Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Shirley Fitts
Aug 25, 2015
Ms. Shirley “Franny” Fitts, the daughter of the late Gladys Fitts and Sam Jones was born April 18, 1938 and peacefully departed this life on August 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by one brother; Clarence Fitts, Jr.; five sisters, Elaine Hughes, Margaret Watson, Eloise Tiller, Lorriane Fitts, and Doris Fitts (Goode); son-in-law, Tony Price, Sr.; grandson, Tony Price,...
George Reinert
Aug 9, 2015
George Wilson Reinert was the youngest of four children born to the late George Reinert and Gertrude Black Reinert. He passed away in his home on Sunday, August 9, 2015. George was a WWII Army Veteran and was a career civil servant for the U.S. Air Force as a Ground Power Mechanic. He also was a Reservist in the Air...
Barbara Yeatman
Aug 2, 2015
Bobbie, of Rehoboth Beach, formerly of Newark, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2015. She was raised in Old New Castle and was a 1948 graduate of Newark High School. Bobbie was a long time and active member of St. John's - Holy Angels Parish where she taught Sunday School at St. John's and sang in...
Rose Brown
Jul 31, 2015
Rose worked for the DuPont Company in Downtown Wilmington, retiring in 1985 after 47 years of service. She was a very self sufficient woman as she sewed her own clothes and made her own furniture and lamps. Rose enjoyed gardening and loved animals, especially cats and companion dogs and she supported the Delaware Humane Association. Rose was preceded in death...
Lewis Thomas
Jul 29, 2015
Lew passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. He was a bricklayer for several area companies. Lew was a 1977 graduate of Delcastle High School. He enjoyed his family, fishing, gardening and riding his Harley. Lew was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Virginia Thomas. He is survived by his daughters, Sabrina Thomas and Dawn Daffern (Eric); his...
Shirley Mcknett
Jul 26, 2015
Shirley, of Wilmington, formerly of Easton, MD, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Shirley was a 1945 graduate of Easton High School. She worked at the DuPont CO for 15 years, then worked for Sears on MacArthur Drive before retiring from Discover at the Corporate Commons in 1992. Shirley was a long time active member at Peniel United Methodist...
Robert Swain
Jul 24, 2015
Bob, a lifelong resident of Elsmere, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 24, 2015. Bob was a Real Estate agent for over 20 years with Patterson Schwartz. He was a Planing Commissioner on the Elsmere Planning Commission. Bob was a 1985 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School. He enjoyed cooking and outdoor activities especially camping and kayaking. Bob is survived...
Frank Vucic
Jul 20, 2015
Frank passed away on Monday, July 20, 2015. He was a Scout Master for Troop 29 at Red Clay Presbyterian Church and was a coach at Capitol Little League. Frank enjoyed fishing, camping and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Frank is survived by his sons, Joshua, Joseph and Michael; sisters, Barbara Wagner (Robert) and Melanie Roberts (Richard), his former...
Carlo Bucci
Jul 19, 2015
Carlo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Carlo was born in Italy and came to the United States in 1937. He was an engineer with Amtrak where he retired from in 1988 after 37 years of service. Carlo was a member of St. Matthew's Church and the New Castle Moose Lodge. Carlo was preceded in...
Edward Grabinski
Jul 19, 2015
Edward went to be with the Lord on July 19, 2015 due to medical complications. He was a Navy veteran. Edward is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Margaret Grabinski. He is survived by his children, Edward J. Grabinski, III, Jamie Lynn Grabinski, Sirenna Grabinski, Logan Grabinski and Cheyenne Cesarini; Brothers, Stephen Grabinski and his wife, Sheryl and...
Karen Leifheit
Jul 15, 2015
Karen spread her wings and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, on her 37th wedding Anniversary, at Governor Bacon Health Center where she resided the past 11 years. Karen retired from Zenith Products in New Castle around 2004. She previously worked Blue Chip Products in Elkton. She was a member of Cornerstone Church and was...
Edgar Davidson
Jul 12, 2015
Jack passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Jack retired from the DuPont Co. at Chestnut Run in 1988 after 31 years of service. He was a member of the New Castle Moose Lodge. Jack enjoyed gardening, the beach, crabbing and fishing. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Anna Davidson. He is survived by his wife...
Gary Rubick
Jul 11, 2015
Gary was born in Wilmington on June 26th, 1951, and passed away peacefully on Saturday July 11th, 2015 in the presence of his loved ones. A 1969 graduate of Conrad High School, Gary was an avid drummer and free spirit. Gary spent the last 25 years residing in Fenwick Island, DE where he enjoyed spending time with family and friends...
Susan Bailey
Jul 10, 2015
Sue passed away on Friday July 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry in 2014. Sue is survived by a brother, William Bullock; sister & brother-in-law, Rose and Ed Foskey; nephews, Doug, Don, & David Foskey; great nephew & niece, Doug & Danai Foskey. Services will be private.
Felipe Rivera
Jul 9, 2015
Colo passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 9, 2015. He enjoyed watching football and playing basketball. Colo was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father-in-law Dave Walker. He is survived by his wife Nicky who was his companion of 10 years; his son Toni; his daughter Mercadeez; his mom Vianney; his sisters, Yubi and Fufy; his dad Felipe;...
Marguerite Smith
Jul 9, 2015
Marge passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2015. She was a homemaker and devoted mother. Marge enjoyed archery, pistol shooting, flower gardening and animals. She loved caring for children and enjoyed working at Little Vikings Daycare at St. Elizabeth. Marge was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Thomas A. Smith in 1997. She is survived by her...
Betty Harris
Jun 30, 2015
Betty went peacefully with a smile on her face to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 30, 2015. Betty worked as an accountant for Delmarva Power and Light for 32 years before retiring in 1991. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church where she was a past Deacon. She enjoyed volunteering for Richardson Park's Community Action Program and...
Mary Grissom
Jun 28, 2015
Mary Patricia “Nana” Grissom, age 80, of Wilmington, Delaware, died peacefully at Season’s Hospice on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Born December 24, 1934 in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Steffie Powalski. In addition to being a homemaker, Nana worked at AIlied Kid as an office secretary for nearly 20 years and was also employed...
James Baird
Jun 19, 2015
Jim, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015. He graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Engineering and from Hofstra University with a Masters degree in Engineering. Jim worked for many years as an Engineer for Grumman Aerospace Company, (now Northrop Grumman) and then taught Science at Amityville Junior High School. Jim served as...
C. Richard Kelly
Jun 13, 2015
Dick passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2015. Dick retired from Verizon, formerly Diamond State Telephone Company, in 1988 after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and volunteered with the Cub Scouts, Cub Pack 88 and the Boy Scouts Troop 97. Dick was one of the initial members of Calvary Presbyterian...
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