Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Alice Dickinson
Apr 15, 2019
Alice M. Dickinson, age 64, of Newark, Delaware fell asleep in Christ on April 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Baynard, father Orville Baynard, step-father Clarence Woodland, and brother, Larry Baynard. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Lawrence Dickinson; her daughters, Christina Bentzen & Angela Mitchell (Jonathan); her son, Michael Dickinson; and her grandchildren,...
Mary Niblett
Apr 15, 2019
Mary Catherine Niblett, age 84, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 . Mary graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1953. After graduating, she worked at DuPont where she met her husband. She then worked as a school bus driver during the 70’s and then at various banks, starting with the Colonial National which evolved to Bank...
Shirley Grabowski
Apr 12, 2019
Shirley A. Grabowski New Castle, formerly of Wilmington - Shirley, age 67, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. Shirley was a 1969 graduate of Wilmington High School. She worked as a senior customer specialist in franchise taxes at The Corporation Trust Company, Ct Corporation, Wolters Kluwer for 49 and a half years before retiring in May 2018. Shirley enjoyed...
Martha "Pat" Turner
Apr 12, 2019
Martha “Pat” Campbell Turner of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Marshallton, DE passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. Pat was a 1965 graduate of John Dickinson High School. She enjoyed flower arranging, crafts and bird watching. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Howard Campbell. Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Ron Turner; her children, Marti...
Marquita Lloyd
Apr 11, 2019
Marquita L. Lloyd, age 51, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Marquita was a member of Easter Seals. She enjoyed playing cards and word games. Marquita was preceded in death by her 4 children, Timberly Brooks, Charlene Brooks, Andren Water and Shawn Lloyd in 1996; her mother, Mary Baldwin in May 2006...
Jason Cameron
Apr 6, 2019
Jason Cameron, 46, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware. Jason was born in December in Wilmington, Delaware and was a lifelong resident. He was self-employed as a contractor. Jason is survived by his daughter, Taylor Cameron; his mother, Ann Cameron; four brothers, Robert Cameron (Wendy), Shawn Cameron (PeiXi) ,...
Freddie Torres
Apr 2, 2019
Freddie Torres, age 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 2, 2019, after a brave battle with cancer. Freddie was born on May 15, 1952 in Coamo, Puerto Rico. Freddie attended Wilmington High School. He was an employee of the City of Wilmington where he worked in the Sanitation Department for many years. Freddie was known...
Wanda Drummond
Mar 25, 2019
Wanda L. Drummond, age 61, of Wilmington, DE Wanda finished her final journey on Monday, March 25, 2019. Wanda graduated from West Philadelphia High School in 1976. She was a US Army Veteran. Wanda worked for Comcast/Allied as a supervising security manager for 18 years. She was a movie buff. Wanda was preceded in death by her sister, Tracey Barrie...
Ray Hitchens
Mar 24, 2019
Ray D. Hitchens Middletown - Ray, age 78, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Ray served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960. He worked for DuPont at several locations for 35 years before retiring in 2002. After retiring, Ray worked at H&H Truck and Trailer Repair alongside his son. He was a member of the Smyrna/Clayton...
Norma Selland Derby
Mar 22, 2019
Norma L. Selland Derby (95) of Willow Valley Retirement Center, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania and formerly of Ankeny, Iowa died on Friday, March 22, 2019. Norma was an elementary school teacher at Woodside School in Des Moines, Iowa. She taught as an adjunct at Drake University and Des Moines area Community College until 2006, working with Citizenship, English as a second...
Esther Pawley
Mar 14, 2019
Esther Ann Pawley, age 75, of Wilmington, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Esther was a graduate of William Penn High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Esther was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, John T. Pawley; her siblings, Dorothy Barbara Keys, Francis Joseph Valentie, Mary Frances...
George Anthony
Mar 14, 2019
George Robert Anthony III, age 62, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Full obituary coming soon.
Judith Luckey
Mar 14, 2019
Judith ‘Judy” Luckey, age 68, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord after a long illness on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Judy was a 1968 graduate of Freeland High School after which she was employed at Tappan. Judy worked as a nurse at the Methodist Country House for 28 years before retiring in 2008. She was a very...
Laura Connell
Mar 13, 2019
Laura Beth Connell, age 45, of Newport, formerly of Richland Hills, Texas, joined her beloved parents on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Laura dedicated her life to her son. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Janis Connell and her son, Walton Andrew Connell. Survivors include her sister, Andi Bender (Jim) of Newport; her brother, Scott A. Connell...
Patricia Spinden
Mar 11, 2019
Patricia A. Spinden, age 77, of Wilmington, earned her wings on Monday, March 11, 2019. Pat operated Pat’s Day Care for over 20 years. She also worked as a bartender at the Moose New Castle 1578 Lodge and the Newcastle Elks Lodge. Pat enjoyed Delaware Park, the beach, playing bingo, and spending time with her family. Pat was preceded in...
Tara Parsons
Mar 10, 2019
Tara Lynn Parsons, age 45, of Elkton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Tara attended Elkton High School. She loved music and most of all, she was devoted to her family. Survivors include her children, Alexandria Dennis (Robert Smith) and Caitlin Dennis (Virgil Pugh) and Tristan Bailey; her granddaughter, Lilah Smith; her mother, Carol Parsons; her siblings, Robert...
George "Richard" Hobbs
Mar 8, 2019
George “Richard” Hobbs, Sr, age 74, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 8, 2019. Richard was a 1963 graduate of John Dickinson High School. He started his military career right after high school joining the Marine Corp Reserves. After a few years service there, he then joined the Delaware Army National Guard during which he was activated in...
Tung "Tom" Hsiao
Mar 8, 2019
Tung “Tom” Hsiao, age 79, of Claymont, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. Tom was a business owner. He was a member of the Wilmington Evangelical Christian Church. He volunteered at the CACC (Chinese American Community Center) and at the Ronald McDonald House. Tom enjoyed dancing, walking and sports. Tom is survived by his wife of...
Mark Ruggieri
Mar 6, 2019
Mark Thomas Ruggieri Kennett Square, PA - Mark, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Mark was a 1972 graduate of Kennett High School. He worked for his family business, Ruggieri Mushroom and Basciani Foods. Mark was a member of the Italian-American Club in Kennett Square. He enjoyed fishing and baseball. Mark was preceded in death by his...
Brian Nichols
Feb 25, 2019
Brian Lee Nichols, age 42, of Townsend formerly of Dover and Wilmington area, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 25, 2019. Brian worked for several area restaurants including the Hollywood Diner and the Melting Pot. His extremely hard work ethic was only exceeded by the kindness of his heart! He enjoyed music and playing his guitar. Brian’s trademark smile would...
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