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Vincent A. DiSantis Holly Oak, DE
Vincent A. DiSantis, of Holly Oak, DE passed away after a short illness on November 21, 2023.
Known by many as both Jimmy and Vinnie, he was born to Ernest and Aida (D’Alberto) DiSantis in July 1943. He worked as an automotive detailer for Gambacorta Motors. He had resided in Ocean City, MD with his longtime companion, Alice Forsythe, returning to the Holly Oak/Claymont area after her death. He enjoyed visiting local establishments and especially having a good...
Vincent A. DiSantis, of Holly Oak, DE passed away after a short illness on November 21, 2023.
Known by many as both Jimmy and Vinnie, he was born to Ernest and Aida (D’Alberto)...
Wanda Ferrigno Claymont, DE
Wanda Ferrigno, age 69, of Claymont, DE died Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Born in New York and raised in Pennsylvania, Wanda later lived in Delaware with her husband, William. Wanda was a claims clerk for 35 years and in those years, making life long friends. Wanda enjoyed vacationing in Ocean City, Maryland and travelling with her friends on road trips to Maine and the Pennsylvania Appalachians Mountains to watch the foliage change. Wanda loved to read and was a collector...
Wanda Ferrigno, age 69, of Claymont, DE died Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Born in New York and raised in Pennsylvania, Wanda later lived in Delaware with her husband, William. Wanda was a...
William Lee Shorter Claymont, DE
William Lee Shorter
(1934-2023)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Lee Shorter, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and Navy veteran. As a dedicated family man, Lee departed this world on October 30, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Born in 1934, Lee embarked on a remarkable 65-year journey of marriage alongside his devoted wife, Joan. He was the proud father of two sons, William...
William Lee Shorter
(1934-2023)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Lee Shorter, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and Navy...
Patricia Lynn Boyd Wilmington, DE
Patricia Lynn Boyd, age 60, of Wilmington lost her two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Patty attended Silverside Elementary and Mt. Pleasant Jr. and Sr. High School. She loved the beach and enjoyed spending time at the family's home in Wildwood, New Jersey. She was a marketing specialist with DART First State for over 27 years. While at DART she established the bus agency’s “Stuff the Bus" campaign, which...
Patricia Lynn Boyd, age 60, of Wilmington lost her two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
Patty attended Silverside Elementary and Mt. Pleasant Jr. and Sr....
Richard Green Claymont
Richard M. Green passed away at his residence in Media, PA on October 17, 2023. He was the son of the late Arthur A. and Mary Degnan Green at his passing, he was 76.
Richard was an athlete and avid sports fan. He ran the mile at track meets in high school and at LaSalle University from which he graduated in 1970 with a BS in accounting. He liked most sports of which he was an encyclopedia of facts and statistics. He continued his love of running with state, regional and...
Richard M. Green passed away at his residence in Media, PA on October 17, 2023. He was the son of the late Arthur A. and Mary Degnan Green at his passing, he was 76.
Richard was an athlete and...
Edwin J. Acker Wilmington, DE
Edwin John Acker, age 83, of Wilmington, DE sadly passed away October 12, 2023.
Edwin was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late John and Harriet Acker of Prospect Park, PA. Edwin was predeceased by his son, Michael, his devoted wife of 54 years, Frances and his brother, Roy Acker.
He was a loving father to John Acker and his fiancé, Trisha Marston, both of Mechanic Falls, ME, and David Acker and his wife, Tonya Acker of Wilmington, DE. Edwin was a proud Pop Pop to his...
Edwin John Acker, age 83, of Wilmington, DE sadly passed away October 12, 2023.
Edwin was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late John and Harriet Acker of Prospect Park, PA. Edwin was predeceased...
William Byrd Youngblood, Jr. Bear, DE
William Byrd “Bill” Youngblood, Jr., age 93 of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully the morning of October 7, 2023, at Millcroft Living, Newark, DE with family by his side.
Bill was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Gilda Louise (Primaldi) Youngblood, parents, William B. Youngblood, Sr. and Marie Ellis Youngblood, half-brother, James H. Cole, and sisters, Emma “Doris”...
William Byrd “Bill” Youngblood, Jr., age 93 of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully the morning of October 7, 2023, at Millcroft Living, Newark, DE with family by his side.
Bill was...
Janet E. Phillips Wilmington, DE
Janet Eileen Sisson Phillips, age 80, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away October 1, 2023 in Accent Care Hospice, Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE, surrounded by her family.
Janet was a graduate of Claymont High School. She worked at New Castle Mutual Insurance Company and AIG Insurance for a total of 40 years. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and listening to music of 30’s and 60’s.
Janet was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Donald Phillips and her daughter, Donna...
Janet Eileen Sisson Phillips, age 80, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away October 1, 2023 in Accent Care Hospice, Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE, surrounded by her family.
Janet was a...
Anne T. Rizzo Claymont, DE
Anne Rizzo, age 85, of Claymont, Delaware, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on September 23, 2023.
Born to Michael and Mary McNamara in the Kensington section of Philadelphia, she was raised among her extended Irish Catholic family which included her twin brother, Jim (Betty), brothers, Joe (Anne) and John (Barbara) and sisters, Mary (Bill) and Eileen (Bart), as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Anne graduated from Little Flower High School and went on to...
Anne Rizzo, age 85, of Claymont, Delaware, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on September 23, 2023.
Born to Michael and Mary McNamara in the Kensington section of...
Randall "Randy" Stuart Hoopes Arden, DE
Randy Hoopes passed away September 19, 2023 at his home in Arden, Delaware at the age of 64.
Although his health had been failing, Randy continued to work in retirement at Boscov’s. Previously he spent forty-three years as The Guru for Sears Automotive Centers, first at Prices Corner, and then at Concord Mall.
Randy attended Arden School, then Mt. Pleasant and graduated from Sanford School in Hockessin in 1977. He also attended the University of Delaware, where he majored in...
Randy Hoopes passed away September 19, 2023 at his home in Arden, Delaware at the age of 64.
Although his health had been failing, Randy continued to work in retirement at Boscov’s....
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