Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Freddie Torres
April 2, 2019
Freddie Torres, age 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 2, 2019, after a brave battle with cancer. Freddie was born on May 15, 1952 in Coamo, Puerto Rico. Freddie attended Wilmington High School. He was an employee of the City of Wilmington where he worked in the Sanitation Department for many years. Freddie was known...
Wanda Drummond
March 25, 2019
Wanda L. Drummond, age 61, of Wilmington, DE Wanda finished her final journey on Monday, March 25, 2019. Wanda graduated from West Philadelphia High School in 1976. She was a US Army Veteran. Wanda worked for Comcast/Allied as a supervising security manager for 18 years. She was a movie buff. Wanda was preceded in death by her sister, Tracey Barrie...
Ray Hitchens
March 24, 2019
Ray D. Hitchens Middletown - Ray, age 78, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Ray served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960. He worked for DuPont at several locations for 35 years before retiring in 2002. After retiring, Ray worked at H&H Truck and Trailer Repair alongside his son. He was a member of the Smyrna/Clayton...
Norma Selland Derby
March 22, 2019
Norma L. Selland Derby (95) of Willow Valley Retirement Center, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and formerly of Ankeny, Iowa died on Friday, March 22, 2019. Norma was an elementary school teacher at Woodside School in Des Moines, Iowa. She taught as an adjunct at Drake University and Des Moines area Community College until 2006, working with Citizenship, English as a second...
Esther Pawley
March 14, 2019
Esther Ann Pawley, age 75, of Wilmington, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Esther was a graduate of William Penn High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Esther was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John T. Pawley; her siblings, Dorothy Barbara Keys, Francis Joseph Valentie, Mary Frances...
George Anthony
March 14, 2019
George Robert Anthony III, age 62, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Full obituary coming soon.
Judith Luckey
March 14, 2019
Judith ‘Judy” Luckey, age 68, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord after a long illness on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Judy was a 1968 graduate of Freeland High School after which she was employed at Tappan. Judy worked as a nurse at the Methodist Country House for 28 years before retiring in 2008. She was a very...
Laura Connell
March 13, 2019
Laura Beth Connell, age 45, of Newport, formerly of Richland Hills, Texas, joined her beloved parents on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Laura dedicated her life to her son. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Janis Connell and her son, Walton Andrew Connell. Survivors include her sister, Andi Bender (Jim) of Newport; her brother, Scott A. Connell...
Patricia Spinden
March 11, 2019
Patricia A. Spinden, age 77, of Wilmington, earned her wings on Monday, March 11, 2019. Pat operated Pat’s Day Care for over 20 years. She also worked as a bartender at the Moose New Castle 1578 Lodge and the Newcastle Elks Lodge. Pat enjoyed Delaware Park, the beach, playing bingo, and spending time with her family. Pat was preceded in...
Tara Parsons
March 10, 2019
Tara Lynn Parsons, age 45, of Elkton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Tara attended Elkton High School. She loved music and most of all, she was devoted to her family. Survivors include her children, Alexandria Dennis (Robert Smith) and Caitlin Dennis (Virgil Pugh) and Tristan Bailey; her granddaughter, Lilah Smith; her mother, Carol Parsons; her siblings, Robert...
George "Richard" Hobbs
March 8, 2019
George “Richard” Hobbs, Sr, age 74, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 8, 2019. Richard was a 1963 graduate of John Dickinson High School. He started his military career right after high school joining the Marine Corp Reserves. After a few years service there, he then joined the Delaware Army National Guard during which he was activated in...
Tung "Tom" Hsiao
March 8, 2019
Tung “Tom” Hsiao, age 79, of Claymont, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. Tom was a business owner. He was a member of the Wilmington Evangelical Christian Church. He volunteered at the CACC (Chinese American Community Center) and at the Ronald McDonald House. Tom enjoyed dancing, walking and sports. Tom is survived by his wife of...
Mark Ruggieri
March 6, 2019
Mark Thomas Ruggieri Kennett Square, PA - Mark, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Mark was a 1972 graduate of Kennett High School. He worked for his family business, Ruggieri Mushroom and Basciani Foods. Mark was a member of the Italian-American Club in Kennett Square. He enjoyed fishing and baseball. Mark was preceded in death by his...
Brian Nichols
February 25, 2019
Brian Lee Nichols, age 42, of Townsend formerly of Dover and Wilmington area, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 25, 2019. Brian worked for several area restaurants including the Hollywood Diner and the Melting Pot. His extremely hard work ethic was only exceeded by the kindness of his heart! He enjoyed music and playing his guitar. Brian’s trademark smile would...
Frank Clark
February 24, 2019
Frank G. Clark, III age 55, of New Castle, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Frank attended Mt. Pleasant High School. He enjoyed softball, baseball, listening to music, Harleys, and horse racing at Delaware Park. Frank was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elizabeth Clark; his sisters, Mary Hickey and...
Thomas Kriebel
February 22, 2019
Thomas E. Kriebel, Jr Wilmington - Tom, age 64, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. Tom graduated from Unionville High School in 1972. He worked as a self-employed master carpenter and cabinet maker. Tom enjoyed archery, hunting, woodworking, logging to make his own lumber, fishing and being outdoors. Tom is survived by his children, Kevin Kriebel, Katie Standarowski, David...
Bruce Prickett
February 14, 2019
Bruce A. Prickett, age 56, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Bruce was a self-employed home improvement contractor for many years. He enjoyed sports, poker, treasure hunts, flea markets and was a loving father and grandfather. Bruce is survived by his mother, Betty Gold; his sons, Jeffery Prickett (Theresa) and Cody Prickett (Nicole); his sisters, Karen Stewart...
Tara Gaberlein
February 12, 2019
Let me tell you a story of a young woman; daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend…. Tara Lynn Gaberlein (nee Bowersox) was born in March to Gail and George Bowersox III. Although born in Pennsylvania, she grew up and always made Delaware her home. She was average young girl growing up, loved her fashions and Caboodles, loved having vacations with her...
Deborah Mccauley
February 10, 2019
Deborah L. McCauley, age 64, of Honey Brook, Chester County, fought a long hard fight and went home on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Debbie was an avid NASCAR fan. She enjoyed playing computer games and shopping online. She was a very loving mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace. Her family will always love and will never forget her....
Gary Wilson
February 3, 2019
Gary L. Wilson, Sr., of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Gary was a Navy Veteran. He enjoyed Philadelphia Sports and was once scouted by the Phillies. He loved fishing and dyeing Easter eggs with his grandchildren. Gary was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Wilson and his parents, Robert and Elsie Wilson. Survivors include his wife...
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