Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Brandon Blevins
Apr 30, 2024
William “Brandon” Blevins sudden departed this life on April 30th 2024 at the young age of 30. He was proceeded in death by his father, William David “Dave” Walker and mother, Bonnie Blevins, his brother in law, Felipe Rivera, close cousin, Steven “Pete” Blevins and sister, Jessica “Jetter” Blevins. He is survived by his sisters, Cindy Rizzo, Chrissy Blevins (Kerri),...
Mary Stabley
Apr 30, 2024
Mary C. Stabley, age 77, of Wilmington, formerly of Baltimore, MD, transitioned on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Mary attended Marks School of Cosmetology and Beauty where she became a cosmetologist. When her only son, Lou, was born, Mary relished being a mother. She was a hard worker, and was a manager almost everywhere she worked. She moved to Delaware and...
Eileen Burke
Apr 19, 2024
Eileen M. Burke, of New Castle, DE, passed away on April 19, 2024 in St. Francis Hospital. Eileen is survived by her father, William A. Gawinski Sr., and three siblings, along with a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances T. Gawinski. There will be no service.
John Slavin
Apr 19, 2024
John A. Slavin, age 53, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware to William J. and Kathleen Jester Slavin. John attended St. Thomas School, Wilmington High School and Hodgson Vo-Tech. He was predeceased by his parents and brother, William (Billy). He is survived by his daughter, Aughtum Slavin Magrane (Dave) and her...
Charlotte Wade (Berry)
Apr 18, 2024
Charlotte H. Wade (Berry), age 92, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Charlotte was born on April 9, 1932 in Spring City, PA. She was born in the 2nd floor front bedroom of her Parent’s home. With her Father’s businesses, they relocated often living in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and California returning to Pennsylvania where she graduated from Kutztown...
Luci Cappelle Deputy
Mar 31, 2024
Luci C. Cappelle Deputy, age 76, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Wildwood, NJ, went to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 2024. Luci graduated from Wildwood Catholic High School and then went on the earn her Nursing Degree. She was a caring Operating Room Nurse at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington for over 30 years before...
Edgar White Sr.
Mar 26, 2024
Edgar Francis White Sr. age 78 of Hockessin Delaware, formerly of Somerset County Maryland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March the 26th 2024. He was educated in the Sommerset County Public School System, were he completed 12 Years of education. Edgar worked at the Spence Protection Agency for 30 years, before retiring. He also worked on the...
Sara Deputy
Mar 23, 2024
Sara L. Deputy, age 43, of Honeybrook, PA, formerly of Newark, DE, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Sara attended Ebenezar Church in West Chester, PA. She was very artistic, especially with painting. Sara enjoyed taking care of her house plants, her rabbits, her family and her fiancé, Gerardo. Sara is survived by her daughter,...
Barry Mays
Mar 18, 2024
Barry L. Mays Sr, age 79, of Wilmington, formerly of Newport, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Barry was a carpenter at DuPont Chamber Works for 33 years before retiring in 2000. He was a Life Member of Minquas Fire Company, a member of NWTF, and a 1963 graduate of Conrad High School. Barry was an avid hunter and...
Jayne Calvetti
Mar 17, 2024
Jayne A. Calvetti, age 89, of Wilmington, formerly of Somerset County, New Jersey, where she was one of 10 children to the late Abram and Grace Covert, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Jayne was blessed to be able to be a homemaker. She attended First Assembly of God and was a part of the...
Jeffrey Mcallister
Mar 16, 2024
Jeffrey Marc McAllister, “The Boss” age 45, of New Castle, formerly of Bridgeton, NJ, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Jeffrey was a 1997 graduate of William Penn High School. He enjoyed soccer and baseball and watching movies, especially Marvel movies and Star Wars. His favorite movie was The Goonies. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford...
Ronald Boyce
Mar 13, 2024
Ronald M. Boyce, age 87, of Bear, formerly of Newport, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Ron was a Veteran of the United States Army Reserves. He worked at the Delaware City Refinery for 40 years before retiring in 2000, and then at Artesian Water for 20 years before retiring again in 2023. Ron was a Union member of...
Gerald Boyce
Mar 9, 2024
We painfully announce the passing of Gerald Damon Boyce, aged 51, who passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024 in Newark, DE surrounded by immediate family and loved ones. Gerald was a cook for 4 years at McGlynns in Dover, DE. He was a respected member of his profession and known for his “outside the box” recipes. He was born...
Joeann Morse-Barrett
Mar 7, 2024
In loving memory of Joeann Morse-Barrett. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joeann, age 57, who went to be with the Lord, surrounded by family. Born in 1966, Joeann was an avid New England Patriots fan who enjoyed playing card games with family, dancing in the rain, watching the sunset and embracing the little things....
Patrice Lee-Bowman
Mar 3, 2024
Patrice Marie Lee-Bowman, age 48, of Newark, DE, formerly of Chester, PA, left the physical world on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Trice graduated from Chester High School in 1993. Trice enjoyed all manner of electronics including TV’s, stereos, sound systems, computers, phones and held an insatiable passion for the gaming world. From midnight launch camp outs for new games and...
Lori Murphy
Mar 1, 2024
Lori Ann Murphy, age 46, of Bear, formerly of Wilmington, passed away at home after a long illness on Friday, March 1, 2024. Lori grew up in Union Park Gardens, attended St. Thomas Grade School and Delcastle High School. Her many interests included pinball, collecting mushroom novelties, and watching Law & Order. She loved to cook, and especially enjoyed giving...
Joyce Durham
Feb 28, 2024
Joyce A. Durham, age 77, of Wilmington, formerly of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Joyce enjoyed cooking and baking. She is preceded in death by her son, John Kelly. Survivors include her husband of 29 years, Thomas Durham; and her children, Jimmy, Amy and Lisa. Services will be private.
Eva Ruggiero
Feb 25, 2024
Eva R. Ruggiero, age 51, of Elkton, formerly of New Castle, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Eva graduated from Delcastle Technical High School and is also a four year college graduate. She worked in Nursing and Health Care until she retired. She enjoyed music, coloring, cooking, and spending time with her family, especially her...
Daniel Wheatley
Feb 18, 2024
Bruce Daniel Wheatley Jr., age 67, of New Castle, was called on by the Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Dan is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy; father, Bruce; and sister, Brenda. Survivors include his siblings, Bob McVey, Debbie Wheatley, Jeff Wheatley and Terry Wheatley, and other extended family. Services will be private.
Steven C. Balinski
Feb 17, 2024
Steven C. Balinski, 53, passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2024. He was born September, 1, 1970 to Joseph J. Balinski III and Jeanette Balinski in Wilmington, Delaware. Steven attended school in Lewes through middle school and then finished high school at the Benedictine School in Ridgley, Maryland. He then lived with his parents in Lewes until 1992 before moving...
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