Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Esther Rew
August 17, 2018
This is the story of Esther Louise Rew (Nana) Boots. Nana was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our “Nana,” as she liked to be called by her grandchildren, “Boots,” as she was called by close friends, she was an amazing wife, mom, daughter, cousin, aunt and mother-in-law and a collector of gems...
Stanislaus Bialorucki
August 12, 2018
Stanislaus J. “Stan” Bialorucki, age 74, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 in the presence of his family. Stan served in the Airforce during Vietnam as a para reserve. He worked as a union carpenter, most recently at Delaware Park and was a member of the Carpenters Local. Stan was a former member of Holy Angels Church....
James Ross
August 10, 2018
James Nicholas “Nick” Ross, age 29, of Middletown, formerly of Claymont Delaware, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 10, 2018. Nick enjoyed fishing and trips to the beach. He loved his family, kids, and nephews. Nick will be remembered for his good heart, funny personality and goofiness. Nick was preceded in death by his father, James Kilgore, his nephew, Joseph;...
George Dawson
July 27, 2018
George J. Dawson, age 71, of Wilmington passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018. George was a safety manager and retired from the Methodist Country House after many years. He was a US Army veteran, serving in the Panama Canal Zone from 1966-1968 where he was awarded the National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medals. George was a member of...
Clifford Hopkins
July 24, 2018
Clifford W. Hopkins, age 96, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Cliff was an U.S. Army veteran. He worked for DuPont at Stine Laboratory for 22 years before retiring in 1984. Cliff enjoyed volunteering at North Collier Hospital and was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. Cliff was preceded in death by his wife of...
Edwin Rivera-Pacheco
July 24, 2018
Edwin D. Rivera-Pacheco, age 50, of Wilmington, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Edwin was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed visiting Delaware Park where he liked the horse racing. Edwin was a fan on the New York Giants and loved playing dominos, fishing and spending time with his family and friends....
William Lester
July 21, 2018
William Lester, age 64, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 in the presence of his family. William was preceded in death by his wife, Ann; his parents, Lorraine and Garland Lester, Sr; his brothers, Larry Lester and Eddie Lester and his sister, Judy Carr. Survivors include his siblings, Kathy Whitehead (Estel), Zelma Iademarco (Richard), Teddy Lester (Victoria),...
Elva Wilson
July 17, 2018
Elva M. Wilson Dover formerly of Newport - Elva, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Elva was a 1943 graduate of Conrad High School. She enjoyed crocheting and loved animals. Elva was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Harry Frank Wilson in 2003 and her brother, James Warrick. She is survived by her son,...
Margaret Tansley
July 17, 2018
Margaret M. Tansley (Mom-Mom), age 74, of Newark, Delaware, passed away on Tuesday July 17, 2018. She was a devoted wife, mother, & mom-mom. Born in Wilmington Delaware, she graduated from Wilmington High School, but attended St. Elizabeth’s in her grade school years and was part of the church choir. Early in Life, she was a Paralegal for an attorney...
Ron Green
July 11, 2018
Ron “Pop” Green, age 69, of Claymont, formerly of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Ron graduated from Avon Grove High School. He then served in the U.S. Army before working as an auto mechanic at various Wilmington locations including Tri State Lift Truck. Ron was a big Eagles fan. He enjoyed drag racing at Cecil County Drag...
Dorothy Harman
July 5, 2018
Dorothy Reynolds Harman “Mom-Mom” Age 86- Newark Mom-Mom passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 5, 2018 to join her loving husband, Robert V. Harman “Pop-Pop” and her infant son, Stephan Robert Harman. Mom-Mom or Aunt Dot to some cherished ANY time she spent with her family but especially at the beach and for Christmastime traditions....
Barbara Cline
July 5, 2018
Barbara Ann Cline, age 68, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Barbara was a 1968 graduate of Conrad High School. She was a member of Peniel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Larry Pollitt. Barbara is survived by her son, George R. Cline, Sr; her grandchildren, Amber Cline and George...
William Johnson
July 3, 2018
William R. "Bill" Johnson, Sr Bear - Bill, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Bill worked for the State of Delaware as the Manager of the Beauty Shop at the State Hospital for over 22 years before retiring in 2012. He also worked at Community Systems as an assistant Manager of a group...
Luis Santiago
July 3, 2018
Luis A. Santiago, age 59, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Luis graduated from Henderson High School in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1976. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Wilmington. Luis was his mother’s devoted caregiver until she passed away. He loved music, going fishing, playing the lottery and cooking. Most of...
Carl Weber
July 2, 2018
Carl, age 84, of Newport, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 after a short illness. Carl was a 1951 graduate of Conrad High School. He retired from Kirkwood Dodge after 40 years of service. Carl was an avid fisherman and woodworker, but his greatest joys were his family, Sunday barbeques by the pool and his cat, Rosie. Carl was...
Michael Cormier
June 24, 2018
Michael Cormier, age 68 lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 32 years, Donna C. Cormier (nee Sirianni) who passed in August 2016; his son Michael Jason Cormier in 2013 and his father, Jean Marcel in 2009. Michael is survived by his son Brandon (Rosa), his...
Christine Costorf
June 22, 2018
Chris, age 70, of Newark, joined her husband in the presence of her family on Friday, June 22, 2018. Chris worked for 35 years as a CNA. Chris was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Harvey K. Costorf, Jr. in 2007. Survivors include daughter, Hazel Shortlidge and her husband, Donald of Newark and grandchildren, Krystal Shortlidge (Stephen...
Cynthia Sakowski Donahue
June 20, 2018
Cynthia L. Sakowski, age 60 of Newark, DE passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Wilmington, DE on May 5, and was the daughter of Stanley J. Sakowski, Sr. and Clara (Baker) Sakowski. Cynthia graduated from William Penn High School and attended Goldey Beacom college. She was an employee...
Frank Yenshaw
June 19, 2018
Frank S. Yenshaw Wilmington - Frank, age 63, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Frank was a 1973 graduate of Delcastle High School. He worked at Boeing Co. then later at Conner Plumbing and Heating. Frank was a car enthusiast, enjoyed feeding birds and tending to his fruit and vegetable garden. Frank was preceded in...
Evelyn Vari
June 19, 2018
Evelyn M. Vari, age 95, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Evelyn was born and raised in Wilmington, DE (The Flats). She went to Bayard School and Wilmington High School. Evelyn was a professional dancer for about 15 years doing U.S.O Shows and Stage. She worked as a secretary for DuPont and part...
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