Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Pansy Renshaw
October 27, 2017
Pansy M. "Pat" Renshaw, age 92, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Season's Hospice. Pat was a waitress at Howard Johnson's on Concord Pike for over 40 years before retiring. She enjoyed doing yard work and visiting Delaware Park and Atlantic City. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Herman and her son,...
Joseph Shaffer
October 23, 2017
Joseph H. Shaffer AGE: 80 • Orefield, Pennsylvania Joe passed away peacefully on October 23, 2017. Joe enlisted in the US Army soon after graduation. He was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood in MO, before proudly serving his country from 1957 to 1958 in Korea. Joe worked for Budco Inc, bringing his family to Delaware in 1965. He was the...
Peggy Murphy
October 22, 2017
Peggy Ann Murphy, age 70, of Wilmington, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Peggy attended Flushing High School in Michigan. She worked as an assembler at Chrysler for 30 years before retiring in 2007. Peggy enjoyed shopping, traveling, going to the casino, and reading. Peggy was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Christensen; her...
Edwin Reyes
October 18, 2017
Edwin “Pepo G” Reyes, age 38, of Newark, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 5:21 pm. Edwin was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Delaware when he was a teenager. He graduated from A.I. DuPont High School in 1997. He received a degree as a nursing assistant from Harris School of Business in...
Rose Marie Renzi
October 16, 2017
Rose Marie Renzi Age: 72 - Wilmington Rose Marie passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. Rose Marie is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Favazza (Vincent); her grandsons, Vinny and Jordan Favazza and other extended family and friends. Funeral Services will be 1 PM on Monday, October 23 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis Street, Newport 19804 where visitation...
Sharon Mcvey
October 15, 2017
Sharon M. McVey AGE: 65 • New Castle The Lord called Sharon on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Sharon has worked at Gallyware Company for many years. She was preceded in death by her sons, William and Patrick McVey; her parents, Russell and Patricia Womer; her brothers, Mike, Russell and Jimmy Womer and her sister, Shirley Thomas. Sharon is survived by...
Michael Windsor
October 13, 2017
Mike passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017. Mike was a 1985 graduate of Thomas McKean High School. For the past 10 years he worked at ABM and previously at MBNA. Mike enjoyed playing and listening to music, fishing, the beach and spending time with his family and his dog Zoey. Mike's grandson was his pride and joy. Mike was...
Robert Sproul
October 13, 2017
Robert G. Sproul, III, age 61 of Wilmington passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017. Bob graduated class of 74' from Brandywine High School and worked for Delmarva Power for over 25 years. He was a great father. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, surfing and spending time with his family. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Robert G. Sproul,...
Anthony Anemone
October 10, 2017
Anthony M. “Tony” Anemone, age 57, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Tony worked for Midway Gulf from the mid 1970’s into the 1980’s before operating tow trucks and tractor trailers for many years. Tony enjoyed going to flea markets and car shows, watching drama, crime and game shows, listening to Elvis, playing drums, cooking and making...
Michael Newcomb
October 3, 2017
Michael F. Newcomb, Sr., age 54, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Mike was a retired master plumber and handyman. During his free time he liked to spend time with his family, throw horseshoes, and go fishing. Mike was always known to crack a joke and spread laughter to all of those around him. He took great...
Ella Henretty
October 1, 2017
Ella Mary Henretty, age 90, died on Sunday, October 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall E. Henretty, Jr., on November 10, 1999. Survivors include two step-daughters, M. Terry Comegys and her husband Fred A. and Jean E. Mack; 4 step-grandchildren and 7 step great-grandchildren. Services and Burial are private.
Anthony Del Priore
October 1, 2017
Anthony V. Del Priore, Sr., age 78 of Newark, Delaware formerly of Brooklyn, New York, was called home on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Tony was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Tony was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Del Priore. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie Del Priore; his son, Anthony V. Del Priore, Jr; his sister...
Mario Marini
September 30, 2017
Mario J. Marini AGE: 84 • Newark Mario passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 in the presence of his family. Mario graduated from Wilmington High School in 1951 and went on to get his degree from Goldey Beacom College. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving as a Staff Sergeant and was a member of...
Richard Nunally
September 23, 2017
Richard O. Nunally, age 73, of Wilmington, Delaware formerly of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family and loved ones on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Richard graduated Hope High School in 1962. He then attended Rhode Island College. Richard served in The United States Army for 8 years until 1968. He worked for The VA...
Bonnie Andrews
September 18, 2017
Bonnie passed away suddenly on Monday, September 18, 2017. Bonnie worked at Tidewater Utilities for the past 20 years. She has always loved animals, especially her dogs and horses. Bonnie has been an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan for almost 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allan N. Andrews and Elsie W. Andrews. She is survived by...
Karen Brainard-Yeatman
September 9, 2017
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, in the presence of her loved ones, Heaven welcomed another Angel. Karen Marie Brainard-Yeatman, of Newark, formerly of Ardentown was 47. Karen was born on Valentines Day and was a 1988 graduate of Delcastle High School. She loved cooking shows, writing, and spending time with her family. Karen’s greatest joy was her son, Mark. Survivors...
Brittany Lange
September 8, 2017
Brittany D. Lange, age 29, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017. Brittany attended Howard High School. She enjoyed photography and attending support walks for autism and cancer. She loved the holidays, especially decorating. Brittany was a devoted mother who loved her family and friends. Brittany was preceded in death by her daughter, Hope; her mother, Patricia Lange;...
Harry Sewell
September 3, 2017
Harry F. Sewell, Jr. AGE: 72 • Wilmington Harry joined his son on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Harry retired from AT&T at AstraZeneca. He was a 1962 graduate of Dickinson High School and attended the University of Delaware. Harry enjoyed photography, reading, nature, cars and music. He was an amazing dad and a kind and caring person. Harry was preceded...
Patrick Ramone, I.
September 3, 2017
Patrick H. Ramone, I. AGE: 97 • Milford Formerly of Wilmington Pat who was born to Francis and Carmella in Rockland, DE, went to join his wife and the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 3rd, peacefully in his sleep. Pat lived a great life with his focus on God, family, and his country. Pat was a very proud WWII veteran who...
Annette Desantis
September 1, 2017
Annette E. DeSantis, age 59 of Newark, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 after a long Illness. Annette was the daughter of James DeSantis and Cecelia Maloney. She was a musician, teacher and entertainer. She had an associate’s degree in music and studied psychology at Syracuse University. Annette is survived by her daughter, Jonna DeSantis and her life partner...
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