Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Nancy Ann Lundin
August 20, 2026
Nancy Ann Ruloff Lundin, 87, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026.
Nancy was married to Ulf A. Lundin on November 6, 1959. They had four children during their 55-year marriage. Nancy retired from an administrative position at University of Delaware, and she and Ulf moved from Newark DE to Middleburg PA. Nancy loved to mow the lawn and care for...
Geraldine K. "Geri" Murzynski
October 25, 2026
Geraldine K. Murzynski (Geri), age 83, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the AccentCare Hospice Center in Christiana Hospital, following a battle with vascular disease.
Geri was born on May 28, 1943, in Wilmington to Michael and Mary Kasowski. Geri graduated from St. Hedwig High School in 1961.
Geri was a long-time employee of New Castle County....
Jason Adam Raposa
October 23, 2026
Jason Adam Raposa, age 77, of Ocean View, Delaware formerly of New Castle, passed to be with the Lord and his late wife Debbie on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Jason served in the Army during the Vietnam era and was very proud to be of service to his country. He worked as a driver for DART Paratransit and drove school buses...
Alice Young
October 23, 2026
On October 23rd, our beloved angel Alice took her flight and gained her wings. Anyone who had the honor of knowing Alice understood the fierce strength, the unshakable courage, and the bold voice she carried — but they also knew the tender heart, the infectious laughter, and above all, the boundless love she gave so freely. Alice was the first...
Paul Albert Neutz
October 19, 2026
Paul Albert Neutz, age 83, of Newark and Rehoboth Bay Community , passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2026 at his home in the presence of his wife and daughter.
Paul was a graduate of Brandywine High School, class of 1960, and Widener University. He was the Plant Manager for Johnson Controls in New Castle and Coin Room Operations Manager...
Angelica Rodriguez
October 18, 2026
Angelica “Angie” Rodriguez, 82, passed away on October 18, 2026, on her birthday. Born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, Angie moved to New York at the age of five, where she spent much of her life building a career and raising her family.Angie was the beloved wife of Urbano Rodriguez, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage. She was the...
James D. "Jim" Craft
October 17, 2026
James "Jim" D. Craft, age 59, of Alabama, formerly of Delaware, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Jim worked as a Millwright for many years. He enjoyed motorcycles and watching sports but most of all he enjoyed drinking with his friends at Toucan Dans.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brother.
Survivors include his wife of 23 years, Clare...
Acasio Martinez Vallejo
October 17, 2026
Acasio Martinez Vallejo, cariñosamente conocido como Don Manuel, falleció el 17 de octubre de 2026, a la edad de 73 años. Nació en México el 8 de mayo de 1953, hijo de Pablo Martinez Apolonio y Socorro Vallejo Cruz.
En 1995, Acasio llegó a los Estados Unidos sin saber inglés, decidido a construir un mejor futuro para su familia. Ya era...
Eneida Soria Perez
September 28, 2026
Eneida Soria Perez, age 89, a woman of Cuban roots and Puerto Rican spirit, peacefully transitioned from this life on Monday, September 28, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, family, faith, music, and strength.
Eneida lived a life that was as vibrant and memorable as she was. In Cuba, she shared her gift of music as a singer, and...
Lorena Martina Fuentes Paredes
September 27, 2026
Lorena Martina Fuentes Paredes, de 56 años, de Wilmington, anteriormente de México, falleció el domingo 27 de septiembre de 2026.
Lorena era ama de casa y una cocinera increíble y le gustaba la música. Fue una esposa, madre, abuela, hermana y amiga cariñosa.
Lorena deja en vida a su marido desde hace 30 años, Cutberto Jiménez García; a sus hijas, Yesenia Aguilar,...
Vance E Thorpe Jr
September 26, 2026
Vance Elwyn Thorpe Jr.
Affectionately Known as “Mite/Mike”
January 15, 1968 – September 26, 2026
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die.” Ecclesiastes 3:1–2
Vance Elwyn Thorpe Jr., affectionately known to his family and friends as “Mite” or “Mike,” departed this life on September 26, 2026,...
Lisa Ann Purdy
September 25, 2026
Lisa Ann Purdy, age 65, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Lisa worked for JP Morgan for over 20 years. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. Lisa enjoyed reading, cooking and going to Rehoboth. She liked watching NASCAR and the Phillies and the Baltimore Ravens. Lisa loved being with her family, especially Felicia and...
Miguel Zavala Diaz
September 25, 2026
Miguel Zavala Díaz, conocido cariñosamente como “El Joco”, nació en Guanajuato, México. Fue un hombre alegre, cariñoso y aventurero que llevó risas y felicidad a todos los que lo rodeaban.
Miguel fue un católico devoto y un hombre de familia. Compartió 43 años de matrimonio con su amada esposa, Elvia Lopez de Zavala. Le encantaba pasar tiempo con su familia y...
Reva Bivens
September 20, 2026
Reva Bivens, affectionately known as "Rebop," "Aunt Bop," and "MomRe," was 80 years old when she passed away at Christiana Care Hospice in Newark, Delaware, on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Reva was from Frankford, Delaware, (Roxana). She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on December 16, 1969. For 18 years, she volunteered as a full-time preacher and teacher, sharing Bible...
Tiffany Lynn Wileman
September 19, 2026
Tiffany "TiTi" Lynn Wileman, age 38, of Newark, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Tiff attended William Penn High School. She loved music, swimming and drawing. She also loved her nieces and nephews very much.
Tiff is preceded in death by her mommom, Jean Wileman; poppop, Donald Wileman; grandfather, John Hofferer; aunt, Donna Legg and uncle, Donny...
Zack S. Hastings
September 17, 2026
Zack S. Hastings, age 38, of Bear, formerly of Rising Sun, MD, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, after a long battle with diabetes.
Zack attended AI duPont High School. He enjoyed music and video games.
Zack was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kay Gellien; uncle, Scott Gellien and uncles, Russell Hastings and Jim Jones.
Zack is survived by his mother,...
Mary Jane Manzi
September 17, 2026
Mary Jane Manzi, 79 of Williamstown, New Jersey passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. Born on March 11, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA to the late James B. Ryan Sr. and Mattie Lee Ryan (nee Perry), Mary was a longtime Clayton resident and 1965 graduate of Clayton High School.
In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her...
Katherine Harris
September 16, 2026
Katherine Harris, age 65, of New Castle, went off to serve God in a new chapter on Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Katherine was a good, loving, laughing, caring mom and the best grandmom. She was loved by many.
She worked for 22 years as a house keeper and did her job well. Before that she also worked as a CNA in New...
David Thompson
September 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of David
David, better known to most as Dave, was truly one of a kind. He had a way of giving you a hard time, but underneath it all was a heart of gold. If you knew Dave, you knew there was always a joke, a story, or some bullshit waiting around the corner. He had a way...
Theodore Aloysius Dorsett
September 15, 2026
Relatives and friends are advised of the passing of Theodore Aloysius Dorsett Sr, affectionately known as “Ted or Dorsett”. He was born on February 23, 1941, in the Bronx, New York; he later made the Virgin Islands his home. He departed this life peacefully on September 15, 2026 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Theodore was a private man who let his actions speak...
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