Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
James Connell
Jan 14, 2015
Jim formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was an estimator for various construction companies throughout his career. Jim enjoyed going to the beach and spending time with family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Dorothy Connell of Philadelphia; his grandparents, Charles and Dorothy Klinck...
Myrtle Wood
Jan 12, 2015
Mickie passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015. Mickie was the daughter of the late Ida Mae Baker and Willis Ray Murray. She was a 1961 graduate of Selbyville High School and of Goldey Beacom College in 1962. Mickie was a Bookkeeper and Bartender at Pleasant Hills Bowling Lanes for 28 years before retiring in 2009. Previously she was an...
Maria Barlow
Jan 6, 2015
Maria M. Barlow, age 55, of New Castle, De. passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. She was a homemaker who was devoted to her family and was known for giving, loving and caring heart. Maria is survived by three daughters, Zenaida Barlow, Yolanda Claudio and Alicia Rodriquez; four grandchildren, Ta'Jean, Natavian, Ra'Quan and Jaysion; nieces and nephews, Juana, LeeLee,...
Billy Joe Joiner
Jan 4, 2015
Billy Joe passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Survivors include his wife, Deborah; children, Stacy Werts and her husband, Wayne and Billy Joe Joiner, Jr. and his wife Evelyn; sisters, Mary Brooks, Jackie Burleigh and Elizabeth Joiner; brother, Howard Joiner and 9 grandchildren. Funeral Services will be 12 noon on Friday, January 9 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E....
Patricia Miller
Dec 23, 2014
Patricia Walls Miller, age 79, of Millsboro, DE., passed away at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, on December 23, 2014. She was born in Wilmington, DE on July 6, 1935 and attended Henrik J. Krebs Elementary and Jr. High Schools in Newport, De and then graduate from Henry C. Conrad High School in 1953. She also graduate from Wesley Junior...
Susan Roberts
Dec 18, 2014
Susan M. Roberts, age 73 of Newark, De passed away quietly on Thursday, December 18, 2014 in presence of her family. Sue was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, shopping, decorating and baking for her favorite time of the year, Christmas and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Donald E. Roberts of 54 years of...
Constant Koers
Dec 12, 2014
Constant Anton Koers, (Frank) 92, died at Christiana Hospital on December 12, 2014. Born on November 30, 1922, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Frank led a colorful and fun-filled life, a social magnet for those who came close to him. Frank had one daughter, Loeki Verburg-Koers, who predeceased him in 2011. With no surviving family members, Frank continued to spend time surrounded...
Julia Luckey
Dec 3, 2014
Formerly of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Julia is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Judy Luckey of New Castle; 11 grandchildren including Christopher, Jason, Caroline and Allen Jr.; and many great grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2pm on Thursday, December 11 at Prospect Cemetery in East Stroudsburg. The family would appreciate contributions...
Gail Dawson
Nov 22, 2014
Gail Dawson passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014. She was born in Scranton, Pa. and has resided in Newport most of her life. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and going to yard sales with her best friend. Gail was a graduate of H.C. Conrad High School. She was retired from The Home Insurance Company and had previously worked for Bank...
Phillip Sakowski
Nov 19, 2014
Phillip P. Sakowski, age 69, of Wilmington, De passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 in Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Hospital. Phillip was a self-employed roofer in the Wilmington area for many years. He enjoyed crafting and playing cards especially pinochle and billiards. He had previously attended the Clarence Fraim Club in...
Catherine Unterreiner
Nov 9, 2014
Catherine passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014. She had worked at Sears for 15 years until retiring in 1984. Catherine was an original member of Corpus Christi Church, then was a member of St. Matthews Church for over 40 years and most recently was a member of Holy Family Church. She enjoyed bowling at Pleasant Hills, gardening and was...
Lance Lacey
Nov 8, 2014
Lance M. Lacey, age 55 of Wilmington De and formerly of Illinois passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in the presence of his family. He enjoyed fishing and car shows. Lance was referred by his friends as a "car guru" for his work as an auto mechanic. Lance is survived by his wife of 23 years, Catherine M. Lacey;...
Ronald Ober
Nov 1, 2014
Ronald S. Ober, age 57 of Wilmngton, De passed away quietly on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at his home in the presence of his family. Ronald was the son of Anna Ober and the late Charles Ober and was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 626 of New Castle. He was a veteran...
Sarah Scott
Oct 15, 2014
Sarah “Sally” Scott Age 87, of Lima, Pa., formerly of Camden-Wyoming and Newport, Del., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014. After attending Bryn Mawr Hospital Nursing School, Sarah worked as a psychiatric nurse at Haverford State Hospital for many years until she retired in 1980. She then volunteered with Delaware Hospice from 1990 to 1995. Sarah was a member...
Jose A. "Coto" Pacheco
Oct 12, 2014
Jose A. “Coto” Pacheco, age 63, of Millsboro, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Coto enjoyed fishing, playing dominos, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon and Carmen Pacheco; his daughter Michelle and his sister Irma Coto is survived by his wife Marie; sons, Jeremy and Jose...
Francisca Chukwurah
Oct 12, 2014
Francisca U Chukwurak, age 55, of New Castle County, went to be the Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2014. She was the daughter of the late George and Maria Okonkwo. Fran was a member of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministry. Fran was a pharmacist with Walgreen for the past 17 years and a member of the American Institute...
Dorothy Foreman
Oct 12, 2014
Dot passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Dot who was a homemaker was an active member of Peniel United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She was a former member of the 2x4 Square Dancing Club. Dot enjoyed bird watching and painting. Dot was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joseph I. Foreman in 1996. She...
Susanna Nardinocchi
Oct 10, 2014
Susanna passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 . She was born in Wilmington, Delaware and was the daughter of Calvin and Mary J. Gildersleeve. Susanna is preceeded in death by her sister, Frances Carnley. She is survived by four daughters, Mandy Gildersleeve (and Chuck Hitchens), Amy Nardinocchi (and Anthony Griffin), Megan Nardinocchi (and Tim Lewis, and Ashley Barlow; one...
Carol Thorn
Oct 5, 2014
Carol Thorn passed away peacefully from breast cancer on Sunday, October 5, 2014. She was born January 4, 1956 a daughter of the late Bob and Muriel Baker, Carol blessed them as their only child. Carol was employed with the DuPont Company in the Library Sciences and Information Network for 29 years and continued employment with Delta Engineering until her...
Caroline Wiesner
Sep 29, 2014
Caroline passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014. She was Caregiver for many years in the Wilmington area. Caroline enjoyed gardening and holding yard sales. Caroline was preceded in death by her children, Sharon Kruzinski , Elizabeth Long and Michael Kruzinski; and her siblings, Doris Starr, James "Buddy" Patton and Frances Kiser. Caroline is survived by her daughter, Millie Crescenzo;...
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