Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Wilma Mcdowell Kaupp
April 5, 2014
Wilma passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Wilma was employed at Legislative House in Dover and later, in the Prothonotary office of the Superior Court of New Castle County for 20 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Middletown and Newark Senior Centers and worked with the Democratic Party and Presidential campaigns for Presidents Kennedy and Johnson....
Randall Dalton
March 26, 2014
Randy "Rambo" passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at his home. Randy was born in Clarksburg, WV; the son of Ronald Lee Dalton of Hartville, OH and the late Carolyn Louise Dalton. He was a sheet metal fabricator with Pencader Mechanical prior to his illness. He enjoyed music and playing his harmonica, attending concerts and Nascar races. He loved...
Anthony Marino
March 20, 2014
Anthony passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at his home in the presence of his partner, Bonnie F. Salvatore; and two of his sons, Anthony, Jr. and Andrew. Anthony was employed at Oceanport Industries. He was an avid NASCAR fan, with his favorite driver being Jimmie Johnson. Anthony is survived by his three sons, Anthony Jr., Andrew and Adam;...
Bettie Duonnolo
March 20, 2014
Bettie Joe Duonnolo, age 58 formerly of Quaker Hill Place section of Wilmington and formerly of Overlook Colony, Claymont, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Domenick Daniel and Ann Viola (Miles) Duonnolo. Bettie Joe enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and in the last couple of years had taken to...
Beverly Simmons
March 19, 2014
Bev passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, after a short illness. Bev worked at the Electric, Hose & Rubber Co. and then retired from the DuPont Co. She loved animals, especially her cats. Bev was preceded in death by her son, David L. Manelski in 1992 and her grandson, Michael B. Manelski in 2005. She is survived by her...
Saviero Marino Jr.
March 10, 2014
Tommy, age 69 of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014 in the presence of his family. Tommy was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he was awarded the Viet Nam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was retired from General Motors on January 1, 2004 after 35...
Dorothy Alexander
March 4, 2014
Dot, age 87, of Ocean View and formerly of Glen Bernie Estates, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in the presence of her family. She was born in Altoona, Pa, the daughter of the late Oscar Melvin Wood and Mary Louise White Wood. Dot was a 1944 graduate of Conrad High School and attended Goldey Beacom College. She...
Richard Ellis, Sr.
February 21, 2014
Richard went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2014. Richard was a first class welder for Zallea Brothers for many years. Richard attended Wilmington Church of God where he was a member of the men's group. He enjoyed fishing, drawing and painting; watching horror movies and comedies; and played the banjo and the harmonica. Richard was a...
James Deputy, Jr.
February 21, 2014
James A. "Duck" Deputy, Jr., age 59, of Wilmington DE, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 21, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard of Delaware. Duck was an employee of Safe Rite and had previously worked for Blue Chip and Shop Rite. He was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union,...
Pearl Wagner
February 20, 2014
Pearl passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Horace F. Wagner. The family suggested contributions to the Delaware Humane Association.
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...
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