Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
D. Jane Bucci
Apr 14, 2020
Delores Jane (Huss) Bucci, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at home with her loving nephew Bob Devlin by her side. Mrs. Bucci was born at home in Parkesburg, PA in Chester County. She attended Parkesburg High School and was a homemaker. Mrs. Bucci was member of St. Matthews Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the...
Kenneth Jeffries
Apr 14, 2020
Kenneth R. "Doorbuster" Jeffries Newark - Age 71, departed on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Kenneth was an Army Veteran during Vietnam. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, traveling, and hunting. He especially loved his dog "KB". Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bernice Jeffries and his son, Kenny, Jr. Survivors include his children, Kristen, Cody and Bryan and...
Adrian Santiago
Apr 12, 2020
Adrian "Pribele" Santiago Wilmington - Age 95, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Pribele is survived by his wife, Evanjelista (Gela) Santiago; 19 children, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A viewing will be held on Monday, April 20, 2020 from 10 am to 12 noon at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St. Newport, DE 19804. Services and...
Martha Lawhorn
Apr 12, 2020
Martha F. Lawhorn, age 94, of Newport, formerly of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020. Martha remained active and vibrant until recent years. She enjoyed watching horse racing at Delaware Park. Martha was very compassionate and humble and loved the Twilight movies and Criminal Minds. Martha was the last of 15 children of the late...
Ronald Yenshaw
Apr 10, 2020
Ronald E. Yenshaw, age 71, of New Castle, formerly of Freeland, PA passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2020. Ron was a member of the local 74 where he was a plumber and pipefitter for many years before retiring. He graduated from Fletcher Brown Vocational High School in 1966. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and...
Apostle Aderemi Adeyemi
Apr 9, 2020
Aderemi J. Adeyemi, age 61, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Apostle Remi was born in Nigeria and was formerly of New York City, New York, Brunswick, Georgia, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Dallas, Texas. He and his wife are the founders of World Evangelical Faith Ministries, which covers The Victory of Faith...
Charles Secrest
Apr 6, 2020
Charles Henry Secrest (Charlie) passed away on Monday, April 6th, of Covid. He also suffered from COPD, and Lewy Body Dementia. Charlie was born in Mount Airy, NC on May 18,1937 to Robert L. and Annie Easter Secrest (Sechrist). As a child he worked on tobacco farms, killed a mule that was chasing him, learned the fine arts of making...
Daniel Tequianes-Vergara
Apr 5, 2020
Daniel Tequianes-Vergara, age 38, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday April 5,2020 Formerly of Oxford, PA, Dan moved to Delaware in his teens and graduated from McKean High School in 2000. In 2001 Dan met the love of his life and thus began a life of many misadventures, because nothing with Dan was ever easy....
Leonard Pressley
Apr 5, 2020
Leonard Pressley also known as Len, Son of the late Harry Pressey and Mary Ann Flim-Pressey, departed this life on April 5, 2020. He was born on October 11, 1960 in Wilmington, Delaware. Leonard was a proud graduate of Wilmington High School in Wilmington, Delaware. Upon graduating, he worked at the Skating Club as an ice Ice Resurfacer and loved...
Herbert Simpson
Apr 5, 2020
Herbert L. Simpson, III, of Wilmington, formerly of South Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home. Herb worked as a master carpenter for over 30 years. He was an animal lover, especially dogs, enjoyed woodworking, being a Mummer, and was an avid music fan from Rock to Bluegrass. Herb was devoted to his family and will...
Theresa Saxton
Apr 2, 2020
Theresa (Tree) Marie Saxton, age 66, of Newark Delaware died on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Christiana Hospital. Theresa was the daughter of the late Walter G. and Theresa (Callahan) Saxton. Theresa worked at the Little Sisters of the Poor and also volunteered there for 47 years. She also coordinated and planned many of the senior activities and trips at...
Barbara Gestwicki
Apr 2, 2020
Barbara W. Gestwicki, age 86, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the home of her daughter. Born in Wilmington, she was the daughter of the late William F. Whiteside and Florence and Robert Fraim. Barbara grew up in the flats and graduated from Wilmington High School. She retired from Hercules and Delaware Park. Barbara was preceded in death...
Holly Gouge
Mar 31, 2020
Holly Anne Gouge “Ha Ha”, 35 passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 31st after a long battle. Holly was born June 28, 1984 in Wilmington, DE. Holly was always known for her contagious laugh and smile, she was loved by anyone who got a chance to meet her. She is survived by her daughter Destiny McIntosh, Destiny’s father Daniel Gleeson, Her...
George Smith
Mar 28, 2020
George F. "Ric" Smith North Wilmington, formerly of Ridley Park, PA - Age 70, passed away on Saturday, March 28, at home with his son by his side. George was in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country in the Vietnam war. He was a mechanic and loved working on his cars and spending time in his garage. George...
E. Michael Carter
Mar 26, 2020
E. Michael Carter, Jr Bear - E. Michael Carter, Jr, age 34, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Mike attended Glasgow High School and worked as a security guard. Mike was a devoted Philly fan, he had an undeniable love for sports. He had a heart of gold with an unwavering passion for music. We were all touched...
John Grieshop
Mar 25, 2020
John Joseph Grieshop, Jr, "Lumpy", age 44, of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. John was a 1994 graduate of Delcastle High School. He was a mechanic and worked at Total Tire for the past 10 years. John was a jack of all trades and was the type of man that would do anything to help those...
John Lowther
Mar 18, 2020
John L. Lowther, age 97, of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Jack was an Army Airforce veteran, serving in WWII in North Africa and Italy. He was an avid University of Delaware football and Phillies baseball fan. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Lorraine Lowther; and sisters, Margaret White and Eleanor Moore....
Debra Boucher
Mar 15, 2020
Debra L. Boucher, age 54, of Bear, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Deb enjoyed shooting pool, gardening, and being outdoors. She especially loved visiting Wildwood, NJ and music and dancing. Deb was preceded in death by her father, Nelson A. Boucher in 1992. Survivors include her daughter, Nicole Doell; her son, Paul Flora; her mother, Pat Boucher; her...
Coleman "Reds" Jones
Mar 14, 2020
Coleman Elliott Jones "Reds" Newport - Coleman, age 82, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Coleman was the only child of Frank and Grace Jones. He was raised and lived in Newport, DE. Coleman was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Dolores Jones in 2017. Coleman is survived by his son, Frank (& Lynn) Jones and...
William Denver Garrison
Mar 14, 2020
William Denver Garrison, Jr. 61, passed unexpectedly at 6:12 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2020, from complications sustained during cardiac surgery. Denver was born in December 1958, in Gallipolis, OH and lived in Ohio for many years. He attended Bowling Green State University and the University of Findlay where he did undergraduate work in Music Education. Denver holds a Masters...
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