Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
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.
Paul Jones
May 23, 2012
Age 78 of Galloway, NJ, formerly of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Paul worked for the US Postal Service for 30 years before retiring in 1992. He served in the US Coast Guard from 1953 to 1955. When Paul was young he enjoyed playing basketball. Paul was the son of the late Larry and Lettie Jones. He...
William Gooding
May 22, 2012
Age 93 of Wilmington, formerly of Clayton, DE, departed this life on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Bill was a supervisor with Bell of Pennsylvania for 43 years, retiring in 1983. He served in the Air Force in the South Pacific during WWII, beginning as a PFC and retiring as a Captain. Bill was a long-time member of Peniel United Methodist...
Jacqueline Savage
May 17, 2012
Age 70 of Lewes, formerly of Wilmington, to be with her loved ones in heaven on Thursday, May 17, 2012. Jackie was the oldest sister of 9 siblings. She was happily married for 52 years to her beloved husband, Harper W. Savage, Jr. Jackie was a proud mother of her children, Terri, Dwain, Richard, Harper and Michelle and their spouses....
Philip Wittmer
May 13, 2012
Age 85 of Newark, formerly of Millvale, PA, died peacefully at home on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in the presence of his family and friends. Phil was a WWII Navy veteran serving with the Amphibious Forces.He worked in the construction industry in New Castle County for many years. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Katherine Wittmer;...
Melvin Gray
May 11, 2012
Age 67 of Wilmington, formerly of Queens, NY, had his sunset on Friday, May 11, 2012. Melvin served in the US Marine Corp. He was preceded in death by h is daughter, Yvette M. Gray in 2001. Melvin is survived by his wife, Lee Gray of DE; children, Darrell Baskin of VA; Shawn Gray of DE;Trina Baskin and Yvonne Baskin...
Ruth Nickels
May 5, 2012
Age 86, went to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Ruth, who was formerly of Wilmington, had resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Angel Silva before moving to Arbors at New Castle a year ago. Ruth was a member of the DAV, State Chaplin Unit 3 of Claymont. She was a...
Louise Reno
April 28, 2012
Age 81 of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Mrs. Reno was a homemaker and after raising her 2 daughters, worked at JC Penney in Prices Corner in the office for over 20 years until the early 1980's. Upon retiring she was instrumental in the love and caring of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards...
Helen Chudzik
April 23, 2012
Age 89 of Newport, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 at home in the presence of her family. Helen was born on April 3, 1923 in West Virginia before moving to Delaware. Helen worked at Greenbank Child Development Center for over 20 years where she was affectionately known as "Mom Mom". She was a long time member of St....
Irene Vari
April 21, 2012
Age 90, of Wilmington went to be with the Lord on, Saturday, April 21, 2012. Irene enjoyed playing Bingo at St. Matthews Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel J. Vari in 1978 and her daughter, Sandra Gallucio. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ann Pietuszka and her husband John; a brother; a sister; 7 grandchildren 17...
Charles Rembecki
April 21, 2012
Age 54, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Charles was an Army veteran where he was an expert Marksman and member of the Rifle Team. He was a painter by trade and enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and loved his dogs. Survivors include his mother, Terry Rae Rembecki; brothers and sisters, James Edward (Tina), Joseph D., Terry Lynne...
Oliver Pordham
April 20, 2012
Age 91 of Stanton, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012. Ennis attended the University of Delaware, Goldy-Beacom College and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. After serving in WWII in the Army, Ennis took over the family farm in the area that is now DelPark Manor. He later pursued a business career that included the DuPont Co.and later as...
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