Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

James Brown

James Brown

July 29, 2019

James H. Brown, III, age 57, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. Jim was the owner of JB Improvements and previously worked as a contractor, and auto and motorcycle mechanic. He served in the Navy for 4 years in the early 1980’s. Jim enjoyed riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends. Jim was...

Edward Mahan

Edward Mahan

July 27, 2019

Edward F. Mahan, age 65, of Stanton, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 on his 65th birthday. Ed graduated from Conrad High School in 1972. He worked for Chrysler for over 30 years and retired when the plant closed. Ed was a member of the UAW Auto Workers Union Local 1183.. He enjoyed cooking, crabbing, fishing ,music especially the...

Juana Rosa  Becerra Garcia

Juana Rosa Becerra Garcia

July 24, 2019

Juana Rosa Becerra Garcia, age 88, of New Castle, went to rest in peace on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Juana was the best mom and grandmom. Juana was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Guillermo Camoretti in 2006. Survivors include her son, Enrique Lluncor and her grandchildren, Manuel Lluncor, Monica Lluncor, Maria Lluncor and Jose Lluncor. Services...

Beatrice  Willis

Beatrice Willis

July 20, 2019

Beatrice A. Willis Stanton - Age 94, of Stanton, went to be with the Lord on, Saturday, July 20, 2019 Born in Snow Hill, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Edith Adkins. Bea was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church since 1957 where she was active in the United Methodist Women, Pastoral Care, Visiting...

Brandon  Lafferty

Brandon Lafferty

July 19, 2019

Brandon E. Lafferty Wilmington - Brandon, age 24, became an Angel on Friday, July 19, 2019. Brandon was a 2013 graduate of Concord High School. He enjoyed playing hockey, going to the beach and spending time with his family and friends. He loved sports, music and cars. Brandon was looking forward to pursuing a career in the HVAC field in...

Robert  Barlow

Robert Barlow

July 18, 2019

Robert H. Barlow, Jr., age 64, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Rob graduated from Delcastle High School. He was a dedicated worker for the City of Wilmington for 20 years. Rob enjoyed cars and watching the Phillies and the Eagles. He loved his family, especially being with his grandchildren. He would do anything for anyone. Rob...

James Paul  Tindilia

James Paul Tindilia

July 18, 2019

James Paul Tindilia, age 65, of Wilmington former resident of Harford County, MD, born in Beckley, WV, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Science from West Virginia Wesleyan College. He was a USAF Vietnam Veteran. Paul worked for 25 years as a chemist for Lever Brothers/ Sun Products before retiring in 2014. He...

Marta  Olivares

Marta Olivares

July 18, 2019

Marta E. Olivares, de 52 años, de Newark, falleció el jueves, 18 de julio de 2019. Marta era una persona cariñosa que amaba a su familia, especialmente a sus nietos. Fue miembro de los Ángeles Santa Iglesia y disfrutó de la recogida de todo tipo de adornos. Marta fue precedido en la muerte su padre, Manuel Romero. Le sobreviven su...

Jean Nichols

Jean Nichols

July 17, 2019

Jean L. Nichols Newark - Jean L. Nichols, age 88, of Newark, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Jean was born in Scranton, PA. She graduated from PS DuPont High School in 1949. Jean was a very kind, loving person and will be missed by all. In addition to her parents, Jean was...

Judith  Petrucci Eppler

Judith Petrucci Eppler

July 16, 2019

Judith Petrucci Eppler Wilmington - Judith Petrucci Eppler, age 73, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Judith was a 1964 graduate of Wilmington High School. She was a former member of St. Elizabeth Church. Judith enjoyed watching TV, especially the Andy Griffith Show and Murder, She Wrote, listening to doo-wop music and dancing. Judith was preceded...

Audrey  Hall Toupé

Audrey Hall Toupé

July 13, 2019

Audrey M. Hall Toupé, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Audrey worked in human resource management at both Temple University and Einstein Medical Center and Ariginal Floral design and event planning. Audrey was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Upper Chichester, PA where she helped with accounting, flower arranging and artwork. She enjoyed traveling and...

Richard Ulmer

Richard Ulmer

July 4, 2019

Richard Redman Ulmer, Sr., age 77, of Wilmington, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Richard was a 1959 graduate of Conrad High School. He was a member of the US Coast Guard. Richard worked for many years at Arledge T.V. before retiring in 2014. He was a lifetime member of Minquas Fire Company,...

Celestine  Dorsey-Dixon

Celestine Dorsey-Dixon

July 2, 2019

Celestine “Tina” Dorsey-Dixon, born April 23,1968-July 2,2019, age 51, of Wilmington, was called home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. Tina was a 1986 graduate of Wilmington High School. She was a former member of New Destiny Fellowship. Tina was a loving person with an optimistic personality. She enjoyed cooking and caring for the homeless. Tina was preceded in death by...

Wendy Justison

Wendy Justison

June 29, 2019

Wendy J. Justison, age 65, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Wendy graduated from McKean High School in 1972. She then worked as a lab tech at DuPont for over 30 years before retiring in 2004. She was the matriarch of the Hen Night Club. Wendy enjoyed gardening, watching crime dramas on TV and reading. Wendy was...

Shirley (Jester) Giannattasio

Shirley (Jester) Giannattasio

June 28, 2019

Shirley L Giannattasio, age 62, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. Shirley was a mother, nana, daughter, sister, and aunt . She was born January 15, 1957 to Harold O. Jester and Ida Stevens. Shirley grew up in Elsmere, Delaware and was a graduate of Conrad High School for the class of 1975. She was a cheerleader and baton twirler....

Dorothy  Scarborough

Dorothy Scarborough

June 25, 2019

Dorothy M. Scarborough Wilmington - Dorothy, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Dorothy was a member of Richardson Park UMC and the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 13. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ralph W. Scarborough in 1989;...

Betty Hobbs

Betty Hobbs

June 25, 2019

Betty Clifton Hobbs Wilmington, formerly of Newport - Betty passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 after a short illness. Per Betty's wish there will be no service held.

Hilda  Bolen

Hilda Bolen

June 15, 2019

Hilda F. Bolen Newark - Hilda, age 69, departed this life on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Hilda was a manufacturing technician for WL Gore for 7 years until 1991 and then with Rodel Chemical until she retired in 2011. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and enjoyed swimming, bowling, cooking, fishing and...

Kristin Davis

Kristin Davis

June 15, 2019

Kristin Leigh Davis, age 38, of Dover, formerly of Newark, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Kris graduated from Hodgson Vo-Tech in 1999 with a degree in Cosmetology. Kris is survived by her daughters, Kayla M. Davis and Brianna N. Davis; her mother, Lisa Duncan; and her uncles, Michael Davis and John Davis. Funeral Services will be held at...

Laura White

Laura White

June 13, 2019

Laura, age 35, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Laura was a very caring, loving, outgoing person. She was an amazing mother of 2 beautiful children that she loved dearly. Laura is survived by her 2 daughters, Kade Perchalski and Korryn Perchalski; husband, Danny Perchalski; brothers, Clint Green and Rick White; and her mother, Christine Lydic. She had many...