Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Maria Simpson
December 18, 2018
Maria Delourdes Simpson “Lule”, age 31, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Lule enjoyed music and art. Lule is survived by her children, Juniah, Easen and Azeriah and her extended family. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am to 12 noon on Saturday, December 29 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E....
Ruston Everett
December 18, 2018
Ruston “Rusty” B. Everett- 63 of Camden Wyoming, Delaware passed away peacefully on December 18, 2018. Born on December 19, 1954 in Farmington, New Mexico to the late Beverly Lewis and late Billy A. Everett. Rusty served in the United States Coast Guard from 1972 to 1978. As well as serving in the Army National Guard where he retired at...
John Finch
December 17, 2018
John Finch, age 52, of Newark, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018. John attended Wilmington High School. He was an passionate Eagles fan and loved playing the guitar. John enjoyed being with his friends and family, especially his granddaughters. John was preceded in death by his parents, William and Anne Raign. Survivors include his daughter, Kimmy...
Doug Walls
December 11, 2018
Doug E. Walls Wilmington - Doug, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Doug is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his daughter Susan; son Stephen, and daughter-in-law Tina; brother Chuck, and sister-in-law Claudia; brother Skip, and sister-in-law Maria and their children: Joe and Stacy, along with her husband Matt and son Sam. Born to...
Jo-Ann Murrary
December 5, 2018
Jo-Ann Murray, age 85, of Edgewood, MD, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Jo-Ann was a greeter at Walmart in Abington, MD for 15 years before retiring in 2015. She enjoyed writing songs and singing. Most of all, Jo-Ann enjoyed being with her family, especially her daughter, with whom she had been staying with in...
Thelda Cave
December 4, 2018
Thelda M. Cave Newark - Thelda, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Thelda enjoyed square dancing, traveling, camping, gardening, spending time with her family and the holidays, especially Christmas. Thelda was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Bill Staples; and her daughter-in-law, Cindy Cave. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Donald E. Cave, Sr;...
David Carrier
November 30, 2018
David Arthur Carrier, age 67, of Elkton, Maryland formerly of Vermont, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 in Newark, Delaware. David was the head of Human Resources for a company in Vermont for many years. He also worked at Union Hospital in Elkton for 10 years. David was an amazing trumpet player and loved country music. He enjoyed photography...
Frank Calvetti
November 25, 2018
Frank A. Calvetti Wilmington - Frank, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 25, 2018. Frank was the youngest and last surviving child of the late Angelo and Natalina Calvetti. He was a 1946 graduate of Wilmington High School and a WWII Army veteran, serving in Japan. Frank retired after 45 years working at Tupp Signs....
Daniel Adams
November 22, 2018
Daniel Adams New Castle, DE formerly of KY - Dan, age 73, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Dan worked at General Motors and Newport Builders. He enjoyed fishing, tending to his yard and detailing cars. Dan was devoted to his family and loved spending time with his granddaughter. Dan was preceded in death by his wife of 45...
Thomas Walker
November 19, 2018
Thomas H. “Thom” Walker, Jr., age 71, of Fort Myers, Florida, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 19, 2018. Thom was born and raised in Salem, New Jersey. He graduated in 1966 from Penns Grove High School. He received his PhD in Naples, Florida. Thom enjoyed fishing. He was an environmentalist, using his bicycle for transportation...
James Warrington
November 19, 2018
James Paige Warrington, II Newark - Paige, age 25, passed away tragically on Monday, November 19, 2018. Paige was a 2011 graduate of Delcastle High School where he excelled in carpentry and participated in Skills USA. He then worked at Paddy's Roofing for the past few years. Paige was a passionate fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Cummins Trucks and the...
George Meconnahey
November 13, 2018
George W. Meconnahey, age 63, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. George graduated from Delcastle High School in 1973. He enjoyed fishing, wood carving, and watching movies. George was preceded in death by his parents, George and Clara. Survivors include his sons, Brian Meconnahey and Matthew Meconnahey (Elizabeth); his sisters, Ann Meconnahey (Kathy Taft) and Maryann Meconnahey-Weir;...
Lily Rash
November 1, 2018
Heaven gained an Angel on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Lil was 95 years old. Lil worked for the Delaware State Hospital for many years. She enjoyed meeting her sisters at Delaware Park every Saturday and spending time with her family. Lil loved animals, especially cats and dogs. Lil was preceded in death by her son, Howard J. Morris, Jr; her...
Evan Pitts (Dagle)
October 29, 2018
Evan Pitts (Evan Dagle), age 28, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. Evan graduated from Middletown High School. He worked as a night clerk at Shoprite for over 8 years. Evan enjoyed music, playing video games, cooking, and watching tv series and movies. Most of all, Evan loved his kids. Survivors include his children, Karmyn, Michael and Dominic; his...
Gordon "Buddy" Adams
October 27, 2018
Gordon C. "Buddy" Adams, Jr. Newark - Buddy, age 73, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Buddy was a 1963 graduate of Dickinson High School. He enjoyed meeting friends at Delaware Park. Buddy is survived by his daughters, Allyson and Torie; his sister, Marguerite Scherer (Thomas) and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and...
Charles O'Donnell
October 23, 2018
Charles A. “Chuck” O’Donnell, Jr., age 71, of Wilmington, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Chuck was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corp from 1965 to 1969. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. Chuck was always in good spirits and enjoyed making others laugh. Survivors include his wife of 38...
Willie "Duke" Kemp
October 22, 2018
Willie "Duke" Kemp Marshallton formerly of New Castle - Willie, age 66, went to be with The Lord after a courageous long battle with Brain Cancer. Willie attended William Penn High School. He worked at NVF for 30 years as well as part time at Star Building Services for many years then at Rock Tenn for 10 years before retiring...
Sheila Hulzenga
October 22, 2018
Sheila M. Hulzenga Bear, formerly of Montville, NJ - Sheila, age 83, expired Monday, October 22, 2018. Sheila was a graduate of St. Vincent's Hospital School of Practical Nursing in Montclair, NJ, graduating from Essex County College, Newark Campus, NJ. She was a member of Holy Spirit Church in New Castle, DE. Sheila was preceded in death by her husband,...
Natalie Brown
October 19, 2018
Natalie S. Brown, of Newark, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. Natalie retired from her job as a buyer at DuPont after 26 years in 1989. She then owned the “Joy of The Needle” for many years. Natalie was a nationally renowned needlewoman. Natalie was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Brown in 1990 and her brother, Edward...
Matthew Neidlinger
October 18, 2018
Matthew T. Neidlinger, age 40, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Matt attended Thomas McKean High School. He enjoyed fishing and was a huge fan of the Washington Redskins. He also loved fast cars and the show Street Outlaws. Most of all, Matt was a family man and would do anything for his loved ones. Matt was...
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