Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Geraldine "Gerry" Holler
Oct 22, 2024
Geraldine “Gerry” Holler of Newark, DE, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Gerry was born in Wilmington, Delaware graduating from Dickinson high school in 1964. She worked for MBNA America for 20 years. After retiring, she worked part-time at the Blood Bank of Delmarva until 2007 when her grandson was born. Gerry spent the days...
Suzanne Murawsky
Oct 22, 2024
Suzanne Murawsky, age 85, of Hockessin, formerly of Mountain Side, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Suzie was a secretary at Engelhard Industries and worked at Teamsters Local 575 as a secretary with her beloved husband, John. A consummate caregiver for many family members over the years and a loving mother and wife. Suzie loved nature, gardening, bird...
Jacquelyn Day
Oct 18, 2024
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Day, 77, of Newark, DE passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, at Christiana Hospital after a short illness. She was surrounded by the love and presence of her family members in her final days. Jackie was born in Washington, DC on June 8, 1947 to the late James Franklin and Irene Elizabeth Steele. She matriculated through the...
Cynthia Abrams
Oct 13, 2024
Cynthia G. “Cindy”, “Mom Mom” Abrams, age 81, of Newark, De passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2024. Born in Salem, NJ she was the daughter of the late Adelaide S. Clemente and Bernard J. Ulissi. As a child she moved to Delaware and attended Our Lady of Fatima School, she was a graduate of William Penn High School in...
Dorothy Biddle
Oct 9, 2024
Dorothy E. Biddle (nee Forsythe), passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Jason Forsythe and the late Jenny (nee Coombs) Forsythe. She spent most of her childhood in Claymont. Dorothy met her future husband, the late Clifton C Biddle, at the roller rink on Concord...
Juan Jose "Cuquito" Santiago
Oct 7, 2024
Juan Jose "Cuquito" Santiago, Age 63, of Wilmington, formerly of Orocovis, Puerto Rico, joined his father and brothers in Heaven on Monday, October 7, 2024. Cuquito worked for the City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors in nature, motorcycles, cars, boxing and helping others in the community. He loved spending time with...
James Ault
Oct 3, 2024
James M. Ault, Sr, 68 years old, of Pennsauken Twp., NJ, formerly of Runnemede, NJ, passed away at home on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Jim was the son of Joseph and Agnes Ault, of Merchantville, NJ. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Brenda Ault,(nee Dodd), his 2 sons, Mike and Dan and their wives Melanie and Heather,...
Edward J. Podgorski Jr.
Sep 27, 2024
Edward J. Podgorski Jr, age 71, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. Ed was a 1971 graduate of Conrad High School. He attended Richardson Park United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Boy Scouts. Ed was also a member of the Absalom Jones Senior Center and formerly went to the Elsmere Senior Center and...
Maryann Della Santa
Sep 25, 2024
MaryAnn Della Santa, age 80, of New Castle, formerly of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Mom loved working on puzzles, reading, cooking, watching movies, and spending time with her family and grand kids. Survivors include her son, George Della Santa; daughter, Michelle Rich (Kevin); and grandchildren, Ceazon, Mathias, Zachary, Naythan and Izzabel Della Santa. Services will...
George L. Kerr Jr.
Sep 18, 2024
George L. Kerr Jr., age 75, of Middletown, formerly of Newport, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. George was born in 1949 at Bryn Mawr Hospital to George L. Kerr Sr. and Mary Kerr and lived in Rosemont, PA until the family moved to Wilmington. He was a 1966 graduate of Conrad High School and graduated from Del Tech Community...
Anne Resmini
Sep 18, 2024
Anne L. Resmini, age 94, of New Castle, formerly of Schopp, Germany, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Omi worked at a gift shop for many years and was a jack of all trades. She loved gardening, spending the holidays with her family and taking care of the families kids. Omi loved her great grand...
Carl W. Shanosk Jr.
Sep 14, 2024
Carl W. Shanosk Jr, 78 of Bear, DE, died on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna, his sons, Carl E. Shanosk and his wife Clarissa and their daughter Callie, Pastor Dave Shanosk and his wife, Liz and their daughters Maddie and Abigail, and Carl's daughter, Kathy Shanosk and her son, Josh. Carl...
William Smenkowski
Sep 10, 2024
William J. Smenkowski Jr., age 62, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Bill retired from the Philadelphia Carpenters Union Local 626 and also worked at the Frame Boys Club. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and listening to his favorite band Pink Floyd. Bill was an original member of the Pink...
Arturo S. Perez
Sep 9, 2024
Arturo S. Perez, age 80, of Nottingham, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9, 2024. Arturo worked in construction for Danella Construction and also worked at Oxford Cemetery. He loved dogs, horses, working in the yard, gardening and spending time with his family. Arturo was preceded in death by his nephew, Oscar...
Gary Webb
Sep 8, 2024
Gary A. Webb "Conga Gary" Newport DE, formerly of Mapleshade, NJ At age 67, Gary passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 8th,2024 after a three year battle with vascular dementia as a result of a stroke in 2020. Gary attended Krebs School and graduated from Delcastle High School in 1975. He worked as an aircraft painter with...
Virginia Carrere
Sep 8, 2024
Virginia "Ginny" Kay Carrere, age 70, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in the presence of her loving family. Ginny was born in West Virginia and grew up in California where she graduated from Canyon High School. She retired as a Teamster from The Port of Wilmington. Ginny, who was known for her free spirited personality, enjoyed...
David Swain
Sep 8, 2024
David P. Swain, age 85, of Elsmere, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Dave was a 1957 graduate of Wilmington High School. He retired as a pipe fitter from General Motors after 32 years and prior to that was lead auto mechanic for 22 years at W&S Services. Dave was a member of Richardson Park United Methodist Church, Building...
Lois Harrah
Sep 3, 2024
Lois Lorraine Harrah, age 70, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Lois worked as a cleaner for most of her life but if you asked her it wasn't work because she truly loved to clean. She enjoyed yard work and keeping herself busy. If she wasn't working she was dancing or singing...
Diane Berg
Sep 1, 2024
Diane Sue Berg (Frace), aged 54, passed away on September 1, 2024. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Diane was known for her infectious smile and the significant impact she had on everyone she met. Diane was one of the strongest people in this world, from losing her father at a very young age, her brothers and mother far too soon, and...
Joshua G. Craig
Aug 29, 2024
Joshua G. “Josh” Craig, age 45, of Newark, formerly of Newport, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Josh graduated from William Penn High School in 1978. He worked in the Tire Department at BJ’s on Route 13. Josh loved the Philadelphia Eagles, his nieces and nephews and his dog, Enzo. He was an avid reader and enjoyed playing video...
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