Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Carolyn A. Vansant
Dec 7, 2024
Carolyn A. Vansant, age 62, of Bear, formerly of Stanton, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Carol attended John Dickinson High School and was a member at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. She worked at Mary’s Kountry Kitchen, where she met her husband, Gene. Carol loved to camp, go fishing, and take cruises. She enjoyed spending time with her...
Edwin Rodriguez Sr.
Dec 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of Edwin Rodriguez Sr. Sunrise, August 16, 1967 – Sunset, December 6, 2024 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend to many. Edwin Rodriguez, Sr. was born in Wilmington, DE in 1967. He was the 4th of 5 children of Jose and Hilda Rodriguez. He is preceded in death by his mother, Hilda. Edwin is survived...
Marna W. Flynn
Dec 3, 2024
Marna W. Flynn, age 96, of Dagsboro, DE, formerly of Newtown Square, PA and Wilmington, NC, joined her husband, Harry Flynn, of 53 years on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Marna was a 1947 graduate of Glen-Nor High School and was a homemaker. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and beloved cat, Smokey....
Jose Miguel Prado
Nov 30, 2024
Jose Miguel Prado, age 59, of Newport, formerly of West Chester, transitioned on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Jose was a graduate of Henderson High School in West Chester and received his Associates Degree in Music from West Chester University. He retired from the City of Wilmington Fire Department after over 20 years of service as a firefighter. He also was...
Charlotte Wood
Nov 29, 2024
Charlotte Lynn “Charlie” Wood, age 4, of New Castle, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. Charlie was an active child who along with her sister and cousin were affectionately known as “The Wrecking Crew”. She loved music and blowing kisses. Charlie was preceded in death by her older sister, Ciara Morris in 2016. She is survived by her mother,...
Paul W. Jones, Jr.
Nov 24, 2024
Paul W. Jones, Jr. (Bumpsy) age 78, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024. Paul was a graduate of Sun Valley High School, in Aston, and a US Navy Veteran. Paul started his career as a surveyor for the State of Pennsylvania. Upon leaving that position he was employed by The Franklin Mint in the Quality Control...
Paula Alcantara
Nov 23, 2024
Paula Mishelle Alcantara, age 5, of Newark, formerly of New York City, transitioned on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Mishelle enjoyed her Bayada Therapist (Megan) and her nurse Yassah. She loved watching Disney movies, her colorful nightlights, plush toys and cat headband. Mishelle especially loved spending time with her family. Mishelle is survived by her parents, Victor Alcantara and Paola Maria;...
Javier A. Morales
Nov 22, 2024
Javier A. Morales, age 78, of Bear, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. Javier Morales had a career with DuPont PR, El DuPont of Nemours Wilmington, Delaware. After retirement he dedicated his years to help the veterans in Puerto Rico. For 10 years he was the President of the 65th Infantry Association in Puerto Nuevo,...
Da'Mar'Cus Wilson
Nov 19, 2024
Da’mar’cus D. Wilson 10/24/1989 -11/19/2024 Da’mar'cus D. Wilson affectionally called “Mardy” vogued off the dancefloor of life for the final time quietly on November 19, 2024. October 24,1989 was the day this star was celebrated by his parents Diana M. Bolden and Mark B. Wilson who has preceded him in death. It was also the day Da’mar’cus boogied his way...
Betty Ann (Kauffman) Swain
Nov 18, 2024
Betty Ann (Kauffman) Swain died peacefully on November 18, 2024. She was a life-long Delawarean, born at home in Elsmere to Samuel G. Kauffman and Bessie Craig Kauffman. She was predeceased by her parents as well as her brothers, Samuel and Walter and her sisters, Audrey and Nancy. Betty was baptized, confirmed, and married at Elsmere Presbyterian Church where she...
Frank H. Hartenstein
Nov 17, 2024
Frank H. Hartenstein, age 84, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on November 17, 2024. He was born in Bridgeton, NJ to Frank and Leola (Ayars) Hartenstein, and a proud graduate of Bridgeton High School, class of 1958. He worked at A&P stores then operated a printing press at Price Brothers in Bridgeton, NJ. In 1974, he moved to Delaware with...
Johnny Wilkes
Nov 12, 2024
Johnny Melvin Wilkes, “Tree Top” age 68, of Wilmington, formerly of Newark, went on to glory on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Tree Top was an Army Veteran. He enjoyed music and dancing. And had an outgoing personality and was a free spirit. He was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda and brothers, Eddie and Randall Survivors include his daughter,...
John Rutkowski Iii
Nov 11, 2024
John Rutkowski III, age 71, of Newark, Delaware, passed away from malignant melanoma on November 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, John was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend to many. John is survived by his wife of 39 years, Karen Ford, his son John Rutkowski IV, his sisters Charmaine Wishart and Danielle Kulp...
Zenobia Willis
Nov 8, 2024
Zenobia Willis, age 85, of Philadelphia, PA, transitioned to be with the Lord and join her parents and siblings on Friday, November 8, 2024. Zenobia is survived by her sons, Lawrence Willis and Sylvester Willis (Daphnee Lacroix-Willis); siblings, Northa, Betty, Lorise, Lorine, and Hubert; 15 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends. A Celebration of...
Margaret Gagnon
Nov 7, 2024
It is with deep sadness, we announce the passing of our sweet sister Margaret E. “Maggie” Gagnon (Hardy). She peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loving sisters, on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the age of 74. She was the eldest Child born to the late Charles G. Hardy, Sr. and Mildred C. Hardy (Brack). Maggie attended Brown Technical School...
Jose Carmen Reyes Medina
Nov 6, 2024
Jose Carmen Reyes Medina, age 45, on Newark, formerly of Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Carmelo was a self employed landscaper. Carmelo was very social. He enjoyed meeting people, playing soccer, and was devoted to his children. Carmelo is survived by his son, Jose "Angelo" Reyes-Hinckle; daughter, Camila Margarite Reyes; mother, Sharee Renee Mason; and siblings, Paulino...
Alonzo Lindsey
Nov 6, 2024
Alonzo (AL) Robert Lindsey, son of the late Ephearim Sr. and Mable Lindsey was born February 16, 1964 in Wilmington, DE. He departed this life peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday November 6, 2024, in Christiana Hospital. Al attended school in the Wilmington Public Schools and graduated from Christiana High School. Al met and married Charlene Riley in 1991....
Marcos Antonio Nunez Jaime
Nov 4, 2024
Marcos Antonio Nuñez Jaime, “Raimey” “Big Dawg” age 24, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. Marcos was a 2019 graduate of A.I. duPont High School and worked at Amazon. Marcos is survived by his daughter, Raileny Nuñez Mondragón and her mother, Brisa Mondragón; his mother, Graciela Jaime Campusano (Carlos A. Pegero) and his father, Ramon Antonio Nuñez...
Frank Montgomery Sr.
Nov 3, 2024
Frank T. Montgomery Sr., age 60, of Newark, formerly of Fort Meade, MD, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Frank worked for MWM Construction as a roofer. He enjoyed working with his hands, throwing the football with his son, cracking jokes and fishing. Frank loved watching the Philadelphia Eagles and a nice cold beer. He loved his family and...
Kristin Mcinnis
Nov 2, 2024
Kristin Michelle McInnis, age 42, of Newark, formerly of central Florida, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. Beyond her love of music, singing/dancing and true-crime documentaries, Kristin had an extensive and varied skillset including, drawing, cake decorating, and cosmetology. Although in her younger years she struggled with dyslexia, she...
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