Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Doris Grehawick
December 31, 2010
Age 89, of Woodcrest, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2010, with her family by her side. Doris was a homemaker. She was a faithful member of Peniel United Methodist Church in Newport for over 56 years, where she was a dedicated participant in bible study for nearly 30 years. Doris was preceded in death by her son Raymond Peter...
Marjorie Stillman
December 31, 2010
Marjorie C. Stillman died December 31, 2010 at the age of 90, in Wilmington, after a long illness. Known to friends as "Midge" she grew up in Forty-Fort, PA, where she met the love of her life, James B Stillman, who preceded her in death in 1994, after 49 years of marriage. She is survived by her son, James B....
Jeffrey Sharp
December 31, 2010
Age 26, of Newark, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2010. Jeffrey was the son of John Farra and the late Janet Sharp. Memorial Services will be 1:00 PM on Friday, January 21st at St. Philip's Lutheran Church, 4501 Kirkwood HWY, where visitation will begin at 12:30 PM. Burial will be private. The family requests contributions in lieu of flowers...
Harry Menta
December 22, 2010
Age 87, of Odessa, DE, originally from Carteret, N.J., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at his home in the presence of his loving family. Harry was a WWII Navy veteran, having proudly served on the USS Woolsey. He retired in 1988 from Small Quantities in Metuchen, N.J. Harry was a former member of the...
Mary Bishop
December 21, 2010
Age 49, of Kirkwood, DE, passed away on, Tuesday, December 21, 2010. Mary was devoted to her family, friends and pets. Survivors include her husband Jerry; her daughter, Crystal; her sons, Frank and Jesse; her sister, Lena Webb; and her grandchildren, Adam, Ethan and Troy Pardee. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME,...
George Cotton
December 14, 2010
Age 90, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at Christiana Hospital in the presence of his family. George was a US Navy veteran having served 6 active duty years and 27 years as a Ready Reserve; being called back during the Cuban Crisis. He also retired from Cotton's Refuse Co. after many years in business. George was...
Lewis Newcomer
December 10, 2010
Age 67, of Wilmington, De, passed away at home on Friday, December 10, 2010. Lew was born and raised in Trenton, N.J., the son of the late Lewis and Josephine Newcomer. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Randolph. Lew was a cross country truck driver for Harris Trucking Co. He was a member of the Newark...
Mary Kohl
December 9, 2010
Of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Christiana Hospital in the presence of her family. Mary was a hairdresser and waitress at several Wilmington salons and restaurants, including Winkler's. She was a member of St. Matthews Church since 1967. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Adolph J. "Chick" Kohl in 1998....
Joellen Shimp
December 5, 2010
Age 46, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010. JoEllen had worked at ShopRite since 1999. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Anne Hill and her, husband of 22 years, Wayne Shimp in 2009. Survivors include her daughters, Jessica Crawford Shimp (Matt) and Emily Shimp; her brother, Brian Hill; grandchildren, Jason and Mason;...
Ella Manion
December 4, 2010
Age 80, of Wilmington, the daughter of the late George and Ruth Ogle, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at her home. Ella, who was a homemaker, was a member of the Church of the Holy City and the Fraims Senior Center. She was a volunteer with Seventh Day Adventists and ACORN. Ella is survived by her husband of...
Christopher Biliski
December 4, 2010
Age 49, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2010, at home in the presence of his family. Chris was a heavy equipment and crane operator for AmQuip Crane for 22 years; a member of IUOE #542, president of the men's auxiliary at VFW Post 2863 and a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed fishing and the NHRA. He...
Ellen Mcgonigle
November 30, 2010
Age 69 of New Castle, DE passed away at home on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Ellen was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 39 years, William M. McGonigle in 2008. Survivors include her daughter, Laurie Liberti and her husband Vincent, whom she thought of as a son;two grandchildren, Brendon and Keirsten Liberti;...
Frederick Schroeder
November 25, 2010
Frederick L. "Fritz" Schroeder, III, age 77, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010. Fritz was a member of the Iron Workers Union, the Delaware Setter & Pointer Club and the VFW Post 2863. He was an avid Phillies fan. Fritz was the son of the late Agnes Schroeder Gardner and stepson of the late James Gardner....
Pamela Barr
November 22, 2010
Pamela G. Barr, age 57, of Bear, DE, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010. Pam worked at ShopRite for over 35 years. She was very patriotic and was a member of the 2nd Delaware Volunteer Infantry. Pam was a quilter, avid Phillies fan and a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Pam is survived by her husband of 37 years,...
Walter Comegys
November 17, 2010
Age 73, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 after a long battle with Kidney Cancer. Walt retired from Brandywine Construction in 2002. He was a member of the Teamster's Local 326. Walt was proud to belong to the "Saturday Night Gang", whose members are Classic car lovers. Walt was preceded in death by his children, Jim, Cheryl...
Robert Wyatt
November 12, 2010
Age 61, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2010. Bob will be remembered for his love of cars and his big heart. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Audrey; children, Rob and Pam; 3 grandchildren, 2 brothers and many close friends. Committal services will be 1 PM on Friday, November 19 at the Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Chesapeake City...
Helen Smith
November 12, 2010
Age 96, of Prospect Park, PA passed into Glory Friday, November 12, 2010. Helen was born May 3, 1914 in Northumberland, PA. Following High School in Shamokin, PA, she graduated from Pierce Business College, Philadelphia, PA and worked as an Executive Secretary. She was married to the late Leonard Smith of Coal Township, PA a former Principal of Ridley North...
Sophia Macon
November 7, 2010
Our dear sister and friend Sophia fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, November 7, 2010. Sophia left a living legacy of friends and family. Survivors include her aunt Beatrice Green; 4 siblings, Willie Cook, Jr., Katherine Laskey, Bertha Cook and Lillie Cook; and a host of nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and cousins. Sophia was preceded in death...
John Mullin
November 4, 2010
Age 52, of Clayton, formerly of Newark, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2010, at home in the presence of his family. John has worked the past 21 years at the A.I. Du Pont Children's Hospital where he was the facilities manager. He was a member of St. Polycarp's R.C. Church where he was a former Head of the Parish...
James Lumb
October 31, 2010
James B. Lumb, Jr., age 63, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2010 of cancer. Jim was a finance manager at several local car dealerships for 30 years. He was a US Army veteran where he served as a drill instructor. Jim is survived by his son's; James, Scott and Daniel, 8 grandchildren; mother; Filomena, sister's and...
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