Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Harold Clifton
Mar 15, 2009
Passed away, Sunday, March 15, 2009. Born November 13, 1924 in Wilmington, DE, to Nathaniel S. & Lillian Keith Clifton. He attended H.C.Conrad H. S. and studied accounting at Goldey-Beacon College. He started his business career in sales with Harmon Homes, later apprenticing as a carpenter and starting his own business, Clifton Construction, specializing in fine cabinetry. As a US...
Roy Annand
Mar 11, 2009
Age 59, of Newark, DE, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Roy was a Vietnam War Army Veteran. He enjoyed music, woodworking and gardening. Roy's wife of 35 years, Kathy, passed away in 2006. He is survived by his sons; Stephen and Scott; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services will be 12 noon on Tuesday, March 17th at...
Felix Witkowski
Feb 28, 2009
Age 69, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 28, 2009. Felix, who was know as Fedge, was an Army Veteran and a member of St. Matthews Church. He was a self employed Carpenter for many years and he loved to restore cars. Fedge was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Barbara. He...
Cedrick Justis
Feb 26, 2009
Age 94, of Newark, DE, formerly of Christiana, passed away on, February 26, 2009. Cid was born and raised in Newport where he was mayor in the 1960's. He was the owner of Justis Brothers Appliances in Newport and the A-OK Campground in Bear for many years. Cid was an active member of Christiana Presbyterian Church and an amateur radio...
Wayne Shimp
Feb 8, 2009
Of Wilmington, DE, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009, at his home. He was born in Camden, SC, March 24, 1965. Wayne graduated from A.I.Dupont High School in 1983. While in high school he was active in the marching, concert and jazz band playing the trombone. His love of music carried on being a part of the NCC Community Band...
Edna Diffendall
Feb 4, 2009
Age 80, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2009. Edna May was born February 18, 1928 in Wilmington to the late George and Viola Kipe. She was a graduate of Conrad High and Goldey Beacom College(formerly Beacom College). Edna May worked for the Dupont Company for most of her career, but retired from the...
Thomas Larimer
Jan 30, 2009
Age 52, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009. Tom was born in Wilmington, DE, the son of Alvita and the late George Larimer. He was a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College for Accounting/Marketing. Tom was a devoted husband who cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. He is remembered by his wife and family for his selfless...
Shirley Mcdonald
Jan 26, 2009
Age 78, of Wilmington, died Monday January 26, 2009. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Shirley was also an accomplished public servant. She attended the University of South Dakota, graduating with a B.A. in Political Science in 1952 and a J.D.in 1954. Shirley was the only woman in her Law School Class and upon graduation became one of only about...
Evangeline Meinhaldt
Jan 21, 2009
Of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Van will be remembered for her love and devotion to her family. Her family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Christiana Hospital, 5th floor and the staff at Heartland Hospice House. Van is survived by her husband, Gene T. Meinhaldt; her son, Gary A . Meinhaldt and his...
John Smith
Jan 16, 2009
Age 87, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2009, at his home in the presence of his family. Smitty was born in Blades, DE, on August 20, 1921, to the late John L. Smith, Sr. and Myra A. Lyons. He was raised in Sussex Co. and was in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Georgetown and a...
Helen Stradley
Jan 8, 2009
Age 93, of the Stanton area, passed away at Brandywine Nursing Home on, Thursday, January 8, 2009. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Preston Stradley, in 1968. She is survived by her children, Carol Shaffer of Middletown and P.R. Stradley (Mary) of Middletown; her brother, H. Burton Elliott of Wilmington; her sisters, Marion Farquar of Cedars and Jean...
Richard Smith
Dec 28, 2008
Age 66, of Newark, DE, went to be with the Lord on, Sunday, December 28, 2008. Smitty worked as head mechanic at AMF Price Bowling Lanes and Pike Creek Bowling Center for about 50 years. He enjoyed fishing, going to Lancaster with his graddaughter Shakila, watching wrestling and Eagles football. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30...
Billy Atkins
Dec 14, 2008
Age 50, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2008, in the presence of his family. Billy was a custodial fireman who was retired on disabitlity from the Red Clay School District.He was a muscle car enthusiast and had a great love for his dog, Buster. Billy was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Atkins. He...
Christopher Comegys
Dec 12, 2008
Age 45, of Newark, DE, went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 12, 2008, in the presence of his family. Chris' passion was his family, friends and mortocycles. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael. Chris is survived by his wife, Yvonne; sons, Christopher, Jr. and Michael; mother, Carol; father & stepmother, Walter & Bea; brother, Tommy;...
Angel Molina
Dec 4, 2008
Age 61, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2008 in the presence of his famly and friends. Pito will always be remembered for his energetic personality. He was recently predeceased by his loving mother, Providencia Cotto. Pito is survived by his son, Angel Luis Molina, Jr.; brothers, Aida, Pablo, Luz, Elba, Rosa and Hector and many nieces...
David Johnson
Dec 1, 2008
Age 75, of Newark, DE, passed away on December 1, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 27, 1933, Dave's family moved to New Rochelle in 1940's where he was very active in the Boy Scouts attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and Order of the Arrow. He continued his love of scouting as a Scout leder. Dave atteneded Davis...
Jacqueline Newcomer
Nov 16, 2008
Of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2008. Jackie's early life was spent in Wilkes-Barre, PA, before moving to Wilmington at the age of 5 years. Jackie was a bookkeeper and member of the Newark Moose Lodge for many years, and a member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed family get-togethers,...
Lucille Grube
Nov 11, 2008
Age 85, of Elkton, MD, formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Lou was a homemaker and enjoyed square dancing for 40 years with the 2X4's and Castle Squares. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Jacob "Jake" Grube; children, John Grube & wife Nancy of Bear, DE; Paul Grube & wife Lorraine of Elkton, MD;...
Betty Drejka
Nov 11, 2008
Age 73, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at home in the presence of her loving family. Betty, who was a homemaker, loved to embroider. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Joseph E."Ed" Drejka, who passed away in 2000. Betty is survived by her children, Elbert J.and his wife Susan,...
Gladys Lear
Nov 4, 2008
Gladys M. Lear, age 96 of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Gladys was a seamstress for the Maryland Dress Co. fo 35 years. She was a charter member of the Absalom Jones Senior Center and she loved to play bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Pansy Lear, her brothers Joe and...
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