Obituaries
Jagadish “Jag” Deshpande
February 22, 2025
Noted architect and artist, Jagadish “Jag” Deshpande, 79, of Hockessin, DE passed away on February 22, 2025. Born in Amravati, India, Jag excelled during his early years in school and went on to earn his college degree from the J.J. School of Architecture. After starting his career in New Delhi, Jag came to the United […]
Patricia R. Pepe
February 22, 2025
Patricia Ryan Pepe, age 77, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 21, 2025. Patricia was a graduate of the class of 1965 of Ridley High School. After graduating, she went on to work for Gash Stull and later Dresser Industries, Inc. At Dresser Industries she handled billing and invoicing for jobs […]
Caroline Stabler Applegate
February 20, 2025
Carol died this year at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Stephens Applegate, and son-in-law, Donald Gallup. Her children are Cornelia Bowen (Rob), Robert Applegate (Wiz) and Jane Gallup. She was so proud of her children; grandchildren – Ned and Mac Bowen (Lauren), Katie, Bob and Russell Applegate, and Caroline […]
Renna Mae Schmidt
February 19, 2025
Renna Mae (Golden) Schmidt, age 85, of Wilmington, DE., passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Renna was born in 1939 in Dudley, PA., where she attended grade school in Dudley PA., Hopewell PA., Huntingdon PA., and Edgemoor DE. She graduated from Claymont High School on June […]
Jesse Van Gunda
February 19, 2025
Jesse Ira Van Gunda of Camden, DE passed away on February 19, 2025, at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE. He was 85. Born in 1939, in Chico, CA, he was the son of the late Cyrus Van Gunda and Thelma Mitchell Van Gunda. He retired from Midway Slots as a security guard but spent […]
Ronald R. Roat
February 18, 2025
Ronald R. Roat, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Newark, DE. Services will be held privately.
George Psihalinos
February 17, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, George Psihalinos, on February 17th, 2025, at the age of 86. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family. This loss leaves an immeasurable void in our hearts, but the richness of his life and the […]
Donald R. Bennett, Jr.
February 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald R. Bennett, Jr. on February 16, 2025, following a hard-fought battle with stroke and brain injury. While Bo (as we all knew him) lived in South Florida for the last several years, he always considered Wilmington to be his home, and it is […]
Eleanor “Ellie” C. Hileman
February 14, 2025
Eleanor (Ellie) Cranston Hileman died on February 14, 2025, at age 88. She was born in 1937 in Wilmington, Delaware, the youngest daughter of the late Elizabeth Leib Cranston and John Paul Cranston. She was a loving mother to her good son, Christopher C. Hileman and the beloved wife of John R. Hileman. Ellie attended […]
Nancy C. Carpenter
February 11, 2025
Nancy Carol Carpenter, age 63, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. Nancy attended Concord High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1979. From there she went on to own and operate Elkton Transcription Service since 1986. She is survived by her loving partner, Chris Henry of Elkton, […]