Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Mildred Riley

Mildred Riley

October 8, 2010

Age 99, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Friday, October 8, 2010. Mildred was a longtime member of Peniel United Methodist Church. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; Herbert I. and Helen Haines, sisters; Marion Hall and Helen Crompton, and brothers; Wilfred and Earl Haines. Survivors include her sons; James (Lorraine)...

Ernest Dale

Ernest Dale

October 6, 2010

Age 87, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on Wednesday, October 6, 2010. Ernie enjoyed going to the Farmers Market. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dale and Jeannette Dale Cooke. Ernie is survived by his loving sister and caregiver, Bertha Davidson and husband Jack; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Judy Perez

Judy Perez

October 1, 2010

Age 61, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 1, 2010. Judy enjoyed relaxing at Delaware Park. She was preceded in death by her parents; Huey and Irene Rodeheaver. Judy is survived by her husband, Carlos Perez; her brothers, Huey Rodeheaver, Jr.and Larry Rodeheaver; and her sisters, Bonnie Nibert and Sharon Rinehart. Funeral services will be...

Katherine Gravatt-Strouth

Katherine Gravatt-Strouth

September 30, 2010

Age 75, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family, on Thursday, September 30, 2010. After a courageous battle she went home to be with the Lord. Kitty was born in Smyrna, DE June 26, 1935. She lived in Newport before moving to Bradenton, FL in 1989. She moved back to Newark during her illness...

Linda Demaio

Linda Demaio

September 28, 2010

Age 50, of Wilmington, DE, went to be with the Lord, suddenly on Tuesday, September 28, 2010. Linda was a senior Account Manager at Bank of America. She was a very active member of St. James Episcopal Church and was a former Girl Scout Leader. Linda will be remembered as a woman of many talents. Linda was preceded in death...

Lillian Riedel

Lillian Riedel

September 24, 2010

Age 70, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2010. Lil who was a homemaker was a member of the Newark Moose Lodge. She was devoted to her grandchildren. Lil was preceded in death by her husband of over 25 years, John S. Riedel, Sr. in 1990 and her brother Earl Cosner. Survivors include her sons; John S. Riedel,...

Marie Tulowitzki

Marie Tulowitzki

September 13, 2010

Age 75, of Glenville, passed away suddenly in the presence of her family, on Monday, September 13, 2010. Marie who was a homemaker enjoyed reading and loved the Philadelphia Eagles. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Marie will be remembered for her great sense of humor. Marie was preceded in death by the love of her life, her...

Helen Lewis

Helen Lewis

September 10, 2010

Age 82, of Newark, DE passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010, following a long illness. Helen was born and raised in the Boston, MA area and graduated from Wheelock College. She worked as a teacher prior to raising 5 daughters. A dedicated volunteer, Helen was active in Girl Scouts, Pony Club, League of Women Voters, AAUW, Newark New Century...

James Archer

James Archer

September 10, 2010

Age 85, of Elsmere, DE, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010. Kelly retired after over 25 years of service from Chrysler where he worked in the paint department. He was a WWII Army veteran. Kelly was a member of the UAW and enjoyed NASCAR and Sprint car racing. Kelly was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years,...

Joseph Dougherty

Joseph Dougherty

September 5, 2010

Joseph "Joe" Dougherty, age 55, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Joe retired as a SSG from the Delaware Army National Guard in 2000, where among other awards he achieved he was nominated 3 times and selected NCO of the year. Previously he also served in the Army for 5 years. Joe was a lifetime member...

Joseph Dougherty

Joseph Dougherty

September 5, 2010

Age 55, of Wilmington, passed on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Joe retired as a SSG from the Delaware Army National Guard in 2000, where among other awards he achieved he was nominated 3 times and selected NCO of the year. Previously he also served in the Army for 5 years.Joe was a lifetime member of Minquas Fire Company where he...

Magdalene Sant

Magdalene Sant

September 4, 2010

On Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the age of 74. went to be with the Lord who was watching over her beloved daughter Pam who preceded her in death in May 2004. Born on Old Rag Mountain in Madison County, VA on July 10, 1936, daughter of Weda B. Sisk Dulaney and Aubrey L. Weakley. Madge moved to Delaware in...

Magdalene Sant

Magdalene Sant

September 4, 2010

On Saturday September 4, 2010, at the age of 74 went to be with the Lord who was watching over her beloved daughter Pam who preceded her in death in May 2004. Born on Old Rag Mountain in Madison County, Virginia on July 10, 1936, daughter of Weda B. Sisk Dulaney and Aubrey L. Weakley. Madge moved to Delaware in...

Wilbur Butler

Wilbur Butler

August 31, 2010

Wilbur L. Butler, age 65, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 due to complications from pneumonia. Wilbur was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed horseracing at Delaware Park, bowling and watching his grandchildren play baseball. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Adele Butler; his brother, Miggy and his sister, Sissy. He is...

Edward Hill

Edward Hill

August 30, 2010

Edward W. "Big Ed" Hill, Sr., age 48, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2010. Ed was a chemical technician with Glaxo Smith Kline for 20 years and was a member of Red Lion United Methodist Church. Ed was preceded in death by his father, Evander B. Hill. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Vickie; his son, Edward Hill,...

Constance Purzycki

Constance Purzycki

August 28, 2010

Constance May Purzycki, age 77, of Wilmington, DE, passed away at home on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Connie was the daughter of the late Tony and Nettie Cartelli. She was a 1951 graduate of Conrad High School. Connie retired in the early 1980's as an assistant manager at WSFS after about 30 years of service. She was a member of...

James Lewis

James Lewis

August 26, 2010

Age 75, of Newark, DE, joined the Lord on Thursday, August 26, 2010. Jimmy retired from Yellow Freight in 1997 after over 30 years of service. He was an Army veteran and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian M. Hearn and Frederick J. Lewis; his brother Frederick...

John Dries

John Dries

August 25, 2010

Age 92, of Newport, DE passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. John was born in Chester County, PA where he lived until moving to Delaware in 1985. He was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church both as trustee and maintenance supervisor for many years. John was an Army veteran of WWII serving in the European Theater and was...

Eleanor Small

Eleanor Small

August 22, 2010

Age 79, of Newport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Mrs. Small was a homemaker. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Absalom Jones and Oak Grove Senior Centers. Mrs. Small enjoyed being a companion to the elderly in her younger years. Mrs. Small was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years,...

Janyce Ludwig

Janyce Ludwig

August 21, 2010

Age 64 of Newark, DE, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2010. Janyce is survived by her sister Sharon Van Den Heuvel and her brother David A. Ludwig. Graveside services will be 11 am on Wednesday, August 25th at Gracelawn Memorial Park, N. DuPont HWY, New Castle.