Obituaries
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 […]
Dr. Stephanie A. Battis, Ed.D.
June 21, 2021
Dr. Stephanie A. Battis, Ed.D., age 61, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2021. Stephanie was a brilliant woman that was kind and loving, she was always fashionable and loved to accessorize. Stephanie battled MS for over 35 years but her grit and determination never slowed her down. She was an associate professor at Wilmington […]
Carolyn Boddorff Giles
June 20, 2021
Carolyn Boddorff Giles, 78, of Wilmington, DE passed peacefully with her family by her side on June 20th, 2021 from the effects of leukemia. The devoted and beloved wife of Dr. Howard “Howdy” Cameron Giles, Jr. and loving mother to Robin Giles Elliott (David) and Julie Giles Kelly (Matt). Born December 6, 1942 in Havertown, […]
Deborah S. Capobianco
June 18, 2021
Deborah S Capobianco, age 62, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Friday, the 18th of June at home surrounded by her enamored husband and three loving children. Deborah graduated from Dover High School and went on to study Health Records Administration at Temple University; graduating from there with a BS degree. During both high school […]
Richard N. Smith
June 16, 2021
Richard N. Smith, age 75, son of Charles and Violet Smith, died of prostate cancer and passed on to heavenly rest on June 16, 2021. He was predeceased by his brother, Charles II (Chick); survived by his wife, Donna Smith; his son, Dr. Christopher Smith, Ph.D; his daughter-in-law, Katherine Hetrick; his beloved grandson, Conrad Smith; […]