Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Carolyn M. Halfen
Apr 1, 2025
Carolyn M. Halfen, age 88, of Newark, formerly of Newport, went to join her husband on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Carolyn attended Krebs School and Conrad High School. Out of high school she started working at Bell Telephone and then later Dr. Walker and Dr. DiMaio’s doctor’s office. Carolyn was a member of St. James Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday...
Jessica Cuneda Jordan
Mar 25, 2025
Jessica Cuneda Jordan, age 37, of New Castle, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Jessica attended William Penn High School. She drove a school bus in her early years before being a homemaker and loving mother. Jessica was creative with arts and crafts and was a good cook. She enjoyed baking and decorating cakes. Jessica loved...
Karen F. Snavely
Mar 25, 2025
Karen F. Snavely, age 68, of Newark, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Karen worked at MBNA for over 15 years and attended Holy Family Catholic Church. She graduated from Christiana High School in 1975, where she was affectionately called "Dizzy".
Karen loved dancing, planting flowers and visiting the Inlets and Rehoboth Beach. Karen was a devoted mom....
Kathleen M. Chiffons
Mar 24, 2025
Kathleen M. Chiffons, age 87, of Claymont, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Kathleen was a lifetime member of over 50 years of the Claymont Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, where she was a past president. In her younger years she worked at A+P.
Kathleen enjoyed traveling, reading and gardening. She loved anything Disney related...
Thomas Hryckewycz Sr.
Mar 24, 2025
Thomas Hryckewycz Sr., age 65, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025.
Thomas worked for Brooks Armour as a courier and at Cooler Smart as a water filtration technician.
Thomas came from a family of six children and loved taking family vacations and road trips. He enjoyed yard work, and was a big history buff. His favorites were war movies and documentaries.
Thomas...
Janice Garda
Mar 23, 2025
Janice Garda, age 66, of Newark, passed away peacefully on March, 23, 2025. She is survived by her loving partner of 17 years, Robert E. Bowers Jr., who was by her side during her illness.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Gloria Garda, who raised her in Union City, NJ.
Janice was a graduate of Newark High School,...
Jose Antonio Bernal Vasquez
Mar 22, 2025
Jose Antonio Bernal Vasquez, age 61, of Bear, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Jose worked as a landscaper installing sprinkler systems. In his younger years he played soccer.
Jose enjoyed watching comedy shows and funny movies. He loved to eat and cook and especially loved good carne asada, he always made the best tacos!
Jose loved great energy and was always...
Sandra A. Burkett
Mar 20, 2025
Sandra A. Burkett age 82, of Middletown, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Sandy graduated from Henry C. Conrad High School. She worked at Artisans’ Bank in Wilmington and enjoyed card games with her friends and spending time with her son and granddaughters. In retirement, she served others at the senior center.
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse...
Sheralyn Carol DeSebasco
Mar 19, 2025
Sheralyn (Sherry) Carol DeSebasco, age 82 of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Sherry was born in 1942 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She worked for many years as an administrative assistant at the law office of Rahaim and Saints.
Sherry was an avid sports fan closely following the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. She also had a love for animals, enjoyed...
Alfred Monroe Jr.
Mar 17, 2025
Alfred Monroe Jr. "Junie," age 73, of Wilmington, transitioned on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Junie served honorably in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and worked at General Motors in Wilmington for many years.
Junie enjoyed crabbing and fishing. He liked to cook, work on cars, and enjoyed playing basketball.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Monroe, and sister,...
Julio Munoz Santiago
Mar 17, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Julio Munoz Santiago, who left us on Monday, March 17th, 2025, after suffering a sudden and severe heart attack.
Born in 1958, in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, Julio was a remarkable man, standing out even among his many siblings. He moved from Puerto Rico to Wilmington, DE,...
George “Ed” Horton
Mar 17, 2025
George “Ed” Horton, age 88, of North East, MD, formerly of Stanton, went to be with his wife on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Ed attended Sullivan High School in Fall Branch, TN. He was the co-owner of Horton Brothers Auto for over 30 years until he retired in 2011. Ed also worked at General Motors for 5 years and Electric Hose...
Thomas Schneider
Mar 16, 2025
Thomas Schneider, age 59, of New Castle, died on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Tom is a 1983 graduate of William Penn High School. He worked as a mechanic for many years.
Tom loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, watching firework displays and hanging out with his dog.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Helen Schneider; sister, Linda and brother,...
Frank Wayne Wakeling
Mar 13, 2025
Frank Wayne Wakeling, age 80, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Wayne served in the National Guard and worked refinishing furniture for the Salvation Army for many years. He enjoyed traveling. Wayne was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Wakeling, III and his son, Frank W. Wakeling, Jr. Survivors include his sister, Doris Owens; his brother,...
Donna Ober
Mar 13, 2025
Donna L. Ober, age 79, of Millsboro, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Donna was employed by Dupont Company for 18 years and Delle Donne Associates for 13 years; a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Diamond State Post 286 and American Legion Post 17 in Lewes, DE. She enjoyed baking, reading, fishing and the beach....
Dina Timmes
Mar 10, 2025
Dina Michelle Timmes, age 45, of Wilmington, formerly of Upland, PA, went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, March 9, 2025.Dina worked as a Horse Trainer for many years. She also worked as a Real Estate Investor.She had a passion for animals and loved working with them and saving as many as she could.Dina is preceded in death...
Sally Tinsman
Mar 2, 2025
Sally Tinsman, age 75, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Sally was a 1967 graduate of Claymont High School and attended the University of Delaware. She worked in customer service starting at Delaware Trust and retiring from Wells Fargo in 2002. She then worked as a paralegal for Elzufon Austin Tarlov & Mondell,...
William Perez
Feb 28, 2025
William Perez Sr., age 84, of Brooklyn, NY, formerly of Puerto Rico, went to be with his wife and son on Friday, February 28, 2025 in Newark, DE. William worked in the Maintenance Department at Fairfield Towers, in Brooklyn, NY for over 20 years before he retired. William like to watch westerns, especially Bonanza, and he enjoyed the farm life...
Edward Ruh
Feb 28, 2025
Edward Ruh, age 77, of Houston, DE, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. Edward was a United States Army Veteran. He worked as a skilled craftsman and especially enjoyed woodworking. His other hobbies included fishing and hunting. Edward was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Ruh, and his parents, Sidney and Charles Ruh. Survivors included his sister, Frances...
Gabriel Cherico
Feb 26, 2025
Gabriel David Cherico, age 62, of Claymont, DE formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses. Gabe was a man whose generous spirit, boundless charisma, and vibrant personality, left an enduring mark on all who knew him. He took pride in his work as a painter, skillfully...
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