All Obituaries
Jacquelyn Whalen Newark
Jacquelyn McDermott Whalen, 72, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Jacque was born and raised in Darby, Pennsylvania to the late John and Helen (Myers) McDermott and later moved to Newark, DE.
She was currently employed as a medical billing specialist with HCPM. She loved her family dearly and really enjoyed being Gamma to her grandchildren. Her dogs were a constant source of companionship to her. Jacque loved...
Jacquelyn McDermott Whalen, 72, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Jacque was born and raised in Darby, Pennsylvania to the late John...
William "Bill" Gares Newark
On December 26, 2021, William Benn (Bill) Gares, 79, passed peacefully with family by his side after several months of medical challenges. Bill was born in New Brunswick, NJ, son of the late Walter H. Gares and Alice (Benn) Gares.
Bill graduated from New Brunswick High School, and later served in the New Jersey National Guard and Reserves. He was an accomplished craftsman, machinist, woodworker, auto mechanic and general-fixer-of-all-things. He was employed for many years under Haveg...
On December 26, 2021, William Benn (Bill) Gares, 79, passed peacefully with family by his side after several months of medical challenges. Bill was born in New Brunswick, NJ, son of the late...
James Bishop Bear
Master Sergeant Retired, James A. “Jim” Bishop, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on November 26, 2021 at the age of 83 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Jim was born in Laurel, Mississippi in 1938. He was a 1956 graduate of Purvis High School in Purvis, MS. Following graduation, he joined the United States Air Force in 1957 and received multiple medals and commendations throughout his service, including the USAF commendation...
Master Sergeant Retired, James A. “Jim” Bishop, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on November 26, 2021 at the age of 83 after a long battle with...
Gary Collier Newark
Gary Collier, age 72 of Newark, Delaware passed away November 24, 2021, at Christiana Hospital. Gary was a graduate of Christiana High School. After high school Gary served as a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy for 10 years on submarines. Following his time in the service, he worked 38 years at DuPont Pencader as a Mechanical Engineer Technologist where he retired in 2017.
Gary was loved by all; family was the most important thing in his life. He spent many weekends supporting his...
Gary Collier, age 72 of Newark, Delaware passed away November 24, 2021, at Christiana Hospital. Gary was a graduate of Christiana High School. After high school Gary served as a Chief Petty...
Donna Widger Newark
Donna Marie Widger, formerly of Havertown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully November 23, 2021, in Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware at the age of 73.
Donna was born in 1948 in Philadelphia, the only child of Thomas W. and Marcella B. Mooney.
Donna is survived by her husband of nearly 43 years, George Widger, Jr., daughters, Tara M. Santos (Rigoberto) of Salinas, Puerto Rico and Heather L. Lambert (Lisa Smith) of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, half-sister Joan Mortimer, stepson George...
Donna Marie Widger, formerly of Havertown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully November 23, 2021, in Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware at the age of 73.
Donna was born in 1948 in...
Carl Vitanza Bear
Carl David Vitanza, 71, of Bear, Delaware passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021 surrounded by his family and loved ones after a battle with lung cancer.
Carl was born in 1950 to Amedeo and Ada Vitanza in Manhattan, New York. In 1969, he enlisted in the United States Army. Carl served in the Vietnam War. Following his service, he started his career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He retired in 2000 as an Associate Warden. During his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with...
Carl David Vitanza, 71, of Bear, Delaware passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021 surrounded by his family and loved ones after a battle with lung cancer.
Carl was born in 1950 to Amedeo and...
Pamela Carmine Bear
Pamela Carmine, age 77, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Christiana Hospital.
Pam was born in Wilmington, DE in 1944 to Leon and Anna Elizabeth Hurst, the 7th of 10 children. Pam was a 1962 graduate of Newark High School and later attended Goldey Beacom College.
She married Robert R. Carmine in 1964 and they were inseparable for the next 57 years. Pam worked as an administrative assistant for the Dupont Company, then for Kelly Services.
Pam enjoyed researching and...
Pamela Carmine, age 77, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Christiana Hospital.
Pam was born in Wilmington, DE in 1944 to Leon and Anna Elizabeth Hurst, the 7th of 10 children. Pam was a...
Marilyn Pipher Townsend
Marilyn Alice Ritch Pipher, born January 22, 1931, age 90 of Townsend, DE formerly of Wilmington, DE and Scranton, PA passed peacefully on October 30, 2021.
Marilyn was employed as an executive secretary for the International Correspondence School immediately out of high school. She continued working in this field for various companies throughout her career. After retiring as a secretary, Marilyn was employed as a craft instructor for the MOT (Middletown Odessa Townsend) Senior Center. She...
Marilyn Alice Ritch Pipher, born January 22, 1931, age 90 of Townsend, DE formerly of Wilmington, DE and Scranton, PA passed peacefully on October 30, 2021.
Marilyn was employed as an executive...
Frederick Steele Newark
Fredrick E. Steele, 69, born and raised in Delaware, passed away on October 25, 2021.
He began his career as a long haul truck driver while still a teenager. He loved motorcycles and fast cars in his youth before he met and settled down with his wife Bobbie. His love of family led him to transition from long haul to local truck driving. Due to disability, he retired as a truck driver from Diamond State Recycling in 2011.
Fred enjoyed Bingo, playing cards, going to...
Fredrick E. Steele, 69, born and raised in Delaware, passed away on October 25, 2021.
He began his career as a long haul truck driver while still a teenager. He loved motorcycles and fast cars in...
Robert Rash Newark
Robert L. “Bob” Rash, 69, passed away on October 15, 2021. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware and was a life-long resident of Newark, graduating from Christiana High School in 1970 and later becoming a successful business owner. In 1972 he married his wife Nancy and they had one son, Robert.
Bob is predeceased in life by his parents, Lee and Margaret Rash.
Bob is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Nancy, son and wife, Rob and Danielle, and three...
Robert L. “Bob” Rash, 69, passed away on October 15, 2021. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware and was a life-long resident of Newark, graduating from Christiana High School in...
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