Obituaries

December 27, 2015

On Sunday, December 27, 2015 God gained a wonderful angel. Tammi, age 40, of New Castle passed away at home after battling many years of sickness that not many knew about. Tammi was such a loving talkative person who tried to do everything she could for her daughter and family before she got sick and even then she still had...

December 27, 2015

Betty Lou passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015. She retired from St. Francis of Assisi in Aston, PA in 2011 after 30 years of service. Betty Lou attended Conrad High School and she enjoyed reading. Betty Lou is preceded in death by her grandparents, Major and Bessie Hickman; her mother, Dorothy Dean and her brother, Michael Kisielewski. She is...

December 21, 2015

Esther Collins Smith, age 102 of Holden, MA, went to join her husband on Monday, December 21, 2015 in Wilmington, DE. Esther taught elementary school in Holden for 33 years before retiring in 1975. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Worcester, MA where she and her husband prepared meals for the homeless. She was also a...

December 13, 2015

Joanne went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She attended Delcastle High School. Joanne was preceded in death by her father, Anthony Lupinetti, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Lee Ruleman; son, Khris Ruleman; mother, Doris Bowen (Jerry); siblings, Rene Hansen (Michael), Anthony Lupinetti, Jr. (Jennifer), John Lupinetti, Ralph Lupinetti and June Marie Morrison. Funeral...

December 8, 2015

Betty Ann went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Erma and Willis Goss. Betty Ann was also preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Wagner and Marian Goss. She was a 1954 graduate of Chesapeake City High School. Betty Ann retired from Wells Fargo Bank in 1991 after...

November 30, 2015

Chris C. Gullion of Cecil County, formerly of Harford County passed away suddenly on Monday, November 30, 2015 at his home. He was a 1996 graduate of North East High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, listening to music, planning video games and being with his family and friends. Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Brian Elliot and Wanda...

November 25, 2015

Dianne passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Dianne was devoted to and loved her family and her two dogs. She was the daughter of the late Clementine and Edward Davis. Dianne is survived by her sons, Anthony Giobbe (Lisa), Mark Giobbe and Curtis Mosely; her grandchildren, Jesse, Sadie, Vincent and Dominic; and her sister, Tina Davis (Harry Deal)....

November 24, 2015

Susan Wallin AGE: 39 • New Castle Susan passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. She was a 1995 graduate of William Penn High School where she played soccer. Susan was a Customer Service Representative for Comcast for several years. She enjoyed the beach and was a loving and caring wife and mother. Susan was preceded in death by her...

November 21, 2015

Nancy M. Heisler AGE: 75 • New Castle Nancy passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 . Nancy was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Heisler. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Nilsa Camacho and her sister, Barbara Lee Rhoades. Nancy will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She is...

November 11, 2015

Bill passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, a day before what would have been his 87th birthday. He was a Millwright for 35 years at the DuPont Experimental Station before he retired in 1990. Bill served in the Navy. He enjoyed puzzles, fishing and trips to Delaware Park. Bill was preceded in death in 2008 by...

November 11, 2015

November 10, 2015

Geri passed away peacefully on November 10, 2015, with family by her side. Geri was born in Wilmington on July 13, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Arczykowski Chudzik. Geri graduated from Wilmington High School Class of 1966, and was employed by Corporation Trust Company. Later she worked at Greenbank Child Development Center, and Wilmington...

November 5, 2015

Marianna of Belvedere, Delaware passed away on Thursday November 5, 2015. She has worked as a farrier for many years and was a member of the Absalom Jones Senior Center. A special thank you to the staff at Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their excellent care of Marianna. Graveside services will be at 10 am on Wednesday, November 18,...

November 2, 2015

Richard, formerly of Newark, passed away peacefully at home in Maysville, NC on Monday, November 2, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Tyrone, PA, he was the first son of the late William H. and Anne Weaver. Richard was an Air Force Veteran whom lived a long and eventful life. He was a Mechanical Contractor, retiring in...

October 30, 2015

Dee Ridgeway went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2015. He was an Air Force Veteran and was a 1975 graduate of Wayne State University with a degree in Finance. Dee owned Ridgeway Tax Accounting, providing taxes, payroll and accounting services in the tri-state area for 30 years since 1985. Dee enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren,...

October 29, 2015

Mike went to be with his mom in heaven suddenly on Thursday, October 29, 2015. He was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan and enjoyed collecting sports memorabilia. Mike was preceded in death by his mom, Kay M. Topor who passed away on October 10, 2015. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Ronald B. and Mary Ellen Topor, Sr.;...

October 23, 2015

Jim passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015. He served in the Delaware National Guard. Jim was a computer programmer for the DuPont Co. for about 10 years until the mid 1980's. He then worked various occupations until retiring in the early 1990's. Jim enjoyed playing softball for his DuPont work team. Jim is survived by his son, James C....

October 10, 2015

Kay passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015. She enjoyed cooking, sports, especially the Buffalo Bills, and spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting events. Kay is survived by her children, LeeAnn Wilson (Robert), Ron Topor, Jr. (Suzanne) and Mike Topor; her grandchildren, Beth, Bucky, Kelly, RJ, Dakota, Amber, Boomer and Amanda; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Myers...

October 5, 2015

Barbara S. Simpson AGE: 74 • Wilmington Barbara passed away on Monday, October 5, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Carl W. and Lois E. Simpson. Barbara was a 1959 graduate of Alexis I. DuPont H.S.. She worked at E. J. Hollingsworth and thereafter at Marshall's for many years. Barbara was preceded in death by her brother, Rollin...

October 4, 2015

Lora C. Yenshaw, "Lori" age 54, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Lori attended St. Matthew’s grade school and graduated from Wilmington High School. She worked in the Cafeteria at General Motors in the late 1980’s and also worked in the Cafeteria at the University of Delaware and in the Deli at Jansen’s Market. Lori enjoyed cooking,...