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Marie (Dougherty) Marvel Claymont, DE
Marie A. Marvel, longtime resident of Claymont, Delaware, passed away June 20, 2019.
Toni was born in 1924 in Chester Pennsylvania. She was the first daughter of Joseph C. and Antoinette Dougherty.
Toni served her country as a WAVE in the US Navy during WWII. She was proud of her military service and in the 1980’s was one of the founders of the First State Wave Unit, which is now the First State Military Women Warriors open to all branches of service.
Married to Thomas A....
Marie A. Marvel, longtime resident of Claymont, Delaware, passed away June 20, 2019.
Toni was born in 1924 in Chester Pennsylvania. She was the first daughter of Joseph C. and Antoinette...
Margaret "Peggy" Gerstley-Trask
Margaret “Peggy” Gerstley Trask passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, surrounded by her family.
Peggy was born in Mountain Top, PA in 1940. The youngest of 7 children, born to Fred and Jane (Maslin) Drendall, she moved to Delaware as a young girl, growing up in Olde New Castle. She attended William Penn High School, where she met her first husband, Tom, who preceded her in death in 2010.
Being a stay at home mom to her two children, she took on catering jobs for...
Margaret “Peggy” Gerstley Trask passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, surrounded by her family.
Peggy was born in Mountain Top, PA in 1940. The youngest of 7 children, born...
Marjorie Casey Eskridge Dover
Marjorie, a native of Longport, New Jersey, passed away at her home in Westminster Village, Dover on June 8, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Christian and Sarah Frye and the much loved wife of Carl Eskridge. She was the last surviving and next to youngest of her 8 siblings.
She was predeceased by her first husband, George Casey and her granddaughter, Andrea Bubacz.
Marjorie worked for over 20 years as a nurse with Christiana Care. She was very proud of having graduated at the...
Marjorie, a native of Longport, New Jersey, passed away at her home in Westminster Village, Dover on June 8, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Christian and Sarah Frye and the much loved wife...
Joseph A. Julian Wilmington, DE
Joseph Julian of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was the husband of the late Helen Julian, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Joseph was the son of the late Anthony and Clara Julian. He was the owner of Joe’s Barber Shop in Claymont for many years. He was a member of Harbour Lights Cheer Center in Lewes, where he served as president. He was also Past Master of Washington Lodge No. 1 from 1991-1992.
Joseph is survived by...
Joseph Julian of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was the husband of the late Helen Julian, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Joseph was the son of...
Elizabeth Ann Gentieu Wilmington,
Elizabeth Ann Gentieu of Wilmington, DE died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wilmington. She was 76.
Daughter of the late Frank G. and Elizabeth A. Gentieu, she lived for many years in Claymont, and was a 1961 graduate of Claymont High School. Following high school she attended Goldey Beacom Junior College, where she received an A.A. Degree in Executive Secretarial Studies, and subsequently the University of Delaware, where she earned a B.S. Degree in...
Elizabeth Ann Gentieu of Wilmington, DE died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 in Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wilmington. She was 76.
Daughter of the late Frank G. and Elizabeth A. Gentieu, she...
Johnna L. Emmett Claymont
Johnna L Emmett, age 55, of Claymont DE passed away on May 27, 2019 in Newark, DE.
She is survived by her daughter, Christy Jackowski, grandson, Aiden and granddaughter, Lillian; as well as her brothers, Rick Emmett (Lisa Emmett), Glenn Emmett and Sam Emmett; and good friends, Paul McNulty (Lisa). Johnna was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Emmett; mother, Phyllis Emmett; and sister, Diana Garity.
Johnna was at her happiest when she was with her grandchildren. She had...
Johnna L Emmett, age 55, of Claymont DE passed away on May 27, 2019 in Newark, DE.
She is survived by her daughter, Christy Jackowski, grandson, Aiden and granddaughter, Lillian; as well as her...
Shane Victoria Bowen, age 34, of Hodges, SC, departed this life on Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Born on May 10, 1985, she was the daughter of Charles L. Bowen of New Castle, DE and Shelby Ann Woodring Plows of Newark, DE and lived in Delaware and Pennsylvania until moving to NC and SC, most recently in 2018.
Shane was employed by the Woodcrest Bank located within the Walmart in Greenwood, SC. Previously, she was a "Flooring Specialist" at the Home Depot, a Walgreen's...
Shane Victoria Bowen, age 34, of Hodges, SC, departed this life on Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Born on May 10, 1985, she was the daughter of Charles L. Bowen of New Castle, DE and Shelby Ann Woodring...
Joyce Spitz Claymont
Joyce Mae Spitz, age 76, of Claymont, DE passed away at home, May 22, 2019.
Joyce was born in Graysonville, MD., daughter of the late Robert E. and Elizabeth (Strannahan) Jones. She graduated from Eastern High School in Baltimore, MD in 1960. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, John E. Spitz of Claymont DE; sons, Stephen Spitz of Wilmington, DE, John R. Spitz of Milford, DE; grandchildren, Dominic Spitz of...
Joyce Mae Spitz, age 76, of Claymont, DE passed away at home, May 22, 2019.
Joyce was born in Graysonville, MD., daughter of the late Robert E. and Elizabeth (Strannahan) Jones. She graduated...
Anthony "Wayne" Collins Newark, DE
Anthony “Wayne” Collins, 58, of Newark DE, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2019 with his family by his side.
Wayne was born in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Thomas Collins, Sr. and Mary Jackson Collins. He was a graduate of Delcastle Technical High School. Wayne was an electronic repair technician by profession and was owner/operator of New Castle Electronics in the early 90’s. Wayne was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He had a passion for cooking...
Anthony “Wayne” Collins, 58, of Newark DE, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2019 with his family by his side.
Wayne was born in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Thomas Collins, Sr. and...
Helena M. Stilwell Wilmington, DE
HELENA MABLE STILWELL CARING AND LOVING SPOUSE
Helena M. Stilwell passed away on May 15, 2019 at the Country House in Wilmington, Delaware. She was born in Harrington, Delaware. Her parents were Joseph T. Kirkby and Miriam (Sibitzky) Kirkby.
Shortly after her birth, Helena moved to Houston, Delaware and then to Wilmington, Delaware. After attending grade school, Helena graduated from P.S DuPont High School in 1950. Upon graduation, she was employed by “North...
HELENA MABLE STILWELL CARING AND LOVING SPOUSE
Helena M. Stilwell passed away on May 15, 2019 at the Country House in Wilmington, Delaware. She was born in Harrington, Delaware. Her parents...
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