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Obituaries


Martena Cooper Evlom

October 12, 2020

Martena Cooper Evlom died on Monday, October 12, 2020 in Fort Myers, Florida. Tena was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware and was the daughter of the late James and Stella Cooper. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School. After graduation she was employed as an executive secretary in the textile and fibers department […]

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Robert Simons, Jr.

October 9, 2020

Robert Simons, Jr., formerly of Landenberg, PA passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on October 9, 2020, at Ware Presbyterian Village, Oxford, PA. Bob was born in Minersville, PA to Violet (Gould) and Robert Simons, Sr. He served in Europe with the United States Army as a medic during World War II and […]

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Roberta H. Waterland

Roberta H. Waterland

October 7, 2020

Roberta (Bobbie) H. Waterland, 89, former resident of Hockessin, passed away peacefully on October 7th. She was predeceased by her husband and two brothers and is survived by her seven children, sixteen grandchildren, and fifteen great grandchildren. Born in 1930 in Hackensack, New Jersey, she earned her Associates degree in Business at Centenary College and […]

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Michael Humphrey

October 5, 2020

Michael Humphrey, age 71, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on October 5, 2020. Born in New Castle, PA, in 1948, he was the son of the late Clifford and Catherine Humphrey. He was a graduate of New Castle High School in New Castle, PA, Class of 1966. Michael worked for the Conrail Corporation as a […]

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Jean Ann Buckley Autman

Jean Ann Buckley Autman

October 4, 2020

Jean Ann Buckley Autman went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2020, with her loving husband David by her side. She was born in 1955 in Wilmington DE, the daughter of Alyn and Eileen (Thompson) Buckley. Jean was a lifelong resident of Wilmington and graduate of Ursuline Academy. She worked for Blue […]

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Gerald Lawrence

Gerald Lawrence

October 1, 2020

Gerald Lawrence, 81, of Marco Island, FL and Landenberg, PA passed on October 1, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rita Duffy Lawrence, and his sons Gerald (Stefanie Porges) and Brennen (Whitney Lawrence). He was proud to be “PopPop” to five grandchildren: Grace, Anna, Rose, William and Virginia. Born to David […]

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Donna B. Peters

Donna B. Peters

September 24, 2020

Donna B. Peters passed away Thursday September 24, 2020 at her home, of cancer at the age of 66. She was predeceased by her father, H. Vernon Baker, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey C. Peters, her mother Marion L. Baker, her sisters Debbie Baker Robitaille and Karen Mason, her brother Harry V. […]

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Sean M. McGrory

Sean M. McGrory

September 24, 2020

On Thursday, September 24, 2020, Sean Michael McGrory, died by suicide at the age of 27.  Sean is survived by his parents, Connie and Gerald McGrory; his girlfriend, Kesh Soborun; his brothers and sisters, Patrick (Lauren), Laura (Chris), Liz, Brian, Lisa (Sean), John (Callie); thirteen nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends.  […]

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Sandra Parmenter Orsetti

Sandra Parmenter Orsetti

September 23, 2020

Sandra Parmenter Orsetti, age 70, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2020 at Christiana Hospital, with her sons by her side. Sandy was born in Wilmington, DE, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth Parmenter. She graduated from Brandywine High School in 1968 and attended the University of Delaware. After her children began school […]

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Sylvia Ann Bowdoin

Sylvia Ann Bowdoin

September 21, 2020

Sylvia Ann (Kent) Bowdoin, 76, of Avondale, PA, passed away September 21, 2020. She was born in August of 1944, to the late Regina Kent in New Rochelle, NY. Sylvia graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1963. She is survived by her husband, George Bowdoin, married April 21, 1968, her brother Steve Cockerill (Patty), […]

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