Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Charlotte Halter
Aug 12, 2011
Age 74 of Claymont, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2011. "Granny" was a medical secretary for many years at the Medical Center of Delaware. She enjoyed dancing, music and playing bingo. Granny was devoted to and loved spending time with her family. Survivors include her son, Louis Halter; granddaughters, Roseann Barr and Charlene Halter; great grandchildren; Ariana and...
Peter Grehawick
Aug 8, 2011
Peter Grehawick, 91, passed peacefully on Monday. August 8, 2011, with his children, grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren at his bedside. Pete was a lifelong Delaware resident, having lived in Woodcrest for more than half a century. He was born on December 18, 1919 in Chester, PA, one of twelve children. He was active in school, community and church organization. He...
Ronald Jochen
Aug 1, 2011
Ronald O. Jochen, age 65 of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2011. Ron retired from General Motors after 35 years of service. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed trips to Atlantic City. Ron was preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Carol L. Overstreet Jochen in 2005. He is survived by his children,...
Edwin Dalecki
Jul 18, 2011
Age 85, of Newport, DE, passed gently on Monday, July 18, 2011 at his home in the presence of his family. Ed retired as a Master Machinist from the DuPont Co., Chestnut Run site, after more than 45 years of service. He was very active at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. Ed was a...
Robert Sacks
Jul 18, 2011
Mr. Robert S. (Bob) Sacks 82, of Winston-Salem, NC, died July 18, 2011 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Bob was born in Pottsville, PA, son of Stanley Robert Sacks and Dorothy Isabel Frye Sacks on February 24, 1929. He was preceded in death by his sister, Marianne Dorothy Sacks Lind. Bob grew up in Newport, DE attending Krebs School...
Thomas Faux
Jul 14, 2011
Thomas S. Faux, Sr., age 84, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2011. His loving wife of 63 years, Marjorie Norris Faux was by his bedside. Tom was born in Freeland, PA on June 4, 1927 to Stenley T. and May (Cheeseman) Faux. After graduating from Henty C. Conrad High School in 1945, he...
Harold Smith
Jul 10, 2011
Age 64, of Florida, formerly of Newport, DE, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Harold worked at Smith Seat Covers and the DuPont Company. He was a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College. Harold was a Vietnam War veteran, serving in the Airforce. He enjoyed attending services at Crossroads Community Church in Georgetown. Harold liked car shows, fishing and old Western...
John Snyder
Jul 6, 2011
John G. Snyder, age 63, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. John was a Vietnam War veteran having served in Thailand. He was a heavy equipment operator for Roser Construction and previously worked at B&O and later CSX Railroads. John was a fan of NASCAR. John was preceded in death by a son, Matt Snyder in...
Joseph Palermo
Jun 19, 2011
Age 89, of Newport, DE passed away peacefully on Father's Day. June 19, 2011 at the Veterans Hospital in Elsmere, DE after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings. He is survived by his wife, Anna (Cusano) Palermo; his 6 children, Salvatore Palermo (wife, Debra), Rossana Palermo, Joseph P. Palermo, Roberto Palermo (wife,...
Jeanette Detoro
Jun 11, 2011
A resident of Newport for the past 53 years, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011. Jeanette was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church and it's Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality and the Altar Society. She had worked at Govatos for 12 years and retired from Sears Fashion Center after 23 years of service. Jeanette was preceded in death by...
Lewis Scott
Jun 6, 2011
Age 87, of Newport, formerly a resident of Seaford, DE and Berwyn, PA, passed away, on Monday, June 6, 2011. Lewis had a distinguished career as Superintendent of Philadelphia Suburban Water for 33 years, until his retirement in 1985, and as a WWII Army veteran of the 977th Field Artillery Battalion, the allied landing at Anzio beach and the liberation...
Thomas Beatson
Jun 3, 2011
Age 73 of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011, at home in the presence of his family. Tom worked at Easter Seals for 24 years. Previously he worked at Scari's Air Freight. Tom was preceded in death by his wife Elva in 1978; his brother, Clarence; sisters, Marie, Doris and Eleanor;his son, Ricky;and his grandson, Matthew. Survivors include...
Alice Brosch
May 28, 2011
Age 79 of Wilmington, formerly of Richardson Park, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011. Alice was a corporate secretary at ICI for 34 years, retiring in 1991.She was a graduate of Conrad High School in 1950 and Beacom College. Alice was a very active member of Richardson Park United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Chancel...
Donald Camp
May 28, 2011
Age 35, of Richardson Park, DE, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2011. Don has worked at Westech Inspections for the past several years. He enjoyed working on his house and his motorcycle. Don was preceded in death by his father, Donald C. Camp, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Pat Shelton of Wilmington, DE; his sister, Heather Camp...
Earl Kraus
May 27, 2011
Earl J. Kraus, age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2011 from complications of a long illness. Earl dedicated his life to caring and providing for his family. He enjoyed baseball, football, fishing and gardening. He will always be remembered for his generous heart. Earl is survived by his wife, Geraldine, 3 children and 7 grandchildren. A memorial...
Clifton Russell
May 27, 2011
A beloved husband and father, passed away at his home in Newport, Friday, May 27, 2011, with his loving family by his side. Russ was a self-employed Master Carpenter and Woodworker.He was a 50 year member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. Russ was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy Hall and a granddaughter, Missy Russell. He is survived by his...
Richard England
May 25, 2011
Age 82 of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. Dick was a truck driver in the Wilmington area for 37 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #31, the VFW Post 475 and a Navy Veteran. Dick enjoyed fishing, visiting Delaware Park, making model planes and spending time with his family. Dick is survived...
Jeanne Thomas
May 25, 2011
Age 91 of Wilmington, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Jeanne was born in Newport on August 6, 1919, the daughter of the late John and Etta Benson. Jeanne was a 1937 graduate of Conrad High School and a 1939 graduate of Goldy Business College. She was a longtime member of Peniel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed volunteering with R.P.C.A.P....
Margaret Saganich
May 25, 2011
Age 71 of Wilmington went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Marge worked in Medical Records at the Visiting Nurse's Association for 22 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Jarrell Carter and Clarence Jarrell;her brother, Edward Jarrell and her granddaughter Faith Sinclair. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Raymond; her children,...
Ruth Modelski
May 18, 2011
Age 84 of Wilmington, formerly of St.Georges, DE passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Ruth worked for many years at Krebs School until its closing.She enjoyed gardening. Ruth was preceded in death by her son Curtis Marple. She is survived by one son, Eugene Marple, Sr; and two grandsons, Eugene Marple, Jr. and William Marple. A memorial service will...
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