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Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
William Booker
April 13, 2017
William L. (Larry Whyte, Jr.) Booker AGE: 73 • Wilmington William Lavelle Booker who was born September 6, 1943, went to the great bus stop in the sky on April 13, 2017. He is survived by his sister Monica McMillian many nieces, nephews and friends. Bill was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Though...
Joanne Boyce
April 13, 2017
Joanne passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Joanne was born and raised in Richardson Park and was a 1955 graduate of Conrad High School. She was a Human Resources Specialist for the Delaware National Guard for 20 years before retiring in the late 1990's. Joanne was preceded in death by her son, Joel, in 2015 and her sister, June...
Christopher Sizemore
April 11, 2017
Christopher R. Sizemore, age 26, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Chris left this world way too soon. In life, he never met anyone he didn’t like or do anything for. He graduated from William Penn High School in 2009. He was part of the Evraz Claymont steel family, where he worked on the caster. Chris was the beloved...
Mary Richardson
April 6, 2017
Mary J. Richardson Age 70 - Elsmere Mary went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Mary was a 1965 graduate of Conrad High School. "Miss Mary" worked as a teachers aide in the Red Clay School District for over 17 years until retiring in 2010. She was very active in the PTA and enjoyed sewing,...
Clara Pena
March 29, 2017
Clara Pena, age 72, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Mrs. Clara was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Wilmington, Delaware. In her homeland of the Dominican Republic, she was also very active in her church and the local hospice. Mrs. Clara is survived by her husband of 52 years, Frank Pena; her daughters, Adelphy...
Billy Martin
March 28, 2017
Bill Lowell Martin, age 74 passed away after a long illness on March 28, 2017. Bill was born on July 7, 1942 in Danese, West Virginia. He was employed by Asplundh Tree Company for 38 years when he retired in 2007. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved working in his yard. Bill was preceded in death by his...
William Wyre
March 26, 2017
William P. "Billy" Wyre AGE: 63 • Wilmington Billy passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017. Billy enjoyed fishing, crabbing and gardening. He was one of 8 children born to the late Eli and Mary Wyre. Billy is survived by a large and extended family. Funeral services will be 10 AM on Saturday, April 1 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212...
Doris Stiner
March 21, 2017
Doris R. Stiner AGE: 93 • Newark Doris passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. She was raised in Great Neck, NY and was a graduate of Pratt Institute of Art. Doris who was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling with her late husband, Earl, and playing golf and duplicate bridge. She was an Artist, working in newsprint, magazine and...
Raymond Moorehead
March 21, 2017
Raymond H. Moorehead, age 61, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2017. Ray enjoyed his work as a sanitation worker for 27 years for the city of New Castle. He loved playing shuffle board as a member of St. Anthony’s in New Castle and was a big fan of the Washington Redskins. Ray was preceded in death...
Betty Coleman
March 19, 2017
Betty Coleman, age 82, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017. She joined her husband of 59 years, Curtis, who passed away on June 1st, 2012. Betty worked at AstraZeneca for over 21 years. She enjoyed going to Delaware Park and cooking. Betty is survived by her siblings, Billy Cline (Deborah) of Middletown, DE, Robert Cline of Peterstown,...
Dwight Anttila
March 18, 2017
Dwight A. Anttila Dwight passed away at home on Saturday, March 18, 2017 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born March 2, 1954 in Peterborough, NH, the son of the late Orville R. and Faith E. Anttila. He grew up in Ashby, MA, where he was a Boy Scout and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He enjoyed playing...
Maryetta Lloyd
March 16, 2017
In loving memory of MaryEtta Lloyd. She was loved by so many and brought smiles to everyone who knew her. A special thanks to Pat Ruger who was her best friend. You will be missed by all of us. We love you, Mom R.I.P MaryEtta Lloyd AGE: 68 • Wilmington MaryEtta passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. She was...
Donna Zaleski
March 15, 2017
Donna M. Zaleski AGE: 69 • Newark Donna, of Newark, DE, formerly of Carteret, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Donna worked at General Motors for 10 years until the early 1980's. Later, in the early 2000's she worked as a school aide for special needs students. Donna loved animals and was a devoted wife and mother. Donna...
Bruce Workman
March 15, 2017
Bruce went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Bruce attended Conrad High School and was an active member of Richardson Park UMC. He retired from Amtrak in 2004. Bruce was a car enthusiast and enjoyed traveling, sailing and spending time with his family. Bruce was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashley; father, Robert and brother,...
M. Carolyn Riley Blomquist
March 14, 2017
M. Carolyn Riley Blomquist AGE: 78 • Prices Corner Carolyn was born January 1, 1939. She died peacefully on March 14, 2017 after an extended illness. Her parents were Austin C. and Myrtle J. Riley. She was born on her mother's birthday and named for her. However, according to her mother's wishes, she was known by her middle name and...
Mary Jo Wiant
March 1, 2017
Mary Jo Wiant AGE: 69 • Bear Jo passed away at her home in Bear on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the presence of her family. Jo was born and raised in Grafton, W.Va. For the past 15 years she was the office manager at Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home in Newport. Jo enjoyed sewing, reading, scary movies and the beach. She...
Ophelia Meredith
February 28, 2017
Ophelia C. Meredith, Age 85, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Houston, PA went to join her husband on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Phil was a bank teller for Union National Bank until retiring in 1979. She and her husband were both members of the Bowling Hall of Fame. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years,...
Carolyn Jensen
February 18, 2017
Carolyn M. "Sis" Jensen AGE: 73 • Georgetown Carolyn, of Georgetown, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Carolyn was a 1961 graduate of Catonsville High School in Baltimore, Maryland. She was an active member of Georgetown Presbyterian Church in Georgetown and a former member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Wilmington. Carolyn enjoyed getting together...
Hazel Dillard
February 15, 2017
Hazel D. Dillard AGE: 81 • Bear Hazel passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Hazel worked at the Delaware State Hospital for 21 years retiring in 1980 and with Christiana Care for 9 years retiring in 1990. She was a member of River of Love Church. Hazel was a devoted mom and grandma who enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening and...
Karen Hesser Blair
February 15, 2017
Karen L. Hesser Blair, age 68, of Delaware City, formerly of Wilmington Manor, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Karen was a 1966 graduate of William Penn High School before beginning her career as a hairdresser for 46 years, working mainly at the JC Penny’s Styling Salons in Prices Corner and the Christiana Mall. She enjoyed...
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