Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Sharon Ward
Feb 6, 2023
Sharon “Lynne” Ward, age 74, of Wilmington, formerly of Carney’s Point, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, February 6, 2023. Lynne graduated from Penns Grove High School in 1967 and then earned an Associates degree from Salem County College. She worked in retail sales for 12 years before becoming a homemaker. Lynne was a member of Bethel...
Bruce Snyder
Feb 5, 2023
Bruce W. Snyder Jr., age 40, of Claymont, formerly of Chester, PA, joined his mother in heaven on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Brucey was a Boy Scout growing up. He excelled in school and graduated from the Howard High School of Technology in 2001. He worked as a carpenter for Corporate Interiors and previously for Koty Carpentry. He also worked...
Milani Carrasco
Feb 4, 2023
Milani, age 6, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Milani was in kindergarten at Newark Charter School. She was the toughest and sweetest little girl ever. She was a little princess who loved unicorns and barbies but also wasn’t afraid to get her hands dirty outside playing in the dirt and mud looking for worms. Milani was like...
Patricia Hartis
Feb 3, 2023
Patricia A. Hartis, age 77, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 3, 2023. Pat retired as a receptionist at Nemours Foundation. She attended H. Fletcher Brown Vocational High School. Pat enjoyed crafts, eating out, and was active with the Special Olympics. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles, son Robert, daughter Michelle, and brother John Refner....
Joel Fisher
Jan 28, 2023
Joel Fisher, 70, of Bear, Delaware and formerly of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed on to eternal rest on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Joel was born in June of 1952, in Philadelphia to the late Julius and Betty Fisher. He was a graduate of the Overbrook High School class of 1970, where he met and courted Marie Sage. On May 8,...
Jennifer Charles
Jan 28, 2023
Jennifer L. Charles, age 42, of Wilmington, Delaware, sadly passed away on January 28, 2023. She is survived by her mother, Wendy; sisters, Tiffany, Hillary and Maria; brother, Kurt; and extended family and friends. Jennifer will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Services will be private. Donations in her memory can be made to atTAcK addiction,...
Monica Ostrishko
Jan 26, 2023
Monica E. Ostrishko, age 80, of Wilmington, formerly of West Chester, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023 in the presence of her loving family. Monica was part of the second graduating class of Padua Academy in 1960. She worked as a cashier and head bookkeeper for A&P for 23 years where she met her husband. She then...
Annie Warren
Jan 22, 2023
Annie Warren, age 79, of New Castle, formerly of Chester, PA, transitioned on Sunday, January 22, 2023 and is now free. Annie was born is Osocilla, Georgia. She graduated form Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Chester. Annie was a dedicated teacher for the Delaware County School District. She spent her whole career...
Vicky Kast
Jan 20, 2023
Vicky Jo Kast, age 72, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Joan Morris
Jan 19, 2023
Joan L. Morris, age 89, of Wilmington, DE formerly of Neptune City, NJ and Springhill, FL, went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2023. Services will be private.
Nancy Jaegers
Jan 19, 2023
Nancy Jaegers of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday January 19, 2023, surrounded by her family who she loved so dearly. Nancy was born in July of 1944. She was the daughter of the late Edison & Sylvia (Kellems) Longest. Nancy will be dearly missed by her loving husband of 54 years William A Jaegers Jr, daughter Karen (Joe)...
Regina Buckley
Jan 17, 2023
Regina “Jean/Jeanie/Grammy” Marie Phillips Buckley, 74, of Wilmington, Delaware, left the physical world on January 17th, 2023 surrounded by love. Jean was born July 23rd, 1948 in Philadelphia. She was the daughter of the late John W. Phillips and Regina G. (Conway) Phillips. Jeanie was raised in Glenolden, PA with two brothers and two sisters. Jean was a devoted Mom...
Ronald Pierson
Jan 11, 2023
Ronald L. Pierson, age 82, of Townsend, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Ron graduated from Conrad High School. He is a United States Veteran who served in the Air Force. Ron worked for Westvaco as a dye maker for around 37 years. Ron's hobbies included photography, riding his motorcycle and traveling, especially to Maine. He also enjoyed visiting...
Russell Cahall
Jan 11, 2023
Russell Cahall passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11 in the comfort of his home with his loving wife Susan Moore Cahall by his side. Russell, son of the late Frances L. and Rodney E. Cahall, Sr., was born in Wilmington, DE on June 15, 1960. Russell was a driver for many businesses in Wilmington, starting at the News Journal...
Stephen Sharrow
Jan 8, 2023
Stephen L. Sharrow, age 68, of Bear, formerly of Williamsport, PA, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Steve graduated from Williamsport Area High School in 1972 and then continued on to Pennsylvania State University, where he played baseball and football. Steve was a member of the Penn State Alumni Association. He enjoyed golfing, watching the Boston Red Socks, and...
Edward Tafelski
Jan 7, 2023
Edward G. Tafelski, 74, passed away on January 7, 2023. A resident of Bear, Delaware, Ed attended Christ Our King grade school, P.S. Dupont High School, DeSales University and Moravian College as a Music Major. He taught at Accent Music and Wilmington Piano Co. and was a member of Delaware Accordion Club. Other local workplaces included MBNA, AAA, Bernard Temporary...
Christine Evans
Jan 5, 2023
Christine T. Evans, age 72, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Chrissy was born in Pittsburgh, PA and also lived in Claymont, DE. She worked for a few years as a waitress at the Hilton and was a homemaker. Chrissy was preceded in death by her parents, David and Theresa Ross. Survivors include her husband of 35...
Neal Davis
Jan 4, 2023
Neal M. Davis, age 76, of Wilmington, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Neal was a 1965 graduate of Conrad High School. He proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1964-1968. He worked for Delaware Industries For The Blind for many years. Neal was a very active member of Richardson Park United Methodist...
Marion Bolte
Jan 3, 2023
Marion Bolte, age 70, passed away on Tuesday January 3, 2023. Marion was born and raised in Hamburg, Germany but for the last 25 years was a resident in Wilmington. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ludwig and Anna. Survivors include her husband Karl who was her partner for the last 50 years and will miss her and...
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