Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Jorge Pacheco
Dec 9, 2011
Age 68 of New Castle, DE passed away Friday, December 9, 2011. Jorge was born in Humacao, P.R. He worked at the Wilmington Housing Authority until his retirement in 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gumercinda Pacheco-Diaz and Juan Diaz. Survivors include his children, Dayra E.Ortiz and her husband Wilfredo of Bear; Jackelyn Arocho and her husband...
Rose Paoletti
Dec 2, 2011
Rose F. Paoletti, of New Castle, went to join her loving husband, Earl A. Paoletti, on Friday, December 2, 2011. Rose was employed by Safeway in Bear, retiring in 1995. She is survived by her son's, Mark and Anthony; and her brothers and sisters, James, Betty Lou, Helen, Drusilla, Horace and Bernadette. Funeral Services will be at 12:30pm on Thursday,...
Kenneth Holdren
Nov 27, 2011
Age 72 of Newark, formerly of Rocky Point, VA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2011. Ken was an Operating Engineer for Local 542 for over 30 years before retiring in 2000. He served in the Army National Guard and was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Stanton. Ken owned and trained Standard...
Marian Goss
Nov 24, 2011
Age 89, of Wilmington, DE., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 24, 2011. at Heartland Hospice House. Marian was born on May 17, 1922 to the late Erma and Willis Goss in Russelville, PA. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Edna Wagner. Marian retired from NVF in 1996 after 34 years of service....
Allen Moorehead
Nov 18, 2011
Age 53, of Dobbinsville went to be with his mother and father on November 18, 2011. Allen was a security guard at Grace Chapel and a dishwasher at Arsenal on the Green. He will be remembered as a kind hearted man who helped his friends and neighbors. Allen was preceded in death by his brothers, William and Charles. Survivors include...
Raymond Saganich
Nov 9, 2011
Age 40 of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Ray enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret E. "Marge" Saganich in May 2011 and his niece, Faith Sinclair in 2008. Ray is survived by his son, Kyle Saganich; his daughter, Skylar Saganich; his father,...
Margaret Deputy
Nov 6, 2011
Margaret Chambers-Deputy passed away on November 6, 2011 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Deputy was a homemaker and enjoyed crabbing with her husband. Mrs.Deputy was preceded in death by her husband, Howard "Cliff" Deputy, Sr.; her mother, Edna Boyles and her step mother, Violet Bailey. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Bernice and Wesley Bailey, Sr., with...
James Mcgonigle
Nov 2, 2011
Age 72, of Wilmington, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 2 2011. Jim is survived by his children, James F. McGonigle, Jr.; Michelle Clark and Michael McGonigle; his sister, Peggy McGonigle; and 9 grandchildren. Services will be private.
Joyce Marion
Oct 31, 2011
Age 69 of New Castle, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011. Joy retired from Boise Cascade in 2002 after 20 years. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, NASCAR and was devoted to her cat Tiger. Joy is survived by her sons, Richard Marion and his wife Crystal and David Marion; her sisters, Catherine Bear and Joann Sullinger; her 10 grandchildren and...
Benedict Halter
Oct 19, 2011
Age 82, of Claymont passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 after battling throat cancer. "Gran" was a Marine serving in the Korean War. He retired from Brandywine High School after many years of service. Gran's family meant the world to him, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include his son, Louis Halter; his granddaughters, Roseann Barr and Charlene...
Gary Kinzey
Oct 15, 2011
Age 70 of Wilmington, died Saturday, October 15, 2011 at his home. Gary was born in 1941 in Pottsville, PA to the late Ralph and Anne Kinzey. He attended Downington High School and Drexel Institute's engineering program. He was employed by the Dupont Company until 1973. He then started Kinzey Insulation. In 1992 he became building inspector and code enforcer...
Elizabeth Crawford
Oct 12, 2011
Age 86 of Glenberne Estates, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Libby was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church where she was a member of Sodality and ran Penny Bingo for many years. Libby was devoted to her family and friends. Survivors include her sons, Robert Crawford (Carol Wilson)and David Crawford and his wife...
John Walls
Oct 12, 2011
Age 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. "Pops", as many called him, was a Marine Veteran and loved Delaware Park. He was preceded in death by 1 grandchild and 1 great grandchild.He is survived by his children, John, Marlene, Billy, Jeffrey, Chris and Holly; 13 grandchildren;6 great grandchildren; his friend and nephew, Bill Walls and other nieces and...
Marjorie Faux
Sep 12, 2011
Marjorie N. Faux, age 84, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2011. Her daughters and daughter-in-law were by her bedside. Marjorie was born in Newport, Delaware on July 15, 1927 to Donald F. Norris and Alda R. Norris. She graduated in 1945 from H. C. Conrad High School where she was head majorette and...
Harry Stradley
Sep 1, 2011
Age 41 of Newport, DE, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Harry was a veteran of the US Navy. He is survived by his parents, Mary and P. Richard Stradley; his sisters and brother, Deborah Stradley; Richard C. Stradley and his wife Mary; Gale Stevens and her husband Bob; and Sarah Porter and her husband...
C Buchanan
Aug 29, 2011
Age 83, of Sunnyside Retirement Community of Harrisonburg, VA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011. Bob retired from the DuPont CO. in 1986. He was a member of the Wilmington Power Squadron. Bob was the son of the late Clarence and Helen Buchanan. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Janice Buchanan. A...
Patricia Merrill
Aug 28, 2011
Age 79, of Wilmington, joined her beloved son, Rick Barlow, and father and mother, Norman and Martha Rockey in heaven on Sunday, August 28, 2011 after a short illness. Pat was born in Louisville, KY on July 4, 1932. She lived in Tampa, FL and traveled through the Orient before settling down in Delaware in the late 1960's. Pat taught...
Betty Phillips
Aug 23, 2011
Betty J. Holdway Phillips Age 74, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Betty is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bill; her children, William, Jr., Ginger Mullins (Allen), and Michael (Robin); 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Betty loved the beach, fishing, reading and working with ceramics. Funeral services will be 11:00...
Betty Phillips
Aug 23, 2011
Age 74, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Betty is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bill; her children, William, Jr., Ginger Mullins (Allen), and Michael (Robin); 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and her nieces and nephews. Betty loved the beach, fishing, reading and working with ceramics. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 29th...
Earl Carter
Aug 15, 2011
Age 63, of Wilmington, died on Monday, August 15, 2011 at his home. Earl was the son of the late Edward and Jean Carter. After serving his country in the Army during the Vietnam conflict, he worked as an auto mechanic in the city of Wilmington. Earl spent much of his life on the greens of Rock Manor Golf Course...
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