Obituaries
George Neil Sausen, PhD
August 1, 2019
George N. Sausen, age 91 of Hockessin, DE died on August 1, 2019. George was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1927 and was the son of George M. Sausen and Florence McIntyre Sausen. George was raised in St. Paul and graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a Chemistry degree. He received his […]
David K. Fay
August 1, 2019
David K. Fay, age 67, passed away peacefully with family members at his side on Thursday, August 1, 2019. He was born in Cornwall, NY and was the son of the late Robert E. and Dorothy E. Fay. Despite some challenging disabilities, he enjoyed a rich set of experiences including travel, music, trains, planes, beaches, […]
George W. Parshall
July 28, 2019
George W. Parshall, age 89, died Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Delaware Hospice in Milford. George was born in 1929 in Hackensack, MN, the son of George and Frances Parshall. He grew up in rural Minnesota during the Great Depression, often in a home without electricity or running water. He overcame these hardships and attended […]
Bryan Smith Colbourn
July 26, 2019
Bryan Smith Colbourn, passed away on July 26, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Wilmington, DE. He is survived by his children, Bruce Hearn Colbourn, and Diane Colbourn Stull (Mitchell); grandchildren Bryan Smith Colbourn II, Katharine Rose Stull and Carter Harris Colbourn; as well as nieces and a nephew. Bryan was preceded in death […]
Robert Charles Hildenbrand
July 26, 2019
Robert “Rob” Charles Hildenbrand, passed away peacefully surrounded by family following a long illness on July 26, 2019; he was 89 years old. Professionally, Rob fulfilled numerous roles in the insurance industry. An avid believer in his community, Rob served as a volunteer fire fighter in New Jersey and Delaware. Rob’s passion for aviation started […]
Jackson Marvel, III
July 24, 2019
Born in 1956, Jake passed away July 24, 2019. Jake was a graduate of Sanford School. A house painter by trade, Jake loved music, woodworking and Philadelphia sports. Jake was predeceased by his daughter Sarah and is survived by his mother Claire Murray, his sister Stephanie Grant (Scott) and his brother Ted Marvel. Donations may […]
Alison “Rudy” Marie Barber
July 24, 2019
Alison “Rudy” Marie Barber, age 41, of Wilmington, DE passed away on July 24, 2019. Alison attended Brandywood, Harlan & St. Mary Magdalen Elementary Schools and Padua, Concepts and Concord High Schools. She also attended the Amerispan Total Immersion Institute in Guanajuato, Mexico, The University of Delaware and Del Tech. She earned an Associate of […]
Patricia G. Culliton
July 23, 2019
Patricia G. Culliton of Avondale, Pennsylvania left this earth for heaven on July 23, 2019. Born in Salisbury, Maryland, and raised in Parksley, Virginia, she was the daughter of Nellie May (Scott) and Judson Guy. Patricia was a beloved wife and partner, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a dear friend to many people. She blessed […]
Susan Morrissey Ledyard
July 23, 2019
– – Our beloved Susan died on July 23rd. Her passing is mourned by the many friends and family who knew and loved her.Susan was born in West Chester, PA to Jack and Serena Morrissey. She was the wife of Benjamin Ledyard. She loved him and, in turn, was loved dearly. Ben and Susan made […]
Sharon L. Schumm
July 21, 2019
Sharon L. (nee: Pease) Schumm, 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 21, 2019. Sharon was raised and resided in Wilmington, DE. She graduated from Concord High School in 1979 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Messiah College. She loved her family and friends. An ardent Christian and congregant of the Church of Christ, Sharon […]