Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Samuel Dorsey
Oct 19, 2021
Samuel Robert Dorsey, born August 23, 1946, passed away on October 19, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He had his loving granddaughter Brooke Dorsey and loving grandson Eric Dorsey by his side. Sam fought for his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was retired to General Motors after more then 30 years of service. Sam...
Brian Megahan
Oct 18, 2021
Brian D. Megahan, age 80, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. Brian graduated from Altoona High School and was an Army Veteran. He enjoyed motorcycles. Brian was preceded in death by his parents and his half-brother, Bruce Christy. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Barbara Megahan; daughter, Tracey Turner (Gerard); granddaughter, Breanna Myers; stepsons, Ronald...
Victoria Fulton
Oct 14, 2021
Victoria Lynn Fulton “Bo”, age 67, of Yorklyn, passed away after a rough battle with kidney disease on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Seasons Hospice. Bo was a graduate of Alexis I. du Pont High School. She worked for NVF in Yorklyn, Richardson’s Garden Center in Hockessin and a Mushroom Factory in Kennett Square. Bo was an animal lover and...
Kevin Horn
Oct 13, 2021
Kevin Horn, age 32, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Kevin was a 2007 graduate of Salesianum and started his own business, Suds 'm Up. He played ice hockey for the Delaware Ducks and Wilmington Typhoons. Survivors include his daughter, parents and two sisters. Services will be private.
Thomas “Bud” Parker
Oct 12, 2021
Thomas “Bud” Parker, age 78, of Middletown Delaware, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, he was the son of the late Thomas Sr. and Margaret (Connors) Parker. Bud dedicated 48 years of his life to serving his community while at Herr’s (24 years) and Pepsi Cola (24 years). After retiring, he enjoyed working for...
John Mcclafferty
Oct 8, 2021
John J. McClafferty III, age 70, of Townsend, formerly of Georgetown passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. John enjoyed trucks and liked to eat. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Erma McClafferty and his brother, James McClafferty. Survivors include his sisters, Joanne Creasey and Joyce Brant (Gary); his sister-in-law, Debbie McClafferty and his nieces and...
Marjorie Casteel
Oct 2, 2021
Marjorie D. Casteel, age 94, of Wilmington, formerly of Bel Air, MD passed away peacefully at Union Hospital on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Marjorie worked as a nurse’s aide at St. Francis Hospital before retiring. Survivors include her daughter, Elaine Dramis (Leonard); sons, Michael Casteel (Debbie) and Daniel Casteel (Mary); sister, Dolores Hauger; grandchildren, Michelle Griner, Richard Griner, Darlene Mendenhall...
Robin Huntsberger
Oct 2, 2021
Robin Joyce Huntsberger, passed away on Saturday October 2, 2021 at Christiana hospice hospital she was 57. She was born in Baltimore MD and was the daughter of Virginia H. Gruklis and Daniel G. Huntsberger. She attended school in Baltimore MD graduated in Cambridge MD. She studied at Essex community college in Baltimore. She worked in lawn care also picking...
Norman Burton
Sep 27, 2021
Norman L. “Dread” Burton, age 48, of Wilmington, formerly of Newark, New Jersey, sunset on Monday, September 27, 2021. Norman, known as Dread and Norm Newark enjoyed playing basketball and cards (spades). He was a loving son and brother and father. Survivors include his mother, Rosemary Burton; his children, Shaheed Kelly and Charnell Kelly; his girlfriend, Nancy Williams and his...
Barbara Selecky
Sep 26, 2021
Barbara Anne Selecky, age 74, of Claymont, formerly of Newark, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Barb was a 1965 graduate of Newark High School. She retired from the hospitality industry after many years in different locations. Barb attended Holy Rosary Parish. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles, hosting parties, going to the Delaware beaches and attending her children’s sports events....
James Alley
Sep 24, 2021
James F. Alley, age 61, of Claymont, formerly of Philadelphia, went to be with The Lord on Friday, September 24, 2021. Alley retired as a longshoreman at Penn Terminal after 25 years. He was a member of the Boilermakers Union 802. Alley enjoyed the Philadelphia Eagles, fishing, boating and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Alley was preceded in...
Sharon Brittingham
Sep 23, 2021
Sharon A. Brittingham, age 71, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Sharon was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her daughter Sherry who lived with her. Sharon was preceded in death by her grandchildren, Christie Riley and Anthony Brittingham; her son, John “Jake” Brittingham; her parents, George and Anna Ferris...
Albert Lasavage
Sep 22, 2021
Albert W. Lasavage Sr Age 97, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Gilberton, PA, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Al was a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII in the South Pacific. Al was inducted in the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and was a Penn State Alumni He worked as a teacher and coach ay Mt....
Janice Johnson
Sep 21, 2021
Janice Johnson, age 77, died on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Heinroth. Janice will be interned with her late husband Larry Johnson at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in a private service. Janice is survived by her sister Frances Peterson, her step-son Andrew Johnson and her son Simpson Cumba Jr. Summarizing...
John Dixon
Sep 20, 2021
John Dixon (1950-2021) He loved all birds, but his favorite was the blue heron. The first movie he ever saw was Moby Dick, at a theater in Saudi Arabia when he was six years old. He adored bit players, character actors, session musicians, local newspaper columnists, and could talk about them at great length. He had four children with two...
Mary “Chele” Collas (Rocco)
Sep 16, 2021
Mary “Chele” Collas (Rocco) Mary Michele known as Chele to those who knew and loved her passed away on September 16, 2021, at the age of 68 with her brother by her side. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends but leaves us with many memories to hold onto. Born in Wilmington, DE to Michael Malio Rocco...
Judy M. Moll
Sep 15, 2021
Judy M. (Shipe) Moll, of Millsboro, DE passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Seasons Hospice Care in Wilmington, DE. She was 80 years old. Born in Norristown, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Ruth (McMahon) Shipe. Judy was a 1958 graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School. She was co-owner of J&S Furniture of Hereford for...
William Brown
Sep 8, 2021
Bill, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Bill was an Electrician with Delmarva Power before retiring after 40 years of service. He was a 1955 graduate of Henry C. Conrad High school. Bill was a Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan as well as the Wilmington Blue Rocks. He enjoyed horse racing at Delaware Park and most of...
Kaye Adkinson
Sep 6, 2021
Kaye Adkinson of Newark, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 6, 2021 in the presence of her loving family. Family meant everything to Kaye, especially her "babies!!" She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Kaye will be missed forever and always, but she will be never forgotten. She is survived by her husband, William Adkinson; her daughters, Angela...
Cheryl Austin
Sep 5, 2021
Cheryl E. Austin of Wilmington De, age 66, passed away Sunday September 5th 2021. She was a graduate of Christiana High School. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Leonard and Eileen Kaniz. She is survived by her daughters, Melissa Kabino, Carrie Austin, and Robyn Austin. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Savannah Thompson, James...
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