Obituaries
George C. Hering III
December 14, 2024
George Clark Hering, III, age 94, of Wilmington, Delaware (most recently Potomac Falls, Virginia) passed away on December 14, 2024. Known affectionately by his family and friends as “Kip,” “George,” “Dad,” “Daddy,” “GDaddy,” and “Granddaddy”, he was gregarious, family oriented, public-spirited, generous and a true gentleman! George graduated from Tower Hill School (Wilmington, DE) in […]
Nancy M. Horne
December 13, 2024
Nancy Meyer Horne, age 98, passed away on December 13, 2024 at Stonegates Retirement Community in Greenville, Delaware. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Her family was her number one priority throughout her life. Nancy was born in 1926 in Sharon, Pennsylvania. She was the fourth child of Chester and […]
David D. Wakefield
December 11, 2024
On December 11, 2024, when David Dean Wakefield died, the world lost a true gentleman with a zest for life. David was born in October of 1930, in Cleveland, OH. He spent his early years in Pittsburgh, where he became a super fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 1939, his father Harold (Hal) Kenneth Wakefield […]
Donald Dresser
December 11, 2024
Donald “Don” Dresser, age 94, of Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in November of 1930, in New York City, NY, Don was the son of the late Malcolm and Patricia (Seabury) Dresser. After graduating as Student Body President from Windham Ashland Jewett Central School in […]
Patricia A. Mikeska
December 9, 2024
Patricia Ann Mikeska passed away on December 9, 2024, in Hockessin, DE. She was 93 years old and a beloved resident of Cokesbury Village. She is survived by her sons Kurt and Jeffrey, daughter Gretchen, daughter-in-law Erica, cherished grandchildren Iris and Mason, brother Joseph Donches, and sister-in-law Audrey. Patrica was born at home in Bethlehem, […]
Ryan Stevens
December 8, 2024
Ryan Stevens, age 44, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 after a long illness, surrounded by his loving parents and caregiver. Everyone Ryan met, including a stranger, became a fast friend. His sunny disposition was felt by all. Some of his favorite things were Easter Seals, ARC dances, Special Olympics, DE Theatre […]
William “Bill” H. Holstein Jr.
December 6, 2024
After living an active, independent life, William H. Holstein, Jr., age 94, of Wilmington, Delaware, died peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024. Born in Charlestown, WV, he was the son of the late Aline G. and William H. Holstein, Sr. He attended Mercersburg Academy prior to attending Princeton University, where he graduated cum laude in […]
Robert L. Sierer
December 4, 2024
We are sad to announce the death of Robert L. (Bob, Bobby, Coach, UBob, Gramps, The Geezer) Sierer, aged 90, who died on December 4, 2024, in Wilmington, DE. Bob is survived by his daughters Libby Craig of The Woodlands, TX, Patricia Hensey of Wilmington, DE, Susan Sobocinski and husband Rick of Newark, DE; step-son […]
Jane A. Zdun
December 4, 2024
Jane Zdun, age 94, of Landenberg, PA, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024 at Brandywine Living at Longwood in Kennett Square, PA. Jane was born in January of 1930 and she lived in a family home filled with activity, love, and lots of visitors. Formerly of Trainer, PA, she was a graduate of Chester […]
Jeffrey Leonard Butler
December 4, 2024
Jeffrey Leonard Butler, age 63, of Wilmington, Delaware peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 after a lengthy illness. Jeff was a proud graduate of Salesianum School, Class of 1979 and attended the University of Delaware. Jeff was a dedicated family man and a hard worker. He was self-employed with his wife for […]