Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Linda Martin
January 25, 2018
Linda F. Martin, age 69, of Wilmington, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, January 25, 2018. Linda graduated from A.I. DuPont High School in 1966. She then worked for 38 years as a manager at Wilmington Trust. Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Billy L. Martin and her son, Thomas Martin. Survivors include...
Robert Johnston
January 19, 2018
Robert A. "Bob" Johnston Smyrna, Formerly of Newport - Bob, age 81 passed away Friday, January 19, 2018. He was born and raised in Newport, DE. Bob worked in the Material Department at General Motors for 49 years, retiring in 2004 and was a member of the UAW 435. He was a Conrad High School graduate, Class of 1954. He...
Gary Eastwell
January 17, 2018
Gary L. Eastwell, age 72 of Newark, Delaware formerly of Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Gary was a member of the first graduating class of Freeland High School in 1963 before attending Central Michigan University. He worked for J.C. Penney for many years and then later at Home Depot in Delaware. Gary was active with the...
Thelma "Peg" Murphy
January 17, 2018
Thelma "Peg" Murphy Wilmington - Peg, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Peg worked as a paraprofessional in the Red Clay School District for 25 years before retiring in the early 1980's. She was a member of Peniel United Methodist Church for 63 years. Peg loved spending time with her family. Peg was preceded in death by...
E-Lorraine "Reene" Gropp
January 13, 2018
E-Lorraine "Reene" Gropp Frederick, MD, formerly of Hockessin, DE - Reene, age 85, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018. Reene was a Rural Letter Carrier out of the Hockessin Post Office and a member of the Rural Letter Carriers Association for 30 years. She was the first female State Steward in the Nation. Reene was an active member of...
Keith Heck
January 12, 2018
Keith A. Heck, age 51, of Newark, formerly of Lewes, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. Keith graduated from Cape Henlopen High School in 1984 before attending Salisbury State College. He worked in the construction field and then later, was a department manager at Lowes in Newark. Keith was a member of the fire police for Wilmington Manor Fire...
Michael Donovan
January 11, 2018
Michael “Mike” L. Donovan, age 61 of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Mr. Donovan was born in Wilmington, the third child of Theresa (McKinley) and the late Cornelius J. Donovan, Jr. He was a 1974 graduate of Concord High School and was a dedicated Eagles fan. Anyone who was close to him knew that he was...
Francis Mcclure
January 11, 2018
Francis M. McClure, Jr. “Sparky”, age 58, of Newark, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Frank was a 1977 graduate of Brandywine High School before attending Towson University. Frank was a loving husband, father, and brother. He enjoyed Harley Davidson Motorcycles, antique cars and the Philadelphia Eagles. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Francis...
John Tussey
January 8, 2018
John Joseph Tussey, age 60, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 after a short illness. John graduated from St. Marks High School in 1976 before receiving his Accounting degree from Delaware Tech. John was a member of St. John The Beloved Parish. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the beach. John was preceded in death by his parents,...
Bruce Carr
December 25, 2017
Bruce Patrick Carr, age 66, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. Bruce worked at Helmark Steel for over 20 years. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Florence Carr; and his brothers, Greg Carr and Kevin Carr. Survivors include his daughter Michelle Bates; his sisters, Nancy Cook and Karen Haase and his brother, Chris Carr. A...
Maryann Vanderhoff
December 23, 2017
Maryann Vanderhuff, age 59, of Claymont, formerly of South Jersey, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Maryann enjoyed arts and crafts. Maryann is survived by her son, Phil Vanderhuff, Jr.; her brother, Mitchell; her aunt Edith; and her former husband, Phil Vanderhuff, Sr. Services were private. In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest contributions to assist with the...
Nancy Mentzer
December 21, 2017
Nancy Jean Mentzer, age 88, died December 21, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Toledo, Ohio in 1929 to Donald Harmon and Mildred Smith. She graduated from Waite High School and Davis Business College. In Ohio she worked as a secretary at Owens-Illinois and Battelle Institute. She married Robert Mentzer in Toledo in...
Robert Roy
December 16, 2017
Robert A. Roy, Sr., age 71 of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. Bobby was a foreman at Chrysler for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Dorothy; his sisters, Rosetta and Patty R.; and his brother, Larry. Survivors include his wife of...
Steven Stansberry
December 13, 2017
Steven Wayne Stansberry, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Christiana Hospital in Newark under the care of Season’s Hospice. Steve was a long time resident of Delaware, however he moved to New Jersey and lived with his sister, Sandra Zane (Hollis Zane) and her family for the last few years. Steve is also survived by his...
Charles Aro
December 7, 2017
Charlie, age 82, was called home in the early morning of Thursday, December 7, 2017. Charlie retired from Chrysler in 1988 after 30 years. He then owned Sea West Laundromat and also worked at Sea Colony Beach resorts until retiring in 2004. Charlie will be remembered for his joking nature, quick wit and infectious laughter. He had a passion for...
Robert Williamson
November 29, 2017
Robert L. Williamson Millsboro, Formerly of Newport - Bob passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 . Bob attended Brown Vo-Tech before serving in the Army National Guard. He retired from Anchor Motor Freight in Newport after 37 years. Bob co-owned Blackbird Micro Midgets with his brother, Lewis. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, woodworking and spending time with his family. Bob...
Roslyn Poole
November 25, 2017
Roslyn R. Poole, 62, transitioned in her home on November 26, 2017. Born in Chester, PA on October 3rd, 1955, Roslyn was the oldest daughter of Bobbie G Poole and the late Frances Poole. Roslyn completed high school at Chester High. She then pursued her passion to become a nurse by taking classes at West Chester University. In the early...
William Marine
November 24, 2017
William “Billy” Marine, age 58 of Wilmington, formerly of Seaford, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017. Billy worked as a horse trainer and truck driver in Federalsburg, M.D. before later working various positions at RVRC. He loved animals, especially horses and his dog friend, Buddy. Billy is survived by no known immediate family. He leaves to cherish his memory,...
Gayle Wilson Simpson
November 17, 2017
Gayle, age 66, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Friday, November 17, 2017. Gayle loved working with school children as a bus aide with First Student Bus Company and then with the Red Clay School District for 25 years before retiring in 2009. She will be best remembered for her candid personality, her sense of humor and her...
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