Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Raymond Saganich
November 9, 2011
Age 40 of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Ray enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret E. "Marge" Saganich in May 2011 and his niece, Faith Sinclair in 2008. Ray is survived by his son, Kyle Saganich; his daughter, Skylar Saganich; his father,...
Margaret Deputy
November 6, 2011
Margaret Chambers-Deputy passed away on November 6, 2011 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Deputy was a homemaker and enjoyed crabbing with her husband. Mrs.Deputy was preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Cliff" Deputy, Sr.; her mother, Edna Boyles and her step mother, Violet Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Bernice and Wesley Bailey, Sr., with...
James Mcgonigle
November 2, 2011
Age 72, of Wilmington, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 2 2011. Jim is survived by his children, James F. McGonigle, Jr.; Michelle Clark and Michael McGonigle; his sister, Peggy McGonigle; and 9 grandchildren. Services will be private.
Joyce Marion
October 31, 2011
Age 69 of New Castle, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011. Joy retired from Boise Cascade in 2002 after 20 years. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, NASCAR and was devoted to her cat Tiger. Joy is survived by her sons, Richard Marion and his wife Crystal and David Marion; her sisters, Catherine Bear and Joann Sullinger; her 10 grandchildren and...
Benedict Halter
October 19, 2011
Age 82, of Claymont passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 after battling throat cancer. "Gran" was a Marine serving in the Korean War. He retired from Brandywine High School after many years of service. Gran's family meant the world to him, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include his son, Louis Halter; his granddaughters, Roseann Barr and Charlene...
Gary Kinzey
October 15, 2011
Age 70 of Wilmington, died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at his home. Gary was born in 1941 in Pottsville, PA to the late Ralph and Anne Kinzey. He attended Downington High School and Drexel Institute's engineering program. He was employed by the Dupont Company until 1973. He then started Kinzey Insulation. In 1992 he became building inspector and code enforcer...
Elizabeth Crawford
October 12, 2011
Age 86 of Glenberne Estates, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Libby was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church where she was a member of Sodality and ran Penny Bingo for many years. Libby was devoted to her family and friends. Survivors include her sons, Robert Crawford (Carol Wilson)and David Crawford and his wife...
John Walls
October 12, 2011
Age 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. "Pops", as many called him, was a Marine Veteran and loved Delaware Park. He was preceded in death by 1 grandchild and 1 great grandchild.He is survived by his children, John, Marlene, Billy, Jeffrey, Chris and Holly; 13 grandchildren;6 great grandchildren; his friend and nephew, Bill Walls and other nieces and...
Marjorie Faux
September 12, 2011
Marjorie N. Faux, age 84, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2011. Her daughters and daughter-in-law were by her bedside. Marjorie was born in Newport, Delaware on July 15, 1927 to Donald F. Norris and Alda R. Norris. She graduated in 1945 from H. C. Conrad High School where she was head majorette and...
Harry Stradley
September 1, 2011
Age 41 of Newport, DE, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Harry was a veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his parents, Mary and P. Richard Stradley; his sisters and brother, Deborah Stradley; Richard C. Stradley and his wife Mary; Gale Stevens and her husband Bob; and Sarah Porter and her husband...
C Buchanan
August 29, 2011
Age 83, of Sunnyside Retirement Community of Harrisonburg, VA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011. Bob retired from the DuPont CO. in 1986. He was a member of the Wilmington Power Squadron. Bob was the son of the late Clarence and Helen Buchanan. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janice Buchanan. A...
Patricia Merrill
August 28, 2011
Age 79, of Wilmington, joined her beloved son, Rick Barlow, and father and mother, Norman and Martha Rockey in heaven on Sunday, August 28, 2011 after a short illness. Pat was born in Louisville, KY on July 4, 1932. She lived in Tampa, FL and traveled through the Orient before settling down in Delaware in the late 1960's. Pat taught...
Betty Phillips
August 23, 2011
Betty J. Holdway Phillips Age 74, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Betty is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bill; her children, William, Jr., Ginger Mullins (Allen), and Michael (Robin); 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Betty loved the beach, fishing, reading and working with ceramics. Funeral services will be 11:00...
Betty Phillips
August 23, 2011
Age 74, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Betty is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bill; her children, William, Jr., Ginger Mullins (Allen), and Michael (Robin); 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Betty loved the beach, fishing, reading and working with ceramics. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 29th...
Earl Carter
August 15, 2011
Age 63, of Wilmington, died on Monday, August 15, 2011 at his home. Earl was the son of the late Edward and Jean Carter. After serving his country in the Army during the Vietnam conflict, he worked as an auto mechanic in the city of Wilmington. Earl spent much of his life on the greens of Rock Manor Golf Course...
Charlotte Halter
August 12, 2011
Age 74 of Claymont, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2011. "Granny" was a medical secretary for many years at the Medical Center of Delaware. She enjoyed dancing, music and playing bingo. Granny was devoted to and loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her son, Louis Halter; granddaughters, Roseann Barr and Charlene Halter; great grandchildren; Ariana and...
Peter Grehawick
August 8, 2011
Peter Grehawick, 91, passed peacefully on Monday. August 8, 2011, with his children, grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren at his bedside. Pete was a lifelong Delaware resident, having lived in Woodcrest for more than half a century. He was born on December 18, 1919 in Chester, PA, one of twelve children. He was active in school, community and church organization. He...
Ronald Jochen
August 1, 2011
Ronald O. Jochen, age 65 of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011. Ron retired from General Motors after 35 years of service. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed trips to Atlantic City. Ron was preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Carol L. Overstreet Jochen in 2005. He is survived by his children,...
Edwin Dalecki
July 18, 2011
Age 85, of Newport, DE, passed gently on Monday, July 18, 2011 at his home in the presence of his family. Ed retired as a Master Machinist from the DuPont Co., Chestnut Run site, after more than 45 years of service. He was very active at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. Ed was a...
Robert Sacks
July 18, 2011
Mr. Robert S. (Bob) Sacks 82, of Winston-Salem, NC, died July 18, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Bob was born in Pottsville, PA, son of Stanley Robert Sacks and Dorothy Isabel Frye Sacks on February 24, 1929. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marianne Dorothy Sacks Lind. Bob grew up in Newport, DE attending Krebs School...
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