obituaries
Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
Faith Kathryn Zimmer
Jan 23, 2026
November 19, 1952 - January 23, 2026
Faith Kathryn Zimmer, 73, of New Castle, Delaware , passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE after a sudden illness.
Faith, a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and dear sister, leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and warmth that will resonate with all who knew her. Faith...
Patrick Aaron
Jan 18, 2026
Patrick "Pat" Timothy AaronPatrick Timothy Aaron (AKA Jigsy) passed away on January 18, 2026, after a short illness following a major stroke in December 2025. Pat is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 17 years, Jill Dunkelberger Aaron, his children Ethan, Sofia, and Ava Aaron, his mother Cecelia (Rush) Aaron, and sisters Stacey Bradley (Jason) and Allison...
Mary Rodick
Jan 8, 2026
Mary E. Rodick Age 87 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home January 8, 2026. Mary was born to the late John and Irene (Goolsby) Gowen. She grew up with her sister in Roanoke, Nelson County, VA, before moving to Delaware with her family. On September 19, 1955 Mary married the love of her life Bill Rodick. Together they spent...
Helen Dero
Jan 3, 2026
Helen Dero Age 98 of Wilmington, De Helen passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. She is at peace and has joined her beloved husband, Stanley, in Heaven. She will be dearly missed by her nieces and nephews that she leaves behind. To honor Helen's humble wishes all services will be held privately.
Steven Cake
Jan 1, 2026
Steven A. Cake Age 70 of Millsboro Passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026. Steven was born on April 14, 1955 the 5th child of Norman B. and Stella Cake. He grew up in Wilmington with his seven siblings and graduated from Pierre S. DuPont High School. Steven was a dedicated craftsman and had an accomplished career in the Auto...
Michael Williamson
Dec 29, 2025
Michael Williamson Sr, unexpectedly passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2025 at 71 years of age. Michael, affectionately known as "Bunker" was born on January 15, 1954 to Marie (DeLuca) and the late Norman H. Williamson Sr., in Wilmington DE. A 1972 graduate of Conrad HS, Bunker played high school and Americn legion baseball. In 1973 Bunker enlisted...
Linda Stevenson
Dec 29, 2025
Linda M. Stevenson Age 64 of Elsmere, Delaware Passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2025. She was born on April 29, 1961. Linda was preceded in death by her beloved parents Charles and Bernice Barnes. She is survived by her daughter, Christina (Jeremy); her granddaughter, Ciara (Madison and Logan); her sister Cathy (Tom) Lancaster, nephew Jason and extended relatives. Linda...
James Smith
Dec 28, 2025
James C. Smith, Jr. Age 46 of Elkton, Maryland Affectionately known as Jamie or Smitty Passed away on December 28, 2025. Jamie was born in Wilmington, DE to James C. and Nancy M. (Kelley) Smith, Sr. and grew up in Yorklyn, DE. He graduated from Delcastle High School in 1997. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp,...
Francis Lano
Dec 20, 2025
Franics S. Lano Age 84 of Newark Passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, with his loving family by his side Fran was born on August 31, 1941, in Wilmington to Frances Vietri Lano and Ralph Lano, and grew up with a strong sense of community and faith. He began his education at St. Anthony's Elementary School and graduated from...
Richard Knudson
Dec 19, 2025
Richard D. Knudson Age 79 of Claymont Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 19, 2025. Rich was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Arnold and Mary T. (Lattanzio) Knudson. He was a proud 1965 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. He faithfully served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War, serving...
Paul Gildea
Dec 19, 2025
Paul Vincent Gildea Sr., age 65, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on December 19, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born in Wilmington on June 10, 1960, to the late Robert Sr. and Mary (Moughan) Gildea, Paul grew up in Klair Estates as the 5th of seven children. He learned early on about camaraderie, doted on by his...
Patricia Hyland
Dec 18, 2025
Patricia A Hyland Sunday, August 24, 1952 – Thursday, December 18, 2025. Patricia A. Hyland, Age 73, of Middletown, DE, passed away on December 18, 2025, after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wilmington to the late Arthur and Helen Hyland. She attended De La Warr High School and received a Certificate of Attendance...
Walter Loncki
Dec 12, 2025
Walter R. Loncki, Jr. Age 82 of New Castle Passed away at home on December 12, 2025. To know Walt was to know dedication. Dedication to community, to hard work, and most of all to family. These were the pillars that shaped Walt's life. Walt was born on January 21, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Walter R. and...
Evelyn Tidwell
Dec 8, 2025
Evelyn Ruggerio Tidwell Age 89 of Middletown Evelyn was born on January 8, 1936, and passed away on December 8, 2025, at home with her family by her side. She was just a month shy of her 90th Birthday. Evelyn was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years James K. Tidwell, Sr.; her grandson, Cody Bader; her...
Leonard Bukowski
Dec 4, 2025
Leonard Joseph Bukowski Sr, 90, of Elsmere, Delaware passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Dec. 4, 2025. Born in Wilmington, DE on May 28, 1935, he was the youngest of three children born of his late parents, Stanley and Helen Bukowski (Pajrowski). Leonard was a graduate of Brown Vocational High School, where he excelled in...
Donna Cochrane
Dec 2, 2025
Donna W. Cochrane Age 74 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones by her side on December 2, 2025. Donna was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Harry and Rosemary (McLaughlin) Wilson. She was a proud graduate of Tampa University and put her degree to good use working with Veterans Affairs. Donna was a...
Lois Clayton
Nov 25, 2025
Lois Mae Clayton (Broomall), passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025 at the age of 95. Lois was born October 21, 1930 in Christiana, Delaware and was a life-long resident of Olde New Castle, Delaware graduating from William Penn High School in 1948. She led a very bustling and joy-filled life, right up until her day of passing. Her vast...
Rose Perrotti
Nov 23, 2025
Rose Marie Perrotti was born on October 10, 1940, and entered Heaven on November 23, 2025. Born and raised in Wilmington, she worked tirelessly throughout her life to support and provide for her family. Rose loved her husband, her children and her grandchildren beyond words. As a grandmother, her outings with her grandchildren were legendary, as was the work she...
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