Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Bernard Martin Kwiatkowski Jr.

Bernard Martin Kwiatkowski Jr.

Apr 18, 2025

Bernard Martin Kwiatkowski, Jr., age 76, of Hartford County, Maryland, formerly of Highland Town and Canton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2025.

Bernie worked as a sheet metal worker at Bethlehem Steel for many years. He also worked as a meat cuter at Pantry Pride grocery store and at Susquehanna Concrete Company.

Bernie had a passion for...

Jose R. Herrera Sanchez

Jose R. Herrera Sanchez

Apr 17, 2025

Jose R. Herrera Sanchez, age 57, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Jose worked as an Excavator for Orlando Morales Landscaping. He enjoyed soccer, going to the casino and crafts, he especially loved making jewelry.

Jose is preceded in death by his stepson, Nelson Boyd; his father, Juan Herrera Moreno; mother in law, Helen Boyd...

Edna M. Andujar

Edna M. Andujar

Apr 13, 2025

Edna M. Andujar, age 72, of New Castle, formerly of Puerto Rico, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Edna was a homemaker. She was a member of Fountain of Living Waters Church.

Edna enjoyed keeping her home and taking care of her family. She was a great cook and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Edna is preceded...

Albert W. "Al" Langshaw

Albert W. "Al" Langshaw

Apr 11, 2025

Albert “Al” Langshaw

October 21, 1939 – April 11, 2025

Albert “Al” Langshaw 88, of Marshallton, Delaware passed away on April 11th, 2025, with loving family members by his side.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware, he is the son of the late William E. Langshaw and Meda Ward Langshaw.

Albert grew up in Elsmere during which time he worked in his father’s business, Langshaw’s Garage,...

Lynda F. Montoro

Lynda F. Montoro

Apr 11, 2025

Lynda F. Montoro, age 77, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Lynda was a manager at McDonalds for 17 years and then worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, where she retired.

Lynda can be described as a strong, independent, loving and caring woman. She loved to help others and found...

Suzanne H. Shoemaker

Suzanne H. Shoemaker

Apr 9, 2025

Suzanne H. Shoemaker, age 88, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Sue was the daughter of Harvey and Helen Hayes of Richardson Park. She was graduated from Conrad High School, class of 1954, and Muskingum University in Ohio, class of 1958. Sue taught at Mt. Pleasant Jr. High School and was an instructor at Delaware Technical and...

Wendy Sue Dyer Fratto

Wendy Sue Dyer Fratto

Apr 5, 2025

 Wendy Sue Dyer Fratto age 60, of Smyrna, DE formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away unexpectedly early on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

Wendy attended Dickinson High School. She then studied marine biology in the Florida Keys. Wendy loved her grandchildren, going to the beach and being on the water.

Wendy was preceded in death by her daughter, Shelby Rybicki; mother, Bonnie...

Carolyn M. Halfen

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...

Jean Russell

Jean Russell

Mar 31, 2025

M. Jean Russell, age 86, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Jean was a strong, spirited woman known for her blunt honesty, sharp wit, and love for life’s simple pleasures. A true beach lover, Jean cherished days spent by the ocean, soaking up the sun and enjoying her favorite seafood dishes. She also enjoyed spending her...

Bret Raven Halling

Bret Raven Halling

Mar 27, 2025

Bret Raven Halling, age 37, of Newark, DE went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 27,2025.

Bret loved spending time with her kids, and family. She also had a beautiful love for horses, and milkyways. Bret graduated from Glasgow High School.

Bret was preceded in death by her mother, Kimberly Walter; Father, David; Sister, Shiloh and Brother, Joshua Eastburn.

Bret is...

John W. Duvall II

John W. Duvall II

Mar 26, 2025

John W. Duvall II, age 47, of Wilmington, formerly of Richardson Park, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

John worked as an autobody painter at Brandywine Auto Body for over 25 years.

He went to grade school at St. Matthews in Wilmington and then attended Delcastle High School.

John liked to play basketball in his younger years and enjoyed the beach.

John is...

Jessica Cuneda Jordan

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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,...