Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Paige Clemm

Paige Clemm

Apr 14, 2018

Paige Kathleen Clemm, age 24, of Newark, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Paige graduated from St. Matthew’s School in 2008, and from St. Mark’s High School in 2012. She played volleyball, basketball and softball for St. Matthew’s and basketball and volleyball during her time at St. Mark’s. Paige was also a national figure skating champion. Paige worked...

Jeffrey Gropp

Jeffrey Gropp

Apr 12, 2018

Jeffrey W. Gropp Bear - Jeff, age 49, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018 Jeff was a 1987 graduate of Wilmington High School before attending the University of Delaware. He has worked at DART the past 28 years and was currently the Deputy Chief Operating Officer. Jeff was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. He was a Philadelphia sports...

Joseph Zebrook

Joseph Zebrook

Apr 8, 2018

Joseph Brian Zebrook New Castle - Brian, age 48, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Brian was a carpenter for Carpenters Local 626. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and motorcycles. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Gary Zebrook; his stepfather, Robert C. Moor; and his grandmother, June Talley. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Zebrook; his children,...

Anthony  Oltramonto

Anthony Oltramonto

Apr 6, 2018

Anthony Michael Oltramonto, 49, of Bear, Delaware, passed away on April 6th, 2018 at home. Anthony was born in Wilmington, Delaware on January 14th, 1969. Life accomplishments, employment, volunteer activities and the like cannot be listed as they were stolen by substance abuse and dependency. A generous spirit who was truly good at heart, Anthony faced many obstacles during his...

Deborah Cline

Deborah Cline

Apr 4, 2018

Deborah A. Cline, age 62, of Middletown, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Debbie was a 1974 graduate of Concord High School. She worked as an accountant at several local banks over the years. Debbie enjoyed her rose and flower garden and long walks. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Grace Plock; and her daughter,...

Linda Gregor Mcclure

Linda Gregor Mcclure

Apr 4, 2018

Linda D. Gregor McClure, age 50, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. Linda was a 1985 graduate of Thomas McKean High School. She loved animals, especially Labradors. Linda enjoyed the beach and spending time with her family. Most of all, Linda will be remembered for her kind heart. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Francis...

William Johnson

William Johnson

Apr 3, 2018

William R. “Bill” Johnson age 78, of Newark Delaware, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Bill was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. After cleaning up his own life and being in his own recovery, Bill used his own life lessons and struggles for good, moving on to work as a supervisor at a half-way house for three and a half...

Ernestine Dempsey

Ernestine Dempsey

Mar 31, 2018

Ernestine A. Dempsey Nashville, TN, formerly New Castle, DE - Ernestine, age 68, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at home. Ernie retired as a case manager nurse at Delaware Hospice after 12 years of service. Prior to that she was the school nurse at New Castle Baptist Academy for 9 years and a RN...

Sean Dunnigan

Sean Dunnigan

Mar 28, 2018

Sean Michael Dunnigan, Jr, age 24, of Smyrna, formerly of Harford County, MD, and born in Baltimore City, MD, was taken too soon and passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Sean was the light everywhere he went and always brought laughs and good times with him. Sean was a 2011 graduate of Aberdeen High School and worked in...

Federico Espinosa

Federico Espinosa

Mar 24, 2018

A beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Federico A. Espinosa Florez, 91, of Newark, DE, passed away at home with family by his side on Saturday, March 24, 2018. He has peacefully moved onto his next life where his two beautiful angels, John D, III. (Grandson) and Erika Marie (His Lindurita, Granddaughter) have received him with open wings to join...

Christian Anderson

Christian Anderson

Mar 23, 2018

Christian Brian Anderson – Age 43, of Hanover, MD passed away on Friday, March 23, 2018. Christian graduated from Salesianum School and was the owner of Anderscape LLC. Christian is survived by his son Matthew Vincent of Mount Pleasant, SC; parents John & Lena of Avondale, PA and brother Jason (Shawn Marie) of Landenberg, PA. Services will be private.

Rosa Villalobos

Rosa Villalobos

Mar 23, 2018

Rosa M. Villalobos, age 71, of New Castle, formerly of Port Washington, New York and El Salvador, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 23, 2018. Rosa was a member of St. Peter’s Parish in Port Washington, New York. She enjoyed music and dancing. Rosa was preceded in death by her son, Juan Carlos Garcia and her brothers,...

Robert Lowe

Robert Lowe

Mar 19, 2018

Robert W. Lowe, "Bobby" age 61, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 Bobby enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita and Robert Parks and his brother, Jeffrey "Squinch" Lowe. Survivors include his daughters, Katie Fitzpatrick, Jodie Fitzpatrick, Emily Lowe, and Bobbie Lowe; his sisters, Rheta Robertson (Jimmy) and Rhonda...

Cathleen Engelhardt

Cathleen Engelhardt

Mar 13, 2018

Cathleen L. “Kat” Engelhardt, age 36, of Coatesville, PA, Formerly of Crystal Beach, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Kat was a 2000 graduate of Elkton High School. Kat was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Tillinghast and her brother, Chris Gullion. Survivors include her son, Donald Price; her daughter, Wanda Price; her father, Jeffrey Engelhardt (Rose);...

Anthony Lewandowski

Anthony Lewandowski

Mar 10, 2018

Anthony J. “Bones” Lewandowski, III, age 49, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Tony enjoyed coaching Bus Zebley Little League for many years and taking trips to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Tony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony J. Lewandowski, Jr.; and his sister, Michelle Lewandowski. Survivors include his mother, Patricia A. Lewandowski; his...

Sara  Edwards Burrell

Sara Edwards Burrell

Mar 6, 2018

Sara Edwards Burrell, age 72, of Newark, formerly of Greer, South Carolina, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Sara was a longtime member of Milford Baptist Church. She enjoyed Bowling, watching Jimmy Swaggart, listening to gospel music and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Sara was preceded in death by her parents, Mack and...

Deb Larkin

Deb Larkin

Mar 6, 2018

Deb L. Larkin, age 63, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Deb was a graduate of Concord High School. She was a homemaker and loved gardening, sipping a cold beer, listening to music, spending time with her family and playing with her grandkids. Deb also enjoyed writing poetry, playing tennis,...

Camille Czajkowski Netta

Camille Czajkowski Netta

Mar 4, 2018

Camille Czajkowski Netta, age 68, of West Chester, PA, formerly of Newport, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 4, 2018 in the presence of her family. Camille was a 1967 graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School and a 1972 graduate of the University of Delaware with a degree in Business Administration. She was employed by XL Catlin for...

Ronald  Benson

Ronald Benson

Mar 2, 2018

Ronald Jay Benson Wilmington - Ronald Jay Benson, age 62, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, March 2, 2018. Ron attended H.C. Krebs and Henry C. Conrad High School. He worked at Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits for over 20 years before retiring in January 2018. Ron was an active member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed...

Shannon Young

Shannon Young

Feb 18, 2018

Shannon K. Young Elkton, MD, Formerly of Wilmington, DE - Shannon K. Young, age 34, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Shannon graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 2001 where she played basketball and sang in the choir. Survivors include her parents, Linda Young and Charlie Young (Debbie); her sisters, Kelly Young and Kathy Young Bennett; her grandmother,...