Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Anita Jo Owens

Anita Jo Owens

May 31, 2021

Anita Jo Owens, age 57, of Pike Creek, passed away on Monday, May 31 at home in the presence of her family. Anita was a 1981 graduate of William Penn High School where she was a member of the Swim Team and Color Guard. Later she also enjoyed watching her children swim for their schools. She was a retired letter...

Ronald Francois

Ronald Francois

May 29, 2021

Ronald A. Francois, aka Ron/Ronnie/Frenchy, of Greenwood, Delaware passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the age of 68. Ronald was born in April of 1953, to Arnold V. Francois and Alice F. Francois. The oldest of six children. Ronald was a longtime employee of DaimlerChrysler in Newark, DE and retired after 32 years with the company. It was...

Kenneth Caudill

Kenneth Caudill

May 29, 2021

Kenneth D. Caudill Middletown - Kenneth passed away on Saturday, May 29th, 2021. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of life will be held at Fraizer's Restaurant, Dover DE on June 27th from 1:00-4:00 pm.

Anthony Charwick

Anthony Charwick

May 28, 2021

Anthony Charles (Tony) Charwick died on May 28, 2021, at the age of 98. Tony was born and raised in Worcester, Massachusetts. He attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy, graduating in March 1944, obtaining a B.S. in Marine and Electrical Engineering with distinction. Tony joined the Merchant Marines and sailed on May 1944 as an Engineering Officer. He sailed in the Atlantic,...

Bruce Lingafelt

Bruce Lingafelt

May 28, 2021

Bruce E. Lingafelt, age 67, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Bruce was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert "Bobby" Lingafelt, George Lingafelt, and David Lingafelt. He is survived by his son, Bruce C. Lingafelt; his daughter, Ryann Tambourelli; his sister, Jacqueline "Jackie" McGonigle (nee Lingafelt); brothers, James "Jimmy" Lingafelt and William "Billy" Lingafelt as well...

Robert Guenot

Robert Guenot

May 25, 2021

Robert F Guenot Jr., 77, unfortunately passed on Tuesday, May 25th, 2021. Robert was not only an Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam Era, he had also spent many years on the open road as a truck driver. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with his family in Karthus, PA, his beloved cat Bandit and riding his motorcycle....

Bonnie Kay Blevins

Bonnie Kay Blevins

May 22, 2021

Bonnie Kay Blevins Wilmington - Age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Bonnie loved good music and enjoyed a good laugh. Her laugh was contagious, she spent most of her life as a stay at home caretaker for her children and many others. She enjoyed a good bingo night or night out with...

Fredric Della Valle

Fredric Della Valle

May 22, 2021

Fredric Della Valle, a Philadelphia native and resident of Bear, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from respiratory complications secondary to non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Fred was born in South Philadelphia in 1936 to a family of Italian immigrants. He married his wife, Frances, on Groundhog Day in 1963, to avoid having to wait until the end of the Lenten season...

David Balinski

David Balinski

May 19, 2021

David Anthony Balinski, Sr. 53, of Newark, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Born March 11, 1968 in Wilmington and son of the late Joseph Balinski III and his surviving mother, Jeanette. David was an avid sportsman who loved hunting, fishing and boating with his son, Dave Jr. You can always count on him to be at every opening...

Jackson Grimes

Jackson Grimes

May 17, 2021

Jackson K. Grimes, of Wilmington, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, PA died on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Seasons Hospice Unit at the Wilmington Hospital. Jackson was the youngest of 3 children born to the late Joshua and Mabel Grimes. He attended Bishop Rosecrans High School and the College for the Dramatic and Preforming Arts in New York City, NY. Jackson was...

Michael Snyder

Michael Snyder

May 16, 2021

Michael Snyder, age 54, of Newark, Delaware, formerly of Salem County, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 after a battle with Leukemia. Mike was a masonry and construction worker with his best friend, Tom, which whom he loved spending time with along with his wife Allison. He was recently baptized at New Life Church in Pennsville, New...

Alice Griffith

Alice Griffith

May 14, 2021

Alice Faye Griffith, age 65, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Alice was taken too soon. She is now a beautiful angel by her Father’s side. Alice took care of everyone and enjoyed helping people. Alcie was preceded in death by her mother, Lorena Virts and her brother, Vernon Laing. Survivors include her husband, Travis Griffith, SR;...

Joseph Demaio

Joseph Demaio

May 12, 2021

Joseph S. DeMaio, age 56 from Newark, DE and formerly from Delaware County, PA. Joe passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Wednesday May 12, 2021. Joe also called “Joey” was a business owner for the past 35 years. Former owner of 3 J’s Tire in Swarthmore, PA and now currently called A&A Discount Tire & Auto...

Lucille Dunfee

Lucille Dunfee

May 12, 2021

Lucille M. Dunfee, age 77, of Wilmington, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Along with spending time with her family, Lucille enjoyed Delaware Park, playing cards, crossword puzzles and the taste of freshly steamed crabs. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Don in 2020 and was the last...

Michael Karl Adams

Michael Karl Adams

May 10, 2021

Michael Karl Adams Bear - Age 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021 at home with his wife, Anne, and 4 beloved cats. Michael was born in Reading, PA to the late Frank and Fern Adams. He grew up in Newark, DE, graduating from Christiana High School in 1970. Mike worked as an auto mechanic for many years,...

George C. Graef

George C. Graef

May 9, 2021

George C. Graef, age 85, of Newark, DE, peacefully passed away on May 9, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his wife and three children. George was born to Thomas and Ethel Graef in Baltimore, MD. He married his true love of 54 years, Gerri Lewis, on June 25, 1966. They raised their four children in Newark where they attended...

Tina Dill

Tina Dill

May 9, 2021

Tina Ann Dill, age 57, of Elkton, MD, formerly of Elsmere, DE passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Tina worked at Amazon for several years. She enjoyed coloring and gardening. She loved being around people and was a loving, caring, kind person that just loved life, even when things were at there worst. Tina always kept the faith...

Tammy Rénee Walters

Tammy Rénee Walters

May 9, 2021

Tammy Rénee Walters, age 42, of Middletown, formerly of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Tammy was a member of Victory Fellowship Church. She enjoyed drawing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Tammy is survived by her fiancé, Sean Ellis; her daughters, Domieona Kessleski, Storm Kessleski (Marvin Williams) and Pyer...

Thomas J. Grabowski Sr

Thomas J. Grabowski Sr

May 8, 2021

Thomas J. Grabowski Sr, age 80, of Millsboro formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Tom attended Wilmington High School. He was a dry wall finisher for Spacecon for many years. Tom was a member of West End Rod, Ammunition and Gun Club of Wilmington and enjoyed fishing and crabbing. Tom was preceded in death by his...

Sandra Zimmerman

Sandra Zimmerman

May 5, 2021

Sandra Kay Zimmerman, age 66, of Claymont, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Sandy was born in Harrisburg, PA and moved to Delaware in 1961. Sandy was a proud graduate of Claymont High School. Sandy worked as an Incorporation Specialist for The Corporation Trust Company for 25 years. She went on to work for the Williams Law Firm and...