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Obituaries


Robert Patterson Lindsay

Robert Patterson Lindsay

December 22, 2023

Robert Patterson Lindsay “Bobby” died on December 22, 2023, unexpectedly but peacefully at the Resorts at Chester  River Manor nursing home in Maryland, after a long lingering illness. He is survived by his mother Jane Evans, his brother John Michael (Joan),  his beloved daughters Emily (Paul) and Morgan (Tyler), their mother Paula Katz, his stepmother Zona Lindsay, his […]

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Henry Alexander Wise, III

Henry Alexander Wise, III

December 19, 2023

Alex, a proud Wilmington native, died on December 19, 2023 at age 77. He attended Tower Hill School, Choate School, and graduated from the University of Delaware where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, second in command of the ROTC Brigade, and the varsity lacrosse team which he led in scoring all three […]

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Mary Ellen May

Mary Ellen May

December 18, 2023

May, Mary Ellen (Nee Bovidge), of Centreville, Delaware passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 18, 2023 at the age of 102. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Bernard J. May for 59 years before his death in 2007. Devoted mother of Sandra (Joseph) Kestner and Judith (Bruce) Godick. Mary was predeceased […]

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Karen Geuting Cianci

Karen Geuting Cianci

December 17, 2023

Karen Geuting Cianci passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2023 in Myrtle Beach,South Carolina. Karen was born in Chestnut Hill, PA., in 1955, daughter of the late Robert A, and Kathleen R. Geuting of Green Acres, Wilmington, DE. She is preceded in death by her oldest brother Robert A. Geuting Jr of Mountain View, CA. […]

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Sara “Sally” LeRoy Christian

Sara “Sally” LeRoy Christian

December 14, 2023

Born in 1928, Sara “Sally” LeRoy Christian, aka “Mom Sal” and “Nana”, joined loved ones in the next chapter on December 14, 2023. She grew up in Lansdowne and Trevose, PA and graduated from Ursinus College, with graduate studies at West Chester State Teachers College. Sally taught elementary school in the Pottstown & Media, PA […]

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Mary Elinor Halliday

Mary Elinor Halliday

December 14, 2023

Mary Elinor Halliday, 100 years old, passed away on Thursday December 14, 2023 at her home in Marshfield Massachusetts. Born in 1923, Elinor was raised in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Mary and Earl Nase.  She was known as Elinor for most of her life but her friends in Massachusetts called her Mary.   Elinor graduated […]

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Adele Gilson Sosienski

Adele Gilson Sosienski

December 12, 2023

Adele (Bukowski) Gilson Sosienski, 94 years old, of Wilmington, DE and Berwyn, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Adele married James (Jim) W. Gilson in 1951.  They were blessed with 4 daughters:  Christine, June, Sandra, and Jacqueline.  Adele was an accomplished homemaker, with many interests including gardening, bird watching, sewing, crafts, fashion, […]

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Susan Shelton Atwater

Susan Shelton Atwater

December 11, 2023

Susan Shelton Atwater, age 84, of Chadds Ford, PA passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2023. She was born in Newton, MA in June of 1939, and was the daughter of the late Albert Edward Shelton and Jennie Mae (Coen) Shelton. Susan is survived by her son Allen Russell Atwater IV of Chadds […]

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Adele Akehurst

Adele Akehurst

December 7, 2023

Adele Margaret Shilko Akehurst passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2023 holding her husband’s hand. She is survived by her husband Ed Akehurst, siblings Sarah Shilko-Mohr and Martin Shilko, step-children David Akehurst and Helen Akehurst, and step-grandchildren Jami, Sofia, and Kaitlyn. Adele loved horses and graduated from Averett College with a degree in Equestrian Studies. […]

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Denise Anne Mockbee

Denise Anne Mockbee

December 7, 2023

Denise Anne Mockbee, age 69, of Millsboro, Delaware, formerly of Estes Park, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 with her family by her side. Denise was the daughter of the late Clarence Mockbee and Anne (Baccari) Mockbee. She attended the University of Delaware before beginning her career in the travel industry. She started […]

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