Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Joseph G. Bensinger
May 3, 2021
Joseph G. Bensinger, age 74, of Rising Sun, formerly of Newark and Elkton, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Joe attended Newark High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Goldey-Beacom College. He was a Navy Veteran where he served as a Petty Officer Second Class and worked on submarines and ships as a carpenter. Joe worked...
Marshall Tompkins Sr
Apr 28, 2021
Marshall L. Tompkins Sr, age 76, of Newport, Delaware, formerly of Fayetteville, West Virginia passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Marshall worked in automobile sales and management for over 30 years before retiring in 1996. He was a huge NASCAR and football fan and enjoyed watching old...
Terry Lynn Schweiger Levering
Apr 24, 2021
Terry Lynn Schweiger Levering, age 64 of Newport, passed in the presence of her family on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Terry was a graduate of Conrad High School where she was a cheerleader and did gymnastics. She enjoyed cooking, music and Native American art. Terry was preceded in death by her son, Harold Lee Levering III. Terry is survived by...
Henry Mercer Van Pelt
Apr 23, 2021
Henry Mercer Van Pelt, age 84, of Newark, went home to the Lord on April 23, 2021. He was born in Eddystone, Pennsylvania the son of the late Henry F. & Elizabeth E. Van Pelt. He served in the US Army from 1959 to 1962. He retired from DuPont in 1995 after 37 years as an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer....
Kehaulani Schroeder
Apr 21, 2021
Kehaulani A. Schroeder, age 75, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Ke served in the Air Force and was an active member of the VFW post 2863 where she was a past president and historian. She especially looked forward to the shuffleboard and bingo nights at the VFW. Ke retired from MBNA after many years. She was...
Paul Esterle
Apr 19, 2021
Paul Winton Esterle came into the world during a flurry of activity on VE Day as WWII was ending in Europe. As a baby, he traveled to America on a Liberty ship with his mother, and loved the water from that point on, even if it was a rough transit. The son of a 9th Infantry Division 60th Infantry Regiment...
Lawrence Piasecki
Apr 19, 2021
Lawrence George Piasecki, III "Larry", "Pia", age 61, of Elsmere, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 19, 2021. Larry worked for VFL Tech for 17 years. He enjoyed his time with his family and friends and always took the time to mentor and guide people in need. Larry was preceded in death by wife Penny Piasecki. Survivors include his son,...
Ronald Poore
Apr 15, 2021
Ronald Poore, age 76, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Ronald was a 1962 graduate of Bohemia Manor High School in Chesapeake City. He served in the Army as a tank mechanic. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Grace Poore. Survivors include his siblings, Martin C. Poore (Delo) and Patricia Reynolds (Carroll) Services and burial...
John Smiley
Apr 14, 2021
John M. Smiley Jr Wilmington and Lewes - Jack, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Jack grew up in Newport where he was a 1968 graduate of Conrad High School. He then graduated from the University of Delaware. Jack retired after 40 years from St. Marks High School where he taught economics, world history and coached football....
Donald Fields
Apr 11, 2021
Donald Fields was born on April 29, 1944 in Middletown, DE to the late Josephine Martin and Solomon Todd. He departed this life on April 11, 2021 at Wilmington Hospital. Donald was known for his loving spirit, grace and generous heart. He was a very affectionate person who would always greet you with a hug and a smile. Some of...
Eva Albino
Apr 10, 2021
Eva Albino, age 67, of Newark, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 10, 2021.
G. Clark Shaffer
Apr 10, 2021
G. Clark Shaffer Wilmington - G. Clark Shaffer, age 94, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Seasons Hospice. Clark was born in Bloomsburg, PA where he was raised by his grandparents, George and Bertha Shaffer. He was the son of Clark W. and Sarah Schultz Shaffer. Clark was a 1945 graduate of Bloomsburg High School where he was...
Harry Freeman
Apr 9, 2021
Harry J. Freeman Newport - Harry, age 87, of Newport, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. Harry served in the Navy during the Korean War. He worked at Atlantic Aviation for over 30 years before retiring. Harry was extremely devoted to his family but also enjoy hunting, fishing and crabbing. Harry was preceded in death by his wife of...
Wiilliam Hillard
Apr 9, 2021
William F. Hillard, Jr, age 81, of Claymont, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. Bill was an Army and Airforce Veteran. He enjoyed walking at Rockwood Park and traveling. Bill was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara and Wilma and his brother, Larry Hillard. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Geraldine and his siblings; Dean, Donald and...
Thomas Zajaczkowski,
Mar 29, 2021
Thomas W. Zajaczkowski, age 89, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 with his caregiver by his side. Tommy served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He worked as an independent contractor. Tommy enjoyed Delaware Park and fishing. Tommy leaves no immediate survivors. Burial will be private at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Contributions in Tommy’s...
James Thorn
Mar 24, 2021
James E. Thorn, age 64, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Jim was a 1975 graduate of Conrad High School where he played football. He served in the U.S. Army from 1975 – 1979. Jim worked at Chrysler for many years and then at several dealerships. He was a member of St. Matthew’s where he coached several...
James Mcclafferty
Mar 22, 2021
James Michael McClafferty Wilmington - James Michael McClafferty, age 67, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021, after a courageous battle with kidney disease. Jim was a good hearted, brave soul who was loved by all and loved all who met him. He was the love of his wife's life, and will always be in her heart. Jim was a...
Patricia Mcdade
Mar 20, 2021
Patricia A. McDade, age 69, of Newark, formerly of Elmont, New York. Pat’s suffering ended on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Pat was a homemaker and hairdresser. She enjoyed supporting her children’s sports activities. She loved crafts and spending time with her grandchildren. Pat was preceded in death by her father, Martin R. Olsen and her brother, Martin R. Olsen, Jr....
Phyllis E. Christopher
Mar 20, 2021
Phyllis E. Christopher, age 68, of Wilmington, formerly of Silview, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Phyllis graduated from Conrad High School. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved cats. Phyllis was preceded in death by her daughter, Chainey in 2002 and her former spouse, Arthur Christopher. Survivors include her daughter, Ocean F. Christopher; her sister, Linda...
F. Elva Shinaberry
Mar 19, 2021
F. Elva Shinaberry, age 92, of Wilmington, formerly of Garfield Park, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. Elva was a 1945 graduate of A.I. duPont High School and then Goldey-Beacom College. She was retired from RCI Printing and also worked at Travel Travel, Happy Harrys and Capitol Buildings. Elva enjoyed people and had many friends. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting,...
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