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Obituaries


Hector Garcia

Hector Garcia

April 12, 2025

Hector Garcia passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Havana, Cuba, in June of 1941, Hector made the journey to the United States in 1962, fleeing communism under Fidel Castro’s rule. In the United States, he built a life rooted in love of family and dedication to the […]

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Hemlata Naik

Hemlata Naik

April 10, 2025

Hemlata Kishorkumar Naik, aged 69, passed away on April 10, 2025, in Newark, Delaware, where she had lived since moving from Kadodara, Gujarat, India, in 2002. Hemlata was born to the late Mohanlal and Lalitaben Desai and grew up in Tundi village, Surat, India. From a young age, she loved to travel, spend time with family, cook a variety […]

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Joan K. Miegel

Joan K. Miegel

April 10, 2025

Joan Miegel passed away on April 10, 2025, after a long and full life. She was 99. The daughter of Cecelia and John Kreps, Joan was born and raised in Camden, New Jersey. She was the fourth of their six children. After graduating from Camden High School, she attended the New Jersey College for Women, […]

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Polly D. Tindle

Polly D. Tindle

April 8, 2025

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Polly Dake Tindle. She passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2025, with her beloved pugs, Cuddles and Washington, by her side. Born in 1949, at Bryn Mawr Hospital, Polly was sister of Nancy Swayne and Robert Tindle. Her life was dedicated to service, […]

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Dr. Curtis Jack Orr, Jr.

Dr. Curtis Jack Orr, Jr.

April 8, 2025

Dr. Curtis Jack Orr, Jr. (Jack) was born in Dover, Pennsylvania in July of 1941. Jack was a thoughtful speaker and minister, a compelling consultant, a devoted professor and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. A man of great scholarly competence, Jack earned his Ph.D. in Communication from Temple University and an M.A. in Philosophy […]

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Elaine M. Soutar

Elaine M. Soutar

April 7, 2025

Elaine Sharp Soutar passed away on April 7, 2025 at Jenner’s Pond, in West Grove, PA, where she has lived since moving from Wilmington in 2011. She was 87 years old. Elaine was born to the late William and Margaret Sharp. She grew up in Wilmington and graduated from PS DuPont High School in 1955. […]

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Patricia C. Deverell

Patricia C. Deverell

April 7, 2025

Patricia (Pat) Deverell age 90, of Greenville, DE. passed away peacefully on Monday April 7, 2025. Pat was born in Baltimore Maryland to Wilmer Joseph Cannon and Mable Disharoon Cannon. Pat graduated from Conrad High School and enjoyed regular lunch outings with classmates long into retirement. She earned her B.S. from James Madison University. Pat […]

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Christopher L. Perry

Christopher L. Perry

April 7, 2025

Christopher L Perry, 86, passed away peacefully on April 7 at Country House in Greenville, DE, following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. A beloved husband and father, Chris is survived by Nancy, his wife of 53 years; a son, Jeffery (Marti) of Belen, NM; and a daughter, Kimberly Hoyt (Robert) of Stewartstown, PA. Chris […]

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Wilma Dean Wyatt

Wilma Dean Wyatt

April 7, 2025

Wilma Dean Wyatt, of Oxford, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 7th, 2025. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and servant of Christ, Wilma’s life was marked by unwavering faith and a passionate commitment to teaching God’s Word. She is survived by her two beloved children, Larry Wyatt and […]

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Joseph Rhoads, Jr.

April 6, 2025

Joseph Rhoads, Jr., 89, of Middletown, Delaware died on April 6, 2025, while in hospice care at Christiana Hospital. Joe was born in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Earlham College in 1957 and served as an Army Medic from 1958-1960 at the Valley Forge Army Hospital. In 1963, Joe […]

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