Obituaries
George William Ubil Sr.
July 4, 2021
George William Ubil Sr., age 74, a long-time resident of Delaware, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 4, 2021, in Newark, Delaware. George was born in Philadelphia. His parents, Charles and Rita Ubil, preceded him in death, as well as his brother Charlie and sister Mary. He is survived by his children, George, Gwen, and Sarah; […]
Beverly Quinn Cannon
July 3, 2021
Beverly Quinn Cannon, 98, passed away peacefully at the Summit in Hockessin on July 3, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Joseph V. Cannon, and her daughter Linda Cannon Graham. She is survived by her children Donna Julian (Eugene) of Wilmington, Ellen Cannon of Wilmington, Robert Cannon (Cecelia Everet) of Lewes; […]
Joanne L. Bodwell
July 2, 2021
Joanne L. Bodwell, age 89, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. Born in Niagara Falls, NY in 1932, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Mabel B. Liersch. Joanne was a registered nurse and worked at the Sun Oil Company in PA and the Delaware Curative Workshop. […]
John Alden “Big John” Williams II
June 30, 2021
John Alden “Big John” Williams II, age 37 of Newark, DE died suddenly on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Lewes, DE. John was born in Wilmington, son of Peggy Payson and the late John Alden Williams. He was a graduate of McKean High School. John worked for an industrial printing company for several years. Recently, […]
Stephen Walter Ferris
June 27, 2021
Stephen Walter Ferris, age 71, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 surrounded by family. Steve served with honor in the United States Marine Corps (1967-1971) including two tours in Vietnam. Steve is survived by his wife, Jennifer Hartnett; his daughters Stephanie and Sara; four grandchildren; six siblings; nephews; nieces and his loyal canine companion Keegan. […]
Vincent de Paul Maguire
June 24, 2021
On June 24, 2021, Vincent de Paul Maguire, age 73, of Hockessin and Broadkill Beach, Delaware died as he lived, with quiet dignity in the company of his family. Vince was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Archmere Academy in 1965 and the University of Delaware in 1969. He went on to […]
Byron Y. Sellers Jr.
June 24, 2021
Byron Young “By” Sellers Jr. beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021. His final days were spent, as he wished in his Wilmington home surrounded by his family. By was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He was the only child of Mary and Byron Y. Sellers Sr. Following high school, he […]
Jeffrey Haworth Lonsdale
June 23, 2021
Jeffrey Haworth Lonsdale, age 65, born in Camden, South Carolina passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware, after a brief illness. Jeffrey was the beloved son of the late Irene Howells Gallaher and Clarence Haworth Lonsdale. He is survived by his twin brother Scott H. Lonsdale (Mary Ellen) of […]
Dr. Peter Ivan Rabinovitch
June 23, 2021
Longtime area family physician, Dr. Peter Ivan Rabinovitch passed away peacefully June 23 in Wilmington, DE; he was 83. Peter was born in Norwich, CT., to Dr. Esther Cramer and Dr. Alec Rabinovitch. He attended Norwich schools, graduating from Norwich Free Academy, and going on to the University of Vermont where he received his medical […]
Charles L. Hoffmeyer
June 22, 2021
Charles L. Hoffmeyer, 85, a longtime resident of Delaware passed away at home under the care of Delaware Hospice on June 22, 2021. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to Florence and Charles Hoffmeyer, both deceased. He was a graduate of Southport High School and Purdue University’s Chemical Engineering, class of 1958. After graduation, he […]