Obituaries

May 24, 2018

Marianne Sakowski, age 76, of Kennett Square, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Marianne attended Wilmington High School. She enjoyed reading. Marianne was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Stanley Sakowski; brothers, Stanley Sakowski, David Sakowski and Phillip Sakowski and her sisters, Barbara Ann Sakowski and Joanna V. Brown. Survivors include her...

May 22, 2018

William “Wild Bill” Sawyer, age 54, of Bear, formerly of Elsmere, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Bill worked as a technician for many years at Meineke's of New Castle County and Midas of Aberdeen, Maryland. Bill loved watching NASCAR and was a fan of Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart. He was very active and enjoyed fishing and spending...

May 19, 2018

Rebecca Lee Spencer, age 36, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Becky is survived by the father of her children, Timothy Poppitt; her daughters, Serena Poppitt, Kira Poppitt, Vada Poppitt, Layla Poppitt and Aeva Poppitt; her parents, Connie Pate (Danny) and Robert Spencer, Sr.; her siblings, Robert Spencer, Jr., Michael Spencer, Charlene Spencer and Cheyenne Spencer;...

May 16, 2018

May 14, 2018

Patrick "PJ" McVey New Castle - The Lord called PJ, age 26, on Monday, May 14, 2018. PJ had a creative personality and especially enjoyed drawing. Survivors include his mother, Theresa Dorrell; his sisters, Skylar and Summer Budynkiewicz; his grandfathers, Bob McVey and James Dorrell; his grandmother, Mearl Roberts; his Fiancee, Amber Pence; his daughter, Meadow Lily McVey and numerous...

May 8, 2018

Elizabeth "Betty" Frace Newark, formerly of New Castle - Betty, age 82, passed away May 8, 2018. Betty retired from Westvaco Corp after 40 years of service. Betty was preceded in death by her sons, Al and George Ingram and her sisters, Alberta Cook and Norma Johnson. Survivors include her son, Larry Frace (Jeffrey); her daughter, Diane Berg (Guy) and...

May 3, 2018

Sue Jane Wilson Of Newark, Formerly of Garfield Park, New Castle - Sue Jane, age 86, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Sue Jane graduated from Newark High School in 1950. She then worked as the Colonial School District Secretary for many years and for Brooks Armored Car as a clerk for several years. Sue Jane was an Athletic...

May 3, 2018

John E. Wilson, IV born in May 1955, of Smyrna, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, May 3, 2018. John explored many different careers during his lifetime, but spent the last years traveling the country and camping in his RV. Through the years he enjoyed entertaining his friends and family and was known for his love of cooking....

April 29, 2018

Pamela J. Martin, age 50, of Wilmington, formerly of Millsboro and Richardson Park, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Pam worked as a waitress at several area locations including Cracker Barrel and Whiskers in Long Neck. She enjoyed art and ceramics. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Audrey Wyatt and her son, Bryan Martin. Survivors...

April 21, 2018

Stephen J. Hults Wilmington - Stephen, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 21, 2018. Stephen loved playing and watching baseball. He was inducted into the Cooperstown Youth Hall of Fame from his days playing for the Delaware Dragons, where he was known as “Mighty Mouse”. Stephen enjoyed teaching his nephew, Nicholas how to pitch and playing basketball with...

April 17, 2018

Joe, age 55 of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Joe worked for the State Highway Department for 20 years .He was a 1980 graduate of DelCastle High School and earned a Associates degree from Del Tech. Joe enjoyed the Arts, playing guitar, writing and listening to music, drawing and watching movies. Joe was preceded in death by...

April 14, 2018

Paige Kathleen Clemm, age 24, of Newark, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Paige graduated from St. Matthew’s School in 2008, and from St. Mark’s High School in 2012. She played volleyball, basketball and softball for St. Matthew’s and basketball and volleyball during her time at St. Mark’s. Paige was also a national figure skating champion. Paige worked...

April 12, 2018

Jeffrey W. Gropp Bear - Jeff, age 49, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 Jeff was a 1987 graduate of Wilmington High School before attending the University of Delaware. He has worked at DART the past 28 years and was currently the Deputy Chief Operating Officer. Jeff was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. He was a Philadelphia sports...

April 8, 2018

Joseph Brian Zebrook New Castle - Brian, age 48, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Brian was a carpenter for Carpenters Local 626. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and motorcycles. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Gary Zebrook; his stepfather, Robert C. Moor; and his grandmother, June Talley. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Zebrook; his children,...

April 6, 2018

Anthony Michael Oltramonto, 49, of Bear, Delaware, passed away on April 6th, 2018 at home. Anthony was born in Wilmington, Delaware on January 14th, 1969. Life accomplishments, employment, volunteer activities and the like cannot be listed as they were stolen by substance abuse and dependency. A generous spirit who was truly good at heart, Anthony faced many obstacles during his...

April 4, 2018

Deborah A. Cline, age 62, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Debbie was a 1974 graduate of Concord High School. She worked as an accountant at several local banks over the years. Debbie enjoyed her rose and flower garden and long walks. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Grace Plock; and her daughter,...

April 4, 2018

Linda D. Gregor McClure, age 50, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Linda was a 1985 graduate of Thomas McKean High School. She loved animals, especially Labradors. Linda enjoyed the beach and spending time with her family. Most of all, Linda will be remembered for her kind heart. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Francis...

April 3, 2018

William R. “Bill” Johnson age 78, of Newark Delaware, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Bill was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. After cleaning up his own life and being in his own recovery, Bill used his own life lessons and struggles for good, moving on to work as a supervisor at a half-way house for three and a half...

March 31, 2018

Ernestine A. Dempsey Nashville, TN, formerly New Castle, DE - Ernestine, age 68, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at home. Ernie retired as a case manager nurse at Delaware Hospice after 12 years of service. Prior to that she was the school nurse at New Castle Baptist Academy for 9 years and a RN...

March 28, 2018

Sean Michael Dunnigan, Jr, age 24, of Smyrna, formerly of Harford County, MD, and born in Baltimore City, MD, was taken too soon and passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Sean was the light everywhere he went and always brought laughs and good times with him. Sean was a 2011 graduate of Aberdeen High School and worked in...