Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Vidal Padilla Campos
March 3, 2016
My father, our hero Vidal Padilla Campos. Born on February 15, 1935 in Rio Piedras, PR. A humble working man and gave everything in for his family. Many years of commitment and dedication to put me and his grandchildren forward. When I say that he is my hero is because that’s the way my heart describes him. Today on March...
Deborah Nance
February 20, 2016
Deborah A. Nance, age 63, of Wilmington passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016. She worked as a manager for six years at Home Depot. Deborah is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jim; her son, Tyler; her daughter, Katelyn; her mother, Geraldine Walsh; brothers, Jody Walsh and Rob Walsh and other extended family. A celebration of life will...
Fred Crocker
February 20, 2016
Fred Crocker AGE: 98 • Formerly of Newport Fred passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Newark Manor Nursing Home from kidney failure. Fred was a WWII Marine veteran. He was a Millwright for the DuPont's Edgemoor site for 35 years before retiring in 1980. Fred was a very active lifetime member of Minquas Fire Company in Newport. He...
Bryan Gilmore
February 19, 2016
Bryan Patrick Gilmore May 12, 1984 - February 19, 2016 Jacksonville Beach Bryan Patrick Gilmore, 31 of Jacksonville Beach, died Friday, February 19, 2016 of an accidental overdose ending his life-long struggle with dyslexia, bipolar disorder, and addiction. He was a professional college graduate, an avid surfer, a sunrise lover, and a hard loving, highly intelligent, wildly creative, risk taking...
Lee Martin
February 18, 2016
Lee R. “Reds” Martin Age 32 of Wilmington Lee passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 18, 2016. He was a New England Patriots fan. Lee loved Tigger and his favorite color was red. Lee was preceded in death by his dad, Matthew Martin and his grandmom, Arlene Greene Martin. He is survived by his children, Angelo and Carmela Martin and...
Monnis Harris
February 17, 2016
Monnis U. Harris AGE: 85 • Wilmington Monnis passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home. He was originally from Broadford, VA, the son of the late W. Stuart and Beulah B. (Crewey) Harris. Monnis served as an Army infantryman during the Korean War, receiving various decorations, including the Purple Heart. He worked at the Speakman Co. for...
Janet Smiley
February 16, 2016
Janet passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. She was the last of the 11 children of the late Nathaniel and Katherine (Roberts) Smith. Janet was a 1952 graduate of P.S. DuPont High School. She retired from the Personal Finance Department of the Wilmington Trust Company after over 50 years of service. Janet was a very active member of Peniel...
Annette Dennison "Neta" Clay
February 14, 2016
Neta passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Maude Dennison. Neta retired from the DuPont Co after about 40 years of service. She always thought of her family and was there when they needed her. Neta was preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Marie Dennison; her sisters, Myrtle...
Helen Surowiec
February 13, 2016
Helen C. Surowiec AGE: 89 • Wilmington Helen passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016 after a short illness. She was a member of St. Matthews Church. Helen retired from the IRS after over 30 years of service. She enjoyed traveling the United States with her husband Charles, spending summers at West Bay Park and eating crabs with her family...
Callie Reader
February 11, 2016
Callie V. Reader AGE: 79 • Wilmington Callie passed away at Gilpin Hall on Thursday, February 11, 2016. She was a homemaker and previously worked at Kamagraph and Chicken Deluxe. Callie enjoyed fishing, visiting Delaware Park, watching football and baseball, listening to Country music and spending time with friends and family. She loved animals especially her many dogs. Callie was...
Gene Dempsey
February 11, 2016
Gene A. Dempsey AGE: 82 • Corner Ketch, Newark, Delaware Gene A. Dempsey passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2016, with his family by his side. Gene was born on January 15, 1934, on his family's dairy farm in Corner Ketch. Gene worked for Delmarva Power for 30 years as a pipe fitter. After retirement, he spent many happy...
Ronald Graff
January 29, 2016
Ronald A. Graff Sr. AGE: 76 • Newark Ron passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29,2016 with his family at his side. Ron who was born in Scranton, PA served in the US Navy from 1962 to 1965 on the USS Severan. He has resided in Delaware for over 50 years. Ron retired from M&G Convoy/Ryder after 35 years of...
Carl Nelson
January 29, 2016
It is with great sadness that the family of Carl Edward Nelson announce his passing, on Friday, January 29, 2016, at the age of 54 years old. Carl was living in Galena, Maryland and is survived by his two daughters, Andrea & Katie Nelson, and his siblings Patricia Stombaugh, Allen Nelson Jr. (Margaret), Jeanne Ambagais, Norma Vied (Phil), and Ronald...
Lida Thompson
January 28, 2016
Lida, age 74 of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Lida was a former member of Richardson Park United Methodist Church where among her many activities she taught Sunday School. She was a 1959 graduate of Conrad High School. Lida enjoyed the beach and loved to cross stitch. Lida is survived by her daughter, Shari L. Owens; her...
Richard Fioravaniti
January 21, 2016
Richard Fioravaniti AGE: 56 • Wilmington Richie passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 21,2016. Richie was an auto painter for A. R. Myers for 22 years until retiring in 2003. He was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed Fishing, crabbing and working around his house. Richie was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Fioravaniti; his sister, Rose...
Mabel Donovan
January 10, 2016
Age 89, of Seaford, formerly of Elsmere, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Betty retired from the State of Delaware in 1991 after 24 years as an Executive Secretary. She was a member of Marshallton United Methodist Church and was a 1945 graduate of William Penn High School. Betty was an outstanding athlete, playing basketball, softball and golf. She...
Vaughn Connell
January 8, 2016
Vaughn (Sandy), was born February 29, 1948 in Wilmington, Delaware to Carl and Catherine Connell. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. He passed on January 8, 2016. Sandy was pre-deceased by his parents, Carl and Catherine and one brother, Floyd. He is survived by brothers, Ronald (Nancy); Allen (Mary); his twin brother,...
Bernadine Clough
January 4, 2016
Bernadine E. "Bernie" Clough AGE: 85 • Newark, formerly of Newport Bernie passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. She was an employee of Storm's Shoes at both Midway Shopping Center and Christiana Mall for 20 years. Bernie was a member of Peniel United Methodist Church. Bernie was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, William T. Clough...
Richard Schaener
December 31, 2015
Richard Clay Schaener, age 91, a Baltimore native, passed away on December 31, 2015. Richard was a World War II Army veteran, a Baltimore City firefighter, and American Legion member. He was an avid photographer and airplane buff and loved the Ravens. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria and his daughter, Jane. He is survived by his...
Harold Mutter
December 28, 2015
Bob age 82, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, December 28, 2015. Bob was a truck driver for 40 years and drove 8 years as a Charter Bus Driver. He liked playing and making WWII music tapes for his senior passengers. Bob was a Navy veteran in submarine service during the Korean War; a Shriner at...
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