Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Marvin Thomas Swain
September 9, 2026
Marvin Thomas Swain, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. He was born at home in Wilmington to Frederick Swain and Elsie Nichols Swain.
Marvin is survived by his brother Richard Allan Swain (Kathy) as well as his sister, Carolyn Swain; his children, Dennis, Cynthia Beane (Richard), and Beth Rodriguez; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, with an eighth...
Donald G. Selsavage Jr
September 9, 2026
Donald G. “Donny” Selsavage, Jr, age 68, of Wilmington, formerly of Claymont, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Don was born to the late Donald and Stella Selsavage. At 7 years of age started his first job pumping gas, little would he know this would start his career and love of cars. At 13 he was given tools to work...
Annita C. Little
September 4, 2026
Annita C. Little, age 88, of Newport, formerly of Little Italy, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 4, 2026 after a long illness.
Annita was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In the past she attended both St. Catherine of Sienna and St. Matthews Catholic Church.
Annita enjoyed country music, dancing, cooking and hosting parties, especially around the holidays.
She...
Phyllis Johnson
August 31, 2026
Phyllis Ann Hager Johnson was born April 6, 1933, in Charleston, West Virginia. She died August 31, 2026. The daughter of Harrison Heisley “Hike” Hager and Kathryn Peyton Hager, she grew up in Charleston surrounded by a close extended family, relationships she valued throughout her life.
Growing up, Phyllis was a Girl Scout and attended Camp Ann Bailey near Caldwell, West...
Thomas A McGowan
August 30, 2026
Thomas Anthony McGowan, age 52, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Tom was the grandson of the late Thomas and Lillian McGowan. He was preceded in death by his son, James Levan.
Survivors include his daughter, Samantha; sons, Alexander and Thomas Jr; daughters, Mackenzie and Lilliana and their mother, Melissa McGowan; mother, Laura and his aunt, Andrea McGowan.
A...
Heather C. Geddes-Rosato
August 29, 2026
Heather Christine Angela Geddes-Rosato, age 54. Born at Riddle Hospital in Media, PA on a warm July 24, 1972 to Diane (Barlam) Geddes and Sydney G.(Skip) Geddes, Jr., of Clifton Heights, Delco, PA.
Heather lived and grew up in Clifton Heights, PA . Attended Westbrook Park Elementary, Drexel Hill Middle School, Holy Cross Catholic School and graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High...
Brian Mondragon
August 28, 2026
Brian Mondragón-Villaseñor, un hijo, hermano y nieto muy querido, falleció prematuramente mientras cursaba el undécimo grado en la escuela secundaria Glasgow High School.
Desde que era un niño apuesto y lleno de energía, Brian vivió con un espíritu aventurero. Comenzó a andar en patineta a los cuatro años y nunca la dejó, dominando truco tras truco a lo largo de los...
Luis A Garcia Gomez
August 26, 2026
Luis Alfonso Garcia Gomez, affectionately known as “Poncho,” was a caring, calm, and dependable man who always put his family first. Born to Alfonso Garcia Savala and Maria Socorro Gomez Garcia, Poncho was formerly of Mexico and came to Delaware in 1997, where he built his life and family.
Poncho was the person everyone turned to when something needed fixing. He...
George H. Kirkland Jr.,
August 20, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of George H. Kirkland Jr., a man who was truly dedicated to his faith and family. George was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and passed peacefully on August 20, 2026, at Christiana Care Hospice Unit. Through his journey of 77 years, he touched many lives with his wisdom, humor, and...
Gretchen M. Mace
August 18, 2026
Gretchen "Gretch" M. Mace, age 62, of Elsmere, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Gretch graduated from Delcastle High School in 1982. She worked as a house cleaner with several local cleaning companies.
Gretch was an avid Phillies and Blue Rocks fan and loved the San Francisco 49ers. She enjoyed going to the beach and Cowtown Rodeo and loved spending time...
Jose Luis Palillero
August 14, 2026
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Jose Luis Palillero De Los Santos fue un hombre amoroso, alegre, sociable e inteligente, que llevaba risas y felicidad a dondequiera que iba. Era una...
Andrew "AJ" Royle
August 12, 2026
Andrew "AJ" Royle, age 37, of Elsmere, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
AJ worked for many years as a Plumber at Royle Flush. He was a skilled roofer, carpenter and also worked HVAC. AJ had a passion for playing pool. He enjoyed fishing, going down to the beach and hanging out with his friends and family and he especially...
Barbara Foreman
August 11, 2026
Barbara L. Foreman, 83, of Wilmington passed peacefully in the arms of her wife Charlotte on August 11th, 2026. Her passing comes after a long and brave fight with metastatic cancer.
Born in July in Newport, Barbara was a lifelong resident of Delaware. As a young woman, Barbara excelled in softball, joining a semiprofessional team. As an adult, she put her...
Colleen Mabee
August 10, 2026
Colleen Mabee, 62, of New Jersey, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026. Colleen attended Roxbury High School and spent time pursuing her passions for scrapbooking, crafting and reading. She was also a dedicated animal lover who adored her pets.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Caroline Mabee, and her brother, William Mabee. Colleen’s memory will be...
John S. Krakowski Sr.
August 9, 2026
John S. Krakowski, Sr., passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026 after 93 years of life.
John was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and friend. He touched so many with his kindness to help anyone and everyone. His proud Polish heritage gave him strength and longevity to be with us beyond with many health diagnoses. His...
Daniel Robert "Buck" Shuford
August 7, 2026
Daniel Robert “Buck” Shuford, age 27, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Buck graduated from the Sarah Pyle Academy in 2020. He worked as the Manager of the Papa Johns in Peoples Plaza for several years.
Buck was very artistic. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved animals, especially his dog Juju.
Buck is preceded in death by...
Gwendolyn Williams
July 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Gwendolyn Williams
July 26, 1948 – July 29, 2026
“Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, she is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”
Celebrating Her Life
• Steel Processing Supervisor • Mail Room Professional • Devoted Wife of 39 Years • Mortician Assistant • Licensed Minister – Salem, New Jersey • Member of Ebenezer Church, Norristown, Pennsylvania • Later...
Joseph F. Manion
July 27, 2026
Joseph F. Manion, age 59, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Joe graduated from Delcastle High School in 1985 and worked at Integrity Mechanical for many years. He enjoyed fishing, boating and sports.
Joe is preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Nichols.
Survivors include his siblings, Albert Nichols, Bobby Nichols (Maria), Carol Passante (Joseph) and Linda Mulvehill.
Services will...
Robert Vaughn Smith
July 25, 2026
Robert Vaughn Smith, age 60, of Wilmington, formerly of Avondale, PA, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Bob (also known as Bobby to those closest to him) worked as a carpenter for many years. He attended Christ Church at the Grove and was a member of the worship band.
Bob was a jack of all trades. He played bass in the...
Oscar C. Bermudez Vergaray
July 22, 2026
Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Oscar C. Bermúdez Vergaray, cariñosamente conocido por su familia y amigos como "Cholo". Esposo, padre, abuelo, bisabuelo, hijo y amigo ejemplar, la bondad, generosidad y el espíritu inolvidable de Oscar dejaron una huella imborrable en la vida de todos los que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo.
Nacido en Perú, Oscar hizo de los Estados...
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