Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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...
Betty Campbell
December 9, 2016
Betty A. Campbell AGE: 82 • New Castle Betty passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016. Betty was the office manager for Megonigal Electronics, Inc. for 20 years and Secretary at Bowlerama for 10 years until 2003. She bowled at Bowlerama and at National Tournments and was a volunteer at Wilmington Medical Center for 17 years during the 1980's and...
Lois Rodeck
December 9, 2016
Lois W. Nichols Rodeck AGE: 94 • Formerly of Newport Lois passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 in Petersburg, VA, where she had resided the past few years. Lois worked for the DuPont Co Downtown for 35 years in Accounts Payable, retiring in 1987, She was born in Federalsburg, MD the daughter of late Lee and Emma Nichols. Lois...
Freda Dec
December 7, 2016
Freda F. Dec AGE: 90 • Newark Freda went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Freda was a school interventionist for the Brandywine School District for over 20 years before retiring in the mid 1990's. She also worked at Boscov's. Freda is survived by her son, James E. Dec; her daughter, Jonlun H. Pisocki and her...
Diana Mcclure
November 30, 2016
Diana Louise McClure, age 57, of Newark, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, following a three-and-a half-year battle with breast cancer. Diana was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and attended the Iron Hill congregation. She found absolute joy in worshiping her God and teaching others about the Bible. Diana enjoyed gardening, dancing, cooking, and spending time with her friends and...
Wendy Focht
November 30, 2016
Wendy J. Focht (Crossan) Bear, Delaware 01/07/1961-11/30/2016 Wendy, age 55, went home to be with the lord, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with lung disease. Wendy was a loving mother, wife, and friend. She dedicated more than a decade of service to the New Castle County crossing guards. She was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church....
Camille Czajkowski
November 27, 2016
Camille E. Czajkowski AGE: 89 • Newport Camille was reunited with her husband Ted on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was born and raised in Wilmington, the daughter of the late Stanley M Dombrowski and Helen Wasieleska Dombrowski. Camille was a member in St. Matthews Church where she was a former President of the Ladies Sodality. She was married at...
Charles Boyer
November 22, 2016
Charles Boyer 1934-2016 Charles Boyer, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 22, 2016. Charles left this world peacefully at the age of 82. His parents, Norman and Francis Boyer, his brothers, Norman, Thomas, James, John, and Richard and sisters, Alice Powell, Ann Laughlin and Helen Ievoli, and brother in laws Gorden Powell and Patrick Naughten...
Marcia Shorts Jenkins
November 19, 2016
Marcia A. Shorts Jenkins AGE: 78 • Wilmington Marcia, a lifelong resident of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Marcia was the daughter of the late Marian E. and James M. Shorts, Jr. Marcia was an investigator for the State of Delaware Violent Crimes Compensation Board, retiring in 2002 after 27 years of service. She received an award...
John Forrest
November 16, 2016
John E. Forrest AGE: 89 • Wilmington John passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. John retired in 1988 as a Locomotive Foreman from CSX Rail Road after 45 years of service. He was a Navy Veteran and a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Newark. John was a member of the Brunswick #191 Masonic Lodge, Cumberland Scottish Rite...
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