Obituaries
Margaret B. Rivers
October 4, 2019
Margaret “Betty” Rivers joined her husband Jack on Friday, October 4, 2019. Betty was the daughter of the late Ara and Harry Burtelle. Through her membership at Wilmington Country Club she met some lifelong friends and traveled extensively throughout the world. She enjoyed decorating her home on every holiday and spent days baking her famous […]
Joseph R. Cyckowski
October 4, 2019
Joseph R. Cyckowski, age 93, of Wilmington, DE and formerly of Upper Darby, PA passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019. Joseph was born in Philadelphia, PA, son of the late Joseph A. and Mary Hauck Cyckowski. He attended Haverford Township High School, left to join the US Navy during WWII and then returned to […]
Margaret Rivers
October 4, 2019
Margaret “Betty” Rivers joined her husband Jack on Friday, October 4, 2019. Betty was the daughter of the late Ara and Harry Burtelle. Through her membership at Wilmington Country Club she met some lifelong friends and traveled extensively throughout the world. She enjoyed decorating her home on every holiday and spent days baking her famous […]
Robert C. Swinson, Jr.
October 4, 2019
Robert C. Swinson, Jr., age 48, went to Heaven on October 4, 2019. Rob had a vibrant passion for life, people, and teaching. He received his Bachelors of Science degree from Duke University, NC. Rob started his own business, teaching and tutoring many students of all ages and backgrounds. Rob was fiercely loyal and dedicated […]
James Edward Grelis
October 3, 2019
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of James E. Grelis, age 76, of Longport, New Jersey (formerly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), who died on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. Having resided most recently at Foulk Manor North in Wilmington, Delaware, Jim was born […]
Loretta Mearns Setter
October 2, 2019
Loretta Mearns Setter, age 88, passed away at Stonegates Retirement Community on October 2, 2019. Loretta (aka Mimi to her family) was born in Wilmington, Delaware and attended Wilmington Friends School from K thru 12th grade. Upon graduation, Loretta proudly received the John Marshall Mendinhall II Memorial Award which is awarded to the WFS senior […]
Eben Townsend Bramhall
October 1, 2019
Eben Townsend Bramhall, age 80, of Newark, DE, formerly of Georgetown, DE, and Bethany Beach, passed away at his home on October 1, 2019. He was the husband of Evelyn (Sager) with whom he shared 29 years of marriage. Eben moved to Newark in 1962, following his graduation from Temple University with his marriage to […]
Nicholas G. Hatzis
September 29, 2019
On Sunday, September 29th, 2019, Nicholas George Hatzis, loving husband, father, brother and grandfather passed away at age 80. Nicholas was born January 15th, 1939 in Nafpaktos, Greece. Nick overcame the hardships of his youth, growing up during World War II and the Greek Civil War. In 1959 he immigrated to New York City and […]
Reda B. Beer
September 29, 2019
Reda B. Beer, age 81, passed away peacefully at the Wilmington Hospital on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother, and lived a long and happy life. She is survived by her loving husband Gene, sister Beverly, two sons, George and Jay, two grandsons, Austin and Andrew, and loyal grand […]
Patricia Ann Alfieri
September 29, 2019
Patricia Ann Alfieri passed away at Christiana Hospital on Sunday, September 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Patricia Callahan of Wilmington and her beloved husband, Mauro (Butch) Alfieri of Wilmington. Pat is survived by her two brothers Jack Callahan (Beth), Thomas Callahan (Dianne), her six children: Maureen Alfieri, Michele […]