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Obituaries


Thomas J. Jacoby

Thomas J. Jacoby

November 21, 2024

Thomas John Jacoby, age 70, of Wilmington, Delaware, formerly of Edgewater Park, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Wilmington Hospital. Thomas was born in 1954 in Trenton, New Jersey, son of the late Joseph Jacoby and June Frank Jacoby. He graduated from Holy Cross High School, Delanco, NJ in June of […]

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Dianne E. Johnson

Dianne E. Johnson

November 21, 2024

Dianne Elizabeth Johnson, born January 1, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Dorothy Lillian Hamilton and Reginald Hall Johnson, Jr, passed away November 21, 2024.  She was born five seconds after midnight, the first baby born in the United States in 1944. Ms. Johnson attended elementary school in North Carolina and South Carolina. In […]

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Wendy Anne Barnhill

Wendy Anne Barnhill

November 21, 2024

Wendy Anne Barnhill (Jackson) age 88, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully after a long illness on November 21, 2024. Anne was born in June of 1936 to Wendell and Margaret “Peggy” Jackson in Wilmington, DE. She graduated from Wilmington Friends School in 1954 and attended Hollins College in Roanoke, VA where she studied Biology. […]

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Mary Louise Hunter Francis

Mary Louise Hunter Francis

November 19, 2024

Mrs. Mary Louise Hunter Francis, daughter of Will and Roberta Hunter, saw sunrise in 1923, in Goshen Hill, South Carolina. The family later moved to Asheville, North Carolina. As a teenager, she worked with the local physician who encouraged her to pursue a career in medicine. After graduating from high school, she enrolled in the […]

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Roseann Webb

Roseann Webb

November 18, 2024

Roseann Webb passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 87 on November 18, 2024.  She resided in her home in Wilmington, DE for over 50 years.  Born in 1937, Roseann graduated from West Catholic Girls High School. Throughout her life Roseann stayed active with her close circle of friends as well as […]

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Louise Little

Louise Little

November 12, 2024

Louise Little passed away on November 12, 2024 at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware. Louise was born in 1935 to Henry and Myrtle (Delameter) Little, of DeLancey, New York. Her parents predeceased her as did her sister, Beula Caroline Loudermilk and brothers Erwin and Fred. She is survived by many dear nieces and nephews […]

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Thomas M. Guyer

Thomas M. Guyer

November 12, 2024

Thomas M. Guyer, 68, of Charlotte, NC and formerly of Delaware died on November 12, 2024. Tom was a passionate teacher, coach, father and volunteer.  He taught Science at Gunning Bedford Middle School and coached the boys’ baseball, soccer and basketball and girls’ basketball teams.  Tom enjoyed his work at Ashland Nature Center, leading groups […]

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Helen M. Smiddy

Helen M. Smiddy

November 11, 2024

Helen M (Putkisto) Smiddy, 91, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on November 11, 2024 surrounded by her family. A resident of Wilmington for almost 60 years, Helen was born in Worcester, Massachusetts to Konsta and Maria Putkisto and was raised in Rutland, Massachusetts.  She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in […]

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Joyce S. Palmer

Joyce S. Palmer

November 5, 2024

Joyce S. Palmer, beloved matriarch of her family, passed away on the morning of November 5, 2024, at her home with family by her side. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Lamberth, her second beloved husband, Carter B. Palmer, and her son, Timothy W. Lamberth. Joyce was born in May of […]

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Margaret Ann “Peg” Tigue

Margaret Ann “Peg” Tigue

November 5, 2024

Margaret Ann “Peg” Tigue, 91, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on November 5, 2024, with her family surrounding her in the comfort of her beautiful home. She leaves a wake of love, purpose, and honor that few achieve in a lifetime. A courageous woman all of her life, Peg met every challenge with grace, intellect […]

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