Edward de Garbolewski, beloved husband, father, grandfather, leader, mentor, and collector passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware at the age of 88. Ed was born on March 2, 1936 in New Haven, Connecticut to Casmir and Margaret (Broomall) de Garbolewski and grew up in Media, Pennsylvania. Ed attended Drexel University, where… Read more »
Chew Hing Yee passed at the age of 80 on January 14, 2025, in Wilmington, Delaware with his loving wife Ellen and family at his side. Chew was born on November 14, 1944, in the village of White Clay Well in the city of Toi San and the province of Canton, China to Yook Sim… Read more »
Peter Kolchin, a distinguished historian of American slavery, Civil War, Reconstruction, and comparative slavery and a University of Delaware professor for over 30 years, died at home on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was 81. The cause of death was lymphoma. Peter’s scholarly influence was manifested through numerous publications, lectures, public talks, teacher workshops, and… Read more »
Rose Mary Marinelli, age 102, of Newark, DE, died on January 6, 2025. Mary, as she was known to most, was born on October 15, 1922 in East Palmyra, NY to the late Camillo Cascini and Laura Beatrice Cascini (Mammoccio) and was raised in Fairport, NY. During World War II, Mary and her family proudly… Read more »
Michael P. Cavanaugh, age 52, of Newark, DE passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born in Wilmington, DE to George and Linda (Miers) Cavanaugh. Michael graduated from Glasgow High School in 1990. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and was always sure to watch their games. In his free time, he… Read more »
John “Jack” Joseph Johnson, age 76, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024. Born on February 13, 1948, in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the beloved son of the late Wesley and Mary (née Bilderback) Johnson. John was a proud graduate of Elkton High School, Class of 1966. Following graduation, he began his… Read more »
John “Jack” Joseph Johnson, age 76, of Elkton, Maryland, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024. Born on February 13, 1948, in Wilmington, Delaware, he was the beloved son of the late Wesley and Mary (née Bilderback) Johnson. John was a proud graduate of Elkton High School, Class of 1966. Following graduation, he began… Read more »
Gerald Robert Goodchild SR. Passed from this life on Monday January 6, 2025. He is survived by his daughter Mildred Louise Castro (Honey) He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Maria A. Castro-Walls, Martin H. Castro, and Sheila A. Castro, he is survived by his 10 Great grandchildren, and his Great Granddaughter. Gerald is also… Read more »
Anny Ridder Cordova, beloved matriarch, friend and community member passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at the age of 93. Born on April 23, 1931 in Quito, Ecuador, Anny was the cherished daughter of Augusto and Mercedes Amelia (nee Ribadeneira) Ridder. As a child, she was a loving and nurturing person, caring for animals, especially… Read more »
Sherdeana M. Gravely, the third of eleven children born to the late Charles and Channie White was born on August 10, 1943 in Ashland, West Virginia. Sherdeana, affectionately known as Dean, weighed less than two pounds, thus landing her the name of “Shoe Baby” because she could fit in a shoebox. Sherdeana received her primary… Read more »
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