Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Margarita Laboy
Oct 11, 2022
Margarita Maria “Rita” Laboy, age 47, of Wilmington, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, went to find peace with Jehovah on October 11, 2022. Rita graduated from Christiana High School in 1994 and then Delaware Technical Community College. She enjoyed writing stories, music, and her cat. Rita was very bright and talented and creative. Rita is preceded in death by her father...
Norma Day
Oct 10, 2022
Norma L. Day, age 87, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2022. Norma grew up in Wilmington, DE, was a Girl Scout and a 1953 graduate of Conrad High School. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. Norma was an Avon representative for 45 years, and was a member of the President’s Club. She thoroughly...
Susan O'Connell Ciotti
Oct 5, 2022
Susan O’Connell Ciotti, lifetime resident of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, age 56. Susan was predeceased by her father, John J. O’Connell and mother, Dolores O’Connell. She is survived by her loving sons Julian and Gianni Ciotti, and siblings John O’Connell (Sandy), Rosemary O’Connell, Kathleen Karcich (Andrew), Daniel O’Connell (Barbara), Colleen O’Connell, Jeffrey O’Connell, Jacqueline Del...
Ann Mechling
Oct 4, 2022
With the smell of harvested corn in the air, Ann Fox “Annie” Mechling (Reid) of Chesapeake City passed away peacefully with her son and daughter-in-law by her side Tuesday October 4, 2022 following a brief period of declining health caused by Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and Covid. She was seventy-nine years old. Born and raised on Cubs Run Farm outside of...
Patricia Thompson
Oct 3, 2022
Patricia D. Thompson, age 74, of Newport, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022. Patty worked at the thrift store for over 30 years. She enjoyed walking, cleaning, and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Patty is preceded in death by her mother, Gloria; father, Harold; sisters, Brenda, Janet and Delores; and brothers, Alan and...
John Shaffer
Sep 30, 2022
John Webster Shaffer, Jr, 68, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 30th, 2022. John was born in Silver Spring, MD and later resided in many states throughout his lifetime. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and a recipient of a National Defense Service Medal. John graduated from Lamar University of Texas with...
Julie Hoffecker
Sep 28, 2022
Julie L. Hoffecker, 51, of Clayton, DE, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at her mothers’ home on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Julie was a wonderful cook and enjoyed gardening and canning the fruits of her labors. She loved to sing and dance, watching and attending NASCAR races, and camping in the mountains of Pennsylvania....
Camden Kelly
Sep 27, 2022
Camden Eugene Kelly II, age 60, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Camden was a member of the Boilers Makers Union for 20 years where he worked as a water well driller before retiring 5 years ago. He also worked as a well drillers assistant for 10 years. Camden enjoyed motorcycles. Camden was preceded in death...
Glenn Harrington
Sep 26, 2022
Glenn P. Harrington, age 61, passed away Monday September 26, 2022. Glenn was a graduate of Elkton High School. He worked at Heritage Concrete and enjoyed surf fishing and the beach. He is survived by daughter, Tifane Kennedy, son, Jonathan Harrington, and 6 grandchildren. He was loved by many.
William Derbyshire
Sep 25, 2022
William "Bill" Derbyshire, age 74, of Wilmington, formerly of Aberdeen, MD, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022. Bill was an Army Veteran who served in Vietnam. He then worked for the City of Baltimore as a Firefighter. Bill was a member of the Salesianum High School Alumni Association. He graduated form Salesianum High School in 1966 and then went...
Jennie Renard
Sep 20, 2022
Jennie J. Renard, age 78, of Bear, DE, formerly of Harrisburg, PA went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Jennie was preceded in death by her son, Charles Martin Griffith; parents, John and Isabella Watson; brothers, John and James Watson and sister, Patricia Dover. Survivors include her husband Paul Renard; brother, Edward Burns Dover; sisters, Barbara...
J. Lawrence Frace
Sep 17, 2022
J. Lawrence Frace, age 58, of Newark, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Larry graduated from William Penn High School in 1981 and then attended Goldy Beacom College. He worked at Bank of America for 27 years where he was a Senior Vice President. Larry was a collector of all things. He loved his French Bulldogs and was...
Johnnie Jones
Sep 16, 2022
Johnnie L. Jones, age 85, of Wilmington, formerly of West Brighton Staten Island, NY, and native of Canton, Mississippi, transitioned on Friday, September 16, 2022 at her home. Johnnie, also affectionately known as, Miss J graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island in 1956. From 1966-2000 she worked in the Dietary Department at Staten Island Hospital, now known as...
Juan Alicea
Sep 15, 2022
Juan Alicea, age 90, of Wilmington, formerly of Garnet Valley, PA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Juan was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico to Rosa Maria Maldonado Velez and Silverio Alicea Serrano. He was raised with 8 brothers and 8 sisters. He lived in Philadelphia before moving to Garnet Valley with his late wife...
Theodore "Teddy' Marek
Sep 15, 2022
Theodore "Teddy" T. Marek, age 54, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Teddy attended William Penn High School. He worked for Hurlock Roofing for 10 years and then was self employed building custom computers. Teddy was very handy, and enjoyed building things such as computers and drones. He also enjoyed music. Teddy is survived by his parents...
Florence Anderson
Sep 14, 2022
Florence E. Anderson, age 94, of New Castle and formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her home in the presence of her family. Florence graduated from Conrad High School in 1946. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, reading, bible study and most of all spending time with her family. Florence was preceded in death...
John Barnes
Sep 10, 2022
John “Johnny” Austin Barnes, was called home to God on September 10, 2022, at 2:28 pm at age 59. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 3, 1963, at 5:31 pm. John was a loving son of the late Charles T. Barnes, Sr., and Rosemary (Smith) Hitchner. John was a proud, dedicated & adoring father to his two daughters. John always...
Danny Pate
Sep 9, 2022
Danny J. Pate Sr., age 66, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 9, 2022. Danny spent his childhood in Richardson Park. He worked as a carpenter for many years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Holloway Terrance. He also was a part of the ABATE Motorcycle Club. Danny was an...
Dineen Hoagland
Sep 6, 2022
Dineen Carol Hoagland, age 62, recently of Dover, Delaware went from the land of the dying to the land of the living on September 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father Harry C. Hoagland, Jr. Dineen is survived by her mother Ann Hoagland of Dover, brother and sisters-in-laws Jim and Nancy Hoagland of Middletown and Curt and...
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