Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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...
Eleanor Lingo
November 17, 2013
Eleanor, age 97, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013. ELeanor retired from the DuPont Co. in 1975. She was a founding member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where she taught Bible School. Eleanor was a member of the DuPont Country Club where she enjoyed golf and tennis. She was also a member of the Wilmington and the...
Mary Mccann
November 17, 2013
On Sunday Nov. 17, 2013, formerly of Newark and Wilmington, passed away peacefully at the Franciscan Care Center in Hockessin at the age of 95. She was married to Deacon Hugh J McCann for 65 years before his death in 2005. Together they were blessed with 9 children, 30 grandchildren, 43 great grand children and 2 Great Great Grand Children....
Hugh Hisey
November 14, 2013
Hugh passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013. He was born in Woodstock, VA, the son of the late Carrie and Hugh Hisey. Hugh was a U.S. Army veteran and he worked at Anchor Motor Freight for 20 years until 1990. He loved to watch baseball. Hugh is survived by his children, Jennifer C. Hisey, Earl Richards and Susan D....
Gordon Yoder
November 3, 2013
Gordon F. Yoder, age 71, Of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013. Gordon was born in Lewistown, PA, the son of the late Henry and Betty Yoder. He retired from General Motors in the early 90's after 30 years of service. Gordon enjoyed hunting. bowling, riding his ATV and was a member of the VFW #! pool...
Harold Mills
October 28, 2013
On Monday, October 28, 2013, Harold S. Mills, Sr., age 94, our Dad, Pop-Pop, Brother, Uncle, and Dear Friend was taken on Angel's wings to join his heavenly family. Harold was born in Toddville, MD moved to Wilmington, DE after he wed Pearl Murphy. Harold was married to Pearl for 74 years. He was a father of 7, Carol Ann,...
Carisa Steinly
October 25, 2013
Carisa L. Steinly, age 34, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 25, 2013. She enjoyed nature walks with her family, saving all animals, music, and making others beautiful. She loved cooking, and finding new dishes to feed her family. Carisa leaves to cherish her memory, a devoted husband, Michael K. Steinly; three sons, Kyle and twins...
Richard Boruta
October 22, 2013
Age 57, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Rick was the son of the late Joseph and Nadine Boruta. He worked as an Elevator Mechanic for Local 5 for the past 30 years. Rick was a member of St. Matthew's Church. He enjoyed fishing , crabbing, gardening and was an avid Phillies fan. Rick will be remembered...
Robert Adams
October 21, 2013
Robert L. Adams, age 73 of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013. He was an active member of St. James Episcopal Church in Newport and an avid Phillies fan. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth "Sara" Adams in 2012. Survivors include his daughters, Robin Dunnigan and her husband, Michael and Elizabeth Adams;...
John Gural
October 19, 2013
Age 89, of Wilmington, DE. God took Johnny home on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Johnny was the son of the late Harry and Mary Gural. He retired from Spence Security. Earlier Johnny worked as a welder for Electric Hose and Rubber. He was a WWII veteran serving in the Air Force. Johnny enjoyed horses, watching pro-football and spending time at...
Marion Bicknell (Simmons)
October 5, 2013
Age 95, of Wilmington, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Marion was born in Middletown, New York, the daughter of the late Jennie and Charles Tuthill. She retired from the DuPont Co. Experimental Station where she worked from the mid 50's as a cashier in the cafeteria and was a laboratory technician at the...
Edward Eckles
October 1, 2013
A lifelong resident of Newport, Edward went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at age 87. Ed was the son of the late Grace and James Eckles. He graduated from Conrad High School in 1944. At Conrad he met Helen, the love of his life, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Ed served with...
Eleanor Berry
September 28, 2013
Eleanor Pearl Berry passed away peacefully September 28, 2013. Eleanor was born May 25,1921 in Wilmington Delaware and grew up the small community of Roselle. She graduated from Conrad High School and attended the University of Delaware for a short time. Eleanor worked for The Wilmington Trust bank before retiring to Lewes, Delaware. Eleanor enjoyed sewing, bowling, square dancing and...
Jerry Pheasant
September 26, 2013
Age 52, of Elkton, MD, passed away tragically on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Jerry was the adoring, devoted and loving husband of Charlotte Ann Pheasant whom he married on May 30, 2013. He was always seen with his companion Harley, whom he affectionately called "Monkey". Jerry was the son of Jerry Ray Pheasant, Sr., of Texas and the late Loretta...
John Pawley
September 25, 2013
John T. "Poppy" Pawley, 72, of Wilmington passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 25,2013. John was a retired heater mechanic with the former Diamond Oil Company. He enjoyed his country music especially George Jones. He was preceded in death by a son, John T. Pawley, Jr. John is survived by his wife, Esther Ann Jones Pawley, four sons, Robert L...
H. Frances Azwol
September 13, 2013
Helen Francis “Franny” Azwol, of Wilmington, formerly of Kirkwood, went home to be with her husband on Friday, September 13, 2013. Franny worked in the shoe department at both Grants and Jamesway Department Stores. She also worked at the Aletheia Christian School in Newark. She was an active member of Christ Church in Delaware City, where she taught Sunday School....
Walter Sloney
September 3, 2013
Walter J. Sloney, Jr. was born in Philadelphia, PA, on January 24, 1945, to Mary Oliver Sloney and Walter J. Sloney, who welcomed him when he went home to Our Lord on September 3, 2013. His baby brother John Paul and sister Carol Ann, along with his aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, surrounded him as his soul returned to Heaven....
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