Obituaries
Theresa M. Smith
June 10, 2026
Theresa McKenzie Smith (Terry) passed away peacefully on June 10 at her home in Hockessin, Delaware. She was 76 years old. Born in Frostburg, Maryland, Terry was the daughter of Jonas E. McKenzie and Pearl H. Davis. Theresa is survived by her husband of 48 years, Dan; stepson David Smith and his wife, Tara; daughter […]
Thomas John Diamanty
June 7, 2026
The family of Thomas John Diamanty, 89, of Wilmington, Delaware is deeply saddened to announce his peaceful passing away on June 7, 2026. Tom was born in1937 in the town of Eratyra in Thessaloniki, Greece, to Eleni (Karamitsios) and Yianni Diamantis. He was the youngest of 13 children. Tom was preceded in death by his beloved […]
Roger C. Williams, Sr.
June 5, 2026
Roger Charles Williams, Sr., age 86, of Bear, Delaware passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Roger was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, son of the late Roger Williams and Arlene Shaw Williams. He graduated from the Havre de Grace High School and due to his love […]
Donald “Ace” Schuck
June 1, 2026
Donald Charles Schuck, age 90, passed away early Monday morning, June 1, 2026. Don was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1936 to Cecelia and Norbert Schuck. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. On May 11, 1957, Don married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Barbara Fewer, at […]
Janet M. Conley
May 30, 2026
Janet M. Conley, a devoted servant to her Lord and to the community, passed from this earth on May 30th, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Conley was a graduate of Lower Merion H.S. (Narbreth, Pa.) Class of 1948 and of Peirce Junior College (now Peirce College) Class of 1950. It was […]
Gerret van Sweringen Copeland
May 28, 2026
Gerret van Sweringen Copeland, a lifelong Delawarean, died peacefully with his loving family at his side on May 28, 2026. He was born in 1939 to Lammot du Pont Copeland and Pamela Cunningham Copeland and grew up at their family estate, which is now the Mt. Cuba Center. Gerret lived a life defined by intellectual […]
William H. Sharp, Jr.
May 28, 2026
William H. Sharp, Jr (Sharpy) age 89 of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family and friends on May 28, 2026 at the ICU of Wilmington Hospital. He was born in Trenton, NJ to William H. Sharp and Lucille Sharp. He graduated from the Lawrenceville (NJ) School in 1955 and from […]
Dolores “Dee” Dougherty
May 28, 2026
Dolores “Dee” Dougherty, 91, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2026, surrounded by her four children. Born, Dolores Carmella Battaglia, in 1934, in Wilmington, Delaware, Dee attended Ursuline Academy for High School and graduated from the University of Delaware. In 1959, she married the love of her life, Paul Dougherty, and they enjoyed […]
Barbara Ann “Mimi” Gagnon
May 26, 2026
Barbara Ann Gagnon, forever known as Mimi, passed away on May 18, 2026 in the company of her loving family surrounded with warmth, sunlight, and Frank Sinatra melodies playing in the background. Barbara was 102 years old, passing on her half birthday and allowing her to claim she was almost 103– something that would delight […]
Ramona N. Chakkaravarthi
May 25, 2026
Ramona N. Chakkaravarthi passed peacefully in the company of family, friends, and loved ones on May 25, 2026, at the age of 77. She was the daughter of Dr. M. Natarajan and N. Janaki. She was born in Chennai, India, and was the eldest of 5 siblings. Ramona graduated at the top of her […]