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Obituaries


Sandra M. Esch

Sandra M. Esch

June 2, 2025

Sandra M. Esch of Wilmington, Delaware, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 86. Sandra was the beloved daughter of Alberta and Jack Matlock and sister to Jan Marie Jackson, all of whom preceded her in death. Sandra was the devoted wife of Fred Henry Esch, who preceded her in […]

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Ann Thomas Schultz

Ann Thomas Schultz

June 2, 2025

Ann (Thomas) Schultz, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was living at Maris Grove Senior Living Community in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, at the time of her death. Born on January 8, 1932, in Baltimore, Maryland, to George and Marie (Donahue) Thomas, Ann was the youngest of […]

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John J. Winchester

John J. Winchester

June 1, 2025

John J. Winchester, 78, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. John was a resident of South Philadelphia PA, all his life until moving to Wilmington, Delaware in 2014.  He loved hunting deer in the woods of Pennsylvania and tuna fishing in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  He graduated from Bishop Neuman H.S. in […]

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Gerald J. Bauer

Gerald J. Bauer

June 1, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Bauer, 82, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on June1, 2025. He was a kind, loving, hardworking Midwestern guy who loved his family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia, their daughters: Linda Voorhees (George), Sherry Reese (Mike), and Jeannette Painter (Thomas), and five grandchildren: James Meek, Amanda and Jamie […]

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Virginia Grinsell Kenton

Virginia Grinsell Kenton

May 27, 2025

Virginia (Molly) Grinsell Kenton, age 86, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. Beloved by family, friends, acquaintances, and animals alike, Molly brought warmth, kindness, and joy to all who knew her. A proud graduate of P.S. DuPont High School, class of ‘56, Molly earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education […]

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Francis “Fran” Kelleher

Francis “Fran” Kelleher

May 26, 2025

Francis Edward Joseph Kelleher (AKA Fran / Franny) fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with several health issues. Fran was born in Chester, PA in1952 to James T. Kelleher and Katherine Shea Kelleher, of blessed memory. He grew up in Linwood, PA […]

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Beverly Ann Howell

Beverly Ann Howell

May 26, 2025

Beverly was born on February 21, “Presidents Day” 1940 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Oscar James Henry and Dorothy K. Henry. She died on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025. She attended High School at Mount Lebanon and graduated in 1962 from Geneva College with a bachelor’s degree in education. Beverly married Richard “Dick” Lathom Howell […]

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Janet L. Reaver

Janet L. Reaver

May 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Janet L. Reaver (née Banish), who departed this life on May 25, 2025, at the age of 88. Janet is survived by her daughters, Beth (Mike) Lee and Christine (Pete) Dunham; her grandchildren, Kaia and Mieke Lee, Matthew (Stacey) and David Dunham; and her […]

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Janet M. Meckley

Janet M. Meckley

May 25, 2025

Janet Marie (Schlicher) Meckley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 88. She was the devoted wife of Frederick William Meckley, with whom she shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life filled with love, faith, music, and family. A graduate […]

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Theresa E. Realey

Theresa E. Realey

May 24, 2025

Theresa E. Realey, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Lewes, DE. Services will be held privately.

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