Obituaries
Bunny V. LaMotte
May 29, 2026
Bunny V. LaMotte, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in 1944, Bunny lived a life defined by love, laughter, and vibrant energy. She treasured her role as a dedicated stay-at-home mother during her children’s early years. Her three children were […]
Daniel J. Graham
May 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel J. Graham, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2026, at the age of 80. Dan carried the warmth of Irish hospitality, a love for storytelling and a good joke wherever he went. He was […]
Robert Wesley Gooden, Jr.
May 11, 2026
Robert Wesley Gooden, Jr., age 72, of Elkridge, Maryland and formerly of Columbia, MD., passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Robert was born in Wilmington, Delaware, son of the late Robert Wesley Gooden, Sr. and Betty Custis Gooden. He graduated from John Dickenson High School in 1971 and received his BS in Information Systems […]
Raymond Manza
May 10, 2026
Ray Manza died reluctantly May 10, 2026 at home at Manzaritaville in the Forgotten Mile between Rehoboth and Dewey Beaches. He spent 32 summers and his final year there, just a quick walk from where the Atlantic Ocean meets the sand at Chicago Street, where he enjoyed many beach naps in the No Talk Zone, […]
Melissa Lynn Kerr
May 10, 2026
Melissa Lynn (Beem) Kerr embodied the phrase “A Life Well Lived.” She spent her life caring for her family, friends and others in life and at work, enjoying people’s company with a good drink, and maximizing her time in the water and sun. Melissa was many things to many people – a daughter, a big […]
Frank Miles Julian
May 10, 2026
Miles Julian, age 94, died May 10, 2026 at Cokesbury village. Miles was born in 1932, in Dallas, Texas, the only child of John Frank and Frances Miles Julian. He graduated from high school in Dallas and then from Rice University with a BS in Chemical Engineering. He later earned an MS in Chemical Engineering […]
John J. Donley
April 26, 2026
John J. Donley of Wilmington, DE passed away on April 26, 2026, with his wife and son at his side at Wilmington Hospital after a recurring health challenge. Born in Johnstown, PA in 1927, he was the son of the late George and Catherine (Kovalcik) Donley and the youngest of eight. John was raised in […]
Thomas L. Winterbottom
April 23, 2026
Thomas Love Winterbottom, 92, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. He attended Media High School and later a trade school for drafting. Thomas worked at Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., later renamed Penn Ship, for over 20 years. His career first began as a draftsman before becoming a supervisor in design. […]
Li Wei Qu
April 23, 2026
Li Wei Qu, 73, passed away suddenly on April 23, 2026. Born in Shanghai, China, Li Wei lived a life defined by hard work, resilience, and deep love for his family. He later moved to the United States, where he built a career as a dedicated restaurateur. Through his work, he connected with countless people, […]
Theresa Pierce
April 21, 2026
Theresa (Tee) Pierce passed away peacefully at age 65 on April 21, 2026. She was the fourth of six siblings and a mother of three children. She graduated from Delcastle in 1978. She worked for the telephone company for roughly 20 years. Theresa loved books and puzzles. She is survived by her children, Luke, Victoria, […]