Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
William Smenkowski
Sep 10, 2024
William J. Smenkowski Jr., age 62, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Bill retired from the Philadelphia Carpenters Union Local 626 and also worked at the Frame Boys Club. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and listening to his favorite band Pink Floyd. Bill was an original member of the Pink...
Arturo S. Perez
Sep 9, 2024
Arturo S. Perez, age 80, of Nottingham, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9, 2024. Arturo worked in construction for Danella Construction and also worked at Oxford Cemetery. He loved dogs, horses, working in the yard, gardening and spending time with his family. Arturo was preceded in death by his nephew, Oscar...
David Swain
Sep 8, 2024
David P. Swain, age 85, of Elsmere, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Dave was a 1957 graduate of Wilmington High School. He retired as a pipe fitter from General Motors after 32 years and prior to that was lead auto mechanic for 22 years at W&S Services. Dave was a member of Richardson Park United Methodist Church, Building...
Gary Webb
Sep 8, 2024
Gary A. Webb "Conga Gary" Newport DE, formerly of Mapleshade, NJ At age 67, Gary passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 8th,2024 after a three year battle with vascular dementia as a result of a stroke in 2020. Gary attended Krebs School and graduated from Delcastle High School in 1975. He worked as an aircraft painter with...
Virginia Carrere
Sep 8, 2024
Virginia "Ginny" Kay Carrere, age 70, of Newark, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in the presence of her loving family. Ginny was born in West Virginia and grew up in California where she graduated from Canyon High School. She retired as a Teamster from The Port of Wilmington. Ginny, who was known for her free spirited personality, enjoyed...
Lois Harrah
Sep 3, 2024
Lois Lorraine Harrah, age 70, of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Lois worked as a cleaner for most of her life but if you asked her it wasn't work because she truly loved to clean. She enjoyed yard work and keeping herself busy. If she wasn't working she was dancing or singing...
Diane Berg
Sep 1, 2024
Diane Sue Berg (Frace), aged 54, passed away on September 1, 2024. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Diane was known for her infectious smile and the significant impact she had on everyone she met. Diane was one of the strongest people in this world, from losing her father at a very young age, her brothers and mother far too soon, and...
Joshua G. Craig
Aug 29, 2024
Joshua G. “Josh” Craig, age 45, of Newark, formerly of Newport, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Josh graduated from William Penn High School in 1978. He worked in the Tire Department at BJ’s on Route 13. Josh loved the Philadelphia Eagles, his nieces and nephews and his dog, Enzo. He was an avid reader and enjoyed playing video...
Peter J. Siekierda
Aug 28, 2024
Peter J. Siekierda, age 65, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Poppop Pete was a jack of all trades. He owned his own Auto Mechanic shop and worked at countless others over the years. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, watching the Phillies and the Eagles, and vacationing to the beach with his nephew, Josh...
Wilma Cruz Gonzalez
Aug 28, 2024
Wilma “Beba” Leonor Cruz Gonzalez, age 30, of New Castle, DE formerly of Carolina, Puerto Rico transitioned on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Beba was a 2012 graduate of AI High School and worked as a Hair Stylist for 10 years. She was evolving in her spiritual belief and loved outdoors. Beba loved to dance and listen to music. She was...
Robert Sanderson
Aug 27, 2024
Robert Sanderson, age 74, of Wilmington, DE (formerly of Lookout Mountain, GA and Cedar Rapids, IA) passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughter at his side, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Rob attended Seminary and earned his Master of Divinity. For 2 years, he pastored a small church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When Rob and his wife,...
Glenn Boone
Aug 23, 2024
Glenn “Pop” Boone, age 69, of Wilmington, formerly of Coatesville, PA, transitioned on Friday, August 23, 2024. Pop was a 1973 graduate of Thomas Edison High School. He served in the United States Army from 1973 until 2015. After his service in the Army he worked a the Emmanuel Dining Hall and Connections now known as Conexion Care. Pop enjoyed...
Christina "Chrissy" Lopresti
Aug 23, 2024
Christina “Chrissy” Lopresti, age 56, of Wilmington, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 in the comfort of her own home in the presence of her loved ones. Chrissy was a bartender for over 35 years in the restaurant and bar industry throughout New Castle County. She enjoyed reading books, shooting pool, and watching hockey, especially the...
Jose Betancourt
Aug 22, 2024
Jose T. Betancourt, age 97, of Wilmington, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Jose worked at Harbinson Dairy for around 45 years. He enjoyed cooking and watching TV, especially game shows. In his younger years he played guitar and sang in a band (Better than Elvis according to him!). Jose was preceded in death by...
Karisma Elivo - Stevens
Aug 21, 2024
Karisma Elvio-Stevens, age 29, of New Castle went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Karisma worked as a nurses aide. She recently received her associates degree from Colorado Technical University. Karisma enjoyed staying in touch with friends and loved being a mom. She was very affectionate and was a good soul who cared for people. Karisma...
Zamiyah Elivo
Aug 21, 2024
Zamiyah Y. “Maya” Elivo, age 10, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Maya was entering the 5th grade at Pleasantville Elementary School. She enjoyed coloring, playing outside with her friends and riding her bike. Maya loved going to Sunday school at Iglesia Renacer in Chester, PA. She loved being a big sister as the oldest...
Richard B. “Ricky” Gold Sr
Aug 18, 2024
Richard B. “Ricky” Gold Sr, age 61, of Newark, formerly of Newport, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Rick was a 1981 graduate of Wilmington High School. He was a self-employed carpenter with Gold Property Group for many years. Rick previously worked at Lowes then Shones Lumber. He was a member of the New Castle County Softball League. Rick...
Rebecca Merrill
Aug 16, 2024
Rebecca J. "Becky" Merrill, age 78, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. Becky graduated from Henry C. Conrad High School. She was the first female toll taker hired at the Delaware Memorial Bridge in 1982 where she worked for several years. Becky loved gardening, puzzles, and coloring books in her older years. She was devoted to her...
Laurie Guajardo
Aug 15, 2024
Laurie M Guajardo,76, of Hockessin , DE, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Christiana hospital. She was the daughter of the late Turner Sheppard and Mary McLaurin, as well as the sister of Marianne Finnigan, and brother Hugh McLaurin. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Guajardo. Laurie is survived by her 3 children: son Christopher Stausebach, daughter...
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