Recent Newark, Delaware Obituaries


Obituaries act as quiet reminders of the finite nature of our lives. Yet, for those who have recently experienced the death of a family member or friend, an obituary means so much more. It is a bittersweet reminder of all we've lost, but it can also help us to remember all we enjoyed while they were alive. If you have recently lost someone you love, we hope that you will accept our condolences.

Below is a listing of all of our Newark, Delaware area obituaries and death notices. Both our current services and past services are available for friends and family to revisit and reflect on the memories of your loved one. Each of the local obituaries comes with an interactive online memorial. Within each memorial is the obituary/death notice of the deceased, a space to leave messages of condolence, a section to share photos and videos, a store to purchase funeral flowers and so much more.

Please browse below to find the obituary for your loved one and feel free to share with friends and family across your social media pages. We encourage all of our visitors to leave a message of condolence or share a memory within the memorial tribute site to help others with the remembrance process and show how the deceased positively impacted so many people during their lifetime. 

Donald "Don" Bitner New Castle, Delaware


Donald “Don” Edward Bitner, age 88, of New Castle, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by family and his loving wife on August 20, 2026. Don was born in 1937 in the state of ...

Keith Boykin Bear, Delaware


Keith Boykin, age 56, of Bear, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2026. Keith’s passing leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of his family, friends, and all who had the ...

Herta Patrick Bear, DE


It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Herta S.Patrick on August 8, 2026, in the comfort of her home.  Born on May 27, ...

Rosalie Evans Newark, Delaware


In loving memory of Rosalie F. Evans, age 98, of Newark, DE., and formerly of Smyrna, DE.  Rose passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, surrounded by her family.  Rose was a homemaker ...

David "Dave" Iredell Bethany Beach, Delaware


David “Dave” Iredell, aged 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.  Dave grew up in areas surrounding Reading, Pennsylvania, attending high school at Governor Mifflin and ...

Scott Burch, Jr. Elkton, Maryland


Scott Burch Jr., age 71, peacefully departed this life on Monday, July 27, 2026 in his sleep. Born in 1954, in Salem, New Jersey to Doris Lueva Southerland and Scott Burch, Sr, Scott was raised by ...

Margaret Majors Bear, Delaware


Margaret "Peggy" Majors (Kelly), age 63, of Bear, Delaware, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Peggy graduated from John Dickinson High ...

Beverly Bishop Bear, Delaware


Beverly M. Bishop, age 86, of Bear, DE passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on July 6th, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beverly was born to the late William Manning ...

Ruth Boone Newark, Delaware


Ruth Ann Boone, age 68, of Newark, Delaware, passed away on July 4, 2026 in Newark, Delaware, surrounded by her loved ones all the way until her last breath. Ruth was born in 1958 to the late ...

John Steel Newark, Delaware


John Alexander Steel, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at the age of 91. His eldest daughter, Karen, was by his side at Christiana Hospital Hospice as he departed this ...

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