Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Charles Young
Jan 21, 2021
Charles Young, age 97, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospital, after a brief illness. Charlie was born in Philadelphia and lived most of his life in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Upper Darby High School and then enlisted in the US Coast Guard and proudly served in the...
Nicole L. Zugie
Jan 20, 2021
Nicole L. Zugie Elsmere - Nicole, age 39, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Nikki was a 2000 graduate of Howard VoTech High School. She worked at Peggy's home daycare where she loved the children who attended. Nikki also loved animals, especially her 2 dogs and 2 cats. Nikki was preceded in death by her...
Jeffrey Shields
Jan 19, 2021
Jeffrey “Jeff to the Left the Mayor” Shields, age 55, of Newark, formerly of Bronx, New York, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Jeff worked for Chase Manhattan Bank for over 20 years, He was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, and New York Knicks. Survivors include his wife of 20...
Harry Collins
Jan 18, 2021
Harry T. Collins, Jr, age 62, of Wilmington, formerly of Newport, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. Harry enjoyed playing guitar and horseshoes. He loved having a good time. Harry was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Dear and his sister, Brenda Lee Collins. Survivors include his children, Mattie Sweeney (Ray Townsend), Harry T. Collins, and Josh Marks...
Janet Moody
Jan 18, 2021
Janet Regina Hough Moody, age 57, of North Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Monday January 18, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Janet was a 1981 graduate of Brandywine High School. She was a beloved bookkeeper for many companies, friends, and family until her true calling, motherhood. Janet was a “firecracker” but she embraced and loved all those...
Marie F. Breternitz
Jan 18, 2021
Marie F. Breternitz, age 88, of Newark, Delaware, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Marie graduated from Springfield Commerce High School in 1950 located in Massachusetts, where she spent the earlier years of her life. Later in life, she graduated from the University of Delaware Legal Assistant...
Olga Gomez Zavala
Jan 18, 2021
Olga Gomez Zavala, age 56, of Wilmington, formerly of Mexico, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2021. Olga enjoyed listening to music and cooking. Most of all, Olga loved spending time with her family especially her children. She enjoyed having conversations with her brothers, sister, nephews & nieces. Olga was preceded in death by her parents,...
Tia Marie Ambrose
Jan 16, 2021
Tia Marie Ambrose 1982-2021 Wilmington- Tia passed peacefully on January 16, 2021 at the age of 38 at Christina hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by grandparents Frank and Hilda Ambrose and uncle William Ambrose. Tia was known for her fun loving ways and the laughter she brought. Tia loved to laugh so much she...
Robert “Bobby” J. Rossell
Jan 14, 2021
Robert “Bobby” J. Rossell Jr, AKA Bud, Bubbito, Bub and Booby age 30, of Middletown, formerly of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Bobby attended Middletown High School and was a Great diesel mechanic. Turning wrenches was what he loved to do. Bobby was also known for his cracking of jokes, his witty...
Sharon Jean Jones
Jan 11, 2021
Sharon Jean Jones, age 57, of New Castle, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. Sharon worked in the banking industry for many years. She enjoyed crafting with her grandson and had a passion for reading. Sharon was preceded in death by her daughter, Amanda Marie; mother, Barbara Jean Jones-Pierce; her stepfather, William Pierce and her sister-in-law, Cindy Jones. Survivors...
James “Big Jim” Anastasia
Jan 8, 2021
You can take the boy out of Philadelphia, but no matter where he goes, you can't take Philly out of the boy. James “Big Jim” Anastasia, age 51, of North Wilmington, son of Gerald and Charlotte Anastasia, was graduated from North Catholic High School and Temple University. He began his travels at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom,...
Debra Jo Strazzella
Jan 6, 2021
Debra Jo Strazzella Newark - On January 6, 2021, Debra Jo Strazzella passed away peacefully at home with her family. Debra was born on November 22, 1954 to the late Joann Pierson and John Parks. She grew up in the Newark, Delaware suburbs but spent a considerable amount of time with her Pierson family cousins, aunts and uncles around the...
Jean Dierolf
Jan 3, 2021
Jean A. Dierolf Newport - Jean A. Dierolf, age 95, of Newport, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Manor Care. Jean was a homemaker and a member of Peniel United Methodist Church, Peniel UMC Women, the Minquas Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, and the Richardson Park Community Action Program. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with her family...
Loretta Brase
Jan 3, 2021
Loretta E. Brase Wilmington - It is with great sadness the family announces that Loretta E. Brase passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of January 3, 2021. In 2016, Loretta was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease with dementia soon to follow. The latter of which took her from her family and friends unexpectedly. Loretta was born May 1, 1950...
Cecilia Yannucci
Jan 1, 2021
Cecilia V. Yannucci, age 89, of Wilmington, went to be with The Lord on Friday, January 1, 2021. Ceil was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School in New Castle. She was a homemaker and a member of Immanuel Church. Ceil was a great cook specializing in Italian dishes. Ceil was preceded in death by her husband Nicholas J. Yannucci...
Timothy Foraker
Dec 30, 2020
Timothy Burdette Foraker, age 62, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Tim attended the Elwyn Institute for many years. He enjoyed bowling, swimming and participating in the Special Olympics. Tim also loved to watch movies especially, Wizard of Oz and Michael Jackson’s Thriller; he loved to dance. His favorite day of the year was his birthday. Tim...
Alyssa Lee Perry
Dec 28, 2020
Alyssa Lee Perry, age 18, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 28, 2020. Alyssa was a 2020 graduate of Glasgow High School and until recently worked at Hardees Restaurant in Bear, Delaware. She enjoyed being with her friends and family. Alyssa was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Lee Davis and her grandmother, Linda Perry. Survivors include...
Michelle R. Wysock Mcclelland
Dec 27, 2020
Michelle R. Wysock McClelland, age 59, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at home. Michelle was a waitress at Crossroads for many years and also at Hunters Den. She loved animals especially her dogs and cats. Michelle is survived by her son, Dan Hughes; her daughter, Morgan McClelland and her father, Brett McClelland; her companion, John Asbury;...
Betty Jo Page Magoon
Dec 27, 2020
Betty Jo Page Magoon, age 73, of Hockessin, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Betty worked as a bank teller in Jacksonville, North Carolina for 12 years and a med-tech and a CNA in Staunton, Virginia for 3 years. She lived in various locations for most of her life being a military daughter and wife....
Laura Taylor
Dec 24, 2020
Laura M. Taylor, age 85, of Newark, formerly of Lewes, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Laura enjoyed hunting and crocheting. Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Taylor and a son from her first marriage, James J. Walls Jr. Survivors include her sons, Lawrence Taylor Jr (Teresa) and Gary Taylor; her daughters...
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