Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Rose Rhodes
October 10, 2012
Age 93 of Middleboro Crest, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Rose was the head cashier at Shop Rite in Stanton for 21 years before retiring in 1981. She was a member of St. Matthews Church. Rose is survived by her sister Peggy Guida and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 AM...
James Villermaux
October 5, 2012
Age 78, of Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly on October 5, 2012 at home. Jim was an extremely talented mechanic and retired in 1996 from the Red Clay School District after many years of service. He served in the National Guard from 1952-1955. Jim will always be remembered for his great sense of humor, kindness to others and love for...
Paul Hanifee
October 2, 2012
Age 79, passed away at home on, Tuesday, October 2, 2012, in the presence of his family. Pop was a member of the Teamsters Local 326 for 34 years and retired from Signal Delivery in 1993. He was a member of the New Castle Moose Lodge. Pop enjoyed driving, hunting, fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by his...
Nadine Boruta
September 28, 2012
Age 77 of Wilmington, joined her husband Joseph and parents, William and Gertrude McFetridge in heaven on Friday, September 28, 2012. Nadine has worked at Christiana Care Visiting Nurses Association for the past 30 years. Survivors include her son, Richard Boruta(Tina)of Wilmington, DE; daughters, Laurie Bridgeman(Patrick) of Stone Harbor, NJ and Leslie Kaczmarczyk of Wilmington, DE. Nadine was Mom Mom...
Francis Diffendall
September 26, 2012
Age 88, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012, after a long illness. Diff was the son of the late Frank E. and Susanna M. Diffendall. He was a graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School. Diff worked as a technician at the High Pressure Lab at the DuPont Experimental Station for 40 years, retiring in 1982. Diff...
Carol Foraker
September 21, 2012
Age 53, of Wilmington, formerly of Richardson Park, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012. Carol owned and operated "Carol's Cleaning" for many years. She was an avid animal lover and she enjoyed the beach, boating and motorcycle riding. Carol was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Foraker, Sr., and her brother, Butch Foraker. Survivors include her fiancé, Darrell...
Wanda Mulligan
August 24, 2012
Wanda Lavonne Mulligan passed away peacefully on August 24, 2012.She was 90 years old. Born and raised in Gosport, IN, Wanda relocated to Newport, DE after her husband was transferred in the United States Air Force. She was a homemaker and enjoyed trips to visit family and spending times with loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Stephanie Madden
August 17, 2012
Age 39 of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012. Stephanie was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and a graduate of Delaware Tech and Wilmington University. Stephanie was an exemplary employee holding various positions at Xerox, AIG, J.P. Morgan Chase, Delaware Tech and the Boy's and Girl's Clubs. Stephanie enjoyed traveling and time with her children and...
Barbara Dear
August 10, 2012
Age 72 of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2012. Barbara retired from the Canteen Co. where she worked in food service at the Delaware City Refinery in Delaware City and the DuPont Co.in Wilmington. She was a member of the Newark Moose Lodge and the VFW. Barbara enjoyed shuffleboard, bowling, bingo and playing Rook. Barbara was preceded in...
Harold Clough
August 5, 2012
Age 63 of Marshallton, DE passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012. Harold was retired after 30 years with the Painter's Local 100. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He enjoyed working on cars and doing home repairs. Harold is survived by his children, Harold L. Clough, Jr.(Nicole)and Kendra A. Clough; his brothers,...
Joan Moore
July 19, 2012
Age 74 of Newport, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Joan retired from MBNA in 1998. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, J. Harvey Moore, Jr.in 1985 and her daughter, Catherine in 1961. Joan is survived by her children, Gail Moore Wersten (Rick); Patricia Moore Wild (Mark); John H. Moore; and her grandchildren, James...
Richard Luckring
July 7, 2012
Age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on July 7, 2012. He was surrounded in the love of his entire family; his wife of 58 years Viola; his 6 children, Mimi, Paula, Michael, Eve, Abby and Andrea; 9 grandchildren, Michael, Erin, Charles, Andrew, Alexa, Ben, Eli, Ruby and Margo; his daughters partners, Terry, Jeff, Kaz, Ken and Jim. He...
J. Bramble
July 5, 2012
Age 97, of Edgewater, FL, formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Howard was retired from the City of Wilmington Marine Terminal and a lifetime member of the Masonic Ionic Lodge #31. Howard loved to play Bingo and cards. He was preceded in death by his wife Allene; sister, Esther Budd and grandson, James Lardani. Survivors...
Norma Siemienski
July 2, 2012
Norma Siemienski, age 89, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012 in the presence of her family. Born in Coatesville, PA, Norma was a graduate of Avon Grove High School and Goldy-Beacom College. She worked as a legal secretary for 40 years. Norma enjoyed volunteering at Christiana Care, playing bingo and cards, fishing, dancing and spending time...
Ida Adams
July 1, 2012
Age 90 of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012 at her residence. Ida was a member of Bethany Baptist Church where she had taught Bible School. Ida was preceded in death by her husband, Otis.She is survived by her sons, Glen and Roy Adams. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, July 5th in the Chapel at Gracelawn...
Lena Steele
June 26, 2012
Age 98 of Stanton, DE, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Lena retired in 1980 from the Wilmington General Hospital.She was devoted to her family. Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Watson Steele in 1959. Survivors include her daughters, Shelby Harrah, Clara Cooke and Sharon Goel and her husband Reggie; her 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren;...
John White
June 22, 2012
Age 78, a lifelong resident of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 22, 2012, in the presence of his family. John worked for many years at the DuPont Company Experimental Station before retiring 1992. He was a 1951 graduate of Conrad High School and attended the University of Delaware. John was a US Air Force veteran. He was an...
Catherine Ayres
June 15, 2012
Age 96, of Newark, DE, passed away on June 15, 2012 at her daughter Kay's home, while surrounded by her loving family. Cass was born in Philadelphia to the late Thomas and Catherine Thornton (Wisely). Cass was a homemaker and also worked at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. She felt blessed in life with the love of family and...
Bonita Kinsley
June 15, 2012
Age 77, of Newark, formerly of Stanton, passed away at home on Friday, June 15, 2012. Bonnie who was a homemaker, was active in both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.She received the "Silver Beaver" from the from BSOA. Bonnie was preceded in death by her first husband of 36 years Jack Lindell in 1989. Survivors include her husband of...
Curtis Coleman
June 1, 2012
Age 77 of Wilmington, DE, formerly of West Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012. Curt is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Betty Coleman and other extended family. Funeral services were held privately.
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