Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Edward Mills
Nov 2, 2024
Celebration of Life for Edward W. Mills Family & Friends, It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my great-grandfather, Edward W. Mills, who has peacefully passed away. He was an extraordinary man who fought courageously until God welcomed him home. We ask for your prayers as our family navigates this difficult time. Here are the...
Donald H. Willhite
Oct 31, 2024
Mr. Donald H. Willhite, age 88, of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Newark, DE, died on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Mr. Willhite was born in Los Angeles, CA, the son of the late Hurshel Willhite and Etta (Morrow) Willhite. Mr. Willhite was a CPA who served as the VP and Comptroller for Atlantic Aviation for 35 years. He also served as...
Pauline Gerheiser
Oct 31, 2024
Pauline Jacqueline Gerheiser (nee Blais) of Millsboro, Delaware, passed from this earth on Thursday, October 31, 2024 after a long fight with cancer. Pauline was 93 years of age at the time of her passing. Beloved wife of Fred M. Gerheiser (deceased in 2014) and mother of two sons: Curt Gerheiser (Linda) of Hamilton Square, NJ, and Fredrick K. Gerheiser...
Jack Weaver Jr.
Oct 31, 2024
Jack Weaver, a beloved father, fiancé, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at the age of 68. Jack's courageous battle with cancer demonstrated his incredible strength and bravery. Surrounded by love, he was called home at Christiana Hospital, with his fiancée Robin and cherished friend Linda by his side. Jack was an accomplished auto mechanic, earning many...
Ernest Padovani Sr.
Oct 31, 2024
Ernest A. Padovani Sr., age 95, of Newark, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife Marie and their family. Ernest was a devoted family man. He had a great sense of humor and always made people laugh. He loved family gatherings and always made sure everyone had plenty to eat. We will all cherish the...
Charlene Keys
Oct 30, 2024
Charlene Antoinette Keys, age 59, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Sarah G. Brittingham (Sarah Keys) and Charles S. Miller-Bey (formerly Charles Miller). Charlene grew up in Belvedere, Delaware, and was a proud graduate of McKean High School. Throughout her working life, Charlene dedicated many years as...
Anthony Dello Buono Iii
Oct 27, 2024
Anthony (Tony) Dello Buono, III, of Newark, DE, age 57, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Tony was a 1986 graduate of Howard Vocational Technical High School. Tony was a truck driver for 38 years. Hauling product out of the Wilmington Port at the end of his career. In his earlier years, Tony was an avid bowler, dart player,...
Darlene Mclamb
Oct 24, 2024
Darlene McLamb, from New Castle, Delaware, that lived in the Rambleton Acres neighborhood, passed away October 24, 2024. Her son Eric McLamb was by her side holding her hand as she took hers final breath. Darlene was originally from Boothwyn, Pennsylvania and move to Delaware in the year 1965. Darlene worked at and retired from the closed Avon corporation along...
Geraldine "Gerry" Holler
Oct 22, 2024
Geraldine “Gerry” Holler of Newark, DE, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Gerry was born in Wilmington, Delaware graduating from Dickinson high school in 1964. She worked for MBNA America for 20 years. After retiring, she worked part-time at the Blood Bank of Delmarva until 2007 when her grandson was born. Gerry spent the days...
Suzanne Murawsky
Oct 22, 2024
Suzanne Murawsky, age 85, of Hockessin, formerly of Mountain Side, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Suzie was a secretary at Engelhard Industries and worked at Teamsters Local 575 as a secretary with her beloved husband, John. A consummate caregiver for many family members over the years and a loving mother and wife. Suzie loved nature, gardening, bird...
Jacquelyn Day
Oct 18, 2024
Jacquelyn “Jackie” Day, 77, of Newark, DE passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024, at Christiana Hospital after a short illness. She was surrounded by the love and presence of her family members in her final days. Jackie was born in Washington, DC on June 8, 1947 to the late James Franklin and Irene Elizabeth Steele. She matriculated through the...
Cynthia Abrams
Oct 13, 2024
Cynthia G. “Cindy”, “Mom Mom” Abrams, age 81, of Newark, De passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2024. Born in Salem, NJ she was the daughter of the late Adelaide S. Clemente and Bernard J. Ulissi. As a child she moved to Delaware and attended Our Lady of Fatima School, she was a graduate of William Penn High School in...
Dorothy Biddle
Oct 9, 2024
Dorothy E. Biddle (nee Forsythe), passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Jason Forsythe and the late Jenny (nee Coombs) Forsythe. She spent most of her childhood in Claymont. Dorothy met her future husband, the late Clifton C Biddle, at the roller rink on Concord...
Juan Jose "Cuquito" Santiago
Oct 7, 2024
Juan Jose "Cuquito" Santiago, Age 63, of Wilmington, formerly of Orocovis, Puerto Rico, joined his father and brothers in Heaven on Monday, October 7, 2024. Cuquito worked for the City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors in nature, motorcycles, cars, boxing and helping others in the community. He loved spending time with...
James Ault
Oct 3, 2024
James M. Ault, Sr, 68 years old, of Pennsauken Twp., NJ, formerly of Runnemede, NJ, passed away at home on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Jim was the son of Joseph and Agnes Ault, of Merchantville, NJ. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Brenda Ault,(nee Dodd), his 2 sons, Mike and Dan and their wives Melanie and Heather,...
Edward J. Podgorski Jr.
Sep 27, 2024
Edward J. Podgorski Jr, age 71, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. Ed was a 1971 graduate of Conrad High School. He attended Richardson Park United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Boy Scouts. Ed was also a member of the Absalom Jones Senior Center and formerly went to the Elsmere Senior Center and...
Maryann Della Santa
Sep 25, 2024
MaryAnn Della Santa, age 80, of New Castle, formerly of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Mom loved working on puzzles, reading, cooking, watching movies, and spending time with her family and grand kids. Survivors include her son, George Della Santa; daughter, Michelle Rich (Kevin); and grandchildren, Ceazon, Mathias, Zachary, Naythan and Izzabel Della Santa. Services will...
Anne Resmini
Sep 18, 2024
Anne L. Resmini, age 94, of New Castle, formerly of Schopp, Germany, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Omi worked at a gift shop for many years and was a jack of all trades. She loved gardening, spending the holidays with her family and taking care of the families kids. Omi loved her great grand...
George L. Kerr Jr.
Sep 18, 2024
George L. Kerr Jr., age 75, of Middletown, formerly of Newport, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. George was born in 1949 at Bryn Mawr Hospital to George L. Kerr Sr. and Mary Kerr and lived in Rosemont, PA until the family moved to Wilmington. He was a 1966 graduate of Conrad High School and graduated from Del Tech Community...
Carl W. Shanosk Jr.
Sep 14, 2024
Carl W. Shanosk Jr, 78 of Bear, DE, died on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Donna, his sons, Carl E. Shanosk and his wife Clarissa and their daughter Callie, Pastor Dave Shanosk and his wife, Liz and their daughters Maddie and Abigail, and Carl's daughter, Kathy Shanosk and her son, Josh. Carl...
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