Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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;...
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