Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
James Gilmore
Mar 27, 2008
James F. Gilmore Jr. Age 79, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 27, 2008 after a long illness. Jim was a native of Philadelphia, where he graduated from Drexel University. He worked various places, including John McShain Builders, before moving to Delaware in 1967 to work for the DuPont Company, where he retired from in...
William Bradigan
Mar 16, 2008
William Bradigan of New Castle, DE, passed away on, Sunday, March 16, 2008. Bill worked for Lucent Technologies for 35 years before reitring in 2001.Bill was an Army veteran and an active member of NA & AA for the past 28 years. He enjoyed motorcycles, watching football and his Irish heritage. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lalonie...
Elsie Cox
Mar 16, 2008
Elsie Cox, age 89, of Wilmington, DE, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Brandywine Convalescent Center, where her care was managed by Compassionate Care Hospice. Elsie was born July 13, 1918 in Wilmington, DE. Elsie retired from The Playhouse Theatre after 25 years as treasurer of the box office, where she enjoyed meeting many famous Hollywood and Broadway stars....
Melba Peck
Mar 13, 2008
Of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Romont, WV, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 13, 2008. Melba was a homemaker who loved animals, especially cats and dogs.She enjoyed country & standard music and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, of over 60 years, Raymond A. "Ray" Peck in 2002. Melba is survived by her children, Cheryl Stevens of...
Margaret Moran
Mar 12, 2008
Age 80, of Wilmington, passed away at home on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. Marge worked in hotel management for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, James Moran in 2007. Services will be private. The family suggests contributions in Margaret's memory to Heartland Hospice, 261 Chapman Road, Suite 100, Newark, DE 19702.
Michael Rohrer
Mar 10, 2008
Age 47, of Newark, DE, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008 in the presence of his family. Michael was a foreman with local 626 and previously worked at Mumford & Miller and several other local businesses. He enjoyed fishing and hiking. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Bart Martinez & stepfather, Robert Fetters. He is survived by...
Catherine Swanson
Feb 25, 2008
Catherine L. Swanson Age 47, of Wilmington, DE, received her angel wings quietly at home in the presence of her family, on Monday, February 25, 2008. Cathi was a stay at home mom and mom mom and a Girl and Boy Scout leader in the Wilmington area for many years. She was an avid crafter and Raggedy Ann collector. Cathi...
Walter Robinson
Feb 18, 2008
Walter R. Robinson Age 67, of Bear, DE, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2008. Walt was employed by the DuPont Company for 32 years before retiring in 1999 and was a 50 year member of the Minquas Fire Company. He was preceded in death by wife, of 31 years, Audrey M. Robinson in 1994. Walt is survived by his...
Ronald Cook
Feb 16, 2008
Ronald L. Cook, Sr. Age 63, of Stanton, DE, succumbed to a bout with Cancer on Saturday, February 16, 2008. Ron most recently worked as a bus driver for DART's Paratransit. He was a member of the Lenni AC in Lenni, PA. Ron enjoyed watching car racing, especially NASCAR. He collected and restored antique cars. Ron is survived by his...
Ethel Dibuo
Feb 15, 2008
Ethel Mae Wilson DiBuo Ethel who lived in New Castle, was born on April 20, 1937 in Newark, DE to the late William and Bertha Wilson. She left this world to be with the Lord on Friday, February 15, 2008 after a long, hard struggle with Cancer. Ethel was primarily a homemaker and worked at numerous Retail Stores. She was...
James John
Feb 15, 2008
J. Mason John Age 37, of Bear, DE, formerly of Newport, DE, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 15, 2008. Mason worked in the accounting department at First USA in the late 1990's. He was a former member of Richardson United Methodist Church and currently attended Lighthouse Baptist Church. Mason enjoyed fishing and was a member of...
E. Kennedy
Feb 5, 2008
Age 92, of Cecil County, MD, formerly of Newport, DE, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2008. Louise, who liked to be called "Wheezie", was the daughter of the late Alvin and Emma Chambers. She was a homemaker and former member of Christiana Fire Company. She enjoyed reading, gardening, eating out and playing Bingo. She had a very outgoing personality...
Michael Kruzinski
Feb 4, 2008
Michael "Uncle Mikey" Kruzinski age 46, of Wilmington, DE, left us on Monday morning, February 4, 2008. Michael loved sports and found pleasure in humor. He was always quick to make everyone laugh. He will be missed so much by those who loved him. Michael was preceded in death by his father, William Kruzinski and sisters, Sharon Kruzinski and Elizabeth...
Gerald Forester
Jan 25, 2008
Gerald J. Forester died peacefully on January 25, 2008, at the age of 68, at the Delaware Veterans Home, Milford, DE, after a long illness. Born in Overbrook, PA, Jerry was a smart and gentle man with a witty sense of humor that quickly endeared him to everyone. He graduated from St. Thomas More High School; St. Joseph's University and...
Charles Ferrell
Jan 17, 2008
Age 29, of Wilmington, De, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 17, 2008. Chaz was born on January 2, 1979 and was a graduate of Howard High School. He was employed by RS Foraker Construction. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved family, and loved drawing and writing poetry.He will be best rememberd for his handsome smile...
James Baker
Jan 15, 2008
Age 57, passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on January 15, 2008, in the presence of his loving family. Jim was a graduate of Fletcher Brown Technical School in 1969 with a degree in Commercial Arts. He retired from General Motors in 1997 after 30 years of service in the paint department, he also retired as a Staff...
Elizabeth Wyre
Jan 8, 2008
Age 81, of Wilmington, DE, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Betty was a nurse's aide at Emily Bissell for many years. She enjoyed yard sales, gardening and spending time with her dog Fluffy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 14 years, Eli Wyre in 1998; her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Smith in...
Patricia Woerner
Jan 7, 2008
Age 74, of Bear, DE, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 7, 2008. Pat was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, in Bear, where she was active with the Bereavement Committee and worked in the Outreach Office. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School with the class of 1951 and a nurse's aid at Little...
Leslie Leach
Jan 6, 2008
Leslie A. Leach of Portsville, DE, passed away quietly in his home on Leslie Lane, Saturday, January 6, 2008. He was born October 21, 1926, in the small coal town of Leslie, WV, the son of Andrew J. and Bertie Mae Leach. Les, as he was known by all, served his country in the US Navy from December 1942 until...
Friend Ramsey
Jan 4, 2008
Age 79, of Albertson Park, left this life peacefully on January 4, 2008. Frank was born on August 28, 1928, in Huntington, PA, the son of the late Friend & Cathryn Ramsey. He married his loving wife of 49 years, the late Mary L. Doolittle on Valentine's Day 1946. Frank proudly served in the Army during WWII until being discharged...
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