Obituaries
Ashoke Chatterjee
September 24, 2024
Ashoke Chatterjee, 79, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully in his home on September 24, 2024. Born in Lahore, India, to the late Chhaya (Banerjee) and Nitya Gopal Chatterjee, Ashoke grew up in New Delhi, India and graduated from Bengal Engineering College at the University of Calcutta before emigrating to the United States to pursue […]
Herbert Charles “Chuck” Phillips
September 24, 2024
Herbert Charles “Chuck” Phillips, 66, of Newark, DE passed away at home on September, 24, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in 1957 to parents Richard and Lois, Chuck grew up in Wilmington, DE. He would go on to graduate from Concord High School as a member of the class of 1976. Chuck spent many […]
Margaret Mae Reeser
September 22, 2024
Margaret Mae Troutman Reeser, age 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Stonegates Retirement Community, Greenville, DE. Margaret was born in May of 1924 in Duncannon, PA. The second of three daughters of DeCosta Bidwell Troutman and Helen Isophene Maguire Troutman. Margaret married Harold Eugene Reeser in 1942. They celebrated 60 years […]
Joan C. Winterbottom
September 21, 2024
Joan C. Winterbottom, 91, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Wilmington, DE. Joan is survived by her husband of 69 years, Thomas L. Winterbottom, as well as her daughters, Linda and Lisa (Bill), and her son, Tom. Additionally, she is survived by her brother, George Coolbaugh […]
Michael Walter Stetter
September 20, 2024
Michael Walter Stetter, D.Ed., aged 77, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on September 20, 2024, surrounded by loving family and in the care of Christiana Hospital. Mike was born in 1947 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Walter and Audrey Stetter. The Stetter family line in Lancaster stretches back two hundred years. Through four generations, they ran […]
Gloria M. Thornley
September 19, 2024
Gloria M Thornley passed away peacefully in her sleep early in the morning of Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 95. Gloria was born February 18, 1929 in Danielson, CT to Mildred and Rae Wood. She grew up in Danielson, CT on her parent’s farm with her two sisters Elaine and Caroline (Jo). […]
Peter J. Worth
September 17, 2024
Peter J. Worth, age 69, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born and raised in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Betty Jane (McCullen) and John L. Worth. He was also predeceased by his brother Jack. He is survived by his wife of […]
Charles “Chuck” Knothe
September 16, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Knothe, a dedicated family man and attorney, passed away on September 16, 2024, one month shy of his 80th birthday. Born in New York City, Chuck’s childhood saw him living in South America, Iowa, New Jersey, Florida and Massachusetts. He was a firm believer in education, earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering […]
Joan McDowell Connolly
September 15, 2024
Joan McDowell Connolly died at the age of 87 on September 15, 2024, at her home in Wilmington. She had lived in the same house for nearly 60 years, where she raised her family with her husband, Arthur G. Connolly Jr. It was her strong wish to remain in the house for the rest of […]
Diane Marie Frechette
September 14, 2024
Diane Marie Frechette, age 78, of New Castle, DE, departed peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by her children. Originally from Lawrence, Massachusetts, Diane was the beloved daughter of Herve and Anne Boucher. Instilled by her parents, Diane became a lifelong advocate of learning and listening. Starting with earning her degree from Lowell […]