Phyllis M. Gordon
Oct 20, 2026
Phyllis Gordon, age 96, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
She was born August 5, 1930 in Bayonne, NJ, to the late Bernard and Dora (nee Horn) Moskowitz, she lived in Bayonne until moving to Easton, MD with her husband, Edward. They owned and operated Young Co-Eds, a children's clothing store and Matthew's Women's Apparel, both in Easton, MD for more...
Marty Mand
Oct 8, 2026
Martin Gary Mand, born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, and a resident of Wilmington, Delaware, for 65 years, passed away the evening of October 8th. He was 90 years old.
Marty leaves behind an incredible legacy of family, compassion, and commitment to the Jewish community. He lived a life of honesty, integrity, hard work, and kindness, values his children and grandchildren...
Patricia Mason-Doyle
Oct 6, 2026
Pat Mason-Doyle passed away peacefully in Wilmington, DE on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 (ironically, on the love of her life, Jack’s birthday) at the age of 85. She was a vivacious and indomitable force until her final days; and a social butterfly who lit up a room, made a lasting impression, and whom everyone thought was much younger than her...
Margaret Balick
Oct 4, 2026
97 years young, passed away peacefully October 4, 2026.
Born Valentine’s Day, 1929, she was a unique force of nature and the last surviving of Jennie and Joe D’Agostino’s seven children, Angie Maimone, Joe D’Agostino, Marie Hedrick, Jay McNutt, Danny D’Agostino, and Jean Banaszak.
In 1979, Margie married Sol Balick, a loving and generous man, and they were together for 30 years...
Rena "Riki" Applebaum
Oct 3, 2026
Age 83, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. Born Rena Marilyn Groland on February 3, 1943 in Brooklyn NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Sunny Groland.
Most of her childhood was spent in Rockland County, NY where she was a self described country bumpkin/tomboy who was always in a bit of trouble (but not as much as...
Dr. Steve Pasternak, Esq.
Sep 30, 2026
Age 68, of Wilmington, DE died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 30, 2026. His loss is felt deeply by his loved ones, colleagues, and students.
Born June 24, 1958, in Paterson, NJ, to Harold (Pat) and Helen Pasternak, Steve grew up in Fair Lawn, NJ with his siblings, Robyn Pasternak Guy (Russell), Donna Pasternak (Stanley Shulfer), and Scott Pasternak (Kallen Tsikalas). Steve is...
Martin "Marty" Perlman
Sep 30, 2026
Age 92, born February 23, 1934 and passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Marty was on leave from the Navy when he met his dream girl, Loretta Cherrin. He fell in love with her and her family. Marty had many jobs after his service including Lithography, Cab Driver, and was a Volunteer Fire Fighter in Wilmington. Eventually, he settled down and...
Rosalind "Roz" Gerson
Sep 27, 2026
Age 89, of Wilmington, DE died September 27, 2026.
Born in Woodbury, NJ on August 13, 1937, Rosalind will be missed by friends and family.
Rosalind graduated from Glassboro High School, Glassboro, NJ, and received her Associate of Arts Degree in Secretarial Science and Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ. She worked as a secretary and then...
Merrill B. Schwartz
Sep 25, 2026
Age 74, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026.
Born on September 5, 1952 in Albany, NY, Merrill was the oldest of four children of Florence (née Kenig) and Philip Schwartz. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller in Vietnam, and later developed a lifelong passion for building and fixing computers.
He was preceded...
Jacob "Jake" Matthew Peltz
Sep 24, 2026
Age 53, a loving son, brother, beloved uncle, cousin, nephew, and cherished friend, passed away September 24, 2026 of cardiovascular disease.
He is survived by his parents, Beverly and Solomon Peltz; his sister, Aimee Durkin and her husband, Mike; and his beloved nieces, Mallory, Mia, and Kate Durkin, who held a very special place in his heart.
Jake had a lifelong passion...
Edwin Tocker
Sep 17, 2026
Ed was born on June 14, 1934 to Ellis and Matilda Tocker in Baltimore, MD. He was the middle brother to Stanley Tocker and Howard Tocker. His family stressed a strong work ethic with great emphasis on education. He married high school sweetheart, Myra Caplan, while attending Penn State University, graduating with a degree in engineering. Married life began in...
Jessica Megan Imber
Sep 17, 2026
Age 46, died suddenly on Thursday, September 17, 2026, in New Castle, DE.
Jessica was the beloved daughter of Dr. Paul and Cindy (née Silverman) Imber. She is survived by her parents; her sister, Erica Imber; her brother, Aaron Imber and his wife, Molly; and her beloved nephew, Austin Imber, who held a very special place in her heart.
She was preceded...
James Stephen Schwaber
Sep 9, 2026
Age 84, died September 9, 2026 at Jefferson Hospital. Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 16, 1942 to Frances Jones Schwaber and Joseph Schwaber. He put himself through college, graduating from the University of Illinois and received his Ph.D. from the University of Miami in 1972. During his graduate training, he served in Army Intelligence during in. Vietnam...
Renata Brito-Cherrin
Sep 7, 2026
In the early morning of September 7, 2026, the planet lost a magnificent spark, Renata Suzanne Brito-Cherrin, at the young age of 37.
Our world got darker, but the stars in the sky gained a new light. Renata, known to her loved ones as “Tot-Tot” played many roles during her time on this earth and radiated love out to all of...
Carol Schofield
Sep 6, 2026
Carol Ann Schofield, born in Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at the age of 73, following a brief illness.
She was the 2nd of 9 children and preceded in death by her parents, Virginia Ann and John Edward Schofield; her brothers, Edward ("Eddie"), William ("Billy"); and her first husband, Martin Anderson ("Marty").Carol is survived by her loving...
Leonard "Len" Markovitz
Sep 1, 2026
Age 96, passed away peacefully September 1, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Len was a man of exceptional character and sense of humor. Known by many as "The Mayor," he had a remarkable ability to connect with people and made lasting friendships wherever he went. Len lived life to the fullest and remained active throughout his years. A proud United States...
Sophia Murray
Aug 23, 2026
Age 94, passed away August 23, 2026.
Sophia emigrated from Scotland in 1965, and worked for DuPont for 25 years. She is survived by two grandchildren, Shaun and Traci Marlow, and four great-grandchildren in Massachusetts. Sophia also leaves stepchildren, Margi, Ronnie, Sandi, and their children. She is preceded in death by her husband, John; brother, Harry; son, Paul; and stepson, Glenn.
Sophie...
Terrence K. Wright
Aug 18, 2026
Terry Wright, beloved brother, uncle, friend, and sports fanatic, unexpectedly “left the game” before the 7th Inning Stretch on Tuesday, August 18 in the town he always proudly called home, Wilmington, Delaware. He was 67.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Beverly and Jackson Wright; sister, Kelly Ryan; and his faithful canine-companion, Tucker. Treasuring his memory are sister and...
Estelle R. Ciarlone
Aug 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Estelle R. Ciarlone, who passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, at the age of 78.
Estee is survived by her beloved husband, Ken; children, Mark (Hallie) Ciarlone and Laura (Tim) Keller; grandchildren, Benjamin (Boglarka) & Carter (Hailey) Keller and Elizabeth, Samuel, & Abigail Ciarlone; as well...
Hugh Barton Bolen
Aug 14, 2026
Age 86, passed away August 14, 2026.
Born February 12, 1940 in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Bernard and Vivian (nee Kershner) Bolen. Hugh was raised in Kennett Square, PA and attended Goldey-Beacom College where he met his future wife, Beverly. He graduated with a business degree from East Carolina University and returned to Wilmington to...