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 »
Jacqueline Stewart Thompson passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at 98. Born September 20, 1926, she was a long-time resident of Wilmington, Delaware. Jackie graduated from Conrad High School in 1944 and attended Mary Washington University, where she perfected her skills as a gifted seamstress and cook. After marrying in 1948, she and her… Read more »
Nancy Rowan Wootten age 81, shown on the left, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Wilmington, DE. She was born on January 10, 1943, in Wilmington, DE, to the late William Alton Wootten and the late Violet Rowan Wootten. Nancy was one of two children, her brother William Alton Wootten died as… Read more »
José Luis Vazquez – Born April 24th, 1946 José was born and raised in Humacao, Puerto Rico in 1946 to Delfin Vazquez and Juana Rodriguez. José immigrated to this country in the late 1960s, working on a farm in Connecticut. After teaching himself English, he moved to Delaware in 1971, where he worked in the… Read more »
John Angelo Caruccio passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024. He was born September 2, 1937, in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of the late Madeline (née Calabrese) and Martin Caruccio. He was predeceased by his sister Mary Theresa. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marianne, children Andrea Hetrick (Lee), John… Read more »
Alexander Oakes, Jr., of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully at his home on November 1, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Born on August 8, 1943, he dedicated his life to his family and community, embodying kindness and a family-oriented spirit. Alex was born in Delaware County, PA to Alexander Oakes Sr. and Leona… Read more »
Michelle Lee Romero, 45, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on October 19, 2024. Born on September 4, 1979, in Darby, Pennsylvania, Michelle was the cherished daughter of Sharon (Luty) and Michael Maloney, and the devoted wife of Israel Romero. Michelle’s vibrant personality was evident throughout her life. She attended Newark High School, where she began… Read more »
Virginia Ruth (Anderson) Johnson passed away in the early hours of October 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family who had gathered from near and far for her 97th birthday. Virginia was born in Etowah Tennessee on October 12, 1927, to Carl Ausey Anderson, Sr. and Nelle Hilda (Ogle) Anderson. She and her four siblings,… Read more »
Ernest Scot Reed, age 89 of Newark, DE passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1935 in Johnstown, PA to the late Scot Ernest Reed and Freida Rebecca (Yutzey) Reed. Services will be held privately.
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