Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Barbara Barney
March 15, 2012
Age 78 of Stanton, beloved mother and friend, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 15, 2012 following a battle to which she refused to surrender. Barb, as she was know to many of her friends and colleagues, spent her life in compassionate service of others as a nurse, a true health care professional. Born to Beatrice and Benjamin...
Sophia Taylor
March 11, 2012
Sophia, who was born March 4, 2012, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 11, 2012 due to Nonketotic Hyperglycemia.Sophia is the daughter of Michelle Fogler Taylor (formerly of Elkton)and Adam Taylor, Jr (formerly of Wilmington). She is also survived by her grandparents, Christine Patterson, Bobby Gibson and wife Marsha; Adam Taylor, Sr. and wife Kimberly; Ann Pruett and...
Frances Penn
March 8, 2012
Frances Kathryn Sauer Penn, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Frances was born on March 17, 1944 in Camden, NJ to the late Kathryn Seybold and Harry Sauer. She lived in Georgetown, DE and worked as a CNA until retiring to the beach. Frances loved life and spending time with her family. Survivors...
Edward Carney
February 28, 2012
Edward J. Carney, Jr., age 81 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Ed was retired after many years as a window clerk at the Newport Post Office. He was a member of St.Matthews Catholic Church. Ed was a US Air Force Veteran and an active member of VFW Post 615 and NARFE. Ed...
Ronald Wiant
February 24, 2012
Age 68 of Newark, formerly of Grafton, WV went to be with the Lord, Friday, February 24, 2012 in the presence of his family. Ron served in the Navy as a corpsman aboard the USS Muliphen. He was a Lab Technician at the Dupont Chambers Works for 32 years before retiring in 2000. Ron was an active member of Ebenezer...
Lillian Bronowicz
February 22, 2012
Lillian M. Bronowicz, age 75, Of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Shenandoah, PA, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at home with her family by her side. Lil was a secretary for the DuPont CO for 25 years in the Freon Department. She attended St.Matthew's Catholic Church. Lil loved to read and enjoyed long walks with her dog Meghan. Lil...
William Willis
February 21, 2012
Age 86 of Stanton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Bill was a Textile Engineer for the DuPont Co., at the Louviers site for 35 years, before retiring in 1982. He served in the Navy in the South Pacific aboard the USS Rocky Mount, a communication ship. He was a member of St. Mark's United...
M. Boyd
February 17, 2012
M. Carolyn Boyd, age 85, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Frburay 17, 2012 at home in the presence of her family. Carolyn was a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting and marquetry. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Gerald Boyd; her son, Glenn Clayville; and her sister, Helen Proe. Survivors include her daughters, Joan Hobbs and...
Nicolas Capetola
February 13, 2012
Age 17, of Smyrna, DE, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012. Nick was a Junior at Polytech High School where he wrestled, played football and was in the Nursing program. He enjoyed playing basketball, Xbox, drawing, MMA and Superman. Nick is survived by his parents, Jaimie and Mike McGinnis; his brother, Anthony; his sisters, Rachel, Felisha and Anna; his...
Gerard Amand
February 12, 2012
Age 89, of Stanton, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. Mr. St.Amand was co-owner of M&J Television Service in Marshallton for 38 years, retiring in 1987. Earlier in his career he worked for National Radio Institute in Washington, DC. Mr. St.Amand served in the Army with General Patton in Europe and the Battle of the Bulge. He was a...
Marjorie Pate
February 11, 2012
Age 87 of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Marjorie enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years James in 2006 and her daughter, Linda. Survivors include her children, Shirley, Vickie, Bobby, Danny, Barbara, Lisa and Kristi; 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Services will be 11am, Thursday, February...
Clifton Biddle
February 8, 2012
Age 78 of Dover, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in the presence of his loving wife and daughters. Cliff was raised in Elsmere, the son of the late Samuel and Kathryn Biddle. He worked for 23 years at Delmarva Powder until retiring in 1991. Cliff was very active member of both Bethesda United Methodist Church...
Katherine Langshaw
February 5, 2012
Age 90, formerly of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 in Shinnston, WV. Kitty was retired from the Delaware State Hospital. She was an avid bowler for over 50 years at Prices Lanes and Pleasant Hills Lanes as well as the Traveling Bowling League. She enjoyed her family, dancing, drawing, crossword puzzles and sitting with her pups. She was...
Sandra Page
February 2, 2012
Age 66, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Sandy, who was retired from the DuPont Co., enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Sandy was preceded in death by her mother, Louise Simpson. She is survived by her sons, Bill and his wife Lee and Barry and his girlfriend Lisa; her grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, Katie, Joey, Nicolette and...
Beulah Walters
January 29, 2012
Age 82 of Dickinson, TX , formerly of Newport, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at home in the presence of her family. Beulah enjoyed bowling at Pleasant Hills. Beulah was preceded in death by her parents, Lilly Mae and Duey Garfield Collins; her son, William; her daughter, Linda Adkins; and brothers, Floyd and Kay Collins. Beulah...
Betty Law
January 28, 2012
Age 83, passed on January 28, 2012 after a very brief battle with cancer. She was comforted by her family and faithful companion "Suzie". Betty was born in Mt. Rainier, MD where she resided until she married her late husband, Don A. Law, Sr. They moved to Wilmington, DE in 1950 where they raised eight children. Betty also worked as...
Richard Newcomb
January 11, 2012
Age 34, of Newark, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Ricky leaves behind his father, Richard Newcomb; his mother, Paula Newcomb; his sister, Rebecca Newcomb and her fiancée, Gregory Billings; his nephew, Gregory Billing, Jr.; his grandmother, Deloris Newcomb and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services and burial will be private. He has left us so suddenly and will...
Kelly Graef
January 2, 2012
Age 44 of Newark, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2012. Kelly worked in the stucco industry at various companies for the past 18 years. He was a member of River of Love Christian Fellowship. Kelly is survived by his children, Kyle and Coralynn; his parents, Gerri and George; his brother, Glenn; sisters; Deanna Wasmund and Rae Ann Flor: his...
Coleta Ewell
December 25, 2011
Age 83, of New Castle, went to join her husband on Christmas Day, 2011. Coleta, who was a homemaker, was a member of the New Castle Moose Lodge, was a former member of Asbury UMC and formerly attended Minquadale UMC. She enjoyed sewing, reading and baking. Coleta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and daughter. Coleta was preceded...
Mary Stoner
December 23, 2011
The Lord called Mary Ruth home on Friday, December 23, 2011, at the age of 80 from her home in Wilmington. Mary Ruth was a member of the Homemaker's Club and volunteered at Richardson Park CAP.She enjoyed sewing and crafts. Mary Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob R. Stoner in 2003; her sisters, Dolly Baumgardner and Betty...
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