Obituaries
Brian Thomas Sweeney
June 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that our family announces the unexpected passing of our brother Brian Thomas Sweeney, age 61, of Palacios TX, and formerly of Newark DE on Sunday, June 23, 2025. Brian was born in 1964 to John J. and Annie T. Sweeney of Drexel Hill, PA. He was a graduate of the […]
Simon Lewis “Lou” Carter
June 22, 2025
Simon Lewis” Lou” Carter passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born on June 17, 1944, in Savannah, Georgia, Lou was the son of the late Cliate and Willie Lee (Ryals) Carter. Lou cherished his family and all the memories they made together. Time that he spent with his family is […]
Noreen “Pat” McCumber
June 20, 2025
Noreen (Pat) O’Leary McCumber, age 86, of Greenville, Delaware, formerly of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and Anaconda, Montana, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. Pat is survived by her loving husband Harvey T. McCumber. Pat was born to Michael F. and Lucille Johnson O’Leary in 1938. She spent most of her early life in Anaconda, […]
Mary Lou Yemc
June 18, 2025
Mary Lou passed away peacefully due to complications from a stroke during the evening of June 18, 2025, at the Health Care Center of Foulk Living in Wilmington, DE at the age of 95. She lived a vibrant life. Mary Lou was the oldest child of John and Helen Kreidler of Sandusky, OH. She graduated […]
John Martin Willard “Jack”
June 17, 2025
John Martin Willard “Jack”, age 79, of Wilmington, DE., passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Jack was born in Wilmington, DE., son of the late Harold Ernest and Catherine Martin Willard. He graduated from Salesianum in 1964, the University of Delaware in 1968 and then the University of Louisville Kentucky Law School in 1971. […]
June 16, 2025
Raymond Joseph Datilio, age 80, of Wilmington, DE., formerly of Newark, DE. And Philadelphia, PA, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at his home. Ray was born and raised in Philadelphia, the middle son of Louis & Rita Secker Datilio. He was an avid swimmer & lifeguard in his younger years. After graduating from Northeast […]
Charles Henry Moloney Jr.
June 15, 2025
Charles (Charlie, “Mugs”) Henry Moloney, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by love and carried into the arms of the angels. Born in June of 1949, to Charles Henry Moloney, Sr. and Claire Marie Moloney, Charlie lived a life defined by faith, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family. He is survived […]
Edward Akehurst
June 13, 2025
Wallace Edward Akehust passed away on June 13, 2025, at his home at Hellam, PA. He is survived by his siblings Vivian Enfield Akehurst Gaz (David) of Wilmington, DE and Robin Akehurst Dusza (Justin) of Baltimore, MD. His children, Helen Akehurst of Hellam, PA and David Akehurst of Baltimore, MD, his grandchildren Jami, Sofia, and […]
Neil H. Barger
June 10, 2025
Neil H. Barger, 61, of Clayton, Delaware, died peacefully at the home of devoted friends on June 10, 2025. He was surrounded by loved ones. At 6’5”, Neil Barger was a gentle giant of a man. He was creative, bright, insightful, and very funny. Neil was also very kind. His empathy for marginalized people and […]
Elizabeth Blakely Lucey
June 10, 2025
Elizabeth Blakely Lucey “Liz” Passed away June 10th, 2025, in Wilmington hospital surrounded by her loving family. Liz was the daughter of Elizabeth Gene Lucey and the late Joseph Lucey. Elizabeth graduated from Padua Academy and from the University of Delaware. Elizabeth’s passion was advocacy for those in the community who were underserved and needed […]