Obituaries
Margaret “Maggie” J. Shellenberger
December 16, 2025
Margaret “Maggie” J. Shellenberger (nee Marshall), age 92, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her son’s home in the presence of family. Maggie was born in Philadelphia, PA, the sixth of nine siblings of the late David J. Marshall and Catherine Nash Marshall. A graduate of Immaculata College, she was a homemaker and […]
Joseph W. Janssen, Jr.
December 15, 2025
Joseph W. Janssen, Jr., 85, of Greenville, Delaware, died on December 15, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Havertown, Pennsylvania, Joe was raised in a family with a long tradition in food retail, starting in upscale butcher shops, where he learned the importance of hard work, integrity, and personal responsibility. He graduated from Archmere Academy, […]
Laura “Laurie” R. Taylor
December 15, 2025
Laura “Laurie” Reynolds Taylor, a Wilmington advertising and marketing executive, died peacefully in December 2025, at Crosslands in Kennett Square, PA. A favorite of the Crosslands staff, Laurie slipped away as she had lived, with grace and beauty, surrounded by her children and close friends. Laurie was one of few executive women in advertising, holding senior […]
Brenda H. Ferris
December 14, 2025
Brenda Hollnagel Ferris, 82, of Wilmington, DE, died peacefully on December 14, 2025, with her loving family at her side. Born to the late Russell A. and Helene M. Hollnagel in Mankato, MN, she was the baby of the family and the last of 7 Hollnagel siblings. Brenda attended Mankato West High School and continued […]
Kathryn Ans
December 13, 2025
Kathryn Louise Ans, age 83, of Hockessin, Delaware, born in Sidney, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025. Kathy was raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in elementary education. Her joy for children was expressed by teaching elementary and nursery school, as well as substituting. Kathy […]
Ann “Nancy” Jones Barlow
December 11, 2025
Ann “Nancy” Jones Barlow lived a full and beautiful life. She was born in Wilkes Barre, PA in 1937 to parents whom she adored, John Paul and Rose Baiz Jones. At the age of 4, Nancy and her family moved to Wilmington, DE when her father took a job at DuPont Company. Nancy thrived at […]
Carolyn Marie Douglas
December 6, 2025
Carolyn Marie Douglas, 61, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully with her devoted husband of 39 years, Duane Douglas Jr., by her side on December 6, 2025. Born in 1964, Carolyn lived a life defined by devotion, kindness, and unwavering love for those closest to her. Carolyn adored her family and cherished every moment spent […]
Cynthia Scalise
December 6, 2025
Cynthia Scalise, 64, of Wilmington, Delaware, and formerly of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She graduated from Cinnaminson High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgian Court University. Recently, Cynthia has enjoyed working in various positions and departments at the Food Lion in Claymont, Delaware. She is […]
Robert F. Perry
December 6, 2025
Robert Floyd Perry, age 92, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, while residing at the VA Community Living Center in Wilmington, Delaware. He was born on May 23, 1933, in Wilmington, proudly “born and bred a Wilmington boy,” and lived his entire life in Delaware. After graduation from P.S. DuPont High School in 1952, […]
Lola M. Miller
December 5, 2025
Lola M. Miller (Johnson), beloved sister, mother, aunt, educator, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born in January 1943, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Whittie and Beatrice E. Johnson and was raised on the East Side of Wilmington, where her values of faith, family, and […]