Obituaries
Jordan H. Humphreys
April 8, 2018
Jordan Humphreys passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2018 as the result of an automobile accident. He was the son of Tim and Sandra Humphreys of Wilmington, DE. He was called Sunshine by his parents which he never grew too old to hear. Jordan had many interest. He loved hunting, skeet shooting, and fishing – […]
Joseph Thomas Mazzeo
April 5, 2018
Joseph T. Mazzeo died peacefully on April 5, 2018 at the age of 86 in Wilmington, DE with his family close by his side. Joe was born in Jersey City, NJ, grew up in Hoboken, and spent his youth taking in the sights and sounds of New York City. He graduated with a BS in […]
Alfred H. Ostrand
April 4, 2018
How do you categorize a life? Dates? Relations? Achievements? Yes to all, but there is so much more. Al Ostrand passed away on April 4, 2018. He was born in Westmont NJ on September 16, 1926 to his mother Bedell and his father Alfred Sr. He is survived by his two sons, Frederick and Philip […]
Lois C. Valentine
April 3, 2018
Lois C. Valentine, age 89, more commonly known as Mom, Mom-Mom, Lo and Mee-Mom, of Hockessin and formally of Newark, passed away on April 3, 2018. Lois was born in 1928 in Philadelphia but spent most of her life in Hockessin. She was an amazing mother and homemaker. Lois thrived when she was sitting on […]
Ronald L. Quell
April 2, 2018
Ronald L. Quell, age 73 of Cochranville, PA, died on April 2, 2018. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Betty and Charlie Quell and his in-laws, George and Virginia Stauffer. Prior to his retirement, Ron worked as the Chief Executive Officer of a Federal Mogul office in Exton, PA. Ron is survived by his wife […]
Peter J. Gray, Jr.
April 1, 2018
Peter “Pete” J. Gray Jr. of White Plains, NY and Hockessin, DE passed away on April 1, 2018 in his home at The Summit while surrounded by his loving family. Born in Binghamton, NY, and raised in White Plains NY, he was a resident of White Plains, NY for over 60 years. After graduating from […]
William Moore Aukamp
April 1, 2018
William Moore Aukamp, age 81 of Wilmington, DE, passed away on April 1, 2018 at Wilmington Hospital. William earned his Bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College and continued on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Cornell University Law School. Throughout his lifetime, William was a partner in the New York law firm of Dalton, Henoch […]
Barbara D. Eckels
March 30, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara D. Eckels announces her passing. Barbara will be lovingly remembered by her children, Barbara A. Eckels, David T. Eckels (Lisa), Judith M. Ward and Patricia E. Lewis (George); grandchildren, Charles, Daniel, Samantha (Larry), Drew, Alexandria and Benjamin; and great-grand daughter Addison. She also leaves behind […]
Yvonne Elizabeth Posey
March 25, 2018
Yvonne Elizabeth Posey, age 94, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Millsboro, passed away on March 25, 2018. She was born in England and trained as an RN during WWII, where she met her first husband. A war bride, she got her citizenship in 1954. She worked at Crozier Hospital and then for Dr. Walters in […]
Edythe Mae Colbourn
March 23, 2018
Edythe Mae (Hearn) Colbourn, passed away on March 23, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Wilmington, DE. She is survived by her husband, Bryan Smith Colbourn; children, Bruce Hearn Colbourn, and Diane Colbourn Stull (Mitchell Ernest Stull); grandchildren, Bryan Smith Colbourn II, Katharine Rose Stull and Carter Harris Colbourn; a sister, Anita Hearn […]