Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Douglas Hobbs
Jun 21, 2024
Douglas Francis Hobbs, age 60, of New Castle, Delaware passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024. Doug was born in Wilmington, DE to Albert J. Hobbs, Sr. and Viola K. Hobbs; he was the youngest of their six children. Doug was a skilled carpenter and cabinet maker who enjoyed music, hunting, traveling, and spending time with his granddaughters. Doug...
Jason Cummins
Jun 19, 2024
Jason W. Cummins, age 45, of New Castle, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Jason graduated from Delcastle High School in 1998. He liked the Philadelphia Eagles and was an avid weather tracker and bowler. Jason is preceded in death by his parents, LouAnne and Bill Cummins. He is survived by his sister, Kerri Poore (Mike)...
Patricia Ann Watson
Jun 19, 2024
Patricia Ann Watson was born June 8, 1948 in New Orleans, LA to Alma and Roman Manning. Patricia aka Pat the 4th child of 7, Annie, Ivory, Carolyn (deceased), Vanessa, Roman Jr, Roger. Pat was married to Jhonny Stephan (deceased). In that union she was blessed with twins, Kisher Shaw (W/O Cliff Shaw) and Katrina Baldwin (W/O Ronald Baldwin). Pat...
John "Jack" Day Sr.
Jun 14, 2024
John "Jack" William Day, Sr., Age 95, of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024. John was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Norma L. Day; parents, Joseph Harlan Day, Sr., and Mabel Jackson Day; brother, Joseph H. Day; sister, Barbara Day Symonds; and son-in-law, John Lynch. John, a descendant of some of the earliest English...
Buck "Bucky" Springer
Jun 9, 2024
Mr. Buck “Bucky” Springer, age 78, of Newark, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Mr. Springer graduated from Dickinson High School and later served as an Amtrak Instructor for the USMC at Camp Lejeune during the Vietnam Era. After leaving the service, he was employed by Acme Markets and rose...
Minta Gibbons
Jun 9, 2024
Minta Suann Gibbons, age 69, of Claymont, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Minta graduated from Concord High School and then moved to Tennessee to attend Lamburth College in Memphis, Tennessee. She worked most of her life as a waitress and later in life became a server with Sodexo, where she retired. Minta was a...
Dennis Dove
Jun 7, 2024
Dennis R. Dove, age 74, died at his Newark, DE home on June 7,2024, with his wife by his side. Dennis was predeceased by his parents, Ralph G. Dove and Virgie Mae Dove, and his sister, Sandy Davidson. Carol L. Dove, his wife of 40 years, and son, Christopher F. Dove, survive Dennis, along with his cat, Spaz, and his...
Linda Ellis
Jun 6, 2024
Linda Ellis, age 57, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Chichester, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Linda raised her children as a loving mother and will be dearly missed. She enjoyed cooking homemade spaghetti and meatballs, traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with her kids listening to music, especially Stevie Nicks. Linda is preceded in death...
Jeshua Feliciano Ramirez
Jun 5, 2024
Jeshua Feliciano Ramirez passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Services were private. Contributions can be made to assist with the funeral expenses. https://pay.getbeyond.com/link/OU4_dZl2LEvQ1AjcmdH8Lw
Julian Resendiz
Jun 5, 2024
Julian M. "Tejon" Resendiz, age 60, of Wilmington, transitioned on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Tejon worked as a chef for many years. He enjoyed cooking, sewing, collection hats, and especially liked watching and playing "football". Tejon is preceded in death by his brother, Pepe Resendiz. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Ricky; sons, Julian M. Resendiz Jr. and Jared...
Maniese Painvin
Jun 3, 2024
Maniese Painvin, age 71, of North East, formerly of Philadelphia and Haiti, sunset on Monday, June 3, 2024 Maniese worked as a cook and sold food and beverages. She loved to cook and enjoyed watching religious programs. Maniese loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Maniese is survived by her sons, Emmanuel Antoine (Shelly), Tendy Saphyr, Vladimyr Saphyr and Stanley Lord;...
Oscar Garcia
Jun 2, 2024
Oscar J. Garcia, age 60, of Newark, born and raised in Nicaragua, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Oscar worked for the B.F. Rich Company for 19 years. He enjoyed Baseball and was an avid Phillies fan. Oscar is predeceased by his brother, Jorge Rios. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Luz Herrera; son,...
Nery Rodriguez
Jun 2, 2024
Nery "Negrita" Rodríguez, de 85 años, de Newark, anteriormente de Los Jardines (Wilmington), fue a estar con el Señor el domingo 2 de junio de 2024, en presencia de su familia. Una persona humanitaria alegre y fuerte. Le encantava bailar, escuhar musica y jugar bingo. Fue ama de casa de sus 9 hijos, Tomas Bermudez, Israel Bermudez, Luis Bermudez, Julia...
Rev. Richard L. Walker Jr
May 28, 2024
Rev. Walker was born on October 30, 1938 in Queens, NY to the late Rev. Richard L. Walker Sr. and Sylvia Marie Walker (Waters). He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Rosalee Elizabeth Walker (Key), daughter, Michele Ann, sisters, Edna Kathleen (Kathy) and Carol Ann. Reverend Walker attended and graduated from Thomas Edison high school...
Richard Dierolf Sr
May 21, 2024
Richard W. Dierolf Sr, age 76, of Wilmington, passed away at home after a long illness on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Rich was a 1967 graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School. He served in the Army where he was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Rich worked as a splicing technician for Diamond State Telephone which became Bell...
Willow Rae Blades
May 19, 2024
Willow Rae Blades, age 1, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Willow entered the world in an unforgettable chaotic way and since birth has been the calm in the chaos. She had the most beautiful eyes and her smile was infectious. She was easy going and very flirtatious. She adored her older brother Wyatt and followed him...
David Harmon Sr.
May 16, 2024
David Lorenzo Harmon Sr, affectionately known as “Buddy”, age 92, of New Castle, passed away quietly on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Born July 26, 1931, in Accomack County, Virginia to Annie Horsey Harmon and William Walter Harmon. He attended and graduated from Mary Nottingham Smith High School. After leaving his hometown in Virginia, he settled in Philadelphia where he built...
Efrain Rodriguez
May 7, 2024
Efrain Rodriguez, age 86, of Newark, DE, formerly of The Bronx, NY, and Puerto Rico, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Efrain worked as a boiler maker in New York and then in the maintenance department at J.P Morgan in Newark, DE. He was an active member at the Newark Senior Center for 20 years. Efrain enjoyed Spanish food...
William Walls
May 4, 2024
William "Bill" E. Walls passed away on May 4, 2024, in Bear, Delaware, at the age of 63. He was born on February 15, 1961, in Wilmington, DE. Bill was known for his loving and giving nature. He found joy in making others laugh and helping those in need. He was always ready to offer a helping hand or comforting...
Carolyn Phillips
May 2, 2024
Carolyn S. Phillips, age 82, of Elkton, MD, formerly of Muncie, IN, died on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Carolyn was an active member of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Newark. Survivors include her husband, Almerle M. Davis; her daughter, Cynthia Robinson (David Goldfield) and her sister, Mary G. Seavers of Muncie, IN. Services will be private.
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