Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Wilmington, DE and surrounding areas
Ellen Dennison
Feb 26, 2010
Age 89, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010. Ellen, who was native of Wilmington, was residing with her son's Gerry and Daniel in Smyrna. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Ellen loved animals, especially her dogs. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Gove "Bud" Dennison, in 1996. She is survived by...
Daniel Curran
Feb 17, 2010
Age 63 of Elkton, MD, formerly of Wilmington, DE, died suddenly on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Dan was preceded in death by his brother James Curran. Survivors include his brothers, John P. Curran (Janet) of Naples, FL;Edward F.Curran (Frances) of Wilmington; David J. Curran of Middletown; and a sister-in-law, Carol Curran of Bear, DE. Committal services will be 10am, Friday,...
Elvira Yost
Feb 9, 2010
Age 91, a lifelong resident of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Elvira was the daughter of the late Alesio and Josephine Baffone. She was retired from Electric, Hose and Rubber Company and was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church. Elvira was preceded in death by her husband A. Conway Yost.Survivors include her son, Alfred J. "Sonny"...
Elizabeth Jones
Feb 2, 2010
Age 81, of Newark, DE, passed away on, Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Betty loved her dog, Rags, the Phillies and the Eagles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Jones; and her brothers, Julian Glover and Herbert Orr. Survivors include her daughter, Marie Bowers of Clayton, DE; her brother, Robert Glover (Marie) of Elkton, MD; 3 grandchildren,...
George Berry
Jan 16, 2010
Age 90 of Dover, formerly of Newport and Lewes, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010. George was a Millwright at Brocius & Smedley for 25 years before retiring in 1970. He was a member of the first graduating class at Conrad HS in 1937 and was a Charter member of Calvary Presbyterian Church. George, who was a 32 degree...
Herman Konin
Jan 16, 2010
Age 72, of Rehoboth, DE, formerly of Clinton, CT, Entered Glory on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Herman was retired after many years of employment with IBM. He served in active duty in both the Army and Navy. Herman was a very active member of First Baptist Church, especially with the RU ministry. He was also an very active member of...
Margaret Javorsky
Jan 8, 2010
Age 85 of Stanton, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2010. Margaret is survived by her 3 sons, John, Chester and Joseph, 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services will be private.
Ralph Dant
Jan 7, 2010
Age 88, of Elkton, MD formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at home in the presence of his family. Ralph was retired from Amtrak where he was a railroad car distributor. He was a member of Holy Family Church in Newark and Immaculate Conception Church in Northeast, MD. Ralph was preceded in death by his...
Kathryn Davis
Dec 28, 2009
Age 87, of Henderson, NV, formally of Wilmington, DE, passed away in her sleep on Monday, December 28, 2009. Kathryn is survived by her 2 sons, Wayne T. and Betty Davis of Henderson, NV and Gerald W. and Geraldine Davis of San Pedro, CA; 2 grandchildren, Tracie Quiroz and Kristie Davis; and 2 great grandchildren, Mario and Gabriella Quiroz. Memorial...
Walter Sr
Dec 25, 2009
Age 53, of Wilmington, DE, went to be with his mother Rosalie Boyer, and son Walter T.Boyer, Jr., on Christmas Day, December 25, 2009. Walt was most recently employed at Clean Cut Auto. He was a member of Wilmington Church of the Brethren and enjoyed fishing, boating, the beach and, most importantly, he was devoted to his family and friends....
Margaret Weber
Dec 23, 2009
Age 86, of Newark, DE passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, December 23, 2009. Margaret was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Charles J. Weber, in 2003. She is survived by her sons, Charles Jr. of Pennsylvania and Paul of Newark, DE; 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered...
Joseph Decrease
Dec 23, 2009
Of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Shenandoah, PA, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at the Hillside Center in Wilmington. Joe was 86 at the time of his death. He was born and raised in Shenandoah, PA then married and moved to Ringtown, PA in 1956. He raised his family there and in 1970 moved to Wilmington, DE to...
William Howell
Dec 23, 2009
Age 77, of Newark, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in the presence of his loving family. Bill attended St.Paul's grade school, Wilmington High School and the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the USMC during the Korean War. Bill worked for the DuPont Company for 37 1/2 years before retiring in 1991. He spent...
Leslie Clark
Dec 16, 2009
Age 65, of Long Neck, DE, formerly of New Castle, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Les was a Auto Body Technician for about 40 years before retiring in 2001. He was a member of the Caroline County Hunt Club. Les enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Les was preceded in death by...
Ruth Hall
Dec 12, 2009
Age 102, of Silview, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Ruth dedicated her life to helping many people. She was a longtime active member of Peniel UMC, where she started the Silver Saints and was a member of the Ruth Circle.Ruth was instrumental in establishing the VA Hospital in Elsmere. She was a member of AARP and the VFW...
Rose Drexel
Dec 12, 2009
Age 95, of Greenville, DE, passed away on, Saturday, December 12, 2009. Rose was a secretary to the legal department for the Dupont Company. She was a member of St. Stephen's Lutheran Church since the 1940's, where she was a member of the Altar Guild, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority at Penn State University, a member of the...
Joseph Barton
Dec 10, 2009
Age 83 of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009. Joseph was a US Army Air Corp veteran during WWII. He loved the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies. He was preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Donna, in 2002; son, Billy in 1999; his sisters, Margaret Gibbons and Katherine Simpson; and his beloved dog, Jenny. Joseph...
Charles Ober
Dec 2, 2009
Age 78, of Elmhurst, passed away on, Wednesday, December 2, 2009, after a long illness. Charlie was a journeyman carpenter for the Carpenter's Local Union 626 where he was a member for more than 55 years. He was a lifetime member of Richardson Park UMC, a member of Masonic Ionic Lodge #31 AF & AM in Newport and the Delaware...
William Tulowitzki
Nov 30, 2009
Age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2009, at Heartland Hospice House after a short illness. Bill was known by all to be a man of his word and would give the shirt off of his back to anyone in need, especially his 4 children and grandchildren. He was married to his loving wife, Marie, for 57 years,...
Dorothy Jacobs
Nov 22, 2009
Age 86, of Richardson Park, passed away on, Sunday, November 22, 2009. Dottie was a Wire Room Attendant for the News Journal for 35 years and a member of the 5 Points Fire Company's Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing Bingo and visiting Delaware Park. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Kenneth R. Jacobs, in 2000,...
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