Obituaries
Patricia “Pat” N. F. Dempsey
October 9, 2019
Patricia “Pat” N. F. Dempsey died peacefully October 9, 2019 at the Country House in Wilmington, DE at the age of 89. Pat was born in Philadelphia to Reginald D. Forbes and Elisabeth “Betty” N.F. Forbes and was raised in Ambler, PA with her sister Elizabeth Forbes Morison. Pat graduated from Springside School, Chestnut Hill, […]
Robert E. Jolly
October 8, 2019
Robert E. Jolly died peacefully October 8, 2019 at the Country House in Wilmington at the age of 99. Bob was born in Clifton Park, New York to Robert C. and Helen P. Jolly. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1942 with a degree in chemistry and married Roberta (Bobbie) Hay in October […]
Robert C. Brush
October 6, 2019
Robert C. Brush, age 85, passed away peacefully at Wilmington Hospital, on October 6, 2019. Born in Shamokin, PA, he was the son of Edward Charles and Dorothy Rishel Brush, and the loving husband of Janet Cheeseman Brush, whom he would have shared thirty-two years together in December. Robert “Bob” was a retired educator, a […]
Edward Murphy
October 6, 2019
Edward James Murphy, age 69, of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 6, 2019. Ed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn DiSabatino Murphy; his children, Tracy Murphy (Jeffrey), Edward Murphy Jr. (Jackie) , Heather Murphy, Amber Murphy, Joseph Shortell, and […]
Carole Elaine Lee
October 6, 2019
Carole Elaine (Rhile) Lee, age 89, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Sharon Hill, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Foulk Manor North in Wilmington, DE. Born in 1930 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Leola Rhile. She was a graduate of West Philadelphia High School. Carole […]
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 […]