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Obituaries


Stephen F. Browne

Stephen F. Browne

March 8, 2022

Stephen F. Browne, age 81, of Wilmington, Delaware and formerly of Westport Co. Mayo, Ireland, passed away on March 8, 2022 in Wilmington. Stephen was a graduate of St. Patrick’s College in Maynooth Co. Kildare, Ireland. He worked in many fields throughout his career including a travel agent for Browne’s Travel, Eire Tours, and was […]

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Jonathan Michael Gaston

Jonathan Michael Gaston

March 6, 2022

Jonathan M Gaston, age 35, of Elkton, Maryland, formerly of Hockessin, Delaware, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at his home. Jonathan was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Octorara Elementary School in Atglen, PA., the Anna P. Mote Elementary School in Wilmington, DE., the H.B. duPont Middle School in […]

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Rochelle Weetman

Rochelle Weetman

March 5, 2022

Rochelle Weetman, age 65, passed away suddenly on March 5, 2022 in Wilmington, Delaware. Rochelle was born in Wallace, Idaho, the daughter of Jesse and Sally Burkett (Forkner). She married her beloved husband, George Weetman, in 1982 and they raised their family in Wallace until George passed away. Rochelle moved to Warrenton, Oregon to be […]

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Victor R. Davis

Victor R. Davis

March 4, 2022

On Friday, March 4, 2022, Victor Richard Davis, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at age 70. Vic was born in 1952, in Bryn Mawr, PA to Victor and Marjorie (Bowden) Davis. In his youth he was athletic, outgoing, and always managed to find adventure with his two younger brothers. He also loved going […]

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Kathryn Brown Lewis

Kathryn Brown Lewis

March 4, 2022

Kathryn B. Lewis, age 96, of Roseville, California, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. Kathryn was a homemaker who volunteered at Winterthur Museum & Gardens; and enjoyed growing orchids and various plants. She was an avid golfer, having been a member of the DuPont Country Club for many years, and […]

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Betty Elaine Hoffman

Betty Elaine Hoffman

March 3, 2022

Let’s celebrate a life well lived and enjoyed…….. Born. 1931 Danbury, CT Met Dick in cow barn Dick got used to Ukrainian church Got married August 5, 1951……. Betty liked to entertain and thrived on being social. Language was no barrier, she had a knack for communicating without words, through her bright eyes and easy […]

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Francis J. Bowman

Francis J. Bowman

March 2, 2022

Francis J. Bowman, age 89, of Hockessin, Delaware, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Francis was born in Syracuse, NY to Francis and Mary Ellen (McCormick) Bowman. He attended Christian Brothers Academy and was a member of the football team, graduating in 1951. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in History […]

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Perrie apJones Drysdale

Perrie apJones Drysdale

March 1, 2022

Perrie apJones Drysdale, age 91, formerly of Mountainside, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She was born in 1930, in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of Robert and Maud apJones. In addition to her parents, Perrie was predeceased by her brother, Robert, and her beloved husband of 57 […]

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Susan Hoopes Ligi

Susan Hoopes Ligi

February 26, 2022

Susan Hoopes Ligi, age 80, of Wilmington, DE., passed away on Saturday, February 26th, 2022, at Christiana Hospital, due to a brief illness. Susan was born in West Chester, PA., later moving to Wilmington, DE. She was the daughter of the late Clara Thomas Montgomery and John E. Hoopes. She attended and graduated from A.I […]

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Maurice D. Petit

Maurice D. Petit

February 22, 2022

Maurice “Moe” Donat Petit was a caring husband, father, grandfather, role model, hero and friend. He passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2022 at the age of 86 after a courageous battle with chronic lung disease. Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to Audidas and Germaine (Forcier) Petit, he was a graduate of Mount […]

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