Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Robert Swain
July 24, 2015
Bob, a lifelong resident of Elsmere, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 24, 2015. Bob was a Real Estate agent for over 20 years with Patterson Schwartz. He was a Planing Commissioner on the Elsmere Planning Commission. Bob was a 1985 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School. He enjoyed cooking and outdoor activities especially camping and kayaking. Bob is survived...
Frank Vucic
July 20, 2015
Frank passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015. He was a Scout Master for Troop 29 at Red Clay Presbyterian Church and was a coach at Capitol Little League. Frank enjoyed fishing, camping and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Frank is survived by his sons, Joshua, Joseph and Michael; sisters, Barbara Wagner (Robert) and Melanie Roberts (Richard), his former...
Carlo Bucci
July 19, 2015
Carlo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Carlo was born in Italy and came to the United States in 1937. He was an engineer with Amtrak where he retired from in 1988 after 37 years of service. Carlo was a member of St. Matthew's Church and the New Castle Moose Lodge. Carlo was preceded in...
Edward Grabinski
July 19, 2015
Edward went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2015 due to medical complications. He was a Navy veteran. Edward is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Margaret Grabinski. He is survived by his children, Edward J. Grabinski, III, Jamie Lynn Grabinski, Sirenna Grabinski, Logan Grabinski and Cheyenne Cesarini; Brothers, Stephen Grabinski and his wife, Sheryl and...
Karen Leifheit
July 15, 2015
Karen spread her wings and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, on her 37th wedding Anniversary, at Governor Bacon Health Center where she resided the past 11 years. Karen retired from Zenith Products in New Castle around 2004. She previously worked Blue Chip Products in Elkton. She was a member of Cornerstone Church and was...
Edgar Davidson
July 12, 2015
Jack passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Jack retired from the DuPont Co. at Chestnut Run in 1988 after 31 years of service. He was a member of the New Castle Moose Lodge. Jack enjoyed gardening, the beach, crabbing and fishing. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Anna Davidson. He is survived by his wife...
Gary Rubick
July 11, 2015
Gary was born in Wilmington on June 26th, 1951, and passed away peacefully on Saturday July 11th, 2015 in the presence of his loved ones. A 1969 graduate of Conrad High School, Gary was an avid drummer and free spirit. Gary spent the last 25 years residing in Fenwick Island, DE where he enjoyed spending time with family and friends...
Susan Bailey
July 10, 2015
Sue passed away on Friday July 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry in 2014. Sue is survived by a brother, William Bullock; sister & brother-in-law, Rose and Ed Foskey; nephews, Doug, Don, & David Foskey; great nephew & niece, Doug & Danai Foskey. Services will be private.
Felipe Rivera
July 9, 2015
Colo passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 9, 2015. He enjoyed watching football and playing basketball. Colo was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father-in-law Dave Walker. He is survived by his wife Nicky who was his companion of 10 years; his son Toni; his daughter Mercadeez; his mom Vianney; his sisters, Yubi and Fufy; his dad Felipe;...
Marguerite Smith
July 9, 2015
Marge passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015. She was a homemaker and devoted mother. Marge enjoyed archery, pistol shooting, flower gardening and animals. She loved caring for children and enjoyed working at Little Vikings Daycare at St. Elizabeth. Marge was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Thomas A. Smith in 1997. She is survived by her...
Betty Harris
June 30, 2015
Betty went peacefully with a smile on her face to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 30, 2015. Betty worked as an accountant for Delmarva Power and Light for 32 years before retiring in 1991. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church where she was a past Deacon. She enjoyed volunteering for Richardson Park's Community Action Program and...
Mary Grissom
June 28, 2015
Mary Patricia “Nana” Grissom, age 80, of Wilmington, Delaware, died peacefully at Season’s Hospice on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Born December 24, 1934 in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Steffie Powalski. In addition to being a homemaker, Nana worked at AIlied Kid as an office secretary for nearly 20 years and was also employed...
James Baird
June 19, 2015
Jim, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015. He graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Engineering and from Hofstra University with a Masters degree in Engineering. Jim worked for many years as an Engineer for Grumman Aerospace Company, (now Northrop Grumman) and then taught Science at Amityville Junior High School. Jim served as...
C. Richard Kelly
June 13, 2015
Dick passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Dick retired from Verizon, formerly Diamond State Telephone Company, in 1988 after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and volunteered with the Cub Scouts, Cub Pack 88 and the Boy Scouts Troop 97. Dick was one of the initial members of Calvary Presbyterian...
Roberta Dean
June 5, 2015
Roberta went to be with the Lord on Friday June 5, 2015 at the age of 89. Bobbie was a 1944 graduate of Conrad High School. She was a life member of Five Points Chapter #13 Order of the Eastern Star and a member of Peniel United Methodist church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph V. Dean...
Francis Igo
May 30, 2015
Franko passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2015. He was a 1971 graduate of Conrad High School and he retired from Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 74. Franko enjoyed fishing and watching sports on TV. Franko was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Jeanette Igo and his brother Rick Igo. He is survived by his brothers, Terry P....
Beverly Sult
May 25, 2015
Beverly passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2015. Beverly was a homemaker who was devoted to her family, and was a caregiver for her elderly family members as well as helping to raise her family's children. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert in 2012. She is survived by her children, Robert Sult Jr....
Iris Lopez
May 24, 2015
Iris Ivelyz Lopez, Age 40 of New Castle, Delaware passed away peacefully on May 24, 2015 at her home. She was born at General Hospital in Wilmington on January 27, 1975. She loved to dance and listen to music. Iris is survived by her husband of 20 years, Armando Gerrero; her four daughters, Victoria L. Lopez, Angelica M. Lopez, Amanda...
Patricia Pollard
May 21, 2015
Pat passed away on Thursday, May 21,2015. Pat was a homemaker and also was the Bookkeeper for Pollard's Pharmacy. Later she worked as a guide at the Historical Society of Delaware until 1987 and at Heart and Home for about 20 years until 2010. Pat was a 1946 graduate of St. Peter's High School in New Castle and attended Alma...
Anne Johns
May 16, 2015
Anne, a resident of Claymont for 57 years passed away on Saturday May 16, 2015. She was a hair stylist and managed several Hair Salons in the State of New York. Anne later worked in food service for the University of Delaware and finally at Brandywine Valley Caterer. Anne was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years,...
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