Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

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...

Evelyn  Deblaker Pinto

Evelyn Deblaker Pinto

June 13, 2019

Evelyn M. DeBlaker Pinto, age 86, of Elkton, Md. formerly of Sunbury, Pa , passed away Thursday June 13, 2019 in the presence of her family. She was born in Shamokin, Pa daughter of the late Wesley and Catharine DeBlaker. Evelyn graduated from St. Edwards H.S. in Shamokin, Pa. She was a former member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, where...

Jeffrey Orsini

Jeffrey Orsini

June 8, 2019

Jeffrey R. Orsini, age 30, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 8, 2019 after a long struggle of mental illness he is finally at peace. Jeff was a 2007 graduate of Thomas McKean High School. He was an Intense video gamer and enjoyed fishing and watching the Carolina Panthers and Phoenix Suns. Jeff was a great cook and...

Robin Jordan

Robin Jordan

May 23, 2019

Robin, age 49, a lifelong resident of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Robin worked for several years in retail businesses including T. J. Maxx and K-Mart. She attended John Dickinson High School and was an active member of Greenbank Church of Christ. Robin enjoyed interior designing, cooking and shopping. Robin was preceded...

Juan Carlos Paez Villalobos

Juan Carlos Paez Villalobos

May 14, 2019

Juan Carlos Paez Villalobos, age 58, of Newark, DE, formerly of Santiago, Chile, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Juan Carlos worked at Seasons Pizza Midway for many years. He enjoyed watching soccer, especially his favorite team from Chile, Colo-Colo. He loved his cat, Wilma. Juan Carlos was preceded in death by his mother, Chelita Paez. Survivors include his...

Margaret Dello Buono

Margaret Dello Buono

May 11, 2019

Margaret E. Dello Buono, of Newark, age 71, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Marge was a 1966 graduate of Ridley Township High School. As a homemaker, Marge’s life was centered around her family. She was a former member of the New Castle Welcome Wagon. She enjoyed bowling, ceramics, flower arranging and spending time with her family, especially her...

Monica Street

Monica Street

May 8, 2019

Monica Street, age 88, of Newark, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Monica was born and raised in Liverpool, England. She was a homemaker and worked at the Manufacturer Hanover Bank until she retired around 1990. Monica was a devoted catholic. She was an active former member of Holy Family Catholic Church. Monica was also...