Obituaries

Nov 11, 2016

Roben K. Fawra, 22, passed away on the 11th of November, 2016 at home in Wilmington, DE. Roben was born in Wilmington, DE on March 22, 1994 to Rhonda Fawra and Damon Jackson. Roben is survived by her mother, father, grandparents, brothers, sisters, Sherelle and Marissa, her nieces KaMya and Cali and a host of family members and friends. Funeral...

Nov 5, 2016

John passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. John was a graduate of Delcastle High School. He worked at Cress Collision Service for nearly 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, bowling, watching Eagles football and most of all spending time with his family and friends. John was preceded in death by his daughter, Erin Wright-Wyckoff; his father, Philip Wright, Sr....

Oct 31, 2016

The Lord called Shirley on Monday, October 31, 2016. Shirley was 62 and of New Castle, Delaware. She worked at the Kaumagraph Company for over 20 years. She loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Patricia Womer, and her brothers, Mike, Russell and Timmy Womer. Shirley is survived by her husband...

Oct 20, 2016

James E. Wood AGE: 68 • Wilmington Woody passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Woody was a graduate of Howard High School. He then served in the Army as well as the Army Reserves. Woody worked in the Steel Industry at Marcus Hook.He enjoyed sitting in with area bands playing conga drum and singing Temptations songs. Woody was preceded...

Oct 10, 2016

Liv passed away peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2016. Liv worked at NVF for many years and was also a homemaker. She was a very active long time member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newark. Liv was born and raised in Norway, coming to the US in the early 1950's. She enjoyed knitting and belonged to the Son's of...

Oct 9, 2016

Janet E. Chand, age 70, of Smyrna, formerly of Wilmington went to be with The Lord on Sunday, October 9, 2016. Janet worked at Chrysler for over 15 years and retired in the late 1980's. She loved animals especially cats and enjoyed traveling. She is preceded in death by her parents, Katherine and Carl Spencer. Janet is survived by her...

Oct 9, 2016

Charles W. Davis age 59 of Newark, Delaware passed away on October 9th, amongst the loving arms of his family. Charlie as he was known was born on April 11, 1957 with severe Down Syndrome. He was a happy and loving soul with prettiest blue eyes that would melt your soul. He loved everyone and would greet anyone with a...

Oct 7, 2016

Steven W. Blevins, age 38 'Petey' Petey was born April 26, 1978 in Wilmington, DE. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 7, 2016. Petey was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother 'Berty', great grandmother Rettie, his uncles Kenny and Dave, cousins Jerry, Amiyah and Felipe. Petey is survived by his three precious young sons Pj, Carson and Elijah,...

Oct 4, 2016

Judith Miller, age 62, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Judy was a lifelong resident of Chester, PA. She worked at Chester Crozier for 37 years before retiring in 2010. She was a kind and generous person and a wonderful mother. She enjoyed reading, knitting and shopping. Judy is survived by her son, Charles Miller;...

Oct 3, 2016

Wayne J. Strong, Jr, “Jas” age 53, of Wilmington, went to be with The Lord on Monday, October 3, 2016. Jas worked as a roofing mechanic for over 30 years and served in the National Guard. He enjoyed his meetings with his friends at Banning Park to socialize with their dogs, fishing, and working on cars. He is preceded in...

Sep 25, 2016

Joan Schranck Hayes AGE: 89 • Wilmington Joan passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Joan was a 1944 graduate of Conrad High School and a 1947 graduate of the Wilmington School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Wilmington Hospital until retiring in 1988. Joan enjoyed trips to the beach and puzzle books. Joan was preceded...

Sep 18, 2016

Dorothy F (Kwiatkowski) Clark, age 86, of Wilmington passed away on September 18, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wladyslaw and Petronela (Lukaszewski) Kwiatkowski; her husband William A. Clark and her son Robert Clark. Dorothy is survived by Daughter Patricia McNeese Son, William Clark Jr, Grandchildren George Liefhelt, Nicole Clark-Miller and 6 Great Grandchildren. Forever in our...

Sep 16, 2016

Sep 15, 2016

Michelle R. Robinson, age 45, of Newark, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Michelle loved being with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Hal Painter. Michelle is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Rouwhorst; her mother, Virginia Robinson; her sister, Irene Hollis; and her brothers, Aaron Hollis, Theo Hollis, and Francis Robinson. Services...

Sep 14, 2016

Robert W. Smith AGE: 63 • Newport Robert departed this life on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Smitty as he was called at Kohl's where he retired as an Assistant Manager in 2010 after many years of service. He later worked with the Cathedral Choir School of Delaware where he was known as Mr. Smith. He was a long time active...

Sep 12, 2016

Alice M. Tate Baen, age 57, of Delaware City, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 17, 2016. She enjoyed walking around Delaware city, especially at the waterfront and feeding ducks in the water. Alice and her boyfriend loved to watch wrestling together. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Iola Tate; her brother, Fred Tate,...

Sep 10, 2016

Leslie C. Kesting "Les" age 54, of Wilmington, formerly of, Phoenixville, PA passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 10, 2016. Les worked at General Motors for 12 years. She was preceded in death by her parents. Les is survived by her brother, Frank F. Kesting, Jr (Fawn Smith); her nephews, Frank F. Kesting, III (Cynthia), and Todd Kesting; Larry Taylor...

Sep 4, 2016

Mary Jane Hicks Garber AGE: 86 • Newark, formerly of Smyrna Mary Jane's Angel of 66 years came for his little flower to take her home to heaven to be with him on Sunday, September 4, 2016. Mary Jane was a 1947 graduate of Wilmington High School. She was devoted to her family. Mary Jane was preceded in death by...

Sep 1, 2016

George F. Grissom AGE: 82 • Wilmington George passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2016. George served in the Marines and the Navy where he rose to rank of Chief Petty Officer. George was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary "Pat" Grissom in 2015 and his sons, Timmy and Georgie. He is survived by his daughter,...

Aug 30, 2016

Frances Fuller Poole 82, a lifelong resident of Chester, Pa, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2016. In 1953 she married Bobbie G. Poole of Seneca, South Carolina. She worked for the Chester Upland School District with Aramark until her retirement. She attended the First State Church of Christ in Wilmington, Delaware. Mrs. Poole is survived by her seven loving...