Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Phyllis Torres
Mar 14, 2022
Phyllis Ann (Bowlin) Torres, 82, of Newark, DE passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gino Torres. She is survived by her beloved sons, Ezio and Jim. Also her brother Lonnie Bowlin, Sister in law Kathryn Bowlin; brothers in law Aldo (Nancy), Joseph (Ingrid); and her nieces and nephews; Kasey (Rogers),...
John Kiss
Mar 14, 2022
John J. Kiss, of Middletown, formerly of New Castle, passed away on his 57th Birthday, Monday March 14, 2022. John served in the Air Force and spent many years working in the retail and home repair industries. John enjoyed playing pool and listening to music. He will be remembered as a good, honest, simple man who became like family when...
Melinda Kelly
Mar 12, 2022
Melinda Kelly died peacefully on March 12 at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care in Wilmington, Delaware at the age of 68. Melinda was a gifted geriatric nurse. She had an innate sense of the kind of care that people needed. She had an easy laugh and a wonderful sense of humor. She made friends easily and had an open caring...
John Dennis
Mar 11, 2022
John Dennis, age 67 of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022. Johnny served in the United States Marine Corps. He was artistic and creative. Johnny was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Dennis and his parents, Carmella and Harry Dennis. Johnny is survived by his sisters, Patricia Meadows (Jim) and Joann Windish (Mark). Services will be private.
Patricia Newman
Mar 11, 2022
Patricia Darice Newman was born 10/4/1954 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Junious Newman & Pauline Newman. She was educated in the Bristol Township School System. Early in her career Patty became a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), due to her love for wanting to help people. She later worked and retired as a school bus driver for the Philadelphia School...
Ana Luisa "Titi" Cruz
Mar 8, 2022
Ana Luisa Cruz "Titi", age 78, of Middletown, DE formerly of Brooklyn, NY passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Titi was one of eleven children born to Basilio and Tomasa Cruz. She was a homemaker and a seamstress. Titi enjoyed cooking and taking care of her children and grandchildren. Titi is survived by her son, Angel Hernandez; daughter, Ana...
Mamie Green
Mar 8, 2022
Mamie I Green, age 77, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Tuesday March 8, 2022. Ms. Mamie graduated from Wilmington High School. She worked at the Wilmington Hospital as a dietician for 32 years. Ms. Mamie was a foster grandmother and was very active working in her community and going on police ride alongs. Ms. Mamie was preceded in death...
Pam Schweiger
Mar 6, 2022
Pam Schweiger, 86, of Silview, DE departed this life at home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Her career was varied, including positions at Gamaliel Brothers Deli, the cafeteria at St. Mark’s High School, a Girl Scout Troop Leader, and at the JC Penney cosmetics counter. She spent much of her life as a homemaker, renowned...
Alena Kratky
Mar 6, 2022
Alena Kratky, 86, of Newark, DE passed away on March 6, 2022 after almost winning her fight against cancer. Born in 1935 in what is now the Czech Republic, Alena lived a fascinating life. In her childhood, she witnessed firsthand the tragedy of World War Two. She later became an elementary school teacher, married and had a son. The Russian...
Adele Hollis
Mar 5, 2022
Adele Lea Hollis, age 27, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 5, 2022. Adele resided with her Poppop and late Mommom who were also her longtime caregivers. Adele enjoyed spending time with her family and companion Jake. Adele also enjoyed playing basketball, swimming, riding her bike and many more outdoor activities. Adele was involved in...
Shayne Collins
Mar 1, 2022
Shayne L. Collins, age 77, of New Castle County, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Shayne was born and raised in New Hampshire where she graduated from Franklin High School. She also attended the University of Delaware. Shayne worked for Veterans Administration for almost 32 years. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and volunteered at the...
Radames Rodriguez
Feb 27, 2022
Radames Rodriguez Jr., Formerly of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, went to be with the lord on Sunday February 27, 2022. Rada was a member of the Salvation Army and Luz y Verdad Church. He graduated from John Dickinson High School in 1993 and then attended the University of Delaware. Rada enjoyed boxing, wrestling, exercising, and going to church. He is...
Claire Purdy
Feb 27, 2022
Claire Purdy, of Wilmington formerly of Newport, passed away on Sunday February 27, 2022 at the age of 94. Claire worked at Gaylords as a Realtor and was also a homemaker. She was a member at St. James Episcopal Church and was a founding member of St. Philips Lutheran Church. Claire attended Conrad High School. Claire enjoyed reading, knitting, and...
Amanuel Kiflemariam
Feb 20, 2022
Amanuel Kiflemariam, age 49, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Aman attended the University of Delaware and earned a degree in Plant Science and Biology. He worked at Stein Haskell Lab for over 23 years. Aman was a member of St. Michaels the Archangel Orthodox church where he volunteered to cut the grass in his younger years....
Edmund "Allor" Allotey
Feb 18, 2022
Edmund "Allor" Allotey, age 61 of Wilmington, Delaware died on Friday 18, 2022. Allor was born and raised in Ghana where he was educated at Mfanstipim School from 1974 to 1979. He completed his Sixth Form education at Okwapeman Secondary School which earned him an A'Level Certificate. Indeed, he was a very intelligent man. He was a music enthusiast and...
Anthony Hargan
Feb 18, 2022
Anthony Michael “Tony” Hargan Sr., of Newark, peacefully transitioned of natural causes on Friday February 18, 2022 at the age of 63. Tony attended Christiana High School but graduated from Hodgson Vo-Tech in 1977. He worked as a carpenter for Kappler Construction for 19 years. Tony enjoyed crabbing, fishing, hunting and was an avid Cowboys and Raiders fan. He was...
Patricia Keen
Feb 17, 2022
Patricia Keen {Jockett) 1/13/35-2/17/22 Pat Keen (Jockett), daughter of the late Helen and Anthony Jockett rested her tired body in peace on Thursday February 17, 2022 with her daughter Patty by her side. Pat was well known for her unconditional love of family and friends and taught others the lesson of never-ending kindness, love, and patience. These attributes are why...
Barbara Kendra
Feb 16, 2022
Barbara H. Kendra, age 83, of Claymont, formerly of Pennsylvania, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Bobbie enjoyed the Casino. Survivors include her sisters, Deborah Rentz and Joanne Lunness and nieces and nephews. Services and burial will be private.
David Bender
Feb 13, 2022
David R. Bender, of New Castle, passed away on February 13, 2022 at the age of 65. Dave enjoyed heavy equipment, fishing, four wheeling, and gardening with his wife. He also loved corona beer. Dave is survived by his wife of 29 years Barbara Bender, his daughter Stephanie Stevens (David), his step sons Thomas Allen Gunter and Jacob Brian Gunter,...
Carmen Parisi
Feb 13, 2022
Carmen F. Parisi, of New Castle formerly of Schenectady, NY, died on Sunday February 13, 2022 at the age of 60. Carmen graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1980, he also graduated from Pace University with a degree in marketing. Carmen was an avid motorcycle rider, he was a member of the BMW Motorcycle Club of America. He loved...
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