Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Charles Foraker
February 14, 2017
Charles, age 66, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, George and Virginia Foraker; his brothers, George, Stephen and Kenny. Charles is survived by his daughter, Robin L. Foraker ( Michael Schreiber); his grandchildren, Hannah Schreiber and Michael DiIenno; his brothers and sisters, Margaret, Jimmy, Bobby, David, Carol, Elaine, Sharon...
Keith Williams
February 12, 2017
Keith A. Williams, age 66 of Clayton, Delaware, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Keith was retired from his career as a Computer Analyst at Shearson Lehman. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran, and remained active in military community affairs, up to his last days. He was a devout Christian man that attended Share...
Eleanor Crocker
February 9, 2017
Eleanor "Sammy" Crocker AGE: 98 • Newport Sammy passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017. She retired from White's Drug Store after 35 years. Sammy was a lifetime, active member of Peniel United Methodist Church and was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Minquas Fire Company. She was an avid bowler at Pleasant Hills and enjoyed traveling. Sammy...
Paul Brown
February 3, 2017
Paul K. Brown AGE: 51 • Wilmington Paul passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017. He enjoyed fishing, concerts and was an avid Cowboys fan, Paul is survived by his daughter, Kelsey Holley; his parents; siblings and other extended family. A celebration service will be at 5 PM on Tuesday, February 14 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St.,...
Elma Winkelman
February 2, 2017
Elma I. Winkelman AGE: 95 • Wilmington Elma passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017. She was the last surviving child of Harry and Anna Belle Chambers. Elma retired from Dickinson High School in the early 1990's after about 27 years service. She was a longtime member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church and was a member of the ladies auxiliary...
Charles Firth
January 15, 2017
Charles W. Firth, Sr. AGE: 96 • Wilmington Charlie passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Charlie was a WW II Army veteran, serving in Europe. He retired from the DuPont Experimental Station in 1982 after 37 years as a Technologist. Charlie joined Peniel United Methodist Church in 1954 where he was an active member as a Boy Scout Leader...
David Cimino
January 14, 2017
David M. Cimino, age 67 of Bristol, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Dave was a graduate of West Chester State College. He was an avid collector of sports memorabilia of all kinds. Dave was preceded in death by his wife of 10 years, Beverly Shull Cimino, in 1997 and his parents, Peter and Fanny Cimino. Dave is...
Joseph Palmer
January 12, 2017
Joseph A. Palmer, age 79, of Wilmington went to be with The Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Joe was retired from Sundew Painting. He enjoyed fishing. Joe was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Domenic Bonvetti. Joe is survived by his children, Joseph, Donna, George, and Sherry; his sisters, Beatrice and Laura; his brother, George; and several grandchildren. Visitation...
Harry Ewell
January 10, 2017
Harry E. Ewell, Jr. AGE: 63 • New Castle On the evening of January 10, 2017, beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Harry E. Ewell Jr made his entrance into heaven surrounded by his immediate loved ones. Harry will always be known for his great work ethic, his love for the band The Eagles, his beautiful guitar playing and...
Dolores Jones
January 9, 2017
Dolores May Jones AGE: 77 • Newport Dolores passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. Dolores was one of 5 children born to the late William and Maisie Poole. She met her future husband of 58 years, Coleman "Reds" Jones in Marshallton. She became his high school sweetheart and love of his life. Dolores will be missed but never forgotten...
Eleanor Mccallister
January 6, 2017
Eleanor W. McCallister AGE: 79 • Newport After a gentle, loving life, Eleanor went home to be with her Lord on January 6, 2017, in the presence of her family as she entered the gates of Heaven. Eleanor (Tiny MomMom to her grandchildren) was born in Wilmington, DE to Edward and Jeannette Waters and lived her entire life in New...
Jean Defanti
December 29, 2016
Jean M. Nichols DeFanti Age 63 of New Castle Jean passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2016 in the presence of her family. Jean was a 1971 graduate of Christiana High School. She faithfully served Jehovah as a Jehovah's Witness and had a deep love for everyone, especially her family. Jean is survived by her daughter, Jaclyn M. Megginson...
Marguerite Haddock
December 29, 2016
Marguerite M. Perrilli Haddock, age 60, of Wilmington, formerly of New Haven, CT, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Marguerite was a manager for 8+ years at the Prices Corner Rite Aid. She was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Perrilli and her nephew Branden Walker. Marguerite is survived by her husband of 24 years, Michael T. Haddock;...
George Williamson
December 28, 2016
George Michael Williamson AGE: 60 • Newark George died suddenly in his sleep on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He enjoyed writing music and poetry. George is survived by his daughter, Melissa Ruiz (Frank); his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Ethan; his sister, Carla Morton and family and his former wife, Linda Coleman. Memorial services will be 7:30 PM on Friday, January 6...
Ruth Garrity
December 26, 2016
Ruth Charmaine Garrity, age 71, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. Char was a lover of life and enjoyed horses. She is survived by her son, Rick Hodgson (Chris); daughters, Michelle Glavor, Laura Thompson, and Dawn Queensen; sisters, Janice Garber, and Leva Warder; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Services and burial were private. In lieu...
Margaret Bryant
December 26, 2016
Margaret A. "Peggy" Bryant AGE: 75 • Wilmington Peggy passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 26, 2016. Peggy enjoyed word searches, playing bingo and getting her nails done. Peggy is survived by her children, Terrie Scully (Thomas), Robert Fox (Janine), Robin Nagowski (Robert) and Brian Bryant (Judy); her brothers, James T. Johnston, Jr. (Janice) and Robert A....
Joann Yoder
December 25, 2016
JoAnn Yoder AGE: 69 • Wilmington Passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 JoAnn was a homemaker and enjoyed crafts and yard sales. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Yoder and her mother, Margaret Pyle. Survivors include her children, Margaret Rosado. Joey Rosado, Bobby Patterson, Patricia Cautillo and Robin Patterson; her brothers Allen Dale, and Herbert Hunsucker;...
Margaret Jones
December 23, 2016
Margaret C. Jones, age 92, of Wilmington passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016. Margaret was a resident of Murray Manor since 1982. She was a homemaker and enjoyed bowling at Pleasant Hills. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarance Jones in 1992. Services and Burial were private at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, Delaware.
Dean Baslenkoff-Elder
December 23, 2016
Dean Baslenkoff-Elder, age 55, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016 after battling cancer. Dean earned his bachelor’s degree in film and communications. He worked in IT before partnering with his wife Eleanor at Elite Renovations for the past few years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, listening and playing music and reading. Dean is survived by his wife of...
Dale Weatherlow
December 13, 2016
Dale J. Weatherlow AGE: 71 • New Castle Dale passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Dale was a Navy veteran serving on the USS America. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Louise "Penny" Weatherlow; his children, Dale, Gina and Donny; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 7 PM on Tuesday, December 20 at...
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