Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

George Graham

George Graham

August 29, 2018

George F. Graham, Jr. Wilmington - George, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Rockland Place. George graduated from A.I. Dupont High School in 1954. He retired as Sgt. Major from the Delaware Army National Guard in 1993 after 39 years. George played trumpet for the 287th Army Band and volunteered to play Taps at many...

Patricia Cantler

Patricia Cantler

August 26, 2018

Patricia J. Cantler Wilmington - Pat, age 77, went with the Lord to her Heavenly home, while in the presence of her family on August 26, 2018. Pat worked for the Red Clay School District for 21 years. Pat is survived by her husband of 58 years, Milton F.; son, Milton J.(Diane); daughter, Martha Tull (Robert); brother, Irvin Manship (Teresa);...

Roberta Defiore

Roberta Defiore

August 25, 2018

Roberta H. deFiore Wilmington - Bobbie, age 92, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Bobbie worked as a Lab Tech at A.I. DuPont Institute before working at Hercules for many years. She attended Keystone Junior College and enjoyed volunteering especially at Hagley Museum. She liked knitting, doing crossword puzzles and ceramics. She was preceded in death...

Robert Ferguson

Robert Ferguson

August 25, 2018

Robert F. "Bob" Ferguson, II Newark - Bob, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Bob was a 1968 graduate of William Penn High School and was a U.S. Airforce Veteran. He then worked as a produce manager at several local grocery stores which resulted in a life long friendships with the Buzz O'Reilly...

Matthew Wertz

Matthew Wertz

August 19, 2018

Matthew J. Wertz, age 30, of New Castle, left this earth to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2019. Matt attended William Penn High School. He was a team member at Shake Shack for the past few years. Matt loved sports, especially the Philadelphia Eagles. Matt will be remembered for his genuineness, good spirit and great sense of...

Gordon Gee

Gordon Gee

August 18, 2018

Gordon Harper Gee, age 67, of Newark, Delaware, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 18,2018. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph Gee and Nell Gee of Memphis, Tennessee and his cherished wife, Kathleen O'Connell Gee of Massapequa, New York. He graduated from White Station High School in Memphis, Tennessee and the University of Tennessee at Martin...

Esther Rew

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...