Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Francis Singles

Francis Singles

May 13, 2015

Francis passed away on Wednesday May 13, 2015, a day before his 91st birthday. He was a Pipefitter with Getty Oil Company for over 25 years, retiring in 1990. Francis was a member of the Pipefitters Local #74. He was an Army veteran with the 4th Armor Division where he fought in the European Theatre including the Battle of the...

June Hubbs

June Hubbs

May 7, 2015

June sadly passed away on May 7, 2015 from cancer. Born in Wilmington, DE the only child of Curtis F. and Edna Allmond Clifton on February 2, 1949. She attended Peniel UMC and graduated from H. J. Krebs and H. C. Conrad (67). June and her family moved to Orlando in 1976 where she earned a degree from Seminole State...

Evelyn Stretton

Evelyn Stretton

May 5, 2015

Evelyn passed away on Tuesday May 5, 2015. A graduate of Conrad High School, Evelyn earned a degree in Public Health Nursing in 1948 and a BS degree in Education, both from the University of Pennsylvania. She worked for about 20 years as a Public Health Nurse for the State of Delaware at the Delaware State Hospital and then worked...

Jill Shumate

Jill Shumate

May 3, 2015

Jill passed away on Sunday May 3, 2015. A 1980 graduate of Wilmington High School, Jill earned a degree in Medical Technology from Del Tech. She worked for 25 years as a Med Tech until she retired due to illness. Jill was preceded in death by her first husband, Mark Grzybowski and her parents, John and Alberta Dougherty. She is...

Mary Kwiatkowski

Mary Kwiatkowski

May 1, 2015

Sue went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2015, in the presence of her family. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Bernie Kwiatkowski; daughter, Susie "Wanda" Barton (Bob); sons, Terrence Rhudy Jr (Angela), Steve Rhudy Sr. and Timothy Rhudy (Audra); sisters, Virgina and Betty and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1pm on Wednesday, May...

Charles Grubb

Charles Grubb

April 30, 2015

Charles, age 67 was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2015. He retired after 22 years of service in maintenance at Luther Towers. Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Thelma Grubb in 2005. Survivors include his best friend and wife, Naomi; his sister, Diane Briggs and husband Russell; his stepdaughter...

Joan Martin

Joan Martin

April 30, 2015

Joan J Martin (Mom) went home to be with the Lord Thursday April 30th, 2015. She left this world to soar through the freedom and peace of eternity with the Lord. Her family will especially miss her immense love, compassion and humility that she showed to every person that she met. Her handmade Angels and crotched gifts in which she...

Terry Rembecki

Terry Rembecki

April 29, 2015

Terry Rae Rembecki, age 78, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Terry was born in Crisfield, MD. She attended Brown Vo-Tech and was retired from Veltec Inc. Terry was a life member of the ladies auxiliary of Five Points Fire Company. She was an avid Phillies fan and enjoyed playing cards and country music. Terry was...

William Hindsley

William Hindsley

April 22, 2015

Bill, age 81, died on Wednesday April 22, 2015. Bill was a professional Limousine driver for several years and previously he had a TV and Radio repair business for about 10 years in the 1970's. He was a 1951 graduate of H. Fletcher Brown Vocational School. Bill volunteered for several years fundraising for the Wilmington Blue Rocks. He will be...

Jenifer Adams

Jenifer Adams

April 21, 2015

Jenifer Ruth Ford Adams, age 53 of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Jeni was a 1980 graduate of Christiana High School. She worked as an assistant manager with Rite Aid for the past 10 years. Jeni loved Pomeranians and enjoyed bowling, playing games online and collecting Tweety Bird and Shirley Temple memorabilia. She was preceded in death...

Justin Todd

Justin Todd

April 17, 2015

Justin, age 35 passed away on Friday April 17, 2015. He grew up in Stanton where he had so many happy times. Justin was preceded in death by his father Francis Michael Todd; grandparents Frederick Todd and Roy and Colleen Ayers; niece Airyonna and cousin Danny. Justin is survived by his beautiful daughters Alyssa and Aeva Todd and their mother...

Ruth Kinsey

Ruth Kinsey

April 17, 2015

Ruth Kinsey, age 89 of New Castle, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015. Mrs. Kinsey was born on December 8, 1925. She was the daughter of the late William and Clara (Golt) Garrett. Mrs. Kinsey was a 1943 graduate of John Bassett Moore High School in Smyrna, DE. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Michele Walker

Michele Walker

April 15, 2015

Sunrise September 29, 1970 – Sunset April 15, 2015 Michele, age 44, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday April 15, 2015, suddenly at home. Michele was born on September 29, 1970 in Brooklyn, NY to Rev. Richard L. Walker, Jr. and Rosalee E. Walker. She was affectionately known as Shelly to her family and friends. Michele was...

Jeffrey Andrews

Jeffrey Andrews

March 28, 2015

Jeffrey E. Andrews, age 53, of Wilmington, Delaware, formerly of Northern Wilmington, passed away on March 28, 2015. Jeffrey worked as a commercial and residential painter for most of his life. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagle on Philadelphia Pike. Jeffrey loved dogs and cats. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Andrews and...

John Mcgovern

John Mcgovern

March 27, 2015

John Joseph "Jock" McGovern, Jr., age 85, of Dover and formerly of New Castle County, DE, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015. Jock was a 1947 graduate of Salesianum School. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal while serving with the 7th Air Division of the U.S. Air Force. Prior to retiring in 1991, he was a chemical...

George Garber

George Garber

March 26, 2015

George died peacefully on Thursday March 26, 2015 at home with his wife by his side. George was a 1945 graduate of Conrad High School where he played football and baseball. He retired from Carpenter Local 626 in 1987 after 39 years of service. George was a member of the Armstrong Masonic Lodge 26 in Newport. Survivors include his wife...

Charles Gorman

Charles Gorman

March 25, 2015

Charles E. Gorman, Sr. age, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Westminster Village in Dover, DE. Charles was born in Chesapeake City, Md, the son of the late George E. and Pearl (Howell) Gorman. He was a truck driver for 25+ years with Baker Petroleum and then was employed by DELAB in Smyrna, DE for over...

Nancy Morris

Nancy Morris

March 23, 2015

Nancy Morris passed away suddenly at home on Monday. She was born and raised in the Shore area prior to moving to Bear, De. She was a Registered Nurse and had been employed by several nursing homes in Monmouth County. Nancy was graduate of Ocean Twp. High and Brookdale Community College where she earned her nursing degree and met her...

Joel Boyce

Joel Boyce

March 20, 2015

Joel passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015. He grew up in Newport and was a 1988 graduate of Delcastle High School. Joel was the Master Electrician at Artesian Water where he has worked the past 20 years. He enjoyed being at home, working on home projects with his dad and playing frisbee with his dog Sixx. Joel is survived...

Laura Daly

Laura Daly

March 14, 2015

Laura E. Daly, age 97, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015, a long time resident of Springfield, Delaware County PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Day. Laura is survived by five generations of a loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at St....