Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Angel Luis Santiago Jr.
October 10, 2025
Angel Luis Santiago Jr., age 32, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington has Sunset on Friday, October 10, 2025. He was born on May 30th 1993 in Wilmington, Delaware. He is the son of Mother, Pamela Knott and Late Father, Angel Luis Santiago Sr.
Angel was a man of many names (Popi Barz, Nipsey Hustle, Booder) as he was affectionately called...
Nathan Lopez
October 8, 2025
Nathan Lopez, age 16, of the Newark area, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
Nathan was a junior at Newark High School. He enjoyed video games and watching sports, especially soccer and basketball. Nathan had a great sense of humor and a huge heart. He always had jokes to make and would bring a bright smile to all he met.
Nathan...
Elizabeth A. Graybeal
October 1, 2025
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Graybeal, age 68, of Elkton, formerly of Bear and Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
Betty attended Del Castle High School for cosmetology to be a beautician. She worked at MBNA for several years and also worked as a nurses aide for several years as well as at Arbors at New Castle...
Fred "Robbie" Duonnolo
September 30, 2025
Fred Robert Duonnolo, age 64, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord, and his family, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Robbie worked for the State of Delaware as a CNA at the Governor Bacon Health Center in Delaware City for many years. He was a 1979 graduate of Delaware High School and proudly served in the United States Army....
David "Dee" Tepper
September 30, 2025
David “ Dee” Tepper, age 40, of New Castle, DE, formerly of Pennsville, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Dee was a landscaper and had attended Pennsville Memorial High School. Dee’s passion was his music, enjoyed arts, loved the outdoors especially camping and boating. Dee had a strong work ethic and was devoted to his family especially to Ziggy...
Rhysoid "Shad" Perry-Smith
September 30, 2025
Rhysoid "Shad" Perry-Smith Sunrise was on November 16, 1985 and his Sunset was on September 30,2025.
Rhysoid B. Perry-Smith, age 39 of Wilmington, Delaware transitioned on Tuesday September 30,2025 at Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.
Shad was a 2003 graduate of William Tennent Highschool in Warminster, PA. Shad was a graduate of East Stroudsburg University where he majored in Hospitality management and...
Paul T. Mosher
September 30, 2025
Paul T. Mosher, age 84, of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
Paul worked at Chrysler for 38 years. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church where he served as an usher.
Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Sandy, who passed away in 1987; his daughter, Paula Johnson; and his grandson, Joseph P. Scalia.
Survivors include...
Jairo N. MartÃnez-Pérez
September 21, 2025
En memoria de Jairo N. Martínez-Pérez22 de marzo de 1989 – 21 de septiembre de 2025.
Jairo N. Martínez-Pérez, de New Castle, Delaware, falleció a los 36 años tras una vida llena de fuerza tranquila, pasiones profundas y un corazón sensible.
Jairo, un dedicado jinete de caballos de ejercicio, encontró un propósito y orgullo en su trabajo. Su vínculo con los caballos...
Pauline Newman
September 19, 2025
Pauline Newman was born May 7, 1929, in McBee, South Carolina to Nezzie and Elijah Murphy. She was one of 15 children: Emaxie (deceased), Melissa (deceased), Edelle (deceased), Junious (deceased), Ruby (deceased), Jimmie (Patricia), Carlie (deceased), DeWitt (deceased) Nieri, Timothy (Sylvia), Ray (deceased) Gigi, Faye (Ray's twin sister, deceased) Peggy (deceased) Levando and two siblings who died at birth.Pauline graduated...
Frank B. Pena Gil
September 13, 2025
Frank B. Pena Gil, age 80, of Wilmington, formerly of the Dominican Republic, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2025.
Frank was self employed for many years and a member at St. Paul's Church.
He loved reading, cooking, playing checkers and he enjoyed visiting the Dominican Republic.
Frank is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Clara Pena, who passed away in...
Felix J. Figueroa Jr.
September 11, 2025
Felix J. "JR" Figueroa Jr, age 59, of Claymont, formerly of Penns Grove, NJ, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
JR worked at Gil's Landscaping in New Jersey for many years. He enjoyed relaxing and listening to music and spending time with his family.
JR is survived by his daughter, Rosa Figueroa (Trey); grandchildren, Angel and Laylani; great grandchild, Zaharah; three...
Sarah J. Warrington
September 8, 2025
Sarah J. Warrington, age 72, of Newark, formerly of New Castle, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Sarah worked as a School Bus Driver for many years. She loved being in the comfort of her home among her many plants and enjoyed making blankets and wreaths. In her younger years she raced cars and she will always be a...
Christopher Orzechowski
September 7, 2025
Christopher P. Orzechowski, age 61, of Wilmington went to be with the Lord and join many friends and family waiting for him on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Chris was born in 1964 to Helen and Walter Orzechowski. He graduated from Delcastle High School and worked most of his life as a tradesman. Best known for his painting, he was really considered...
Stephen R. Gasidlo
September 4, 2025
Stephen R Gasidlo, born April 18, 1940, and raised in Detroit’s Delray neighborhood, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He graduated in 1958 from Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School in Wyandotte, proudly served in the United States Air Force, and after many years of dedicated service, he retired from Ameritech (formally Michigan...
Geraldine S. Nowocin
September 3, 2025
Geraldine S. Nowocin, age 79, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Geri was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and traveling.
Geri is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Raymond Nowocin Sr., who passed in 2005; her son, Raymond Nowocin Jr., who passed in 2024; and her brothers and sisters, William Thorpe, Harold Thorpe, Donald Thorpe, Lewis...
Timothy McDonough
August 28, 2025
Timothy McDonough, age 69, of Wilmington, formerly of Staten Island, NY, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Tim served in the Navy for 4 years. He was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church. Tim enjoyed being with his family and dogs.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anne McDonough...
James B. Latney Sr.
August 25, 2025
James B. Latney Sr. of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered for his strength, wisdom, and devotion to those he loved most.
Born January 22, 1950, in Philadelphia, PA, to Blanche E. Simpers (nee. Latney) and Delbert L. Simpers Sr., James graduated from P.S. DuPont High School...
Paul H. "Chris" Henretty Jr.
August 24, 2025
Paul H. "Chris" Henretty Jr., age 69, of Wilmington, formerly of Newark, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday August 24, 2025.
Chris was born in Wilmington, Delaware on December 20,1955 to late COL. Paul and Barbara Henretty. Chris graduated from Dickenson High School in 1973. He worked for Budco Construction for many years and also worked at...
Theresa Ann Merritt
August 23, 2025
Theresa Ann Merritt Jr., age 62, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
Teri was raised in Union Park Gardens on the West side of Wilmington and was the youngest of 5. She worked at Power Windows and Siding and retired after 22 years and then recently was employed at Olympics Sub Shop for 5 years and before that...
Thomas "Tommy" Spahn
August 20, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Spahn, age 66, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Tommy worked as a mechanic in construction for many years. He was a devoted husband and caring father. Tommy was known for his great sense of humor. He enjoyed tubing down the Brandywine, camping, and going to the Delaware beaches.
Tommy is preceded in death by his...
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