Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Constant Koers
December 12, 2014
Constant Anton Koers, (Frank) 92, died at Christiana Hospital on December 12, 2014. Born on November 30, 1922, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Frank led a colorful and fun-filled life, a social magnet for those who came close to him. Frank had one daughter, Loeki Verburg-Koers, who predeceased him in 2011. With no surviving family members, Frank continued to spend time surrounded...
Julia Luckey
December 3, 2014
Formerly of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Julia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Judy Luckey of New Castle; 11 grandchildren including Christopher, Jason, Caroline and Allen Jr.; and many great grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2pm on Thursday, December 11 at Prospect Cemetery in East Stroudsburg. The family would appreciate contributions...
Gail Dawson
November 22, 2014
Gail Dawson passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014. She was born in Scranton, Pa. and has resided in Newport most of her life. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and going to yard sales with her best friend. Gail was a graduate of H.C. Conrad High School. She was retired from The Home Insurance Company and had previously worked for Bank...
Phillip Sakowski
November 19, 2014
Phillip P. Sakowski, age 69, of Wilmington, De passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 in Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Hospital. Phillip was a self-employed roofer in the Wilmington area for many years. He enjoyed crafting and playing cards especially pinochle and billiards. He had previously attended the Clarence Fraim Club in...
Catherine Unterreiner
November 9, 2014
Catherine passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014. She had worked at Sears for 15 years until retiring in 1984. Catherine was an original member of Corpus Christi Church, then was a member of St. Matthews Church for over 40 years and most recently was a member of Holy Family Church. She enjoyed bowling at Pleasant Hills, gardening and was...
Lance Lacey
November 8, 2014
Lance M. Lacey, age 55 of Wilmington De and formerly of Illinois passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in the presence of his family. He enjoyed fishing and car shows. Lance was referred by his friends as a "car guru" for his work as an auto mechanic. Lance is survived by his wife of 23 years, Catherine M. Lacey;...
Ronald Ober
November 1, 2014
Ronald S. Ober, age 57 of Wilmngton, De passed away quietly on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at his home in the presence of his family. Ronald was the son of Anna Ober and the late Charles Ober and was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 626 of New Castle. He was a veteran...
Sarah Scott
October 15, 2014
Sarah “Sally” Scott Age 87, of Lima, Pa., formerly of Camden-Wyoming and Newport, Del., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. After attending Bryn Mawr Hospital Nursing School, Sarah worked as a psychiatric nurse at Haverford State Hospital for many years until she retired in 1980. She then volunteered with Delaware Hospice from 1990 to 1995. Sarah was a member...
Jose A. "Coto" Pacheco
October 12, 2014
Jose A. “Coto” Pacheco, age 63, of Millsboro, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Coto enjoyed fishing, playing dominos, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Carmen Pacheco; his daughter Michelle and his sister Irma Coto is survived by his wife Marie; sons, Jeremy and Jose...
Francisca Chukwurah
October 12, 2014
Francisca U Chukwurak, age 55, of New Castle County, went to be the Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2014. She was the daughter of the late George and Maria Okonkwo. Fran was a member of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry. Fran was a pharmacist with Walgreen for the past 17 years and a member of the American Institute...
Dorothy Foreman
October 12, 2014
Dot passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Dot who was a homemaker was an active member of Peniel United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She was a former member of the 2x4 Square Dancing Club. Dot enjoyed bird watching and painting. Dot was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joseph I. Foreman in 1996. She...
Susanna Nardinocchi
October 10, 2014
Susanna passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 . She was born in Wilmington, Delaware and was the daughter of Calvin and Mary J. Gildersleeve. Susanna is preceeded in death by her sister, Frances Carnley. She is survived by four daughters, Mandy Gildersleeve (and Chuck Hitchens), Amy Nardinocchi (and Anthony Griffin), Megan Nardinocchi (and Tim Lewis, and Ashley Barlow; one...
Carol Thorn
October 5, 2014
Carol Thorn passed away peacefully from breast cancer on Sunday, October 5, 2014. She was born January 4, 1956 a daughter of the late Bob and Muriel Baker, Carol blessed them as their only child. Carol was employed with the DuPont Company in the Library Sciences and Information Network for 29 years and continued employment with Delta Engineering until her...
Caroline Wiesner
September 29, 2014
Caroline passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014. She was Caregiver for many years in the Wilmington area. Caroline enjoyed gardening and holding yard sales. Caroline was preceded in death by her children, Sharon Kruzinski , Elizabeth Long and Michael Kruzinski; and her siblings, Doris Starr, James "Buddy" Patton and Frances Kiser. Caroline is survived by her daughter, Millie Crescenzo;...
Carrie Evans
September 29, 2014
Carrie passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2014 with her family by her side. Carrie worked as a teachers aide at Richey Elementary School and as a nurse at Parkview Nursing Home. Carrie is survived by her husband of 58 years; Charles W. Evans, Sr.; her sons, Chuck, Tom and Rick (Gina); her grandchildren, Chucky, Carl, Eric, Julie, and...
Marie Bailey
September 20, 2014
Marie V. Bailey, age 94, of Wilmington, DE passed away quietly on Saturday, September 20, 2014 in the home where she was born, lived and passed. She was a longtime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Five Points Fire Company #17. She enjoyed bowling and knitting. Maries was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph L. Bailey' her brother, Charles...
Deloris Slingwine
September 18, 2014
Deloris A. Slingwine, age 56 of Wilmington, DE passed unexpectedly on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Deloris is the daughter of Delton L. Slingwine and Callie V. Reader. She enjoyed going camping, fishing and local parks. Deloris loved drawing, bird watching and her three Shih Tzu dogs. She made jewelry and enjoyed cooking as well as time spent with family and...
Mary Maclary
September 17, 2014
Mary E. "Stuff" Maclary, age 80, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, surrounded by family and went to meet her dearly loved mother. She was the daughter of the late William and Ruby Osborne Estep. Mary had previously attended Bethany Baptist. She enjoyed crocheting rugs and shopping. She enjoyed visiting with friends and relatives. Mary...
Sarah Smithmyer Dillman
September 6, 2014
Sarah passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 6, 2014. She worked many years at Alethia School and Daycare. Sarah was preceded in death by her husbands, Donald Smithmyer, Sr. and Larry Dillman; her sons, Donald Smithmyer, Jr. and Michael Smithmyer; and her brother Louis "Sonny" Cecelia. She is survived by her children, Lisa Taylor (Ed), Robert Smithmyer (Kim)...
Dion Sampson
August 25, 2014
Dion G Sampson, 53, of Wilmington passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2014, surrounded by family. He was a very decorated Correctional SGT with the Department of Corrections, Web Facility for the past 29 years. He was a graduate of Wilmington High School with the Class of 1979. He loved cooking, BBQ grilling, gardening, fishing, artistic painting and drawing,...
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