Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

James Warrington

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

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

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)

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...

Gordon  "Buddy"  Adams

Gordon "Buddy" Adams

Oct 27, 2018

Gordon C. "Buddy" Adams, Jr. Newark - Buddy, age 73, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Buddy was a 1963 graduate of Dickinson High School. He enjoyed meeting friends at Delaware Park. Buddy is survived by his daughters, Allyson and Torie; his sister, Marguerite Scherer (Thomas) and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and...

Charles  O'Donnell

Charles O'Donnell

Oct 23, 2018

Charles A. “Chuck” O’Donnell, Jr., age 71, of Wilmington, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Chuck was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corp from 1965 to 1969. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. Chuck was always in good spirits and enjoyed making others laugh. Survivors include his wife of 38...

Willie "Duke" Kemp

Willie "Duke" Kemp

Oct 22, 2018

Willie "Duke" Kemp Marshallton formerly of New Castle - Willie, age 66, went to be with The Lord after a courageous long battle with Brain Cancer. Willie attended William Penn High School. He worked at NVF for 30 years as well as part time at Star Building Services for many years then at Rock Tenn for 10 years before retiring...

Sheila Hulzenga

Sheila Hulzenga

Oct 22, 2018

Sheila M. Hulzenga Bear, formerly of Montville, NJ - Sheila, age 83, expired Monday, October 22, 2018. Sheila was a graduate of St. Vincent's Hospital School of Practical Nursing in Montclair, NJ, graduating from Essex County College, Newark Campus, NJ. She was a member of Holy Spirit Church in New Castle, DE. Sheila was preceded in death by her husband,...

Natalie Brown

Natalie Brown

Oct 19, 2018

Natalie S. Brown, of Newark, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. Natalie retired from her job as a buyer at DuPont after 26 years in 1989. She then owned the “Joy of The Needle” for many years. Natalie was a nationally renowned needlewoman. Natalie was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Brown in 1990 and her brother, Edward...

Matthew Neidlinger

Matthew Neidlinger

Oct 18, 2018

Matthew T. Neidlinger, age 40, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Matt attended Thomas McKean High School. He enjoyed fishing and was a huge fan of the Washington Redskins. He also loved fast cars and the show Street Outlaws. Most of all, Matt was a family man and would do anything for his loved ones. Matt was...

Lucinda M. "Cindy"   Draper

Lucinda M. "Cindy" Draper

Oct 13, 2018

Lucinda M. "Cindy" Draper Wilmington - Cindy, age 58, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at her home, after a long battle with cancer. Cindy was a life long resident of Delaware and attended H. C. Conrad High School. She worked for Crowell Corp. for 34 years until they closed. She then earned her certificate as a Certified Medical...

Alice Galiotti

Alice Galiotti

Sep 27, 2018

Alice T. Galiotti, age 88, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Alice was the daughter of the late Stanley and Maryanna Hess. She was a member of St. Matthew’s Church since the early 1960’s and Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality. Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Rocco Galiotti; her brothers, Alexander Hess and...

Karen Hart

Karen Hart

Sep 26, 2018

Karen M Hart (nee) Miller, age 75, of Newark, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at St Francis Hospital after a long illness. In the 60s Karen worked as a legal secretary for Prickett & Prickett for several years, until her daughter Cheryl was born in 1969. In the 70s Karen co-owned/operated the parts dept of K & B...

Beverly Desrosiers Davis

Beverly Desrosiers Davis

Sep 24, 2018

Beverly R. Desrosiers Davis, age 77, of Claymont, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2018. Beverly was preceded in death by her son, Richard Davis; her mother, Rose Baker; and her brother, Robert Baker. Survivors include her children, Barbara Davis, Lisa Emmett (Ric), Bob Davis (Holly); Tommy Davis (Donna); and Linda Davis; her sister, Barbara Bierman (Jim); her brother, John...

Jennie Walker

Jennie Walker

Sep 20, 2018

Jennie R. Walker Wilmington - Jennie, age 84, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, September 20, 2018. She was retired from the transportation department at the Red Clay School District. Jennie was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Philomena Marrongelli; her brother, Dominick, and oldest daughter, Betty DiPietro. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Debbie Dorsey...

James Herd

James Herd

Sep 16, 2018

James R. Herd, age 78, of Wilmington, formerly of Parkesburg, PA passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Jim worked for General Motors for over 30 years before retiring in 2002. He was a member of the Local Union 435, Armstrong Masonic lodge #26 and the St. Anthony Senior Center. Jim is survived by his wife of 48 years, Theresa;...

Gary Savage

Gary Savage

Sep 15, 2018

New Castle - Gary Theodore Savage, 65, passed away on September 15, 2018. Gary was a 1971 graduate of William Penn High School. He served in the United States Navy as a hospital corpsman and was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. Gary loved country music and cooking. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and his dog Elmo....

Ernest Walley

Ernest Walley

Sep 11, 2018

Ernest, age 81, of New Castle, went home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2018. Ernest is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lois; children, Cheryl Buchanan (Paul), Morrocca Bey, Lisa Goodwyn (Mark) and Brian Walley (Tammy); 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Memorial services will be 2 PM on Sunday, September...

Shirley Herndon

Shirley Herndon

Sep 6, 2018

Shirley Ann Herndon, age 85, of Wilmington, formerly of Rehoboth Beach, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Shirley enjoyed doing interior design and owned the Cheshire Cat store in Rehoboth Beach. She liked genealogy. Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter, Carol Richardson and her first husband, John Richardson. Survivors include her son, John Richardson and his wife...

Wayne Hammond

Wayne Hammond

Sep 1, 2018

Wayne B. Hammond Formerly of Wilmington - Wayne, age 69, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Wayne was a 1968 graduate of John Dickerson High School and earned his nursing degree from Delaware Tech. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving on the John T. Willis. He then worked as a registered nurse at the VA Hospital in Elsmere...