Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Joseph Dick

Joseph Dick

January 27, 2019

Joseph Casey Dick New Castle - Joe, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Joe was a 2002 graduate of William Penn H.S. Joe was a caring, fun loving man that will be missed by many. Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pat and Wayne Belmont. He is survived by his daughter Kamryn and her...

Barbara  Biliski

Barbara Biliski

January 26, 2019

Barbara A. Biliski Wilmington - Barbara, age 75, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Barbara was a graduate of St. Peter's High School. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed her weekly trips to Lancaster and her yearly trips to the Smokey Mountains. Her family longed for her chicken and...

Michael Salizzoni

Michael Salizzoni

January 21, 2019

Michael S. Salizzoni, age 64, of New Castle, passed away on January 21, 2019.

Jean Castiglione

Jean Castiglione

January 18, 2019

Jean C. Castiglione Newark, DE, formerly of Carteret, NJ - Jean went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 18, 2019. Jean graduated from American Academy of Funeral Service and worked as a Funeral Director in New York City before she retired. She also assisted in Delaware at Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister...

Leona  Weber

Leona Weber

January 15, 2019

Leona V. Weber Leona, 86, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 after a short illness. Leona was the daughter of John and Victoria Cox. She grew up in Browntown, graduated from Wilmington High School, married and was a devoted Mom to her two children. Her greatest joys were family, summers by the pool, and her cat Rosie....

Jennifer Merritt

Jennifer Merritt

January 15, 2019

Jennifer L. Merritt, age 38, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family and friends on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jenn was a 1998 graduate of Thomas McKean High School. She was a devoted and loving mother, daughter and sister. Survivors include her sons, Joseph Rivera and Anthony Annone; her parents,...

William Kendall

William Kendall

January 14, 2019

William N. Kendall, Sr. age 77, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. Bill was a 1959 graduate from Conrad High school. He then served in the Air Force from 1959-1963. Bill retired from DART. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Bertha Kendall and his brother, Gordon Kendall. Survivors include his wife of 22...

Sandra Sara Morris  Boulden

Sandra Sara Morris Boulden

January 14, 2019

Sandra Sara Morris Boulden Heaven gained an angel on Monday, January 14, 2019. Sandy was 71 years old. Sandy was devoted to her family and her cats and dogs. She enjoyed making ceramics. Sandy was preceded in death by her son, Tom Boulden; her brother, Howard Morris, Jr; and her companion, Sonny Nepi. Survivors include her grandchildren, Stacilyn Thomason and...

Christopher Slevin

Christopher Slevin

January 11, 2019

Christopher W. Slevin , age 44, of Newark, DE, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019. Born on July 5, 1974 to William and Kathy Slevin in Chester PA. He was affectionately known to his family as Dr. Dolittle for his strong love of animals(especially cats.) As a boy he nursed many of our pets back to good health and...

Christopher Rodenheiser

Christopher Rodenheiser

January 9, 2019

Christopher L. Rodenheiser Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. He was 65. Chris is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia, son Eric(Kim) and daughter Gwen(Fiance Rob). He is also survived by his sister Pamela(Don). Chris was predeceased by his parents Harold and Dorothy B. He is survived by his stepmother Dot, his mother in law, Elizabeth...

Richard Ehrenberg

Richard Ehrenberg

January 3, 2019

Richard Russell Ehrenberg, Sr. “Richie”, age 78, of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 3, 2019. Richie was a US Army veteran. He was a longtime member of AA, where he was proud of his accomplishment of 39 years of sobriety. He had a big heart and loved animals, especially his cat Teddy. Richie is now together with his...

Daniel Beaton

Daniel Beaton

January 3, 2019

Daniel H. Beaton, age 81, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, formerly of Kearny, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Dan was a U.S. Army veteran. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickenson University with a BS degree and Seton Hall University with an MBA. He enjoyed attending Life Long Learning at the University of Delaware. Dan retired after 37 years...

Carole Ann Buckingham

Carole Ann Buckingham

December 29, 2018

Carole Ann Buckingham, age 74, of Townsend, formerly of Newport, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Carole Ann loved puzzles, coloring books, Elvis collectibles and pizza. The staff at Kencrest enjoyed working with her. She is survived by several cousins and other extended family. Funeral Services will be at 11 am on Tuesday, January 8 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME,...

Arthur Callahan

Arthur Callahan

December 28, 2018

Arthur B. Callahan Wilmington - With sadness we announce the passing of Arthur Bernard Callahan, age 70, on Friday, December 28, 2018. Art was the 2nd child born to his now deceased parents Arthur and Phoebe. His birth was preceded by that of his sister Helen then followed in short order by his 5 brothers; Francis (deceased), George (Carolyn- deceased),...

John Levering

John Levering

December 27, 2018

John L. Levering 5/16/65 – 12/27/18 John Leonard Levering, age 53, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. How do you sum up everything about John in an obituary? There’s many chapters that precede me. To know him was to laugh like hell. John was in the printing business for many years working at Photo Color, Modern Press,...

Ronald  Rew

Ronald Rew

December 27, 2018

Ronald Brooks Rew Wilmington - Ron, age 81, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Ron retired from W.L. Gore. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mildred Rew; his granddaughter, Stephanie Rew; his brothers, James and David Rew and his sister, "Boots". Survivors include his wife...

Gladys Hobbs

Gladys Hobbs

December 26, 2018

Gladys P. “Glady” Hobbs, age 79, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Glady enjoyed quilting, walking at the mall and visiting Chick-fil-A. Glady was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years in 2009, James M. Hobbs and by 5 of her siblings. Survivors include her son, Larry Hobbs; her daughter, Barbara Lindell (Ric); her sister,...

Christian Bauerle

Christian Bauerle

December 24, 2018

Christian Bauerle Wilmington - Christian, age 18, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 24, 2018. Christian was a 2018 graduate of John Dickinson High School. He loved sports, especially baseball which he excelled at. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, January 2 at ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH, 901 East Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804, where...

Peter Johnson

Peter Johnson

December 23, 2018

Newark, Delaware – Peter Norman Johnson, 89, died on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Christiana Hospital. Peter was born on May 23, 1929 in Dorchester, Massachusetts and attended schools in Weymouth, Massachusetts. He was involved in Demolay, the Masonic branch for young men where he met his first wife Ruth Wood at a Demolay and Rainbow Girl’s dance. Peter graduated...

Rachel Willey

Rachel Willey

December 22, 2018

Rachel (Magnolia) Willey: Born 12/12/1930 in North Adams, MA. Rachel spent her early adult life as a nursing assistant and most of her adult life working in bar and restaurant management. She relocated many times in her lifetime having lived in Massachusetts, Delaware, Arizona, then Salisbury, MD before moving back to Delaware. Rachel was a lifetime member of the American...