Obituaries
Kathleen Marie Ferris
November 3, 2025
Kathleen (Katie) Marie Quillivan Ferris, age 77, of Wilmington, DE., daughter of George and Bertha Birt Quillivan, lovingly raised with the help of her devoted aunts, Maime Quillivan and Abigail Logullo, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025 surrounded by her daughters. Katie leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion that will […]
Tamara Downes
November 3, 2025
Tamara Lee Downes (Stubbs), 53 years old, of Wilmington, DE, went peacefully and strong with the Lord surrounded by her loved ones on November 3rd, 2025. Born in 1972 in Newark, DE. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend to all. In Tammy’s lifetime, she always said “good things come in 3’s […]
Kearline D. McKellar-Jones
November 2, 2025
Very quietly and peacefully on Sunday morning, November 2, 2025, feast of “All Souls Day” Our Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, gently closed the eyes of our beloved angel Kearline Dana Josephine McKellar-Jones, and she entered his eternal rest. To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven— Ecclesiastes 3:1 […]
Leo A. Long, Jr.
November 1, 2025
Leo Long, age 80, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 1, 2025. A lifelong Delawarean, Leo was born in Wilmington to the late Leo A. Long Sr. and Ann Canavan Long. After graduating from Salesianum School in 1962, he proudly joined and served in the Delaware National Guard. In […]
James K. Chapman, Sr.
November 1, 2025
James K. Chapman, Sr., 85, passed peacefully on November 1, 2025. He was born in 1940 to Seely and Virginia Chapman in Chicago, Illinois. The oldest of 3 children, they moved to Providence, RI, and then settled in Wilmington, DE, where he attended P.S. Dupont high school, and later the U.S. Naval Academy and the University of […]
Marjorie Henretty
November 1, 2025
Marjorie A. Henretty, 89, of Wilmington, DE passed away on November 1, 2025, at her home. She graduated from Concord High School in 1954. She was the heart of the home. She dedicated her life to her family. She cherished her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be remembered for her lovingness, […]
David L. Benfer
October 25, 2025
David L. Benfer, age 85, of Glen Mills, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025. After graduating from Salem High School in New Jersey, David attended Bucknell University, where he earned a degree in Economics in 1962. During his time at Bucknell, David married his childhood sweetheart, Ann Campbell, beginning […]
Joseph J. Brower Sr.
October 24, 2025
Joseph John Brower, Sr. of Millsboro, DE, formerly of Landenberg, PA, passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 82. Joe battled Parkinson’s Disease for several years and was recently diagnosed with double pneumonia. Joe was born in Chester, PA to Harry and Eileen Brower. Joe attended Eddystone High School. In Joe’s early […]
Shirley M. Young
October 24, 2025
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Shirley Marie Young on October 24, 2025, at the age of 90. She passed away peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness. Shirley was the beloved wife of her late husband Leon (“Lee”) Young and is survived by her brother Don Bourne, son Scott […]
Raymond P. Elliott
October 23, 2025
Raymond P. Elliott, age 95, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. Born in Camden, New Jersey in 1930, Ray attended St. Paul Elementary School and graduated from Wilmington High School. Soon after, he began a long and dedicated career with the Diamond State Telephone Company, where he worked from 1948 until […]