Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
John Ivers
Jul 25, 2022
John C. Ivers, age 88, of Wilmington, formerly of Weaverville, CA passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022. Johnny was a Staff Sargent in the Airforce and a member of the American Legion. He retired after over 25 years at UPS. Johnny was a member of the Elks Club in Redding, CA and the Moose Lodge and Order of the...
Jeanne Howe
Jul 24, 2022
Many of you knew her from a long time ago. I thought I would share about her life the last 20 years. One thing I didn't appreciate at first was how much she would thrive when she was given the opportunity. She had several jobs in retail, and what distinguished her was how hard she worked and how really well...
Margaret Kemske
Jul 23, 2022
Margaret (Peg) Kemske passed away on her birthday July 23, 2022 in the Accent Care Hospice Center of Christiana Hospital, Wilmington on her 77th birthday. Born in Wilmington, DE, the daughter of the late John (Jack) and Doris Kemske. A native Delawarean, she attended schools in Wilmington and graduated from Brandywine High School. Then became an EEG technician and worked...
Margaret Ann Foraker
Jul 19, 2022
Margaret Ann Foraker, Age 81, of Newark, went to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Margaret was employed by NVF for 26 years and Speakman since 1998. She was a member of Berea Presbyterian Church; and enjoyed reading, crocheting, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, George and Virginia....
Travis Crawford
Jul 19, 2022
Travis Miles Crawford would want you to believe he passed away during a crazed cult’s ritual cremation in bucolic Scotland. Or following his unfortunate introduction to a woodchipper by a nonchalant Swedish psychopath, somewhere in North Dakota. But Travis passed away peacefully while watching a movie on July 19th, 2022 in Newark, Delaware, at the age of 51. Travis was...
Joseph Auger
Jul 18, 2022
Joseph B Auger Jr, 78, of Claymont, DE passed away on July 18, 2022. He was born to Joseph Sr. and Ruth (Harrington) Auger. Jack graduated from Bishop Bradley High School in Manchester, NH, and was a longtime resident of Manchester and Hampton, NH, before moving to Claymont, DE. Joe had a lifelong love of horses and harness racing, was...
Deborah Pope
Jul 14, 2022
Deborah (Debbie) Ann Pope left this world on July 14, 2022 and into the hands of God, our father. Debbie was born at Edwards Air Force Base, California on October 10, 1960 to Marguerite and David L. Dempsey. Her father was stationed there and when his USAF assignment was over, the family relocated to Wilmington, Delaware while her father completed...
G. James “Jay” Roman, Iii
Jul 14, 2022
G. James “Jay” Roman, III August 9, 1976 – July 14, 2022 “Brandywine Historic Trail” – Author We lost our sweet son on Thursday July 14th, 2022. Jay was taken into the arms of the Lord all too young, surrounded by his immediate family who loved him fiercely and cherished him dearly. Jay’s courageous battle with cancer and war-induced demons...
Ralph Byers
Jul 12, 2022
Ralph H. Byers Jr, age 56, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Ralph was a fun loving uncle, brother and son who enjoyed fishing, music and spending time with his family and friends. Ralph was preceded in death by his father, Ralph H. Byers Sr. and his brother, Robert Byers and sister,...
Lanette Kolmodin
Jul 9, 2022
Lanette R. Kolmodin, age 60, of Newark, formerly of Millsboro, passed away on Saturday July 9, 2022. Lanette graduated from Delcastle High School in 1979. She worked for Astra Zeneca in Newark for many years. Lanette enjoyed going to the beach, boating, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and...
William Vaughn
Jul 9, 2022
William “Bill” Vaughn, 87 passed away July 9, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his family. He always talked about the “big surprise” waiting for us in heaven and we suspect he is joining his parents and siblings at the celebration. Born in Lewes, DE to Molloy C. Vaughn and Sarah Estelle Vaughn. A true Delaware native, Bill aka, “Turk”, was raised...
Diane Loughrey Hanna
Jul 5, 2022
Diane Loughrey Hanna, age 68, of Newport, passed away with her sister by her side on Tuesday July 5, 2022. Diane graduated from Conrad High School in 1972 and later graduated from Delaware Technical Community College with a degree in nursing. She worked for DuPont at the Experimental Station until she retired. Diane was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic...
Harriet Ann Van Boven
Jul 5, 2022
Harriet Ann van Boven age 80, of New Castle, formerly of Tamaqua, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Harriet Ann graduated from Tamaqua High School in 1960 and from Goldey Beacom College in 1961. She worked at DuPont for 27 years before retiring in 1999. In December 2001 she became the Church Secretary at Richardson Park United Methodist...
Eleanor Irwin
Jul 1, 2022
ELEANOR M. IRWIN (BROWN) Fell asleep on July 1, 2022 at home. Born on March 1, 1930 on the family farm in Glasgow, DE. She graduated from Newark High in 1947 and U. of D. in 1951 with a B.A. She went on to teach 1st grade in what is now the Christina School District. Married February 29, 1952 to...
Frank Cronk
Jun 30, 2022
Frank E. Cronk, age 81, of New Castle, Del. passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Frank worked in maintenance for the Christiana School District until he retired. Frank, enjoyed hunting with his long time friends; The Weavers. He was also a long time horseman. He also enjoyed going to Delaware Park. Frank is preceded in death by his parents...
Wallace Pusey
Jun 29, 2022
Wallace W. Pusey, age 77, of Newark, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at home in the presence of his family. Wally enjoyed collecting Hess Trucks and Cars and watching westerns. Wally was preceded in death by his sons, Sean Pusey, Brian Pusey and Wallace Pusey Jr. He is survived by his wife of...
Harry "Buddy" Bratton
Jun 29, 2022
Harry D. “Buddy” Bratton, age 81, of Wilmington, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in the presence of his family. Better known as “Buddy," he was born and raised in Newport, DE. The son of the late Charles and Annie Bratton, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Bratton. Buddy graduated from...
Sean Buckley
Jun 27, 2022
Sean Philip Sebastian Buckley, 44, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away suddenly on June 27, 2022. Sean was the first born on Christmas Eve, December 24,1977 followed soon after by his triplet siblings, Erin Buckley (Goulder) and Tom Buckley. He was the loving son of Jean Phillips Buckley and Jack Buckley. Sean went to St. Mark’s High School and Widener University....
George Remick
Jun 25, 2022
With great sadness we announce the passing of George E. Remick, one day after his 82nd birthday on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Known to many former Chrysler employees as Crazy George. To cherish his memories are his wife, Sherry; stepson, John Dorris; 4 children; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and his best friend, PUMPKIN. Predeceased by his daughter and parents.
Vaughn Watson
Jun 22, 2022
Vaughn R. Watson, age 79, of Smyrna, formerly of Delaware City, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 22, 2022, at his home after a long illness. Vaughn worked for Occidental Chemical for 38 years before he retired in 2006. He was a United States Army veteran and a former member of Townsend Free Will Baptist Church. Vaughn...
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