Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Sarah Ulmer
February 20, 2014
Sarah went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 20, 2014 in the presence of her family. Sarah enjoyed painting, knitting, rug hooking, dancing baking, cooking and family gatherings. She was a member of Peniel United Methodist Church and won two Gold Medals at the International Special Olympics at Brockport, NY in the 50 yard dash and the high...
Sarah Hobbs
February 20, 2014
Sarah went to join her husband on Thursday, February 20, 2014. Sarah was a homemaker and helped her husband George at Hobbs Used Car Sales. She was a graduate of Dover High School. Sarah formerly owned race horses including her favorite "Mongo's Slippers" and she enjoyed visiting Delaware Park. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years,...
Philip Gross
February 16, 2014
Philip passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 16th. He is preceded in death by his late step father, James F. Michael. Philip is survived by his mother, Ellen Michael; his brothers, Steve Gross and Brad Houston; his children, Tara, Randy and Elizabeth and four grandchildren. He was an expert flooring installer and woodworker. He loved animals. Services will...
Esther Nichols
February 10, 2014
Esther, age 89, of Newark, DE and formerly from Newport De and Martinsville VA went home on Monday, February 10, 2014. Esther was the daughter of the late William Mckinley Riggs and Minnie Mae Riggs. She worked at several retail stores including Gaylord's, National Family and Wilmington Dry Goods and later worked in housekeeping at the Medical Center of Delaware,...
Mary Paoletti
February 7, 2014
Mary Eva Paoletti, age 64, of New Castle, DE. peacefully passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014. Mary worked at Capriotti's on Basin Road for 23 years. She was a member of Iron Hill Community Church and Terrace Athletic Club where she played Shuffleboard in the Ladies League. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and was devoted to her family. Mary was...
Harry Orange
February 7, 2014
Harry went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 7, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was last employed by Nino's Pizza of New Castle. Harry is survived by his companion of 38 years, Linda Shepherd; his brother, Wilbert Gandy and his beloved cats.
Ruth Guessford
February 2, 2014
Ruth passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Cadia Broadmeadow Rehabilitation in Middletown. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur H. and Bertha Guessford, her sister Betty Schoenberg, and a niece, Terri Moore. She is survived by her sister, Florence Marie Dickey of Moose Haven FL; brother, Arthur "Ike" Guessford (Virginia) of Odessa, DE; eight nieces...
Jane Rothamel
February 1, 2014
Age 87, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Franciscan Care Center, Hockessin, DE. She was born on May 18, 1927 in Philadelphia, the daughter of the late Richard Crowley and Margaret Maroney Crowley. Jane was preceded in death by her first husband of 25 years, Joseph Matulewicz; her second husband, Seaman Rothamel; her companion of...
Joseph Holdsworth
January 22, 2014
Joseph Caleb Holdsworth was born a fighter and peacefully slipped away on January 22, 2014. He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey W. Holdsworth and Sara E. Hagerty; maternal grandparents, Susan and Lewis Hagerty, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Gary Snyder and Valerie Holdsworth; several aunts and uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 26, from 6 to 7...
Sherry Spies
January 19, 2014
Sherry Von (Littlefield) Spies, age 58 of Newark went to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 19, 2014. She was born in St. Louis, MO on January 26, 1955 to Evelyn Littlefield and the late Lecil Littlefield Sr. Sherry was a true caregiver at heart, who operated a day-care for over 15 years. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Betty Jane Joswick
January 17, 2014
Betty passed away peacefully on January 17, 2014 at home. She was born in Henderson, Md on February 22, 1936. Betty worked at Dart from 1974 until 2001 when she retired. Betty loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by those who loved her and knew her. Betty was preceded in death by her son,...
Donald Breault
January 3, 2014
Don Breault, 86, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2014. Don worked for General Chemical for 33 years, retiring in the late 1980s and then worked for Delle Donne & Associates for 19 years, retiring in 2006. He was an Army veteran of WWII, served in Germany. Don was awarded the WWII Victory Medal and the Army...
Marie Graff
January 3, 2014
Marie D. Graff, age 95 of Wilmington, DE passed away quietly on Friday morning, January 3, 2014. Marie was born in Wilmington DE to the late Carl J. and Mabel Starr Schaible. She was retired as secretary for Colonial Cabinetry. Marie was active with the Senior Adult Center of St. Matthews and the Western Senior Center in New Castle. Marie...
Phillip Stewart, Sr.
December 28, 2013
Phil died peacefully at home on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Phil proudly served for 5 years in the United States Marine Corp. He was a life long volunteer at the Delaware Association for the Blind and was an umpire for 28 years in area baseball and softball leagues. Phil is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marie Ainscow Stewart;...
Lisa Halfen
December 15, 2013
Lisa went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December, 15, 2013. Lisa was a long time member of Glasgow Church. Survivors include her children, Nick Halfen (Amber), Steven Halfen (Hannah) and Stephanie Halfen (Shawn); Her 7 grandchildren; and her sisters and brother, Barbara, Angelo, Debbie, Janice and their spouses and their children. Funeral Services will be 7 pm on...
Renata Burkum
December 9, 2013
Passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013. Renata who was a homemaker was a former member of Concordia Lutheran Church and was a member of St. Phillips Lutheran Church. Renata was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Oliver J. Burkum in 1999. She is survived by her daughters, Linda J. Burkum of Near Newport and Ruth L....
Robert Brown
December 6, 2013
Bob passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013. He was a self employed painter for many years. Bob was a member of the Ashland Nature Center. He was an avid outdoorsman. Most of all Bob will be remembered as a kind and gentle man who was devoted to his loving family. Bob is survived by his wife and companion of...
Terri Lehane Quinn
December 2, 2013
Terri LeHane Quinn of Wilmington passed away December 2, 2013. Terri was born February 27, 1935, at Dr. Ronitti’s Hospital on Washington Street to Louis A. LeHane and Naomi J. Minors. She was raised by her Aunt, Elizabeth M. Grubb. She graduated from St. Peter’s Cathedral School (1949) and P. S. DuPont High School (1953). Terri changed her career path...
Matthew Womer
November 29, 2013
Matt, age 39, of New Castle, passed on Friday, November 29, 2013. Matt was preceded in death by his parents, Joan and James Womer, Sr., and his nephew, William Blunt. Survivors include his son, Matthew Bradley; his bothers, Kevin and James (Diane); his sister, Trisha (Will); and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be 1PM on Saturday, December 7...
Mary Jewell
November 21, 2013
Mary L. Jewell, age 96, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Mary was a bookkeeper at Longwood Gardens for 20 years before retiring in the early 1980's. Prior to that she worked at MetLife in the 1950's. Mary was a member of the Church of the Holy Child. She enjoyed playing bridge, music, dancing and having fun...
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