Obituaries
Eleanor J. Smith
February 15, 2021
Eleanor J Smith, age 83, of Hockessin, DE was called home into the loving arms of Jesus on February 15, 2021. Raised in Cochranville, PA, she was predeceased by her parents, Byron & Marie Judy, her sister Marian, and her loving husband of 46 years, Ron. She is survived by her siblings, Margaret and Bob; […]
Eileen Viscount Herrmann
February 12, 2021
Eileen Viscount Herrmann passed away peacefully in her home on February 12, 2021. She gave her time and talents, volunteering for a number of Wilmington organizations, including Winterthur, Hagley, Great Stuff- DE Breast Cancer Coalition, Delaware Art Museum and various Coral and Choir Groups. Eileen enjoyed dancing, singing, piano, reading and had an incredible talent […]
William C. Ruglass, Jr.
February 12, 2021
William C. Ruglass Jr. passed away on February 12, 2021 at Christiana Hospital, at the age of 77. Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years Mildred Comegys Ruglass. Bill is also survived by his brother John, sister in law Loretta and his loyal dog Gus. He was the son of William and Lucille […]
John H. Benge, Jr.
February 9, 2021
John H. Benge Jr., age 72, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on February 9, 2021. John was born in Wilmington to Dr. John H. Benge and Alice McMeekin Benge. He was one of seven children (The Magnificent Seven) born to John and Alice. John attended Brandywine High School, graduated from Franklin & Marshall College, and […]
Dr. Richard F. Grossman
February 8, 2021
Dr. Richard F. Grossman was born September 1934, in Romania, the only child of Jewish-American parents Alexander and Betty Grossman. With increasing danger in Europe the Grossmans returned to New York where they lived in the Bronx and Queens. Young Richard attended The Kohut School where he excelled in academic studies. He entered Far Rockaway […]
John J. Breen
February 6, 2021
John J. Breen, age 81 of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 6, 2021. John was a big civil war enthusiast and loved spending time up in Gettysburg touring the battlefield. He also enjoyed collecting Lionel trains. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. In addition […]
Carl Edward Lorenz
February 5, 2021
Carl Edward “Ed” Lorenz passed away on February 5, 2021. His final days were spent, as he wished, in hospice care at his home in Maris Grove, surrounded by family and friends. No words seem to properly capture the spirit and nature of this amazing man. Ed was born in the Flushing section of Queens, […]
Charles L. Miller, MD
February 4, 2021
Charles L. Miller, MD died on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at home with family by his side. He was 91 years old. Dr. Miller was predeceased by his wife, Lois (Iannotta) Miller, in 1999 and a son, Jeffrey S. Miller, in 2004. He leaves two sons: Stephen C. Miller and his wife Diane, of Newark, […]
Howard W. Harmer
February 3, 2021
Howard W. Harmer was born on September 14, 1928, in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Manayunk to the late Millard Fillmore and Jennie Harmer. He rejoined the love of his life Claire Harmer in heaven on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Howard grew up in Roxborough, Pennsylvania. His mother died when he was twelve years old and […]
Carol Eichner Dengler
February 3, 2021
Carol Eichner Dengler, 97, of Kennett Square, PA, died on February 3, 2021. Born in 1923 in Montclair, New Jersey, she grew up to be a standout athlete, singer and student. At Wellesley College she majored in zoology and was president of the Wellesley College Choir. Carol married her childhood sweetheart, Carl Dengler, just before […]