All Obituaries
Lois Debbrecht Elkton
Lois J. Debbrecht of Elkton, Maryland, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, a few hours after a peaceful family service with her children. She was 88 years old.
She was sadly diagnosed with COVID-19 complicated by a rapid onset of pneumonia.
Born in Sioux City, Iowa, Lois was the beloved wife of Frederick J. Debbrecht (deceased); devoted mother of Lori Irons, Lynn Stallone, Mike Debbrecht, Julie Kiley and Mark Debbrecht (deceased). In...
Lois J. Debbrecht of Elkton, Maryland, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020, a few hours after a peaceful family service with her children. She was 88...
Betty Murray Wilmington
Betty A. Murray died peacefully after a brief illness on November 22, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware at the age of 93.
Betty is survived by sons James (Margot), W. Gary (Sue) and Dean (Kim) and daughters Nancy Carney and Donna (Ken). She was the treasured matriarch of a family of thirteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren, and was the beloved “Aunt Betty” to many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Bill, brother Walter Mitchell and...
Betty A. Murray died peacefully after a brief illness on November 22, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware at the age of 93.
Betty is survived by sons James (Margot), W. Gary (Sue) and Dean (Kim)...
E. Loraine Price Crookshanks Newark
On the morning of November 17, 2020 Loraine slipped her earthly bonds and went to meet her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ, whom she had served for many years.
Loraine was born on May 5, 1934 in Grayson County, VA to the late Russ and Lelia Price.
She was married to Joseph Crookshanks in 2002. He predeceased her in April 2020.
Loraine graduated from Newark High School in 1952. She earned a BA degree from Central Bible College in Springfield, MO in 1967 and a MA degree from...
On the morning of November 17, 2020 Loraine slipped her earthly bonds and went to meet her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ, whom she had served for many years.
Loraine was born on May 5, 1934 in...
William J. "Billy" Pierce Newark
William Joseph “Billy” Pierce, age 20, of Newark, Delaware was tragically taken from us in a motorcycle accident on November 15, 2020.
Billy had been a student at the University of Delaware. He graduated from St. Marks High School in 2019. Billy also attended Caravel Academy through 8th grade. He had been working part-time at the Shop Rite in Glasgow, DE, while studying to be an accountant.
Billy had been an active member of several organizations during his...
William Joseph “Billy” Pierce, age 20, of Newark, Delaware was tragically taken from us in a motorcycle accident on November 15, 2020.
Billy had been a student at the University of...
Ryan Roderick Newark
Ryan Derek Roderick
11-02-68
With Jesus by his side, Ryan bravely fought and survived 14 years of battling rheumatoid arthritis. Now Ryan has returned to God.
Ryan loved all sports including professional football (especially the Eagles), college football, ice hockey, and baseball. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as dirt biking, boating, and Jeeps. He graduated from Middletown High School and was a proud member of Local 19 Sheet Metal Workers.
Survived by parents David J Roderick IV...
Ryan Derek Roderick
11-02-68
With Jesus by his side, Ryan bravely fought and survived 14 years of battling rheumatoid arthritis. Now Ryan has returned to God.
Ryan loved all sports including...
Brian Torres Middletown
Brian K. Torres, age 43, of Middletown, DE passed away on October 27, 2020 at home.
Brian was born in Port Chester, New York and moved to Newark, Delaware in 1983 where he went to Glasgow High School. Brian was a loving and loyal person, and loved by all. He would go out of his way to help in any way possible and you could count on him any time of day or night. He loved spending time with his family in New York and Connecticut. Brian had a passion for cooking and working out with...
Brian K. Torres, age 43, of Middletown, DE passed away on October 27, 2020 at home.
Brian was born in Port Chester, New York and moved to Newark, Delaware in 1983 where he went to Glasgow High...
Barbara Allen Bear
Barbara M. Allen, 95, of Bear, DE, formerly of Wilmington, DE and Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. She was born in Baltimore, MD on August 21, 1925, daughter of the late John and Barbara Erickson. She was the wife of the late Burgess B. Allen.
Barbara is survived by four children: Burgess P. Allen (wife, Karen) of Millboro, VA, Linda Springer (husband, Keith Springer) of Lancaster, PA, Barbara...
Barbara M. Allen, 95, of Bear, DE, formerly of Wilmington, DE and Baltimore, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. She was born in...
James Temple Newark
James Temple, age 80, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2020 surrounded by his family.
Jim was born at home in Claymont, Delaware. His family later moved to Newark where he attended Newark High School. He worked at Motor Wheel Corp for 23 years until they closed. He then worked for the Brandywine School District as a groundskeeper at Concord High School until his retirement in 2003.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing and crabbing...
James Temple, age 80, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2020 surrounded by his family.
Jim was born at home in Claymont, Delaware. His family later moved to Newark...
Stevie LaRocca (Peterson) Newark
Stevie LaRocca (Peterson)
Stevie passed peacefully at his home in Newark, Delaware on October 23, 2020 in the arms of his wife, Wendy Logan.
He is also survived by his sister, Lyn Marshall of Bear, Delaware and his stepson, Kieran Hawkins of New Castle, Delaware. He was predeceased by his father Henry Peterson and his mother Eleanore Peterson. He had a great love for his family.
At his request, no service will be held.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1955, he grew up in Newark most of...
Stevie LaRocca (Peterson)
Stevie passed peacefully at his home in Newark, Delaware on October 23, 2020 in the arms of his wife, Wendy Logan.
He is also survived by his sister, Lyn Marshall of...
James B. Oliver Bear
James B. “Jim” Oliver, age 75, of Bear, DE passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020.
Jim grew up in Syracuse, NY and graduated from Syracuse University in 1975. He retired from General Chemical after forty years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1966-1970. During his time in the Air Force, he served in the Vietnam War. Jim enjoyed woodcarving, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren and...
James B. “Jim” Oliver, age 75, of Bear, DE passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020.
Jim grew up in Syracuse, NY and graduated from Syracuse University in 1975. He retired...
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