Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Mary Ann Graff
August 24, 2019
Mary Ann Graff Age 79 – Newark Mary Ann passed away on Saturday, August 24th, 2019 with her family at her side. Mary Ann was born in Scranton, PA to the late Geraldine and Harold Schaffer. She married the “love of her life” Ron and eventually moved to Delaware. Mary Ann devoted most of her early years to caring for...
Patricia Jones
August 23, 2019
Patricia J. Jones, age 75, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019. Patt was an active member of Richardson Park United Methodist Church, where she was a proud member of the soprano choir among many other activities. She volunteered at the Salvation Army Senior Center. Pat enjoyed walking, dining out, horseback riding, car rides in the country and...
Elaine Cardwell
August 22, 2019
Elaine Cardwell, “Bub” age 69, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Elaine worked in the hospitality field for many years. She enjoyed sports, especially the flyers and bears. Most of all, Elaine enjoyed being with her family. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Eleanor and her sister, Patti. Survivors include her husband, Gary...
Geraldine Garrett
August 21, 2019
Geraldine Elizabeth Garrett, age 84, formerly of Brooklyn, New York and Newport, Delaware passed away at home in Miami, Florida with her family by her side on Monday, May 6, 2019. She was a proud registered nurse and was the parish nurse in both Newport and Miami. She also worked for hospice in Delaware and Florida. Geraldine was preceded in...
Wayne Hall
August 20, 2019
Wayne D. Hall, age 66, of New Castle, became our angel and joined his beloved family & friends in Heaven early in the morning of Tuesday, August 20th, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents John & Lillian Hall (Croal), sister Lorraine Bowers, and brothers Richard & John (Jack). Wayne spent most of the early part of his...
Albert "Archie" Emory
August 20, 2019
Albert “Archie” Emory, Jr, age 49, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Archie was a 1987 graduate of Christiana High School. He was self employed. Archie was a member of Faith City Church. He enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, bowling and spending time with his family. Survivors include his children, Dayla Emory and Aiden Emory; his parents, Albert...
Beulah Ulmer
August 18, 2019
Beulah E. Ulmer Wilmington - Beulah, age 74, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 with her family by her side. Beulah was a chef for the Rollins Corporation and later at Aramark for many years. She was a member of Minquas Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary. Beulah enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Beulah was preceded in...
Ida O'Neal Smith
August 17, 2019
Ida O'Neal Smith Newport - Ida passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the age of 95. Ida was a Delaware Native growing up in Mt. Cuba then spending 67 years of married life in the Newport area. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Carl Smith, her brother Norman O'Neal, Jr. and her parents Norman and...
Carole Halverson
August 17, 2019
Carole L. Halverson, age 76, of Wilmington passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at her home. Carole was a philanthropist. She enjoyed working for various charities supporting children and animals. Carole graduated from Brandywine High School in 1961 and the University of Delaware in 1965. She enjoyed reading, collecting antiques, and traveling around the world, especially to Egypt. Carole...
Sharry Russell
August 12, 2019
Sharry R. Russell, age 77, of Newport, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019. Sharry was a 1961 graduate of Conrad High School. She was homemaker and then worked at Dexsta Federal Credit Union for 18 years before retiring. Sharry was a very active member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. She belonged to Curves and enjoyed her flower garden, crocheting and...
Millicent Dobbin
August 10, 2019
Millicent M. “Millie” Dobbin, age 79, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Millie attended Howard High School, formerly #29. She was a member of Temple of Praise Worldwide. Millie was a housewife who enjoyed playing cards, going to bingo, cooking and entertaining her family and friends. She would feed anyone...
Thomas Collins
August 10, 2019
Thomas Collins, age 56, of New Castle, formerly of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2019 after a brief illness. Tommy worked as a paving/seal coater for Wilson Paving and Expert Sealcoating and Paving. He enjoyed spending time socializing with his friends and will be remembered and was loved by many. Tommy was preceded in death by...
Clifford Gropp
August 8, 2019
Frederick, MD formerly of Hockessin, DE - Clifford Gropp, age 91, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 8, 2019. Clifford was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He was a graduate of Wilmington High School and Goldey-Beacom College. Clifford was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from the USPS out of the Hockessin and...
Amanda Dunne
August 7, 2019
Amanda L. "Mandi" Dunne Wilmington - Mandi, age 29, passed away tragically on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, the result of a traffic accident. Mandi attended McKean High School. She was a homemaker and active in Autism Awareness. Mandi will be remembered as a wonderful and caring mother. Mandi was preceded in death by her grandparents, Helen Jean Foraker and Charles...
James Brady
August 5, 2019
James Joseph Brady, V. “Jimmy”, age 39, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 5, 2019. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, James J. Brady IV; his mother, Birgit Lang Brady; his grandfather, James J. Brady, III; his aunt, Maureen Brady Curry and his cousins, Mark and Matt Baker. Jimmy loved his children...
Charles Evans
August 4, 2019
Charles W. Evans, Sr., age 84, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019. Charlie worked for McHugh Electric Company for over 30 years. Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Carrie Lee Evans and his grandson, Carl. Survivors include his sons, Chuck, Tom and Rick; his grandchildren, Chucky, Eric, Juliet and Ricky; his...
Helen Gallew
August 1, 2019
Helen E. Gallew, age 87, of Newark, formerly of Lansdale, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at home in the presence of her family. Helen graduated from Hilltown High School in 1950 and then graduated with an associate degree in business from Montgomery County Community College. She worked as an accountant at the North Penn Reporter for many...
Christine Nelson
July 31, 2019
Christine Louise Nelson, age 75, of New Castle, formerly of Brookfield, Ohio. God saw Christine was getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around her on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Christine was a 1963 graduate of Brookfield High School. She worked for General Motors for 10 years in the 1980’s. She was a...
Tiffany Vandever
July 29, 2019
Tiffany Crystal Vandever, age 30, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2019. Tiff graduated from the nursing program at Delcastle High School. She attended church at The Journey in Newark, Delaware. With an infectious laugh and a bubbly, charismatic personality, she had a charm about her to which people were drawn. She was...
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