Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas

Anthony Del Priore

Anthony Del Priore

Oct 1, 2017

Anthony V. Del Priore, Sr., age 78 of Newark, Delaware formerly of Brooklyn, New York, was called home on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Tony was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Tony was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Del Priore. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie Del Priore; his son, Anthony V. Del Priore, Jr; his sister...

Mario Marini

Mario Marini

Sep 30, 2017

Mario J. Marini AGE: 84 • Newark Mario passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 in the presence of his family. Mario graduated from Wilmington High School in 1951 and went on to get his degree from Goldey Beacom College. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving as a Staff Sergeant and was a member of...

Richard  Nunally

Richard Nunally

Sep 23, 2017

Richard O. Nunally, age 73, of Wilmington, Delaware formerly of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family and loved ones on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Richard graduated Hope High School in 1962. He then attended Rhode Island College. Richard served in The United States Army for 8 years until 1968. He worked for The VA...

Bonnie Andrews

Bonnie Andrews

Sep 18, 2017

Bonnie passed away suddenly on Monday, September 18, 2017. Bonnie worked at Tidewater Utilities for the past 20 years. She has always loved animals, especially her dogs and horses. Bonnie has been an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan for almost 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allan N. Andrews and Elsie W. Andrews. She is survived by...

Karen  Brainard-Yeatman

Karen Brainard-Yeatman

Sep 9, 2017

On Saturday, September 9, 2017, in the presence of her loved ones, Heaven welcomed another Angel. Karen Marie Brainard-Yeatman, of Newark, formerly of Ardentown was 47. Karen was born on Valentines Day and was a 1988 graduate of Delcastle High School. She loved cooking shows, writing, and spending time with her family. Karen’s greatest joy was her son, Mark. Survivors...

Brittany Lange

Brittany Lange

Sep 8, 2017

Brittany D. Lange, age 29, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017. Brittany attended Howard High School. She enjoyed photography and attending support walks for autism and cancer. She loved the holidays, especially decorating. Brittany was a devoted mother who loved her family and friends. Brittany was preceded in death by her daughter, Hope; her mother, Patricia Lange;...

Harry Sewell

Harry Sewell

Sep 3, 2017

Harry F. Sewell, Jr. AGE: 72 • Wilmington Harry joined his son on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Harry retired from AT&T at AstraZeneca. He was a 1962 graduate of Dickinson High School and attended the University of Delaware. Harry enjoyed photography, reading, nature, cars and music. He was an amazing dad and a kind and caring person. Harry was preceded...

Patrick Ramone, I.

Patrick Ramone, I.

Sep 3, 2017

Patrick H. Ramone, I. AGE: 97 • Milford Formerly of Wilmington Pat who was born to Francis and Carmella in Rockland, DE, went to join his wife and the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 3rd, peacefully in his sleep. Pat lived a great life with his focus on God, family, and his country. Pat was a very proud WWII veteran who...

Annette Desantis

Annette Desantis

Sep 1, 2017

Annette E. DeSantis, age 59 of Newark, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 after a long Illness. Annette was the daughter of James DeSantis and Cecelia Maloney. She was a musician, teacher and entertainer. She had an associate’s degree in music and studied psychology at Syracuse University. Annette is survived by her daughter, Jonna DeSantis and her life partner...

Gerald Kegerreis

Gerald Kegerreis

Aug 26, 2017

Gerald William Kegerreis, age 56 of Wilmington “went fishing” on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Jerry was a machinist in the Wilmington area and served in the United States Navy. He was a 1978 graduate of Delcastle High School and a member of the Polish Library Association. Jerry enjoyed fishing, crabbing, model railroads, collecting baseball cards, woodcarving, and hanging with his...

Kenneth Sanders

Kenneth Sanders

Aug 20, 2017

Kenneth Wesley Sanders Sr. May 7, 1960 – August 20, 2017 Kenneth (Kenny) Wesley Sanders Sr. went home to be with the Lord August 20, 2017 while surrounded by family. Kenny was born on May 7, 1960 in Wilmington, DE to Edith Maclary and Harland Wesley Sanders. Kenny worked as a nuclear field engineer in his early adult years and...

Jerome Daniels

Jerome Daniels

Aug 18, 2017

Jerry passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at his residence. Jerry was the son of John J. Daniels and Elizabeth Dougherty Daniels. Jerry enjoyed being an auctioneer. Survivors include his wife Cathy; sister-in-law Joanne Hausel; numerous nieces and nephews and his cousin Janet Hall and her family. Burial services were private. Special thanks to Nancy at Heartland. In Lieu...

Peter  Jamison

Peter Jamison

Aug 15, 2017

Peter O. Jamison, Jr, age 84, of Bear, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Pete served in the Navy for 4 years. He and his wife owned and operated Flowers by Jamison for over 30 years before retiring in 2011. Pete was a volunteer Firefighter from the age of 15 at Wilmington Manor Fire Company...

Madeleine Biasiello

Madeleine Biasiello

Aug 12, 2017

Madeleine L. Biasiello, age 76, of Wilmington, formerly of Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Madeleine was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who was a very talented therapist that practiced for over 30 years before retiring in 2015. She received her Master’s Degree from Rutgers University. Madeleine is survived by her daughters, Jacqueline Porcaro and Renee Rodan; her...

Ruth Holler

Ruth Holler

Aug 11, 2017

Ruth Westergren Holler, age 102, of Newark, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017. Ruth enjoyed needle arts and was a hand weaver. She volunteered in many capacities both in Delaware and Maryland. She was an avid reader and enjoyed books on tape in her later years. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Edward R. Holler,Sr.; her daughter,...

Ernest Smith

Ernest Smith

Aug 6, 2017

Ernest A. Smith of New Castle, Delaware passed away on Sunday, August 6th, 2017. He was born on May 5, 1951. He loved spending time with family and friends, cooking out, going to yard sales, collecting nick-nacks of spiders, horses, sailboats and costume jewelry. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents, Rosalee (Edward) Smith and Ernest G Smith;...

Betty Lehmer  Fasick

Betty Lehmer Fasick

Jul 30, 2017

Betty Lehmer Fasick AGE: 84 • Greenville, DE formerly of Chadds Ford, PA Betty Lehmer Fasick was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1933 and passed away Sunday, July 30th, 2017. Betty is now happily reunited with her husband, best friend, and one true love, Ross W. Fasick, who passed from this earth just 14 days earlier. Betty graduated from John...

George  Shivery

George Shivery

Jul 28, 2017

George R. Shivery, Jr, age 55, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. George was self-employed as the owner of American Wall Systems. He enjoyed watching wrestling. George loved seafood and hanging with the boys at Sansone’s Seafood Market. George was preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and George R. Shivery, Sr. Survivors include his sons, Michael...

Rafael Pantoja

Rafael Pantoja

Jul 28, 2017

Rafael M. Pantoja, age 96 of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. Rafael loved helping others and never met a stranger that didn’t become a friend. Rafael was preceded in death by his daughter, Betty Ann Franks Survivors include his daughters Julia Pantoja and her husband Michael Wise and Rosemary Mullings; his son, Jerome Franks; grandchildren, Walida Cook,...

Dawn Wilson Little

Dawn Wilson Little

Jul 27, 2017

Dawn Wilson Little, age 49 of Parksley, Virginia, formerly of West Chester, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Dawn attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness in New Castle and West Chester. She attended William Penn High School and graduated from Henderson High School in West Chester in 1986. Dawn loved to cook, sing, and write poetry. She enjoyed...