Obituaries
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Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Sharon Bryan
Dec 30, 2023
Sharon Hughes Bryan, a soul of grace, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, formerly of Newark, DE, concluded her earthly journey on December 30, 2023 at the age of 79, surrounded by her close family. She was born on August 23, 1944, in Wilmington, Delaware, the youngest of seven siblings who were declared the 8 Angels by her mother, Margaret Hammerer Hughes...
Richard Visconti
Dec 30, 2023
Richard “Dick” Visconti, 68, of Ocean View, Delaware Retired Small Business Owner, avid Golfer and devoted Husband Richard Charles Visconti, 68 of Ocean View, Delaware, died peacefully in Hospice Care at Wilmington Hospital on December 30th, after a 2-year battle with cancer. Dick was born in Charleston, WV. He graduated from Annapolis High School where he excelled in baseball and...
Julie Brown
Dec 26, 2023
Julie Ann Brown, also known as Susie to loved ones, of Wilmington DE departed this life on December 26, 2023. She was born July 24, 1958, in Chestertown, Maryland, to Minnie Rebecca Ford and Michael Gonzalez Padillio. Julie is survived by her children Tamanita Lomax and Marcus Wilson (Sarah Wilson), grandchildren Jachin Brown, Jawahn Harper, Ja’Leir Harper (Aniya Gibson), Ja’Niya...
Eric Augusti
Dec 23, 2023
Eric C. Augusti, age 57, of New Castle, born in Washington DC, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Eric worked as an electrician and was very hard working. He enjoyed fishing and crabbing. He loved his Harley Davidson motorcycles and his favorite football team was the Miami Dolphins. Eric is preceded in death by his dad, John Augusti, and...
Christine Coyle
Dec 21, 2023
Christine E. Coyle, age 35, of Newark, went home to be with The Lord and joined her grandparents, Ned and Pearl and her father, Joe on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Christine attended Sanford High School. She enjoyed going to the YMCA, shopping, vacationing and spending time with her kids. Christine was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Minnich. Christine...
Shannon Carter
Dec 21, 2023
Shannon T. Carter, age 52, of Newark, formerly of Prices Corner, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Shannon graduated from Hudson V o Tech High School and was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her dad, Rhoman Rhoades. Survivors include her husband of 20 years, George Carter; children, Johne Carter (Jennifer), Jessica Smth (Rasheed), Paige Zimmerman...
Meliton Sanchez
Dec 17, 2023
Meliton P. Sanchez, age 43, of Wilmington, formerly of Newport, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Christiana Hospital. Meliton was a chef for several area restaurants including Lamberti Cucina. He was a great friend and was always willing to help his family and friends. Meliton was preceded in death by his cousin, Jose Sanchez...
Suzanne Powers
Dec 16, 2023
Suzanne Powers, age 69, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Ingham, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2023. Suzanne worked as a security officer and a bus driver. She was also active at the St. Francis Life Community Center. Suzanne loved playing solitaire, going to Rehoboth Beach, and she loved her dog, Nina. Suzanne is preceded in death...
Patricia Howell
Dec 16, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Howell, age 91, of Newark, went to be with the Lord very peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Pat was born in Wilmington to the late Stephen and Agnes (Pankowski) Lyons and attended Wilmington High School. She worked for 5 years at DuPont in the Employee Relations Dept. and later in life worked for the University of Delaware....
Delilah Vasquez
Dec 16, 2023
Delilah Vasquez born in Allentown, PA resided with her family in Wilmington, DE where she gained her wings Saturday December 16, 2023 at the age of 32. When Delilah wasn’t working at Amazon, she enjoyed being a mother to her three boys, going to church, sight seeing, the beach, the park, catching Pokémon, spending time with loved ones and listening...
Jamus Griffin
Dec 15, 2023
Jamus A. Griffin Jr., age 70, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023, at home with his family. Jim attended William Penn High School. He worked as a chef for many years at several locations. Jim enjoyed camping and wood working. Jim is preceded in death by his mom, Connie Griffin and...
John Ziemann
Dec 15, 2023
John A. Ziemann, age 62, of Hockessin, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. John graduated from Elkton High School in 1980 and from the University of Maryland in 1984. He was a right of way agent for New Castle County for over 20 years and also was a real estate appraiser and agent. John enjoyed boating, fishing and weightlifting....
William Falgowski
Dec 13, 2023
Bill passed away peacefully at The Summit on December 13, 2023 at the age of 86. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware to Madeline and William Falgowski. After graduating from Wilmington High School, Bill joined the Delaware National Guard in 1959 and was awarded the Medal of Military Merit. Bill was happily married to the love of his life, Lorraine...
David Reilly
Dec 10, 2023
David John Reilly passed away in Newark, DE on December 10, 2023. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Siebold) Reilly. David was a lifelong resident of Wilmington, DE. He attended Alexis I. duPont High School in Greenville, DE and the University of Delaware in Newark, graduating with a bachelor's degree in foreign...
Bernardino Montalvo
Dec 10, 2023
Bernardino Montalvo, age 65, of Newark, DE, formerly of Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Bernardino was a true man of God. He loved being with his family. Bernardino was preceded in death by his mother, Marta Lydia Torres; his father, Bernardino Montalvo and his brother, Tito Montalvo. Survivors include his wife,...
Frank Tolomeo
Dec 7, 2023
Frank J. “FJ” Tolomeo Jr., age 78, of Newark, died on Thursday, December 7, 2023, after a serious illness. Frank was a 1963 graduate of Newark H.S. and then graduated from the University of Delaware. He worked as an engineer at Thiokol and also worked as the Maintenance Director at Genesis Health Care. Frank was a very active member of...
L. Elizabeth Papillo
Dec 5, 2023
L. Elizabeth (Vandever) Papillo, age 62, of Salisbury, MD, born in Wilmington, DE, passed away in her home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. “Liz” lived life on her own terms, a free spirited woman until the end. In her early years, she would be on the back of a Harley every chance she got. She was known for doing anything...
Nancy Pearson
Dec 3, 2023
Nancy Maclary Pearson, age 91, of Newark, passed away at her home early Sunday morning, December 3, 2023. Nancy was born to James H. Maclary and Alice Brown Maclary in Wilmington, DE. She worked with her Father at his store, Maclary's Market. Upon graduation from Goldey Beacon college, Nancy worked at Hercules as a Secretary to former State Senator William...
Eric Selby
Dec 2, 2023
Eric Roosevelt Selby Ooh-rah November 12, 1960 to December 2, 2023 Eric is a son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, husband, stepdad, and a friend. Eric is the protector of his sister, bodyguard to his brothers, and a provider for his children. Eric is happy now, but he leaves behind heavy hearts of his loved ones. Eric constantly said go...
Hong Ji
Nov 26, 2023
Hong Ji, age 50, of Newark, DE, formerly of Rochester, MN and Shanghai, China, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. Hong Ji graduated from the University of Southern California with a Masters in Electrical Engineering. She worked as a Marketing Manager for Electronic Technology since 2006 and before that she was an Electronic Engineer for TeleCommunications Technology. Hong Ji...
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