Obituaries
Melissa Lynn Kerr
May 10, 2026
Melissa Lynn (Beem) Kerr embodied the phrase “A Life Well Lived.” She spent her life caring for her family, friends and others in life and at work, enjoying people’s company with a good drink, and maximizing her time in the water and sun. Melissa was many things to many people – a daughter, a big […]
Frank Miles Julian
May 10, 2026
Miles Julian, age 94, died May 10, 2026 at Cokesbury village. Miles was born in 1932, in Dallas, Texas, the only child of John Frank and Frances Miles Julian. He graduated from high school in Dallas and then from Rice University with a BS in Chemical Engineering. He later earned an MS in Chemical Engineering […]
Bunny V. LaMotte
May 5, 2026
Bunny V. LaMotte, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, at the age of 81. Born in 1944, Bunny lived a life defined by love, laughter, and vibrant energy. She treasured her role as a dedicated stay-at-home mother during her children’s early years. Her three children were […]
John J. Donley
April 26, 2026
John J. Donley of Wilmington, DE passed away on April 26, 2026, with his wife and son at his side at Wilmington Hospital after a recurring health challenge. Born in Johnstown, PA in 1927, he was the son of the late George and Catherine (Kovalcik) Donley and the youngest of eight. John was raised in […]
Tammy W. Elkins
April 26, 2026
Tammy W. Elkins, age 68, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born September 20, her maternal grandmother’s birthday, in Enid, Oklahoma to Darrell P. and Naomi Morrison Miller. Tammy grew up in Enid and graduated from Enid High School in 1975. She continued her education at the University […]
Thomas L. Winterbottom
April 23, 2026
Thomas Love Winterbottom, 92, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. He attended Media High School and later a trade school for drafting. Thomas worked at Sun Shipbuilding and Drydock Co., later renamed Penn Ship, for over 20 years. His career first began as a draftsman before becoming a supervisor in design. […]
Li Wei Qu
April 23, 2026
Li Wei Qu, 73, passed away suddenly on April 23, 2026. Born in Shanghai, China, Li Wei lived a life defined by hard work, resilience, and deep love for his family. He later moved to the United States, where he built a career as a dedicated restaurateur. Through his work, he connected with countless people, […]
Theresa Pierce
April 21, 2026
Theresa (Tee) Pierce passed away peacefully at age 65 on April 21, 2026. She was the fourth of six siblings and a mother of three children. She graduated from Delcastle in 1978. She worked for the telephone company for roughly 20 years. Theresa loved books and puzzles. She is survived by her children, Luke, Victoria, […]
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Pote
April 21, 2026
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Pote (née Park), age 88, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Pote; her mother, Clair Manion; her father, Alexander Park; her brother, Tommy Park; and her son-in-law, Raymond J. Stoccardo. Betty is survived by her loving […]
Jessica Lee McKeown
April 21, 2026
Jessica Lee McKeown (Johnson), 43, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in her home in St. John’s Florida. Born in 1982, in Darby, PA to Cecilia (Hilferty) Johnson and Thomas Johnson. She lived a fulfilling life as a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter-in-law, loyal sister, kind friend, and favorite cousin. She worked as […]