Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
John Levering
Dec 27, 2018
John L. Levering 5/16/65 – 12/27/18 John Leonard Levering, age 53, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. How do you sum up everything about John in an obituary? There’s many chapters that precede me. To know him was to laugh like hell. John was in the printing business for many years working at Photo Color, Modern Press,...
Ronald Rew
Dec 27, 2018
Ronald Brooks Rew Wilmington - Ron, age 81, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Ron retired from W.L. Gore. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mildred Rew; his granddaughter, Stephanie Rew; his brothers, James and David Rew and his sister, "Boots". Survivors include his wife...
Gladys Hobbs
Dec 26, 2018
Gladys P. “Glady” Hobbs, age 79, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Glady enjoyed quilting, walking at the mall and visiting Chick-fil-A. Glady was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years in 2009, James M. Hobbs and by 5 of her siblings. Survivors include her son, Larry Hobbs; her daughter, Barbara Lindell (Ric); her sister,...
Christian Bauerle
Dec 24, 2018
Christian Bauerle Wilmington - Christian, age 18, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 24, 2018. Christian was a 2018 graduate of John Dickinson High School. He loved sports, especially baseball which he excelled at. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, January 2 at ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH, 901 East Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804, where...
Peter Johnson
Dec 23, 2018
Newark, Delaware – Peter Norman Johnson, 89, died on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Christiana Hospital. Peter was born on May 23, 1929 in Dorchester, Massachusetts and attended schools in Weymouth, Massachusetts. He was involved in Demolay, the Masonic branch for young men where he met his first wife Ruth Wood at a Demolay and Rainbow Girl’s dance. Peter graduated...
Rachel Willey
Dec 22, 2018
Rachel (Magnolia) Willey: Born 12/12/1930 in North Adams, MA. Rachel spent her early adult life as a nursing assistant and most of her adult life working in bar and restaurant management. She relocated many times in her lifetime having lived in Massachusetts, Delaware, Arizona, then Salisbury, MD before moving back to Delaware. Rachel was a lifetime member of the American...
Maria Simpson
Dec 18, 2018
Maria Delourdes Simpson “Lule”, age 31, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Lule enjoyed music and art. Lule is survived by her children, Juniah, Easen and Azeriah and her extended family. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am to 12 noon on Saturday, December 29 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E....
Ruston Everett
Dec 18, 2018
Ruston “Rusty” B. Everett- 63 of Camden Wyoming, Delaware passed away peacefully on December 18, 2018. Born on December 19, 1954 in Farmington, New Mexico to the late Beverly Lewis and late Billy A. Everett. Rusty served in the United States Coast Guard from 1972 to 1978. As well as serving in the Army National Guard where he retired at...
John Finch
Dec 17, 2018
John Finch, age 52, of Newark, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018. John attended Wilmington High School. He was an passionate Eagles fan and loved playing the guitar. John enjoyed being with his friends and family, especially his granddaughters. John was preceded in death by his parents, William and Anne Raign. Survivors include his daughter, Kimmy...
Doug Walls
Dec 11, 2018
Doug E. Walls Wilmington - Doug, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Doug is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his daughter Susan; son Stephen, and daughter-in-law Tina; brother Chuck, and sister-in-law Claudia; brother Skip, and sister-in-law Maria and their children: Joe and Stacy, along with her husband Matt and son Sam. Born to...
Jo-Ann Murrary
Dec 5, 2018
Jo-Ann Murray, age 85, of Edgewood, MD, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Jo-Ann was a greeter at Walmart in Abington, MD for 15 years before retiring in 2015. She enjoyed writing songs and singing. Most of all, Jo-Ann enjoyed being with her family, especially her daughter, with whom she had been staying with in...
Thelda Cave
Dec 4, 2018
Thelda M. Cave Newark - Thelda, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Thelda enjoyed square dancing, traveling, camping, gardening, spending time with her family and the holidays, especially Christmas. Thelda was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Bill Staples; and her daughter-in-law, Cindy Cave. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Donald E. Cave, Sr;...
David Carrier
Nov 30, 2018
David Arthur Carrier, age 67, of Elkton, Maryland formerly of Vermont, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 in Newark, Delaware. David was the head of Human Resources for a company in Vermont for many years. He also worked at Union Hospital in Elkton for 10 years. David was an amazing trumpet player and loved country music. He enjoyed photography...
Frank Calvetti
Nov 25, 2018
Frank A. Calvetti Wilmington - Frank, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 25, 2018. Frank was the youngest and last surviving child of the late Angelo and Natalina Calvetti. He was a 1946 graduate of Wilmington High School and a WWII Army veteran, serving in Japan. Frank retired after 45 years working at Tupp Signs....
Daniel Adams
Nov 22, 2018
Daniel Adams New Castle, DE formerly of KY - Dan, age 73, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Dan worked at General Motors and Newport Builders. He enjoyed fishing, tending to his yard and detailing cars. Dan was devoted to his family and loved spending time with his granddaughter. Dan was preceded in death by his wife of 45...
Thomas Walker
Nov 19, 2018
Thomas H. “Thom” Walker, Jr., age 71, of Fort Myers, Florida, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 19, 2018. Thom was born and raised in Salem, New Jersey. He graduated in 1966 from Penns Grove High School. He received his PhD in Naples, Florida. Thom enjoyed fishing. He was an environmentalist, using his bicycle for transportation...
James Warrington
Nov 19, 2018
James Paige Warrington, II Newark - Paige, age 25, passed away tragically on Monday, November 19, 2018. Paige was a 2011 graduate of Delcastle High School where he excelled in carpentry and participated in Skills USA. He then worked at Paddy's Roofing for the past few years. Paige was a passionate fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Cummins Trucks and the...
George Meconnahey
Nov 13, 2018
George W. Meconnahey, age 63, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. George graduated from Delcastle High School in 1973. He enjoyed fishing, wood carving, and watching movies. George was preceded in death by his parents, George and Clara. Survivors include his sons, Brian Meconnahey and Matthew Meconnahey (Elizabeth); his sisters, Ann Meconnahey (Kathy Taft) and Maryann Meconnahey-Weir;...
Lily Rash
Nov 1, 2018
Heaven gained an Angel on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Lil was 95 years old. Lil worked for the Delaware State Hospital for many years. She enjoyed meeting her sisters at Delaware Park every Saturday and spending time with her family. Lil loved animals, especially cats and dogs. Lil was preceded in death by her son, Howard J. Morris, Jr; her...
Evan Pitts (Dagle)
Oct 29, 2018
Evan Pitts (Evan Dagle), age 28, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. Evan graduated from Middletown High School. He worked as a night clerk at Shoprite for over 8 years. Evan enjoyed music, playing video games, cooking, and watching tv series and movies. Most of all, Evan loved his kids. Survivors include his children, Karmyn, Michael and Dominic; his...
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