Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
William Baez
May 21, 2022
William Baez, age 59, of Newport, DE, formerly of Silver Springs, Maryland, passed away on Saturday May 21, 2022. William attended Holy Angels Catholic Church and St. Catherine of Siena Parish. He enjoyed playing and watching baseball, especially the Baltimore Orioles. He also enjoyed supporting his favorite football team, the Baltimore Ravens. William loved music and especially like classic rock...
Agnes Chiappardi
May 18, 2022
Agnes D Chiappardi, age 91, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on May 18, 2022. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband John after 63 years of marriage. She is survived by her children John, Denise, Michael, Donna and Debbi, her 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and her brother Joseph. Funeral arrangements will be private. In lieu of flowers,...
Anna Mae Shewbrooks
May 17, 2022
Anna Mae (Baker) Shewbrooks Born in Pittsville, Maryland to Nancy E. (Wainwright) and Vearl V. Baker, Anna Mae, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 with her family by her side. In addition to her parents, Anna Mae was predeceased by her husband Nevin W. Shewbrooks, two months short of their 55th Anniversary. The early years of her...
John "Jack" Devine
May 9, 2022
John (“Jack”) Joseph Devine, Jr. age 80, of Wilmington, Delaware, was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, May 9, 2022. Jack was born in Darby, Pennsylvania, to John J. Devine, Sr. and Veronica (Vera) Devenny. He grew up in the Ridley Park. Pa. area and learned how to fish at a nearby creek with the help of...
Linda Shepherd
May 8, 2022
Linda L. Shepherd, age 70, of Newark, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Linda was a graduate of Conrad High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed volunteering at Faithful Friends and loved cats. She loved being with her family, especially for birthday and holiday dinners and going to Mrs. Robinos. Linda was preceded in...
Luraleen Denny - Rodriguez
May 5, 2022
Luraleen Marie Denny - Rodriguez peacefully passed away at her youthful age of 54 at her lovely home on May 5, 2022. She was the caring wife of Jose Rodriguez for 22 years. She was also the graceful mother of five children; Peter, Patrick, Stephine, Kyle, and Joseph. The daughter of Eileen Keast and Alfred O Denny, she was born...
Francisco “Frank” Rivera
May 1, 2022
Francisco “Frank” Rivera, age 59, of Allentown, PA, formerly of Wilmington, went to be with the lord on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Frank worked as a cook at various restaurants in Wilmington. Frank was a member of Hogar Crea. He enjoyed music and helping people. Frank didn’t know how to tell people “no” but he always had a smile on...
Stephen Castura
May 1, 2022
Stephen M. "Stevie" Castura Jr., age 50, of Wilmington, formerly of Richardson Park, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Stevie attended Delcastle High School and worked for Francis Pollinger & Sons, Tri-State Roofers and H.K. Griffith Companies. He enjoyed fishing and hunting that he started early in his life and loved all the family get...
Anthony Blanco
Apr 29, 2022
Anthony Patrick Blanco, age 34 of Newark, DE passed away April 29th, 2022 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Anthony was born in Newark, DE to Patrick James Blanco and Denise Sue Pierce Blanco. Anthony was a Jack of all trades. In addition to his parents, Anthony is survived by his two daughters, Mackenzee Michelle Blanco and Madilyn Marie Blanco; his...
Patrick Mcginnis
Apr 26, 2022
Patrick James McGinnis Dover - Patrick James McGinnis of Dover, DE, passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2022, at the age of 59. Pat was born on August 16, 1962 in Dover at Kent General Hospital. Pat was a graduate of Smyrna High class of 1980 and received an associate’s Degree in graphic design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh....
Carol Moon
Apr 24, 2022
Carol Moon, age 71, passed away at her home in Newport, DE on Sunday, April 24th, 2022. Throughout her life she brought joy to those around her with a generous and loving spirit. She married Robert Moon on March 1st, 1969. With him she had her three children, Shannon, Bryan and Cliff. Carol loved to bake, sew, and especially sing....
Frances Sadler Hightman
Apr 23, 2022
Frances A. Sadler Hightman, age 81, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Fran was born in West Virginia to the late Troy and Oney Mitchem. She worked for Wiltex for 28 years followed by Strawbridge’s and Penny’s. Fran was a member of Kings Assembly of God. She was a committed Christian, a devoted...
Robert Biddle
Apr 23, 2022
Robert M. Biddle (Bobby), 63, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 after a short illness. Graduate of Sun Valley high school, he lived in Aston his whole life. Son of late William T Biddle, brother of late Stephen J. Biddle, Grandson of his paternal grandparents John and Mary (Ruby) Biddle maternal grandparents Joseph and Jeanne Garvey. He is survived...
Kimberly Martine
Apr 17, 2022
Kimberly M. Martine, age 56, of Wilmington, passed away on April 17, 2022. Kim worked as a crane operator for 20 years and was a member of IUOE Local Union 542. Earlier in life, she attended St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Millsboro and was a member of the Armed Forces. Kim enjoyed fishing, surf fishing, the beach, boating, motorcycles, and...
Alice Kirchner
Apr 16, 2022
Alice M. Kirchner, age 53, of Elkton, MD, passed away on Saturday April 16, 2022. Alice was preceded in death by her brothers, Ira, Daniel and David Everett. Alice is survived by her daughters, Casandra L. Kirchner and Marissa Mckinney (Cory); son, David Kirchner; sisters, Shirley Everett, Grace, and Elsie Preston (Thomas) and grandchildren, Saylor and Sawyer. Services will be...
Clyde Nafzinger
Apr 15, 2022
Clyde Arthur Nafzinger was called to his eternal home on Friday, April 15, 2022 at the age of 89. He was son of late Lewis and Lois Nafzinger. He is survived by his wife Carolyn of 39 years. He was predeceased by foster sister, Thelma Hughes of Nashville TN, brother John and Shirley Nafzinger of Crumpton MD, brother, Moses and...
Linda Seeney
Apr 15, 2022
Linda S. Seeney of New Castle, DE, age 72, passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. Born in Wilmington, DE the daughter of the late Myrtle F. McAllister and Arthur Slape. Ms. Seeney worked in retail throughout her entire life. Working in such stores as Macy's, Strawbridges, Matthews Hallmark and most recently, Marshalls in FL. In her youth, Linda...
Richard Diver, Jr.
Apr 14, 2022
Richard A. Diver, Jr. (Rick), 66 of Newark, DE passed away April 14, 2022. Rick was predeceased by his parents, Richard A. Diver, Sr. and Carol A. Drumgoole. He is survived by his sister, Valerie M. Diver; brothers, David E. Diver and Douglas C. Diver and his wife Kristin; nieces, Sarah J. Hebenstreit and Hadley R. Diver; step-nieces; Abby, Emily...
Doris Walton
Apr 14, 2022
Doris Jacqueline Walton, 88, of Newark, Delaware, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Wilmington Hospital. Doris was born in Delaware Hospital to George and Edna Walton and spent most of her life living in northern New Jersey and Delaware, and briefly in North Carolina and Florida. In addition to a lengthy career working as a nurse anesthetist, Doris...
Tracey Mccaw
Apr 12, 2022
Tracey Lea Poarch McCaw, 46 of Abington, Maryland passed away Tuesday, April 12th, 2022 following a brief illness. Born in Wilmington, Delaware April 26th, 1975 to Nancy J. (Spence) Poarch of Seaford, Delaware and the late Daniel M. Poarch Sr. Tracey loved and enjoyed her career as LPN for over 28 years. She was adored by her patients as much...
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