Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Curtis Coleman
Jun 1, 2012
Age 77 of Wilmington, DE, formerly of West Virginia, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012. Curt is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Betty Coleman and other extended family. Funeral services were held privately.
Paul Jones
May 23, 2012
Age 78 of Galloway, NJ, formerly of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Paul worked for the US Postal Service for 30 years before retiring in 1992. He served in the US Coast Guard from 1953 to 1955. When Paul was young he enjoyed playing basketball. Paul was the son of the late Larry and Lettie Jones. He...
William Gooding
May 22, 2012
Age 93 of Wilmington, formerly of Clayton, DE, departed this life on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Bill was a supervisor with Bell of Pennsylvania for 43 years, retiring in 1983. He served in the Air Force in the South Pacific during WWII, beginning as a PFC and retiring as a Captain. Bill was a long-time member of Peniel United Methodist...
Jacqueline Savage
May 17, 2012
Age 70 of Lewes, formerly of Wilmington, to be with her loved ones in heaven on Thursday, May 17, 2012. Jackie was the oldest sister of 9 siblings. She was happily married for 52 years to her beloved husband, Harper W. Savage, Jr. Jackie was a proud mother of her children, Terri, Dwain, Richard, Harper and Michelle and their spouses....
Philip Wittmer
May 13, 2012
Age 85 of Newark, formerly of Millvale, PA, died peacefully at home on Sunday, May 13, 2012 in the presence of his family and friends. Phil was a WWII Navy veteran serving with the Amphibious Forces.He worked in the construction industry in New Castle County for many years. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Katherine Wittmer;...
Melvin Gray
May 11, 2012
Age 67 of Wilmington, formerly of Queens, NY, had his sunset on Friday, May 11, 2012. Melvin served in the US Marine Corp. He was preceded in death by h is daughter, Yvette M. Gray in 2001. Melvin is survived by his wife, Lee Gray of DE; children, Darrell Baskin of VA; Shawn Gray of DE;Trina Baskin and Yvonne Baskin...
Ruth Nickels
May 5, 2012
Age 86, went to be with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Ruth, who was formerly of Wilmington, had resided with her daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Angel Silva before moving to Arbors at New Castle a year ago. Ruth was a member of the DAV, State Chaplin Unit 3 of Claymont. She was a...
Louise Reno
Apr 28, 2012
Age 81 of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Mrs. Reno was a homemaker and after raising her 2 daughters, worked at JC Penney in Prices Corner in the office for over 20 years until the early 1980's. Upon retiring she was instrumental in the love and caring of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards...
Helen Chudzik
Apr 23, 2012
Age 89 of Newport, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2012 at home in the presence of her family. Helen was born on April 3, 1923 in West Virginia before moving to Delaware. Helen worked at Greenbank Child Development Center for over 20 years where she was affectionately known as "Mom Mom". She was a long time member of St....
Irene Vari
Apr 21, 2012
Age 90, of Wilmington went to be with the Lord on, Saturday, April 21, 2012. Irene enjoyed playing Bingo at St. Matthews Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel J. Vari in 1978 and her daughter, Sandra Gallucio. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ann Pietuszka and her husband John; a brother; a sister; 7 grandchildren 17...
Charles Rembecki
Apr 21, 2012
Age 54, of Wilmington, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Charles was an Army veteran where he was an expert Marksman and member of the Rifle Team. He was a painter by trade and enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and loved his dogs. Survivors include his mother, Terry Rae Rembecki; brothers and sisters, James Edward (Tina), Joseph D., Terry Lynne...
Oliver Pordham
Apr 20, 2012
Age 91 of Stanton, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012. Ennis attended the University of Delaware, Goldy-Beacom College and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School. After serving in WWII in the Army, Ennis took over the family farm in the area that is now DelPark Manor. He later pursued a business career that included the DuPont Co.and later as...
Richard Mcintyre
Apr 19, 2012
Age 79 of Wilmington, DE formerly of Oxford, PA passed away April 19, 2012. Richard is survived by his brother, John McIntyre of Media, PA. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00am Friday, April 27, at St. Matthews Church, 901 E. Newport Pike, Woodcrest. Interment will follow in All Saints cemetery.
M. Thurmon
Apr 16, 2012
M. Joyce Thurmon Age 64, of Millsboro, formerly of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 16, 2012. Joyce was a substitute teacher for many years at several schools in New Castle and Sussex counties. She was a member of the Independent Party of Delaware. Joyce enjoyed the beach, reading, taking walks and spending time with her...
Thomas Comegys
Apr 8, 2012
Age 54 of Newark, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 8, 2012. Tommy was a welder/pipefitter for many years with Global Mechanical and previously with Elliott & Sons. He was a Navy veteran and a very active member of Fairth City Family Church and a member of AMA. Tommy, who enjoyed riding his motorcycle, was known for...
Robert Sult
Mar 29, 2012
Age 77 of Stanton, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Bob was a bricklayer with Local #1 for over 50 years. He was a US Army veteran. Bob was devoted to his family and enjoyed attending his granddaughters soccer games. He also enjoyed sports, crossword puzzles and watching horse racing at Delaware Park. He is survived by his wife...
Alberta Cook
Mar 19, 2012
Age 74, of New Castle, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2012. Bert was retired from Chase Bank in 2002.She was a member of St.Mark's UMC. In her spare time Bert enjoyed weekly Bingo games at Aetna and Singerly Fire Companies.She also loved watching Phillies baseball and playing her daily lottery numbers. Bert was preceded in death by her...
Barbara Barney
Mar 15, 2012
Age 78 of Stanton, beloved mother and friend, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 15, 2012 following a battle to which she refused to surrender. Barb, as she was know to many of her friends and colleagues, spent her life in compassionate service of others as a nurse, a true health care professional. Born to Beatrice and Benjamin...
Sophia Taylor
Mar 11, 2012
Sophia, who was born March 4, 2012, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 11, 2012 due to Nonketotic Hyperglycemia.Sophia is the daughter of Michelle Fogler Taylor (formerly of Elkton)and Adam Taylor, Jr (formerly of Wilmington). She is also survived by her grandparents, Christine Patterson, Bobby Gibson and wife Marsha; Adam Taylor, Sr. and wife Kimberly; Ann Pruett and...
Frances Penn
Mar 8, 2012
Frances Kathryn Sauer Penn, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 8, 2012. Frances was born on March 17, 1944 in Camden, NJ to the late Kathryn Seybold and Harry Sauer. She lived in Georgetown, DE and worked as a CNA until retiring to the beach. Frances loved life and spending time with her family. Survivors...
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