Obituaries
Sally Miller Brooks
January 11, 2024
After a short illness, Sally Miller Brooks passed away on January 11, 2024. She would have been 98 years old in April. Born to Louis and Margaret Miller in Meadville, PA, and having one sister Mary, the family spent most of their years in Miami, Florida. Just like her father, Sally graduated from Allegheny College […]
Marianne L. Lazorisak
January 9, 2024
Marianne E. Leonard-Lazorisak passed away on January 9, 2024 surrounded by her family. Marianne was born and raised in Buffalo, New York to the loving parents of Arthur Leonard (decorated WWII POW Veteran) and Marion (Land) Leonard. She then went on and raised her three children in Hockessin, Delaware. Marianne graduated from South Park High […]
Linda Joyce Qualls Kieffer
January 6, 2024
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Linda Joyce Qualls Kieffer on January 6, 2024, at the age of 74. Known for her beaming smile, Linda’s family asks that you remember the joy she brought to others during her service as a Nurse and a life lived with purpose. […]
Dirk Killian Robinson
January 6, 2024
Dirk Killian Robinson, beloved brother, nephew and Uncle, died on January 6, 2024 after a protracted neurological illness. He died in his Avondale home under hospice care. He was 69. He was son of Josephine Raskob & Charles Apel Robinson. Dirk was a lifelong outdoorsman who embraced nature and took great joy in camping, fishing, […]
Earl R. Smiddy, Jr.
January 5, 2024
Earl R Smiddy, Jr., 87, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on January 5, 2024, surrounded by his family. A resident of Wilmington for almost 60 years, Earl was born in Framingham, Massachusetts to Earl and Agnes Smiddy and raised in Southborough, Massachusetts. He graduated from Saint Mark’s Preparatory School, and received an engineering degree from […]
Richard H. May
January 4, 2024
Born to H. Marion May and George H. May in 1935, Dick was graduated from Tower Hill School in 1953, Hamilton College in 1957 and Cornell Law School in 1960. He married Jean Moore in 1962. He is survived by Jean; a daughter, Sherri (Steve Maxwell); a son, Glenn (Jean Bramley), plus a granddaughter, Bethany […]
George Bowdoin
January 4, 2024
In loving memory of George Bowdoin, aged 94, who passed away on January 4, 2024, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. George spent his final year at Ware Presbyterian in Oxford, PA, where he cherished his interactions with the staff, whom he fondly referred to as his friends. His days were brightened by caring smiles, […]
Dorothy Ellen Scheing
January 3, 2024
Dorothy Ellen Scheing, age 81, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Accent Hospice in Christiana Care Hospital. Dorothy attended Delaware Day School for the Handicapped. She is survived by her sister, Beverly Colonna, and her husband Lance, with whom she lived. Additionally, she is survived by her sister, Rosemary Shannon, […]
Mary V. Barnes
January 3, 2024
Mary Vondersaar Barnes, age 62, of Hockessin, DE departed this world on January 3rd, 2024. She resided in Hockessin for 25 years with her husband, John (Sean) Barnes of 32 years. She was born in Lebanon, Indiana in January of 1961 and was the daughter of the late Paul Richard Vondersaar and Joan (Coyle) Vondersaar. […]
Reyne Kutz
January 1, 2024
Reyne Kutz, 72, formerly of Cary, NC and Wilmington, DE passed away January 1, 2024, surrounded by her family after a long battle with dementia. She is preceded in death by her husband Dr. Stephen A. Kutz, her parents Gilbert and Alice Capaldi, and her brother Jerry Capaldi. Reyne graduated Mount Pleasant High School in […]