Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Robert Reiber

Robert Reiber

Jul 2, 2021

Beloved brother, Robert Kennedy Reiber of Wilmington Delaware, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2021. He was predeceased by his mother, Sara Reiber, and his father Jack Reiber of Pennsville, New Jersey. He is survived by brothers Jack and Tim Reiber and sisters Margot Myers and Mary Hostetter. Funeral arrangements are private.

Erin Langford

Erin Langford

Jul 2, 2021

Langford, Erin 1971 - 2021. Her life was well lived and she was well loved. The Lord called her home in a peaceful manner at Christiana Care, with her loving family by her side, on July 2, 2021 in her 50th year. This gentle, loving, caring and wonderful woman has left a permanent mark etched on our hearts and will...

Valerie Stone

Valerie Stone

Jun 30, 2021

Valerie D. Stone Newark - Age 58, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 after a long struggle with cancer. Valerie attended Glasgow High School. She worked at Greenwood Trust in the late 1980's. She enjoyed dining out and dinner with her birthday club. Valerie was preceded in death by her father, William C. Richardson, III...

Eleanor Hughes

Eleanor Hughes

Jun 30, 2021

Eleanor Hughes, age 94, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Eleanor “Ely” Hughes of Newark, Delaware, Born February 28, 1927 in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania, died peacefully at home on June 30, 2021 in the presence of her loving family. She spent her childhood in Wilkes Barre where she graduated from Coughlin High School in 1945. During World...

Ronnie Gilman

Ronnie Gilman

Jun 29, 2021

Ronnie D. Gilman, age 32, of Newark, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Ronnie was a 2006 graduate of Delcastle High School, his career and passion was auto detailing and body work. Ronnie's death was sudden and unexpected, although he struggled with drug addiction, Ronnie had a heart that everyone loved and an ear that...

Cheryl Kimble

Cheryl Kimble

Jun 29, 2021

Cheryl Ann Kimble (nee Hart) ascended to heaven tragically on the night of June 29th, 2021. Cheryl was a delightful business owner and hard worker for most of her life in Delaware, but most of all she would want you to know she was a proud mother. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Gilbert E. Buddy Kimble...

Elvira Harmon

Elvira Harmon

Jun 28, 2021

Elvira Chiquita Harmon February 8, 1954 - June 28, 2021 Elvira Chiquita Harmon was born on February 8,1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to David L Harmon Sr. and Annie M. Harmon. Elvira was the third of five siblings. She grew up in the city of Philadelphia and was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system. Elvira gave birth to three children,...

Linda Jianniney

Linda Jianniney

Jun 27, 2021

Linda Jianniney, age 59, of New Castle, went to be with her Mother on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Linda was a homemaker. She enjoyed painting, drawing and spending time with her family. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Janice Wright. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Michael Jianniney; her children, James Pugh and Michelle Jianniney;...

Joyce Selk

Joyce Selk

Jun 26, 2021

Joyce R. Selk Bear - Age 62, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Robin worked for many years for the Delaware Autism Program and was VP of Pyramid Education Products. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. Most of all Robin loved spending time with her grandchildren who were her life. Robin was preceded in death by...

Hazel Long Mccoy

Hazel Long Mccoy

Jun 25, 2021

Hazel L. Long McCoy, “Hazy” age 52, of Delaware City, went to join her parents on Friday, June 25, 2021. Hazy was a talented painter. She had a heart of gold and loved to help others. Hazy enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming and the beach, especially Rehoboth. She loved animals, hot rod cars and motorcycles. Hazy was preceded in death by...

Hazel Shortlidge

Hazel Shortlidge

Jun 21, 2021

Hazel M. Shortlidge, age 52, of Newark, joined her parents on Monday, June 21, 2021 at her home. Hazel loved her dogs and caring for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Christine Costorf. Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Donald Shortlidge; her children, Sammy, Kelly, and Krystal Rappe (Stephen) and one grandson, Harvey...

Wayne Mangini

Wayne Mangini

Jun 19, 2021

Wayne Thomas Mangini, age 56, of New Castle, DE passed peacefully on June 19, 2021 surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with Cancer. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents Albert & Joan Mangini, Sister Elaine, . He is survived by his Wife of 36 yrs Kathy, Daughters Amber (& Joe) & Brandi, Son's Julio...

Mary L. Dierolf

Mary L. Dierolf

Jun 18, 2021

Mary L. McEnery Dierolf, of Newport, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 after battling a long illness. Mary was a 1973 graduate of DeLaWarr High School. She worked as a Crossing Guard for 26 years before retiring. Mary was a member of Holy Spirit Church and a former member of Minquas Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed...

Russell Hughes

Russell Hughes

Jun 18, 2021

Russell Hughes, 66 died peacefully at home on June 18, 2021. Born August 15, 1954 in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania, He moved to Delaware when he was a year old. He spent his childhood in Newark where he attended Holy Angels Primary School and graduated from Christiana High School in 1973. In 1993 he married Joan Cordrey. They moved to Wilkes...

Muriel Berger

Muriel Berger

Jun 15, 2021

Muriel S. Berger Wilmington - On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Muriel S. Berger, age 69, passed beyond her earthly life and joined her father, Philip, who pre-deceased her. Muriel graduated from Brandywine High School and attended Goldey-Beacom College. Her first job was with Farmer's Bank in Wilmington and later she worked at QVC in West Chester. Muriel loved her family....

Kathleen Lawler

Kathleen Lawler

Jun 15, 2021

Kathleen Claire “Kathy” Lawler, age 56, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, 6/15/2021. Kathy was born in Newark, DE, the daughter of the late William J Lawler Jr and Catherine Theresa Lawler. Kathy is survived by her children Ashley Revis of Newark DE and Johnny W Lawler, Grand-children Jillian Jade Lawler, and Maximus Rivas, siblings William M Lawler (Christy) of Portsmouth,...

Jason Walter

Jason Walter

Jun 12, 2021

Jason Andrew Walter, age 42, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Jason attended Concord High School. He worked at Bahama Breeze in Newark. Jason enjoyed watching movies, especially Star Wars and the X-Files TV show. He also enjoyed collecting Star Wars and Marvel characters, cooking, and caring for plants. He loved animals. Jason was preceded in death...

Mary Anne Dixon

Mary Anne Dixon

Jun 11, 2021

Mary Anne Dixon, age 74, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at home. Mary Anne was a 1964 graduate of Millville High School in New Jersey. She worked for the State of Delaware School System and Delaware Department of Health and Social Services for 35 years. Mary Anne is survived by her husband of 51 years,...

Michael Dobson

Michael Dobson

Jun 6, 2021

Michael A. Dobson, age 63, of Wilmington, transitioned on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Mike attended St. Paul Elementary, Lore School, Bayard School and Wilmington High School. He was a self employed Auto Mechanic for many years. Mike enjoyed his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. And leaves behind his dog Buddy, his four legged son. Mike was preceded in death by his...

Millard Moore

Millard Moore

Jun 3, 2021

Millard F. “Mil” Moore, age 68, of Wilmington, formerly of Claymont passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Mil was a 1970 graduate of Claymont High School and attended Tusculum University. Mil worked at Phoenix Steel and City Steel. He was an avid Phillies fan. Mil was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Janet Moore. Survivors include...