Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Holly Steen
Oct 23, 2023
Holly Ann Steen, age 58, of Pleasant Hills Community in Newport, passed away peacefully at home. Holly grew up on Lehigh Avenue in Roselle. She worked at Delaware Park for over 20 years until she resigned. Holly was a hard worker. She was a single mother who loved her daughter deeply. She created a tradition of going to Wildwood, NJ...
Joseph "Frank" Pugh
Oct 17, 2023
Frank age 87, of Newark, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Frank graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in accounting in 1972. He served 8 years in the Naval Reserves until 1962. Frank retired as Data Processing Senior Analyst from Hercules in 2001. He was a member of Richardson Park United Methodist...
Robert "Bob" Miller
Oct 16, 2023
October 16 will be remembered as the day my older brother Robert was called home. Being in the entertainment industry for over forty plus years he loved what he did. He told me once “New York is the center of that industry, and I’m part of it.” When times were tough for him, we would laugh and think of the...
Harold Follett
Oct 15, 2023
Harold E. Follett passed away on October 15, 2023. He was born in Ithaca, New York in 1933 to the late Harold Wesley and Anna Ruth (Slocum) Follett. The family moved to Wilmington, Delaware, for a few years; later duPont transferred his father (and family) to Terre Haute, Indiana, to Penn Yan, New York and finally they resettled in Wilmington,...
Cecilia Gilmore
Oct 14, 2023
Cecilia Ann (Kelly) Gilmore, age 96, of Newark, went to be with the Lord and her husband on Saturday, October 14, 2023 while her daughter Sharon played her some of her favorite music. Ceil was born in Philadelphia to Thomas and Hannah Kelly. She graduated from Hallahan High School in 1945 and Miseracordia Hospital School of Nursing in 1948. As...
James Achuff Iii
Oct 13, 2023
James H. Achuff III, of New Castle, formally from Aston Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord in the presence of his family. James H. Achuff III was preceded in death by his parents, James H. Achuff and Mary O. Achuff of Kenton, DE. Jim has left behind his loving wife, Dorothy Achuff, of New Castle, DE; his daughters,...
Holly Wysocki
Oct 12, 2023
Holly Wysocki, age 50, of North Star (Newark, DE) and formerly of Maple Shade, NJ, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Holly attended Catalyst Community Church which strengthened her faith during the most challenging chapter of her existence. She had a passion for daily life and wanted to experience all that it had to offer....
Donald Gordon
Oct 11, 2023
Donald Lamonte Gordon, age 56, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Donald attended Newark High School. He worked as a truck driver for over 10 years. Donald was a loving and caring father. He loved playing basketball and hanging out with family and friends. Donald was always smiling very bright. Donald was preceded...
Lois Steimling
Oct 11, 2023
Lois Ann Steimling, age 81, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Ms. Steimling worked at Chrysler, was a member of the Red Hat Society and volunteered at Christiana Hospital. She enjoyed knitting, shopping, baking, gardening and stained glass. Ms. Steimling was a loveable person and will be missed by her neighbors whom she considered family. Funeral Services...
Kevin R. Buckingham
Oct 10, 2023
Kevin R. Buckingham, age 52, of Newark, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 after a short battle with Cancer. Kevin worked for Delaware Auto Salvage. He loved being one with nature and playing video games. Kevin was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly and father, Raymond and his former partner, Dawn Worthy. Survivors include...
Leanne Knoll Holmes
Oct 7, 2023
Leanne Knoll Holmes of Milford, DE passed away on Saturday October 7th 2023. Leanne was born on August 26th 1962 in Binghamton, New York; daughter of Leo Knoll and the late Darla Knoll. Leanne is survived by her two children and three cherished grandchildren; son Adam Holmes and grandson Adam Jr., daughter Mallory Bryant and granddaughter Ellie Mae and grandson...
Suzanne Collas
Oct 5, 2023
Suzanne B. Churchwell Collas, age 58, of Wilmington, died on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Suzanne grew up in Newport. She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1983 and completed the Nursing Program at the Delaware Technical Community College. Suzanne worked at Wilmington and Christiana Hospital as well as Hospice. She also worked as a homecare nurse. Suzanne enjoyed cooking, camping,...
Willow Grant
Sep 29, 2023
Willow Anne Grant, 56, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on September 29th, 2023, after a long illness. She was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1966. Due to the untimely death of her mother, she was raised by her loving grandparents in Little Rock, Arkansas. After graduating from Hall High School, she achieved her...
Ronald Parker
Sep 25, 2023
Ronald B. Parker “Poppy”, age 74, of Claymont, formerly of Delaware County, PA, returned back home on Monday, September 25, 2023. Poppy was a facilities employee and worked at St. Helena’s, Claymont Community Center and Ursuline High School. He enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles and his joy rides to the beach. Poppy loved Rehoboth beach especially his Thrashers fries. Poppy...
Michael J. Mckeown
Sep 21, 2023
Michael J. McKeown, age 65, of Newport, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Michael enjoyed interacting with people and loved music, especially Karen Carpenter. He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. Michael is preceded in death by his parents, John J. McKeown in 1970 and Charlotte McKeown in 1998. He is survived by many cousins. A Mass...
Michelle Fitts
Sep 21, 2023
Michelle L. Fitts, 59, of Elkton formerly of North East MD, went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2023. Michelle graduated from Elkton High School in the class of 1981. Michelle worked at Union Hospital in housekeeping and also at Gore and American Mirrex, in Delaware City, where she retired. Michelle was a member of New Creations...
Arturo Ortiz-Cruz
Sep 18, 2023
Arturo Ortiz-Cruz 61, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2023, in his home in Wilmington, DE. He was born in Las Vueltas Coatepec de Harinas Estado de Mexico, the son of Fermin Ortiz Cruz and Celedonia Ortiz Cruz. Arturo spent his career working in landscaping and farming. He met his beloved wife Margie Ortiz-Cruz in 2003 and recently celebrated 20...
Elda Mcgovern
Sep 17, 2023
Elda H. McGovern, age 86, of Dover, formerly of New Castle County, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Elda worked for Delaware Trust Bank for many years. She was a former member of St. Matthew’s Church and a member of the Red Hat Society. Elda enjoyed sewing and would make baby clothing to donate. Elda was preceded in death...
Jose "Pipo" Gonzalez Santiago
Sep 16, 2023
Jose "Pipo" Gonzalez Santiago, age 20, of Wilmington, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 16, 2023. Pipo was a hard working man who loved his daughter. He attended McKean High School and in his youth he attended Tower of Prayer. Pipo was always trying his best. Pipo enjoyed cars. He loved spending time with his daughter and family. Pipo was preceded...
John Brittingham
Sep 15, 2023
On Friday, September 15, 2023 John closed his eyes peacefully and joined his loved ones in Heaven. He was 76 years old and lived in Wilmington. John was self taught general contractor. He owned Brittingham Construction for his entire career before he retired in 2018. John was a devoted Catholic. He was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church and...
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