Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Wilma Cruz Gonzalez

Wilma Cruz Gonzalez

Aug 28, 2024

Wilma “Beba” Leonor Cruz Gonzalez, age 30, of New Castle, DE formerly of Carolina, Puerto Rico transitioned on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Beba was a 2012 graduate of AI High School and worked as a Hair Stylist for 10 years. She was evolving in her spiritual belief and loved outdoors. Beba loved to dance and listen to music. She was...

Peter J. Siekierda

Peter J. Siekierda

Aug 28, 2024

Peter J. Siekierda, age 65, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Poppop Pete was a jack of all trades. He owned his own Auto Mechanic shop and worked at countless others over the years. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, watching the Phillies and the Eagles, and vacationing to the beach with his nephew, Josh...

Robert Sanderson

Robert Sanderson

Aug 27, 2024

Robert Sanderson, age 74, of Wilmington, DE (formerly of Lookout Mountain, GA and Cedar Rapids, IA) passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughter at his side, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Rob attended Seminary and earned his Master of Divinity. For 2 years, he pastored a small church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When Rob and his wife,...

Glenn Boone

Glenn Boone

Aug 23, 2024

Glenn “Pop” Boone, age 69, of Wilmington, formerly of Coatesville, PA, transitioned on Friday, August 23, 2024. Pop was a 1973 graduate of Thomas Edison High School. He served in the United States Army from 1973 until 2015. After his service in the Army he worked a the Emmanuel Dining Hall and Connections now known as Conexion Care. Pop enjoyed...

Christina "Chrissy" Lopresti

Christina "Chrissy" Lopresti

Aug 23, 2024

Christina “Chrissy” Lopresti, age 56, of Wilmington, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 in the comfort of her own home in the presence of her loved ones. Chrissy was a bartender for over 35 years in the restaurant and bar industry throughout New Castle County. She enjoyed reading books, shooting pool, and watching hockey, especially the...

Jose Betancourt

Jose Betancourt

Aug 22, 2024

Jose T. Betancourt, age 97, of Wilmington, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Jose worked at Harbinson Dairy for around 45 years. He enjoyed cooking and watching TV, especially game shows. In his younger years he played guitar and sang in a band (Better than Elvis according to him!). Jose was preceded in death by...

Zamiyah Elivo

Zamiyah Elivo

Aug 21, 2024

Zamiyah Y. “Maya” Elivo, age 10, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Maya was entering the 5th grade at Pleasantville Elementary School. She enjoyed coloring, playing outside with her friends and riding her bike. Maya loved going to Sunday school at Iglesia Renacer in Chester, PA. She loved being a big sister as the oldest...

Karisma Elivo - Stevens

Karisma Elivo - Stevens

Aug 21, 2024

Karisma Elvio-Stevens, age 29, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Karisma worked as a nurses aide. She recently received her associates degree from Colorado Technical University. Karisma enjoyed staying in touch with friends and loved being a mom. She was very affectionate and was a good soul who cared for people. Karisma...

Richard B. “Ricky” Gold Sr

Richard B. “Ricky” Gold Sr

Aug 18, 2024

Richard B. “Ricky” Gold Sr, age 61, of Newark, formerly of Newport, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Rick was a 1981 graduate of Wilmington High School. He was a self-employed carpenter with Gold Property Group for many years. Rick previously worked at Lowes then Shones Lumber. He was a member of the New Castle County Softball League. Rick...

Rebecca Merrill

Rebecca Merrill

Aug 16, 2024

Rebecca J. "Becky" Merrill, age 78, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. Becky graduated from Henry C. Conrad High School. She was the first female toll taker hired at the Delaware Memorial Bridge in 1982 where she worked for several years. Becky loved gardening, puzzles, and coloring books in her older years. She was devoted to her...

Laurie Guajardo

Laurie Guajardo

Aug 15, 2024

Laurie M Guajardo,76, of Hockessin , DE, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Christiana hospital. She was the daughter of the late Turner Sheppard and Mary McLaurin, as well as the sister of Marianne Finnigan, and brother Hugh McLaurin. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Guajardo. Laurie is survived by her 3 children: son Christopher Stausebach, daughter...

James "Jim" Dick

James "Jim" Dick

Aug 15, 2024

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Gary Smith

Gary Smith

Aug 14, 2024

Gary Smith, a beloved father, grandfather, and dedicated worker, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in May of 1951, Gary lived a life marked by devotion and hard work. He is preceded in death by his devoted wife of 38 years, Donna Smith, as well as his mother Joyce and father Paul. Gary...

J. David Goss

J. David Goss

Aug 13, 2024

J. David Goss Wilmington - John David Goss, a kind and gentle soul who loved his family beyond measure, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the ripe old age of 102. Dave, as he preferred to be called, was the son of Lewis and Carrie Goss, the husband of Dorothy Goss, the father of Pennie and David W. Goss,...

Michael Fox Jr.

Michael Fox Jr.

Aug 9, 2024

Michael Gray Fox, Jr., age 51, of Sugar Grove, IL passed away on August 09, 2024, at Ascension Mercy Hospital in Aurora, IL. He was born April 30, 1973, in Rocky Mount, NC, the son of Michael Gray Fox, Sr. and Agnes Fox Hutton (nee Young). Michael worked for Autumn Builders for several years. Michael was an avid fisherman spending...

Walter Ziemann

Walter Ziemann

Aug 8, 2024

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Nicole "Nicki" Hill

Nicole "Nicki" Hill

Aug 8, 2024

Nicole M. “Nicki” Hill, age 45, of Bear, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Nicki graduated from Glasgow High School in 1997. She worked as a nanny for many years and has recently been doing environmental studies. Nicki loved being a mother to her two children, an aunt, daughter and sister. She had a supernatural ability and love...

Australia S. Filion Vda De Jaquez

Australia S. Filion Vda De Jaquez

Aug 1, 2024

Australia S. Filion Vda De Jaquez, age 95, of Newark, formerly of the Dominican Republic, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Australia enjoyed traveling, music and dancing. Australia is preceded in death by her daughter, Leidy Jaquez; brother, Umberto Filion; and sister, Aidia Filion. Survivors include her children, Jacqueline Jaquez, Nestor Jacquez, Antonia Jaquez, Dario...

Ella Larsen

Ella Larsen

Aug 1, 2024

Ella M. Larsen, age 62, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Ella worked for the Red Clay School District for many years. She enjoyed collecting coins, looking into ancestry and she loved all her pets. Ella is survived by her husband, Jim Larsen; daughter, Theresa; sister, Mary Smith; and her loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Services...

Maricela Sauce Perez

Maricela Sauce Perez

Aug 1, 2024

Maricela Sauce Perez, age 33, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Maricela loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed having a good time and helping others. Maricela is survived by her spouse, Eliseo Hernandez; children, Joaquin Mendez, Kelly Lozano, Itzel Hernandez and Eliseo Hernandez Jr.; parents, Joaquin Sauce and Felipa Perez;...