Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Elizabeth Upperco
Oct 8, 2020
Elizabeth Helen Upperco passed on October 8th 2020 after a short but strenuous battle with lung cancer. Lisa had an energetic, boisterous personality and was known to be an amazing cook with the ability to make a meal to feed family and friends out of anything she could find in a fridge and pantry. She was preceded in death by...
Doris (Bradley) Wright
Oct 8, 2020
Doris A. (Bradley) Wright, age 62, of Newport, DE, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Doris enjoyed ghost stories and watching crime shows and The Walking Dead. She loved coloring, drawling, and playing games and crossword puzzles. Doris is now with those that preceded her in death, her parents, Doris and...
Sherri Zalota
Oct 7, 2020
Sherri Lynn Zalota (Smith), age 57, of Wilmington, DE formerly of Parkside, PA passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Sherri attended Sun Valley High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Sherri was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia A. Cornell and her stepfather, Earl M. Cornell (Bud). Survivors include her fiancé, Ken Waterfield...
M. Wendell Nichols
Oct 7, 2020
M. Wendell Nichols, age 67, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Denton, MD, transitioned to his eternal rest on October 7, 2020. Wendell was a 1971 graduate of North Caroline High School in Denton, Maryland. After graduation, he worked in textiles at the Dupont Company in Seaford, DE for 20 years. After retiring from DuPont, Wendell relocated to Chester, Pennsylvania, before...
Vera Cox
Oct 4, 2020
Vera L. Cox, age 58, of Newark, DE formerly of Travelers Rest, SC, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Vera was a 1980 graduate of Travelers Rest High School in South Carolina. She then attended trade school where she became an accomplished seamstress. Vera worked in customer service most recently at Royal Farms and formerly of Domino’s and Maisley...
Eelke (Elly) Charwick
Oct 3, 2020
Eelke (Elly) Charwick, of Talleyville, DE, died on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the age of Ninety One. Elly leaves behind her loving husband of sixty seven years, Anthony; three daughters and their husbands- Mary and George Vernon, Cynthia and Ian Bland, Anita and Ken Boie; two grandchildren, Sarah and George A. Vernon; sister, Dirkie Siebel, brother Fritz Smits, together...
Henry T. Nowak
Sep 27, 2020
Henry T. Nowak, age 77, of Townsend, Delaware passed away on September 27, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Hank was born at St. Agnes Hospital of Philadelphia, PA in 1943. He graduated from Bonner High School in 1961 and Drexel University, where he received his degree in Business Administration, in 1967. Hank played lacrosse for Drexel from 1964 –...
Raymond F. Maas
Sep 27, 2020
Raymond F. Maas, Sr., our hero and mentor, passed away on September 27, 2020, at the age of 97. He is preceded in death by Jeanette, his quietly wonderful wife and partner of 50 years, and his cool sister Dottie Martin. Ray was a wonderful dad to his children: Raymond, Jr. (Mary) of Mary Esther FL, Katherine Maas (Roger Turk)...
Orrie "Bill" Williamson
Sep 27, 2020
Orrie "Bill" Williamson Jr (Aka Shark) Newark, formerly of Newport - Age 62, kicked the bucket on September 27, 2020 after a 2 year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Orrie attended Krebs School in Newport and graduated from Delcastle High School in 1975. He achieved Eagle Scout in 1973. Orrie worked as a painter at Atlantic Aviation for 10...
Luis Tlaseca Bravo
Sep 26, 2020
Luis "El Pis" Tlaseca Bravo of Wilmington, DE., formally from Puebla, Mexico, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the age of 66. Luis enjoyed listening to music and is remembered as a hard worker.. Luis leaves behind his sister, Jorgino Tlaseca Bravo, his niece, Agustina Bermudez and cousin, Alberto Tlaseca Memorial Services will be...
Sean James Pusey
Sep 25, 2020
Sean James Pusey, age 45, of Newark, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2020. Sean James was an 1993 graduate of Newark High School where he ran track at the Penn relays. He was a construction worker for many years. Sean James enjoyed playing basketball and softball and watching football, especially The Eagles. Sean James was preceded in death...
Cecilia Elizabeth "Betty" (Gross) Bryson
Sep 24, 2020
Cecilia Elizabeth "Betty" (Gross) Bryson Wilmington - Betty passed peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Betty was a memorable and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cioci, and friend. She will be remembered for her love of Elvis, the slots, dancing, fashion, and sass! The family looks forward to a celebration of Betty's life at a later date.
Gloria White
Sep 23, 2020
Gloria I. White, age 84, of Elkton, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, Gloria graduated from George Washington Carver High School in 1954. She was a member of New Creations Ministries. Gloria loved playing cards, cooking, collecting shoes and spending time with her family. She enjoyed playing and watching sports. Gloria also loved watching and...
Joseph M. Fahey
Sep 23, 2020
Joseph M. Fahey Sr Wilmington - Joe, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Joe will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was retired from Gulf Oil Corporation. Joe enjoyed woodworking and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, especially the Eagles and Phillies. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of...
Elizabeth M. “Bette” Farra
Sep 13, 2020
Elizabeth M. “Bette” Farra, age 91, of Wilmington, daughter of the late Charles Henry Davis and Josephine (Taylor) Davis, died on Sunday, September 13, 2020. A 1947 graduate of Alexis I. Dupont High School, Bette was a secretary for the Dupont Company prior to joining the Red Clay School District as secretary for Heritage Elementary School. She retired in 1985....
Darryll Mitchell
Sep 12, 2020
Darryll Keith Mitchell, age 50, of Newark, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Darryll was a 1988 graduate of John Dickinson High School. He worked at Barclay Bank for several years. He also worked at Chase Bank and Astra Zeneca. Darryll was an active member of Kelton Church of Christ in West Grove, PA. He...
James Elliotte
Sep 10, 2020
James Elliotte, age 32, of Bear, formerly of Smyrna, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020. Jamie attended Gunning Bedford and William Penn High School. He served in the Navy Seabees. Jamie worked for the Laborer Union Local #199. He was a musician and enjoyed playing guitar and drums in Rapid Intake. Survivors include his wife Brittany Kirschner; daughter, Jasmine...
Jackie Pierson
Sep 8, 2020
Jackie Pierson Wilmington - Jackie Pierson, age 73, found peace on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Jackie was one of eleven children, daughter to Harvey & Juanita Hunt. She will be best remembered for being a devoted and loving Mom & Mommom. Jackie loved her home and would most often be found outside in the sun either gardening or reading a...
Keith Caldwell
Sep 5, 2020
Keith Antonio Caldwell Age 59, Passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Wilmington Delaware. He was born in Avon Park, Florida November 21, 1960, to Leroy ( Deceased Father) and Cornelia (Williams Mother) Caldwell o. Mr. Caldwell was a Warehouse worker for Port of Wilmington of Delaware and was also a resident of Wilmington Delaware. Survivors Include his lovely Shanique...
Agnes Hutton
Sep 4, 2020
Agnes M Hutton, after a hard fought battle with Alzheimer’s, passed peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2020. Agnes was a resident at Parkview Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Hutton III of Delaware and her daughter, Tina M. Minks of Maryland. Agnes is survived by her brothers John R. Young Sr- Florida and Charles...
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