Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Robert Lowe
March 19, 2018
Robert W. Lowe, "Bobby" age 61, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 Bobby enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita and Robert Parks and his brother, Jeffrey "Squinch" Lowe. Survivors include his daughters, Katie Fitzpatrick, Jodie Fitzpatrick, Emily Lowe, and Bobbie Lowe; his sisters, Rheta Robertson (Jimmy) and Rhonda...
Cathleen Engelhardt
March 13, 2018
Cathleen L. “Kat” Engelhardt, age 36, of Coatesville, PA, Formerly of Crystal Beach, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Kat was a 2000 graduate of Elkton High School. Kat was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Tillinghast and her brother, Chris Gullion. Survivors include her son, Donald Price; her daughter, Wanda Price; her father, Jeffrey Engelhardt (Rose);...
Anthony Lewandowski
March 10, 2018
Anthony J. “Bones” Lewandowski, III, age 49, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Tony enjoyed coaching Bus Zebley Little League for many years and taking trips to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Tony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony J. Lewandowski, Jr.; and his sister, Michelle Lewandowski. Survivors include his mother, Patricia A. Lewandowski; his...
Sara Edwards Burrell
March 6, 2018
Sara Edwards Burrell, age 72, of Newark, formerly of Greer, South Carolina, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Sara was a longtime member of Milford Baptist Church. She enjoyed Bowling, watching Jimmy Swaggart, listening to gospel music and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Sara was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and...
Deb Larkin
March 6, 2018
Deb L. Larkin, age 63, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Deb was a graduate of Concord High School. She was a homemaker and loved gardening, sipping a cold beer, listening to music, spending time with her family and playing with her grandkids. Deb also enjoyed writing poetry, playing tennis,...
Camille Czajkowski Netta
March 4, 2018
Camille Czajkowski Netta, age 68, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Newport, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2018 in the presence of her family. Camille was a 1967 graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School and a 1972 graduate of the University of Delaware with a degree in Business Administration. She was employed by XL Catlin for...
Ronald Benson
March 2, 2018
Ronald Jay Benson Wilmington - Ronald Jay Benson, age 62, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, March 2, 2018. Ron attended H.C. Krebs and Henry C. Conrad High School. He worked at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits for over 20 years before retiring in January 2018. Ron was an active member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed...
Shannon Young
February 18, 2018
Shannon K. Young Elkton, MD, Formerly of Wilmington, DE - Shannon K. Young, age 34, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Shannon graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 2001 where she played basketball and sang in the choir. Survivors include her parents, Linda Young and Charlie Young (Debbie); her sisters, Kelly Young and Kathy Young Bennett; her grandmother,...
Sophie Troupe
February 17, 2018
Sophie A. (Sulecki) Troupe Wilmington - Aunt Sophie, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was one of 12 children born to the late John and Agnes Sulecki. Aunt Sophie was an active member of the Mid-County Senior Center where she enjoyed playing cards, bingo, shuffleboard and spending time with her friends. Aunt Sophie was preceded...
Eugene Ainsworth
January 29, 2018
Eugene Ainsworth, Sr. age 79, of Wilmington, went to be with The Lord on Monday, January 29, 2018 Gene worked as a residential painter with his company, Eugene Ainsworth Painting. He also worked as a horse trainer in his early years in Florida, New Jersey and Delaware. Eugene was very active in Mt. Lebanon United Methodist Church, where he was...
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,...
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