Anthony "Tony" Saldutti, Jr.
May 15, 2026
Age 68, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026.
Born July 7, 1957 in Philadelphia, PA, he grew up in Broomall, PA with his younger sister. After high school graduation was complete, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1975. Tony served four years in the Marine Corps, and after returning home from his service, he decided to enlist in...
Mary Kay Colmery
May 13, 2026
Age 74, passed away May 13, 2026
Mary will always be remembered as a fun-loving and caring person by all who knew her. She loved all animals - big and small - and pursued that love throughout her life by giving many dogs and cats a loving home. Her compassion for animals was also reflected in her career, as she worked...
Kay "Kathy" R. Cook
May 2, 2026
Age 74, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her home in Newark, DE. Kathy was born October 23, 1951 to Marjorie and Kenneth Fahnestock. She graduated from Avon Grove High School and was a lifelong learner; earning a Bachelors Degree in Nursing, and two Masters Degrees in Human Resources and Nursing from Wilmington University and Wesley College.
She worked...
Carl Samuel Wexler
May 1, 2026
Age 57, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Annamarie Wexler; his children, Alicia Wexler (21) and Sam Wexler (19); his mother, Jane Rappaport Green; and his brother, Eric Wexler.
Carl was a loving and caring husband who had been committed to his wife for 37 years. They met at the University of Delaware, where Carl...
Harry Steven Cohen
Apr 19, 2026
Harry Cohen, age 66, passed away April 19, 2026. He dedicated his life to his communities and his passions.
Harry joined the fire department at age 16 and served as a paramedic and volunteer firefighter across both Baltimore City and Baltimore County, many of those years with the Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company. He owned the Firehouse Tavern for 31 years, creating...
Daniel "Dan" A. Bradley, Sr.
Apr 11, 2026
Daniel A Bradley Sr. passed away on April 11, 2026 peacefully in the loving arms of his wife at home.
Born June 23, 1953 in Wilmington, DE, Dan was the beloved son of the late John D. Bradley and Mary Elizabeth Bradley. Dan was self-employed and owned Bradley & Sons Custom Painting. He enjoyed the beach, watching the sunrise and sunset,...
Robert "Bob" Garber
Apr 5, 2026
Age 78, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and podiatrist, passed away on April 5, 2026.
Born in New York City and raised in the Bronx, Bob carried with him the spirit and character of his roots throughout his entire life.
Bob attended Pace College in New York, where he not only earned his undergraduate degree but also met the love of...
Morris "Billy" W. States, Jr.
Apr 3, 2026
Morris W. States Jr., known to many as “Billy,” passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 68.
Born on May 26, 1957, Billy was the beloved son of the late Morris and Sandy States. He spent his early years in New Castle, Delaware, where he enjoyed playing ball on the local fields, creating memories that would stay with...
Erika L. Surkin
Mar 17, 2026
Erika Surkin died peacefully on March 17,2026, in Olney, MD, at the age of 78. Her husband of 55 years, Ron, and her children were with her.
Erika lived a life devoted to her family and to helping children with learning challenges. She was the ultimate child whisperer, connecting effortlessly with all young people, from infants through college students. She was...
Howard Kattler
Mar 16, 2026
Howard J. Kattler, known to just about everyone as “Heshy,” passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 91.
Heshy was born on May 30, 1934, in Philadelphia and grew up there, graduating from Overbrook High School. He went on to Temple University, where he earned both his undergraduate degree and his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. He built...
Thomas Michael Baczkowski
Feb 28, 2026
Thomas Michael Baczkowski, age 69, of Elkton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on February 28, 2026. Born in Elkton to the late Harry and Frances Baczkowski, Thomas was a lifelong resident known for his unwavering dedication to his community and family.
Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Diana Baczkowski and his devoted daugther, Kristen Baczkowski....
Joan Mavis Brandt
Feb 11, 2026
Our beloved mother, Joan Mavis Brandt, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, February 11, 2026, at the age of 93.
Joan was born and raised in Woodbridge, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Helen and Morris Klein. She was a proud graduate of Syracuse University. An English teacher by profession, she stepped away from full-time teaching to raise her family...
Charles H. Blevins
Feb 10, 2026
Age 88, passed away at his home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Born on October 5, 1937, in Abingdon, Virginia, Charles was the youngest of eight children born to Hoyt and Nina Blevins. He moved to Delaware in 1960, and in 1962 he met the love of his life, Eva Bayless. They married in 1964 and built a...
Robert "Bob" Ruel Sebastian
Feb 9, 2026
Robert Ruel Sebastian passed away peacefully in Middletown, DE on February 9, 2026.
Bob was born in Albion, NE on September 12, 1932 and spent the majority of his life in Delaware. After high school graduation, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy at age 17. His time in the Navy was a defining and memorable period for Bob. After an...
Kenneth Muth
Feb 2, 2026
Age 79, of Newark, Delaware, passed away February 2, 2026 in Newark, Delaware at his home.
Ken was born to John and Anna Muth on April 28, 1946. He graduated from William Tennet High School in Johnsville, PA in 1964, and later worked as a Chief Yeoman for the United States Navy, serving from 1965-1988. Ken was a quiet neighbor- the...
Michael Kurt Johnson
Jan 14, 2026
Age 54, of Claymont, Delaware passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on January 14, 2026.
He was born May 17, 1971 to the late Joan Adele Clements and raised in Claymont, Delaware. As a teen, Michael loved to have fun and hang with his friends. He worked at a few different places, including Always the Garden. Michael then went to...
Faith Brown
Jan 11, 2026
Faith Brown, beloved wife of the late Louis Brown, passed away on Sunday, January 11, at the age of ninety-six.
Faith, along with her husband Lou, was an active member of Adas Kodesh Shel Emeth Congregation and took on many leadership roles in Wilmington’s Jewish community, ranging from Hadassah President to founder and decades-long participant in the yearly musical celebration, Café...
Felice Korr Morris
Jan 11, 2026
It is with great sadness we share the passing of Felice Korr Morris at age 91. She was born February 3, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Rae and William Korr. She was the middle child between her sister Zelda Pearl and brother Leonard Korr. She began her young career as a fashion model and make up artist. She was even...
Carol Rae Klein
Jan 10, 2026
Carol Rae Klein (née Warren) was born on April 9, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, to Sam and Mildred Warren. When she was four years old, her family moved to Maryland, where she would spend the rest of her life.
Carol attended Blair High School and later the University of Maryland. She worked for many years at HRC Manor Care. She...
Fred Mannis
Jan 5, 2026
Age 88, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Glen Mills, PA.
Born on May 3, 1937, in Boston, MA, Fred led a life marked by intelligence and friendship with a quiet, yet adventurous spirit. He dedicated his career to science as a chemist as well as in marketing and production management roles for the DuPont Company. After retirement, he was...