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Obituaries


Wesley L. Karlson Jr. (“Gabby”)

Wesley L. Karlson Jr. (“Gabby”)

June 14, 2026

Wesley L. Karlson Jr. (“Gabby”) passed away at the age of 70, on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Wilmington, DE. He attended Springer Junior High School in 1969 and later went on to become a welder in New Castle County for 37 years. Gabby was an avid motorcycle rider and an accomplished snowboarder. He is […]

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Madhuben Patel

Madhuben Patel

June 12, 2026

Madhuben “Madhu” Jashbhai Patel, lovingly known as Kalpana to her family and friends, passed away peacefully at home in Wilmington, Delaware, on June 12, 2026, at the age of 80. Formerly of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, she leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, generosity, and devotion to family. Madhu was born in 1946, […]

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Alice D. Reilly

Alice D. Reilly

June 11, 2026

Alice D. Reilly, age 91 of Wilmington DE died Thursday June 11 2026, surrounded by family with a view of her beloved garden.  Daughter of Oscar M. and Inez F. Dalton, Alice was born in Nashville, TN in 1935 and grew up in Gallatin, TN. She received a BA degree in chemistry from Vanderbilt University […]

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Theresa M. Smith

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 […]

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Thomas John Diamanty

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 […]

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Roger C. Williams, Sr.

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 […]

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Donald “Ace” Schuck

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 […]

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Janet M. Conley

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 […]

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Gerret van Sweringen Copeland

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 […]

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William H. Sharp, Jr.

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 […]

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