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Shawna Riley Newark
Shawna Leigh Riley, age 34, passed away at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pennsylvania on May 29, 2020. She was predeceased by her father, Buster Riley, and is survived by her beloved mother, Beverly Riley, and close extended family, including her aunt and uncle, cousins and their children. She lived with her best friend and partner, Mark Umandap, and their beloved dog, Jack, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
In 2009, Shawna graduated with a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of...
Shawna Leigh Riley, age 34, passed away at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pennsylvania on May 29, 2020. She was predeceased by her father, Buster Riley, and is survived by her beloved mother,...
Edna V. Frost Smyrna, DE
Edna V. Lindell Frost, age 92, of Smyrna, DE, formerly of Wilmington, DE, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
She was a graduate of Newark High School. Edna was a homemaker and an excellent cook. She enjoyed making holiday dinners and spending time with her family. Special August anniversary dinners included her specialty, deviled clams. Edna also enjoyed fishing trips with her husband, George in the Villas, Cape May, NJ. She was a longtime member, with her mother, Edna Logue,...
Edna V. Lindell Frost, age 92, of Smyrna, DE, formerly of Wilmington, DE, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020.
She was a graduate of Newark High School. Edna was a homemaker and an excellent...
William John "Bill" Wyatt Wilmington
William John “Bill” Wyatt, age 62, passed away in his home on Wednesday May 13, 2020.
Bill was born August 15, 1957 in Wilmington, Delaware. He was a true Delawarean and enjoyed long walks and riding his bike through the city. He loved talking about his life and telling stories about his childhood. He enjoyed feeding animals in the park, watching cowboy movies and fishing. Bill called his family every day to say, “good morning” and to make sure...
William John “Bill” Wyatt, age 62, passed away in his home on Wednesday May 13, 2020.
Bill was born August 15, 1957 in Wilmington, Delaware. He was a true Delawarean and enjoyed...
Patricia B. "Patsy" Crichton Old New Castle, DE
Patricia Burnet Crichton “Patsy” of Old New Castle, DE passed peacefully in the late evening of Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 92.
Patsy was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Willard G. Crichton, Jr, and is succeeded by her son and his wife, Philip and Judith, her step-son, Willard, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Born in Philadelphia, Patsy’s early childhood was in New Castle. She returned again to New Castle fifty years ago with her...
Patricia Burnet Crichton “Patsy” of Old New Castle, DE passed peacefully in the late evening of Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 92.
Patsy was predeceased by her husband of 45...
Theodore L. Hooven Claymont
Theodore L. Hooven, age 91, of Claymont, DE, died on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will appear in the News Journal at a later date with the service details.
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Theodore L. Hooven, age 91, of Claymont, DE, died on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will...
Violet Mae Kirkner Claymont, DE
Violet M. Kirkner, age 86, of Claymont, DE passed away on April 24, 2020 at Christiana Hospital.
Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Bertha Hurst
Violet was a sweet and fun loving soul, always a smile on her face and ready to help anyone she could. Violet was a homemaker, she loved baking and the many trips she took with her sisters and daughter. She was an avid bowler for many years. Violet enjoyed the fun times at the casino, but her...
Violet M. Kirkner, age 86, of Claymont, DE passed away on April 24, 2020 at Christiana Hospital.
Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Bertha Hurst
Violet was a...
Edith Grace Bell Upland, PA
Edith Grace Bell, age 85 of Upland, Pennsylvania died peacefully on April 23, 2020 at Crozer Chester Medical Center.
Born in Upland, PA, Edith was the daughter of the late Paul O. Simmons, Sr. and Florence (Bailey) Simmons. She was a resident of Upland for more than 50 years. She previously worked at Upland Industries and Orb industries in Upland, PA. After that she was a homemaker for her husband and family.
She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and spending time with...
Edith Grace Bell, age 85 of Upland, Pennsylvania died peacefully on April 23, 2020 at Crozer Chester Medical Center.
Born in Upland, PA, Edith was the daughter of the late Paul O. Simmons,...
Virginia Futcher Wilmington
Virginia B. “Ginny” Futcher of Wilmington, DE passed peacefully on April 1, 2020 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 96. Ginny was born in Ashland, PA on January 11, 1924 and was the daughter of Albert and Catherine Lynch Baglin.
Ginny graduated from Ashland High School in 1942. She then worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia, PA until becoming a homemaker. After raising her family, Ginny worked in retail and, for many years, worked for Storm’s...
Virginia B. “Ginny” Futcher of Wilmington, DE passed peacefully on April 1, 2020 at Seasons Hospice at the age of 96. Ginny was born in Ashland, PA on January 11, 1924 and was...
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Hildegard R. Greway Wilmington, DE
Hildegard R. Greway, age 92, of Wilmington, DE died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital.
Hildegard was born February 5, 1928, in Fulda, Germany, the daughter of Leopold and Frieda Jestadt Rohrig. She came to the United States in 1951. Hildegard was married to Henry J. Greway, who passed away in 1977. She was employed with the Du Pont Company and retired after 29 years of service. Mrs. Greway was a member of Holy Rosary Parish in Claymont and was for many...
Hildegard R. Greway, age 92, of Wilmington, DE died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital.
Hildegard was born February 5, 1928, in Fulda, Germany, the daughter of Leopold and...
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