Obituaries
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Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Robert Manion
May 23, 2014
Bob, who was the son of the late Frederick L. and Mary Kehm Manion, departed this planet on Friday, May 23, 2014. Bob retired from the United States Post Office in 1988. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Ella Ogle Manion in 2010. Survivors include his children, Elizabeth H. Nichols, Albert E. Nichols (Diana), Robert...
Virginia Thomas
May 22, 2014
Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Virginia retired from the Christina School District after over 25 years of service. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards and was devoted to her family. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Lloyd H. Thomas Sr. in 1989 and her brother, August Zickgraf. She is survived by her...
Elsie Andrews
May 7, 2014
Elsie W. Andrews, 98, of Wilmington, went to be the Lord and her loved ones whom have gone before her on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Elsie was born July 21, 1915 a daughter of Vincent A Walker, Sr. and Susanna Huntsman Walker. She was the Manager of the Cafeteria for the Dupont Social Club for 35 years prior to retiring...
William Wright
May 5, 2014
William Russell Wright, age 35, of Dover De and formerly of Wilmington, DE, and Philadelphia, PA passed away on May 5, 2014 in his home. "Bill Bill" as his was affectionately known, was born on October 24, 1978; a son of June A. Wright Marino and the late George Edward Potter, Sr. in Chester, Pennsylvania. He was last employed by...
Melissa Justison
May 1, 2014
Melissa began her next journey on Thursday, May 1, 2014 in the presence of her family. Melissa was devoted to her children and loved being a stay at home mom. She will be remembered for her compassion for the elderly and animals as her favorite job was being a dog walker. In her younger years Melissa was a Girl Scout...
Karen Lassiter
Apr 30, 2014
Karen passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Jean Lassiter and her niece, Jackie Brown. She is survived by her children, Tammy Lazos, Jennifer Lassiter and BJ Plath; her grandchildren, Devon Lassiter, Destiny Lassiter, Michael Ciarlo, Jr., Brianna Ciarlo and Austin Lassiter; her brother, Henry Lassiter, Jr.; her sisters, Barbara...
Paul Ceselsky
Apr 23, 2014
Paul Edward Ceselsky, of Newport, formerly of Baltimore and Greensboro, MD passed away, on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Compassionate Care at St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, DE. Paul was a veteran of the US Air Force and a garage manager with the Navy Exchange Service Command at Yokosuka US Navy Base in Japan for 27 years, prior to retirement in...
Manuel Ramirez
Apr 23, 2014
Manuel went to the Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Manuel worked for Ramone Landscaping. He attended Holy Spirit and Our Lady of Fatima RC Churches. Manuel was devoted to his family, enjoying spending time with them. Manuel was preceded in death by his mother, Ana Esperanza Ramirez and his sister, Ananbel Ramirez-Sanchez. He is survived by his wife of...
Louise Kemske
Apr 22, 2014
Louise passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. She was born in England the daughter of the late James and Daisy Monaghan. Louise was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church for over 60 years. She was a member of the American Legion Stahl Post #30 Ladies Auxiliary. Louise was an avid bowler, world traveler and enjoyed playing cards....
Audrey Boulware
Apr 19, 2014
Audrey passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014. She was a Homemaker and was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Audrey will be missed by her family, friends and neighbors. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Edwin D. Boulware in 2013 as well as her parents and siblings. She is survived by her children,...
Carl Smith
Apr 12, 2014
Carl passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Smitty worked many years for both Gulf Oil Company and driving school and tour buses for Gregg's Bus Company. He was a a WWII Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Kidd in the South Pacific and was a member of the American Legion Stahl Post #30. Carl was an avid sports fan...
Wilma Mcdowell Kaupp
Apr 5, 2014
Wilma passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Wilma was employed at Legislative House in Dover and later, in the Prothonotary office of the Superior Court of New Castle County for 20 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of Middletown and Newark Senior Centers and worked with the Democratic Party and Presidential campaigns for Presidents Kennedy and Johnson....
Randall Dalton
Mar 26, 2014
Randy "Rambo" passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at his home. Randy was born in Clarksburg, WV; the son of Ronald Lee Dalton of Hartville, OH and the late Carolyn Louise Dalton. He was a sheet metal fabricator with Pencader Mechanical prior to his illness. He enjoyed music and playing his harmonica, attending concerts and Nascar races. He loved...
Anthony Marino
Mar 20, 2014
Anthony passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at his home in the presence of his partner, Bonnie F. Salvatore; and two of his sons, Anthony, Jr. and Andrew. Anthony was employed at Oceanport Industries. He was an avid NASCAR fan, with his favorite driver being Jimmie Johnson. Anthony is survived by his three sons, Anthony Jr., Andrew and Adam;...
Bettie Duonnolo
Mar 20, 2014
Bettie Joe Duonnolo, age 58 formerly of Quaker Hill Place section of Wilmington and formerly of Overlook Colony, Claymont, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Domenick Daniel and Ann Viola (Miles) Duonnolo. Bettie Joe enjoyed time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and in the last couple of years had taken to...
Beverly Simmons
Mar 19, 2014
Bev passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, after a short illness. Bev worked at the Electric, Hose & Rubber Co. and then retired from the DuPont Co. She loved animals, especially her cats. Bev was preceded in death by her son, David L. Manelski in 1992 and her grandson, Michael B. Manelski in 2005. She is survived by her...
Joan Mcclain
Mar 13, 2014
Joan C. McClain, 86, of Newark De passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey and the daughter of the late Stephen O. and Ethel Price Hall. Joan is proceeded in death by her late husband, Ernest R. McClain who passed in 1999 after 50 + years of marriage. She is survived...
Saviero Marino Jr.
Mar 10, 2014
Tommy, age 69 of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014 in the presence of his family. Tommy was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he was awarded the Viet Nam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was retired from General Motors on January 1, 2004 after 35...
Dorothy Alexander
Mar 4, 2014
Dot, age 87, of Ocean View and formerly of Glen Bernie Estates, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 in the presence of her family. She was born in Altoona, Pa, the daughter of the late Oscar Melvin Wood and Mary Louise White Wood. Dot was a 1944 graduate of Conrad High School and attended Goldey Beacom College. She...
Richard Ellis, Sr.
Feb 21, 2014
Richard went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2014. Richard was a first class welder for Zallea Brothers for many years. Richard attended Wilmington Church of God where he was a member of the men's group. He enjoyed fishing, drawing and painting; watching horror movies and comedies; and played the banjo and the harmonica. Richard was a...
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