Obituaries
Carol Barbara Stokley
November 22, 2023
Carol Barbara Stokley passed away surrounded by family on November 22, 2023, in Wilmington, Delaware where she resided since 2014. Carol was born in 1945 in Flatbush Brooklyn, NY, to her loving parents Clyde and Faye Johnson. Her family moved to Toms River NJ in 1959 where she was a graduate of Toms River High School […]
Charlotte Annette Austin
November 21, 2023
Charlotte A. Austin (nee Ritchie), age 100, of Hockessin, DE (and formerly of New York City for 52 years) died peacefully with family at her side on November 21st, 2023 at her residence at Cokesbury Village, Hockessin, DE. Charlotte (also known as Charlotta and Cal) grew up in the remote countryside in Greenfield, New Brunswick, […]
Thomas Robert Long, Sr.
November 20, 2023
Tom, 79, of Wilmington, DE, went home to be with the Lord early Monday morning, November 20, 2023. He passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side. He attended Brown Technical School prior to entering the Army National Guards in 1964. He served and retired from the Guards, Army Division 198 Signal. […]
Dorothy Pappas
November 19, 2023
Dorothy Pappas passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the age of 93. Dorothy was born in New York City to native Greek parents Georgia and James Demetrakopoulas (Demont) on February 6, 1930 and lived in Wilmington, DE for over sixty-five years. She graduated from New Haven State Teacher’s College and henceforth joined […]
Richard Lowe Diver
November 15, 2023
Richard Lowe Diver, age 63, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. surrounded by the love of his wife, three sons, and life-long friends. Rich’s roots traced back to Wilmington, Delaware, where he spent his formative years. After attending The Friends School, he took his ice hockey talents to The Deerfield […]
James Crompton
November 15, 2023
James Roland Crompton (Jim), aged 66, of Wilmington, DE died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at the Wilmington Hospital following an extended battle with lung disease. He was born and raised in Madison, WI and was an active member of the Boy Scouts. After graduating from James Madison Memorial High School, Jim went on to […]
Thomas M. Freschi
November 15, 2023
Thomas M. Freschi, aged 88, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Wilmington Hospital Center. Tom was born in Wallingford, CT to the late Joseph and Anna Freschi. He graduated from Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford and began working a Wallace Silversmiths, Inc. as an Assistant Advertising Product Manager. He married the love of […]
Donald Nicholas Buckner
November 15, 2023
Donald Nicholas Buckner, age 88, of Wilmington, DE., passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 following a brief illness surrounded by his loved ones. Donald was born in 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland, son of the late Nicholas Buckner and Mary Ellen Cochran Buckner. He graduated from Baltimore City College in 1953 and earned his Bachelors […]
Martha M. Valko
November 13, 2023
On November 13, 2023 surrounded by family and her little dog Pippa, Martha passed away peacefully in her sleep after a battle with Lymphoma. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1931, Martha grew up a city girl in a large brownstone house on 9th Street. The daughter of Greek immigrants Panagiota and Evangelos Mandras and one […]
Joseph A. Calvarese, Jr.
November 13, 2023
Joseph Anthony Calvarese, Jr, “Jay”, 77 of Littleton, Colorado, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, died on November 13, 2023. Jay was predeceased by his wife, his parents Dr. Joseph and Louise Calvarese and his brother Stephen. He is survived by his daughter, his sisters Mary Jo Chandler (James) and Angela Frey, and many cousins and nieces. […]