Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Thomas Faux
July 14, 2011
Thomas S. Faux, Sr., age 84, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2011. His loving wife of 63 years, Marjorie Norris Faux was by his bedside. Tom was born in Freeland, PA on June 4, 1927 to Stenley T. and May (Cheeseman) Faux. After graduating from Henty C. Conrad High School in 1945, he...
Harold Smith
July 10, 2011
Age 64, of Florida, formerly of Newport, DE, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Harold worked at Smith Seat Covers and the DuPont Company. He was a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College. Harold was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the Airforce. He enjoyed attending services at Crossroads Community Church in Georgetown. Harold liked car shows, fishing and old Western...
John Snyder
July 6, 2011
John G. Snyder, age 63, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. John was a Vietnam War veteran having served in Thailand. He was a heavy equipment operator for Roser Construction and previously worked at B&O and later CSX Railroads. John was a fan of NASCAR. John was preceded in death by a son, Matt Snyder in...
Joseph Palermo
June 19, 2011
Age 89, of Newport, DE passed away peacefully on Father's Day. June 19, 2011 at the Veterans Hospital in Elsmere, DE after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings. He is survived by his wife, Anna (Cusano) Palermo; his 6 children, Salvatore Palermo (wife, Debra), Rossana Palermo, Joseph P. Palermo, Roberto Palermo (wife,...
Jeanette Detoro
June 11, 2011
A resident of Newport for the past 53 years, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Jeanette was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church and it's Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality and the Altar Society. She had worked at Govatos for 12 years and retired from Sears Fashion Center after 23 years of service. Jeanette was preceded in death by...
Lewis Scott
June 6, 2011
Age 87, of Newport, formerly a resident of Seaford, DE and Berwyn, PA, passed away, on Monday, June 6, 2011. Lewis had a distinguished career as Superintendent of Philadelphia Suburban Water for 33 years, until his retirement in 1985, and as a WWII Army veteran of the 977th Field Artillery Battalion, the allied landing at Anzio beach and the liberation...
Thomas Beatson
June 3, 2011
Age 73 of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011, at home in the presence of his family. Tom worked at Easter Seals for 24 years. Previously he worked at Scari's Air Freight. Tom was preceded in death by his wife Elva in 1978; his brother, Clarence; sisters, Marie, Doris and Eleanor;his son, Ricky;and his grandson, Matthew. Survivors include...
Alice Brosch
May 28, 2011
Age 79 of Wilmington, formerly of Richardson Park, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011. Alice was a corporate secretary at ICI for 34 years, retiring in 1991.She was a graduate of Conrad High School in 1950 and Beacom College. Alice was a very active member of Richardson Park United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Chancel...
Donald Camp
May 28, 2011
Age 35, of Richardson Park, DE, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011. Don has worked at Westech Inspections for the past several years. He enjoyed working on his house and his motorcycle. Don was preceded in death by his father, Donald C. Camp, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Pat Shelton of Wilmington, DE; his sister, Heather Camp...
Earl Kraus
May 27, 2011
Earl J. Kraus, age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2011 from complications of a long illness. Earl dedicated his life to caring and providing for his family. He enjoyed baseball, football, fishing and gardening. He will always be remembered for his generous heart. Earl is survived by his wife, Geraldine, 3 children and 7 grandchildren. A memorial...
Clifton Russell
May 27, 2011
A beloved husband and father, passed away at his home in Newport, Friday, May 27, 2011, with his loving family by his side. Russ was a self-employed Master Carpenter and Woodworker.He was a 50 year member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. Russ was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Hall and a granddaughter, Missy Russell. He is survived by his...
Richard England
May 25, 2011
Age 82 of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Dick was a truck driver in the Wilmington area for 37 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #31, the VFW Post 475 and a Navy Veteran. Dick enjoyed fishing, visiting Delaware Park, making model planes and spending time with his family. Dick is survived...
Jeanne Thomas
May 25, 2011
Age 91 of Wilmington, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Jeanne was born in Newport on August 6, 1919, the daughter of the late John and Etta Benson. Jeanne was a 1937 graduate of Conrad High School and a 1939 graduate of Goldy Business College. She was a longtime member of Peniel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed volunteering with R.P.C.A.P....
Margaret Saganich
May 25, 2011
Age 71 of Wilmington went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Marge worked in Medical Records at the Visiting Nurse's Association for 22 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Jarrell Carter and Clarence Jarrell;her brother, Edward Jarrell and her granddaughter Faith Sinclair. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Raymond; her children,...
Ruth Modelski
May 18, 2011
Age 84 of Wilmington, formerly of St.Georges, DE passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Ruth worked for many years at Krebs School until its closing.She enjoyed gardening. Ruth was preceded in death by her son Curtis Marple. She is survived by one son, Eugene Marple, Sr; and two grandsons, Eugene Marple, Jr. and William Marple. A memorial service will...
Leonard Rash
May 13, 2011
Age 92 of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2011, five days before his 93 birthday. Leonard was the longest serving member of Local #74 Pipefitters Union where he had been a member since 1940.He was a Sgt.in the Army during WWII serving mainly in Germany.He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved spending time with his family...
Carol Fisher
May 1, 2011
Age 70, of Newark, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Carol worked at General Motors for 27 years before retiring in 2000. She loved reading, dancing, family events and her dog, Coco. Carol was preceded in death by 2 sons, Michael and Christopher and her brother Larry Fisher. Survivors include her son, Tommy Comegys; her...
Patricia Scott
April 19, 2011
Age 53 of Newark, DE passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Born and raised in Wilmington, she was the daughter of Richard S.Gray, Sr. and the late Patricia Hahn Gray. Patricia was a homemaker, enjoyed crossword puzzles and embroidery. She will be remembered as a loving person. Survivors include, her son, John F. Scott, Jr.; her brother, Richard S....
Joseph Mcgonigle
April 18, 2011
Age 76, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on, Monday, April 18, 2011. Joe was employed by AI Dupont Hospital for 40 years and was an Army Veteran. Survivors include a brother, James F. McGonigle and a sister, Peggy McGonigle and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held privately. The family suggests contributions in Joe's memory to National Parkinson's Disease...
Robert Thompson
April 16, 2011
Age 52, of Newark, DE, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at home in the presence of his loved ones. Bob worked at Citi for the past 10 years and previously with Boeing for 10 years. He was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church and enjoyed surf fishing. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Clara...
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