Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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...
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...
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