. He worked at Millwright Local 1545 for 35 years where he was Vice President for 28 years. Bill was a past commander at the VFW...
John Davis
September 6, 2019
John T. Davis New Castle - John, age 80, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019. John belonged to the American Legion Post 12 in Wilmington and New Creations Ministries in Elkton. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and he was always willing to lend a hand. Survivors include his daughters, Fawn E. Hyland and Shannon D. Davis and her mother, Gloria...
Norma Jean Williamson
August 31, 2019
Norma Jean Williamson New Castle - Norma Jean Williamson, age 86, passed away on August 31, 2019. Jean was a 1951 graduate of William Penn High School. She worked for the New Castle City Government as council secretary for many years before retiring in 2006. She also worked for 22 years in the 60's and 70's for Quillen Brother Ford....
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