Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
William Marine
Nov 24, 2017
William “Billy” Marine, age 58 of Wilmington, formerly of Seaford, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017. Billy worked as a horse trainer and truck driver in Federalsburg, M.D. before later working various positions at RVRC. He loved animals, especially horses and his dog friend, Buddy. Billy is survived by no known immediate family. He leaves to cherish his memory,...
Gayle Wilson Simpson
Nov 17, 2017
Gayle, age 66, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Friday, November 17, 2017. Gayle loved working with school children as a bus aide with First Student Bus Company and then with the Red Clay School District for 25 years before retiring in 2009. She will be best remembered for her candid personality, her sense of humor and her...
Loretta Reed
Nov 16, 2017
Loretta rejoined the love of her life, her husband, on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Loretta graduated from Wilmington High School. She worked as a teller at Colonial National Bank then PNC Bank before retiring in the mid 1980's. She then worked at Warner Middle School. Loretta loved her dog, Holly and spending time with her grandchildren. Loretta was preceded in...
Kathleen Daniels
Nov 16, 2017
Kathleen H. Daniels, age 71, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017. Kathy graduated in 1964 from William Penn High School. She then graduated from the Dental Program at DelTech. She was a very active member of Richardson Park United Methodist Church. Kathy was also active with the Girl Scouts. She enjoyed crafting, baking, sewing and knitting. Kathy...
Lori Manifold
Nov 14, 2017
Lori age 58, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her home. Lori who was born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL was a 1977 graduate of Brandywine H.S., received her B.S. in Social work from Eastern College in PA, and went on to earn her R.N. degree. She worked for Easter Seals in Newport, Nurses N Kids, Generations Health Care,...
Jacob Moore
Nov 9, 2017
Jacob A. Moore, age 29, of New Castle passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 9, 2017. Jake was a 2005 graduate of William Penn High School where he was on the wrestling team. For the past 10 years, he worked at R. Moore Flooring. Jake loved cars and his son. Jake was preceded in death by his mother, Carmen Moore...
Gaye Oakes
Nov 8, 2017
Gaye M. Oakes, age 79, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Gaye worked in Environmental Services for MBNA for 17 years before retiring in the early 2000's. Gaye loved the Phillies, the Eagles and her grandkids. Gaye was preceded in death by her daughter, Ruth Slaughter; her sisters, Faye and Gwen and her brothers, Raymond, Jessie and...
Grady Prickett
Nov 2, 2017
Grady L. Prickett AGE: 80 • Newark Grady passed away on November 2, 2017 after a long illness. He was born in Porterdale, GA. Grady joined the Air Force in 1954 and was transferred to Dover Air Force Base. He became a member of the Delaware Air National Guard and served at the New Castle Air Base as a Chief...
Patrick Smith
Oct 27, 2017
Patrick Smith Age: 62 - Newark Pat passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. Pat was an "over the road" truck driver and he also worked at the Salem Nuclear Plant. He was an Army veteran serving 8 years in Germany and also served in the Army National Guard. Pat was also a volunteer fire fighter at Wilmington Manor. Pat...
Pansy Renshaw
Oct 27, 2017
Pansy M. "Pat" Renshaw, age 92, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Season's Hospice. Pat was a waitress at Howard Johnson's on Concord Pike for over 40 years before retiring. She enjoyed doing yard work and visiting Delaware Park and Atlantic City. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Herman and her son,...
Joseph Shaffer
Oct 23, 2017
Joseph H. Shaffer AGE: 80 • Orefield, Pennsylvania Joe passed away peacefully on October 23, 2017. Joe enlisted in the US Army soon after graduation. He was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood in MO, before proudly serving his country from 1957 to 1958 in Korea. Joe worked for Budco Inc, bringing his family to Delaware in 1965. He was the...
Peggy Murphy
Oct 22, 2017
Peggy Ann Murphy, age 70, of Wilmington, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Peggy attended Flushing High School in Michigan. She worked as an assembler at Chrysler for 30 years before retiring in 2007. Peggy enjoyed shopping, traveling, going to the casino, and reading. Peggy was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Christensen; her...
Edwin Reyes
Oct 18, 2017
Edwin “Pepo G” Reyes, age 38, of Newark, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 5:21 pm. Edwin was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Delaware when he was a teenager. He graduated from A.I. DuPont High School in 1997. He received a degree as a nursing assistant from Harris School of Business in...
Rose Marie Renzi
Oct 16, 2017
Rose Marie Renzi Age: 72 - Wilmington Rose Marie passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. Rose Marie is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Favazza (Vincent); her grandsons, Vinny and Jordan Favazza and other extended family and friends. Funeral Services will be 1 PM on Monday, October 23 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis Street, Newport 19804 where visitation...
Sharon Mcvey
Oct 15, 2017
Sharon M. McVey AGE: 65 • New Castle The Lord called Sharon on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Sharon has worked at Gallyware Company for many years. She was preceded in death by her sons, William and Patrick McVey; her parents, Russell and Patricia Womer; her brothers, Mike, Russell and Jimmy Womer and her sister, Shirley Thomas. Sharon is survived by...
Michael Windsor
Oct 13, 2017
Mike passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017. Mike was a 1985 graduate of Thomas McKean High School. For the past 10 years he worked at ABM and previously at MBNA. Mike enjoyed playing and listening to music, fishing, the beach and spending time with his family and his dog Zoey. Mike's grandson was his pride and joy. Mike was...
Robert Sproul
Oct 13, 2017
Robert G. Sproul, III, age 61 of Wilmington passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017. Bob graduated class of 74' from Brandywine High School and worked for Delmarva Power for over 25 years. He was a great father. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, surfing and spending time with his family. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Robert G. Sproul,...
Anthony Anemone
Oct 10, 2017
Anthony M. “Tony” Anemone, age 57, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Tony worked for Midway Gulf from the mid 1970’s into the 1980’s before operating tow trucks and tractor trailers for many years. Tony enjoyed going to flea markets and car shows, watching drama, crime and game shows, listening to Elvis, playing drums, cooking and making...
Michael Newcomb
Oct 3, 2017
Michael F. Newcomb, Sr., age 54, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Mike was a retired master plumber and handyman. During his free time he liked to spend time with his family, throw horseshoes, and go fishing. Mike was always known to crack a joke and spread laughter to all of those around him. He took great...
Ella Henretty
Oct 1, 2017
Ella Mary Henretty, age 90, died on Sunday, October 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall E. Henretty, Jr., on November 10, 1999. Survivors include two step-daughters, M. Terry Comegys and her husband Fred A. and Jean E. Mack; 4 step-grandchildren and 7 step great-grandchildren. Services and Burial are private.
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