Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
M. Carolyn Riley Blomquist
Mar 14, 2017
M. Carolyn Riley Blomquist AGE: 78 • Prices Corner Carolyn was born January 1, 1939. She died peacefully on March 14, 2017 after an extended illness. Her parents were Austin C. and Myrtle J. Riley. She was born on her mother's birthday and named for her. However, according to her mother's wishes, she was known by her middle name and...
Mary Jo Wiant
Mar 1, 2017
Mary Jo Wiant AGE: 69 • Bear Jo passed away at her home in Bear on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in the presence of her family. Jo was born and raised in Grafton, W.Va. For the past 15 years she was the office manager at Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home in Newport. Jo enjoyed sewing, reading, scary movies and the beach. She...
Ophelia Meredith
Feb 28, 2017
Ophelia C. Meredith, Age 85, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Houston, PA went to join her husband on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Phil was a bank teller for Union National Bank until retiring in 1979. She and her husband were both members of the Bowling Hall of Fame. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years,...
Carolyn Jensen
Feb 18, 2017
Carolyn M. "Sis" Jensen AGE: 73 • Georgetown Carolyn, of Georgetown, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Carolyn was a 1961 graduate of Catonsville High School in Baltimore, Maryland. She was an active member of Georgetown Presbyterian Church in Georgetown and a former member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Wilmington. Carolyn enjoyed getting together...
Hazel Dillard
Feb 15, 2017
Hazel D. Dillard AGE: 81 • Bear Hazel passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Hazel worked at the Delaware State Hospital for 21 years retiring in 1980 and with Christiana Care for 9 years retiring in 1990. She was a member of River of Love Church. Hazel was a devoted mom and grandma who enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening and...
Karen Hesser Blair
Feb 15, 2017
Karen L. Hesser Blair, age 68, of Delaware City, formerly of Wilmington Manor, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Karen was a 1966 graduate of William Penn High School before beginning her career as a hairdresser for 46 years, working mainly at the JC Penny’s Styling Salons in Prices Corner and the Christiana Mall. She enjoyed...
Charles Foraker
Feb 14, 2017
Charles, age 66, of Newark, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, George and Virginia Foraker; his brothers, George, Stephen and Kenny. Charles is survived by his daughter, Robin L. Foraker ( Michael Schreiber); his grandchildren, Hannah Schreiber and Michael DiIenno; his brothers and sisters, Margaret, Jimmy, Bobby, David, Carol, Elaine, Sharon...
Keith Williams
Feb 12, 2017
Keith A. Williams, age 66 of Clayton, Delaware, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Keith was retired from his career as a Computer Analyst at Shearson Lehman. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran, and remained active in military community affairs, up to his last days. He was a devout Christian man that attended Share...
Eleanor Crocker
Feb 9, 2017
Eleanor "Sammy" Crocker AGE: 98 • Newport Sammy passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017. She retired from White's Drug Store after 35 years. Sammy was a lifetime, active member of Peniel United Methodist Church and was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Minquas Fire Company. She was an avid bowler at Pleasant Hills and enjoyed traveling. Sammy...
Paul Brown
Feb 3, 2017
Paul K. Brown AGE: 51 • Wilmington Paul passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017. He enjoyed fishing, concerts and was an avid Cowboys fan, Paul is survived by his daughter, Kelsey Holley; his parents; siblings and other extended family. A celebration service will be at 5 PM on Tuesday, February 14 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St.,...
Elma Winkelman
Feb 2, 2017
Elma I. Winkelman AGE: 95 • Wilmington Elma passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017. She was the last surviving child of Harry and Anna Belle Chambers. Elma retired from Dickinson High School in the early 1990's after about 27 years service. She was a longtime member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church and was a member of the ladies auxiliary...
Charles Firth
Jan 15, 2017
Charles W. Firth, Sr. AGE: 96 • Wilmington Charlie passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Charlie was a WW II Army veteran, serving in Europe. He retired from the DuPont Experimental Station in 1982 after 37 years as a Technologist. Charlie joined Peniel United Methodist Church in 1954 where he was an active member as a Boy Scout Leader...
David Cimino
Jan 14, 2017
David M. Cimino, age 67 of Bristol, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Dave was a graduate of West Chester State College. He was an avid collector of sports memorabilia of all kinds. Dave was preceded in death by his wife of 10 years, Beverly Shull Cimino, in 1997 and his parents, Peter and Fanny Cimino. Dave is...
Joseph Palmer
Jan 12, 2017
Joseph A. Palmer, age 79, of Wilmington went to be with The Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Joe was retired from Sundew Painting. He enjoyed fishing. Joe was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Domenic Bonvetti. Joe is survived by his children, Joseph, Donna, George, and Sherry; his sisters, Beatrice and Laura; his brother, George; and several grandchildren. Visitation...
Harry Ewell
Jan 10, 2017
Harry E. Ewell, Jr. AGE: 63 • New Castle On the evening of January 10, 2017, beloved father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Harry E. Ewell Jr made his entrance into heaven surrounded by his immediate loved ones. Harry will always be known for his great work ethic, his love for the band The Eagles, his beautiful guitar playing and...
Dolores Jones
Jan 9, 2017
Dolores May Jones AGE: 77 • Newport Dolores passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. Dolores was one of 5 children born to the late William and Maisie Poole. She met her future husband of 58 years, Coleman "Reds" Jones in Marshallton. She became his high school sweetheart and love of his life. Dolores will be missed but never forgotten...
Eleanor Mccallister
Jan 6, 2017
Eleanor W. McCallister AGE: 79 • Newport After a gentle, loving life, Eleanor went home to be with her Lord on January 6, 2017, in the presence of her family as she entered the gates of Heaven. Eleanor (Tiny MomMom to her grandchildren) was born in Wilmington, DE to Edward and Jeannette Waters and lived her entire life in New...
Jean Defanti
Dec 29, 2016
Jean M. Nichols DeFanti Age 63 of New Castle Jean passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2016 in the presence of her family. Jean was a 1971 graduate of Christiana High School. She faithfully served Jehovah as a Jehovah's Witness and had a deep love for everyone, especially her family. Jean is survived by her daughter, Jaclyn M. Megginson...
Marguerite Haddock
Dec 29, 2016
Marguerite M. Perrilli Haddock, age 60, of Wilmington, formerly of New Haven, CT, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Marguerite was a manager for 8+ years at the Prices Corner Rite Aid. She was preceded in death by her brother, Arthur Perrilli and her nephew Branden Walker. Marguerite is survived by her husband of 24 years, Michael T. Haddock;...
George Williamson
Dec 28, 2016
George Michael Williamson AGE: 60 • Newark George died suddenly in his sleep on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He enjoyed writing music and poetry. George is survived by his daughter, Melissa Ruiz (Frank); his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Ethan; his sister, Carla Morton and family and his former wife, Linda Coleman. Memorial services will be 7:30 PM on Friday, January 6...
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