Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Grace Ludwig
May 24, 2010
Age 83 of Newark, DE, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 24, 2010. Grace was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by one son, Raymond J. "Bubby" Ludwig in 1967 and her husband of 51 years, Charles R. Ludwig in 1995. Grace is survived by her children, Janyce Ludwig, Sharon Van Den Heuvel and David Ludwin;...
Linda Healy
May 23, 2010
Linda S. Perry Healy, age 49, of Townsend, DE, formerly of New Castle, DE, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Linda was a supply clerk for the DPC for 14 years. Survivors include her husband, James G. Healy; her children, Yacara Perry and her companion, Ray Knappenberger, Jennifer Perry, and Leonard Perry and his wife, Jessica; her brothers Chuckie...
James Villermaux
May 19, 2010
James Allen "Jimmy" Villermaux, age 55, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 in the presence of his family. Jimmy was a plumber for many years at various area companies. He attended Conrad High School and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Jimmy is survived by his parents; Jim and Virginia Villermaux of Wilmington, and...
Erma Friant
May 18, 2010
Age 72, of Newport, DE, passed away on, Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Erma was a chef for many years at several local restaurants and a former President of the Gordy Estates Civic Association. Erma enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her children; Debra Howard Ortiz and her husband Ray, Patrick S. Howard, Denise...
Peter Savitski
May 18, 2010
Peter Savitski, age 90 of Newark, DE passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 in New Jersey. Mr. Savitski was born October 24, 1919. At a young age, he enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the depression serving in various parts of the country. He became a Merchant Marine during WWII making many trips across the Atlantic witnessing...
Charles Carden
May 18, 2010
Age 73, formerly of Newport, DE, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in Citrus Springs, FL. Born in Wilmington, DE, Charlie was the son of the late Charles W. and Florence Carden. Charlie served in the US Army and played minor league baseball. He was a steadfast fan of the Eagles, Phillies and Blue Rocks. He was an avid...
Betty Graves
May 17, 2010
Age 80, of Wilmington, DE, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, May 17, 2010. Betty enjoyed playing Bingo, crocheting and socializing. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Delbert Graves, Jr. in 1988. She is survived by her children and their spouses, James Graves (Valerie), Joseph Graves (Sheryl) and Shari Conway (Mike), 3 step...
Jean Butler
May 16, 2010
Age 78 of Newark, DE, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 at her home. Along with dedicating her life to her family, Mrs. Butler was a sales representative for the Avon Company in the New Castle area for 25 years. As a member of the President's Club, she gained recognition as a lead sales rep in her district. A graduate...
Rachel Justis
May 10, 2010
Rachel Phelps Justis Age 95, of Christiana, DE, passed away on, Monday, May 10, 2010. Rachel was primarily a homemaker, although she helped with several of the family businesses. She was an active lifetime member of Christiana Presbyterian Church. Rachel graduated with honors from the University of Delaware. Rachel was the last survivor of 8 children of the late Henry...
Harriett Floyd
May 5, 2010
Age 73, passed away May 5, 2010 in the presence of her family. Harriett, who was a 1954 graduate of P.S. DuPont High School, was a den mother and committee member for St. Matthew's Cub Pak 21 for 10 years. She was the first non-catholic to receive the Fleur-de-Lis Award from Bishop Thomas J.Mardaga. After retiring from Atlantic Aviation in...
Sandra Hann
Apr 30, 2010
Age 65, of Newark, DE, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 30, 2010, at her home. Sandy was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Irene and Melvin Sheperd, Sr. She worked at many places in Newark and Wilmington, most recently at Manhattan Bagel and the restaurant at Christiana Hospital. Sandy enjoyed spending time with family and...
George Staker
Apr 9, 2010
Age 56, of Newport, De, passed away on, Friday, April 9, 2010 at Christiana Hospital. George was a lifelong resident of Newport, a lifetime member of the Delaware State Fire Police, a lifetime member of Minquas Fire Co., where he was past Vice President and Chief Engineer, and a member of the American Legion. George was preceded in death by...
Isabel Hanna
Apr 3, 2010
Isabel K. "Izzy" Hanna, age 77, of Bear, DE, formally of Newport, DE, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family on Saturday, April 3, 2010. Izzy enjoyed going to the beach, fishing, crabbing, boating and spending time at leisure Point Resort in Long Neck, DE. She loved to sew for family and friends, and most of...
Willis Green
Apr 2, 2010
Age 66, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2010. Will, who was a driver for DART, retired in 2006 after 33 years. He was a US Army veteran and a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and Head Usher. Will was also a member of the Eden Lodge LOOF #34 in Wilmington where...
Elizabeth Wilson
Mar 24, 2010
Age 84, of Newark, DE, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 24, 2010. During WWII Sis worked as a union electrician on the Pennsylvania Railroad. While raising her family she worked for over 25 years at HobbiArt using her incredible creative talents with crafts. Every holiday was a special occasion and an opportunity to bring the family together....
Thomas Dempsey
Mar 21, 2010
Age 72, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on, Sunday, March 21, 2010 at home. Tom retired as Administrator of Riverside Hospital after 35 years of service. He served in the US Army, assigned to the Medical Corp, attended St. Mark's UMC and enjoyed gardening and reading. Survivors include his wife, of 35 years, Ernestine "Ernie" A....
Francis Wegrzynowski
Mar 9, 2010
Age 84, Stanton, DE, passed away, Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at home in the presence of his family. Francis was a crane operator for 33 years at Phoenix Steel until retiring in 1982. He was a Navy veteran having served in the South Pacific during WWII. Francis was active at the Harold Weston, Oak Grove and the Absalom Jones Senior...
James Walls
Feb 27, 2010
Age 66 of Newark, DE passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 27, 2010. Jimmy was employed at Babies-R-Us for the past 20 years.He attended Marshallton United Methodist Church. Jimmy loved the Phillies and horse racing at Delaware Park. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Clara and Wilbert Walls. He is survived by several cousins, including Paul Hanifee with...
Ellen Dennison
Feb 26, 2010
Age 89, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010. Ellen, who was native of Wilmington, was residing with her son's Gerry and Daniel in Smyrna. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Ellen loved animals, especially her dogs. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Gove "Bud" Dennison, in 1996. She is survived by...
Daniel Curran
Feb 17, 2010
Age 63 of Elkton, MD, formerly of Wilmington, DE, died suddenly on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Dan was preceded in death by his brother James Curran. Survivors include his brothers, John P. Curran (Janet) of Naples, FL;Edward F.Curran (Frances) of Wilmington; David J. Curran of Middletown; and a sister-in-law, Carol Curran of Bear, DE. Committal services will be 10am, Friday,...
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