Obituaries
Robert Leroy Jeffries
December 31, 2024
Robert Leroy Jeffries, 87, passed away on December 31, 2024, in Christiana Hospital, New Castle, DE. Born in 1937, “Bob” was known for constantly being in motion and always having a project to express his creativity. Bob graduated from Fleetwood Joint High School, Fleetwood, PA, served in the Army National Guard of PA as a […]
Leann O. Zolper
December 30, 2024
Leann O. Zolper of Glen Mills, PA died on December 30, 2024. Leann was born in 1939, in Lilly, PA, to the late John and Mary Olsick. She received an RN degree from the St. Joseph School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA, graduating at the top of her class with the highest academic honors. She […]
Rose Marie McMann
December 29, 2024
Rose Marie McMann, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Born in January 1928 in Flint, Michigan, she was the daughter of Oliver and Josephine Smith. She was raised in Ovid, Michigan where she graduated from high school in 1945. She then attended Michigan State University for one year during which she […]
Cheryl Joy Bartholomew
December 28, 2024
Cheryl Joy Bartholomew, age 73, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Cheryl was born in Landsdowne, PA., daughter of the late Aubertin Walls and Alyce Brown Walls. She attended Penncrest High School before attending the Venus Beauty School. She worked as an electro-mechanical technician for Eaton Aerospace as well as a […]
Dr. Emily M. Adams Webb
December 28, 2024
Dr. Emily M. Adams Webb, of Yorklyn, DE, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away at Coral Springs in Wilmington on December 28, 2024. She graduated from Jefferson Medical College, Nursing in 1963, received her Bachelor of Arts from Loyola College in 1977, Bachelor of Science from Wilmington College in 1995 and Master of Science, Nursing […]
Paul F.X. Lovell, PhD
December 26, 2024
Paul Francis Xavier Lovell of Wilmington, DE passed away suddenly on December 26, 2024, following a brief illness. Born in Washington, D.C.in 1939, Paul was the son of Marion T. (Joyce) and Francis X. Lovell. A brilliant scholar and dedicated professional, Paul graduated as Salutatorian from Archmere Academy in 1957. He went on to earn […]
June Jenkins Peterson
December 26, 2024
June Jenkins Peterson, age 97, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Cokesbury Village in Hockessin, DE. June was born in Scarsdale, NY. After high school, she graduated from Wheaton College and married Bill Jenkins the same year. After Bill finished school in California, June and Bill moved to Delaware. They […]
Ruth Irene Jeffries
December 23, 2024
Ruth Irene Jeffries, 87, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Elkton, MD. Born in 1937, Ruth aka “Tut” was a cherished member of her community, known for her warm, sweet personality, and big-hearted generosity. Ruth graduated from Wilson Joint High School in West Lawn, PA, worked in banking in Reading, PA, and later retired […]
Rolf Dessauer
December 22, 2024
Rolf Dessauer, 98 of Wilmington, DE, died on Sunday, December 22nd at Wilmington Hospital. He was born in Nürnberg, Germany in 1926. Along with his father, mother and elder brother, he escaped to America by 1939. During Kristallnacht, the family was visited by 25 Nazi SS and SA men who destroyed most of their apartment. […]
Joseph F. Weir
December 21, 2024
Joseph F. Weir, 80, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024. Born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia, Joe was proud of his roots, often reminiscing about his days at West Catholic High School and his time spent at his beloved parish, MBS. He was a fixture of his community, cherishing both his […]