Loretta PeffleyNewark, DE
Loretta Peffley went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2024, at the age of 92 years.Loretta was born in Philadelphia in 1932 and grew up in the Kensington area of Philadelphia. She and her siblings moved to Atlantic City when their mother passed away. Loretta was 14 at the time. Loretta was married to Floyd Peffley and they had two children. Loretta worked various customer service jobs throughout her life until she retired in her late...
Loretta Peffley went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2024, at the age of 92 years.Loretta was born in Philadelphia in 1932 and grew up in the Kensington area of Philadelphia....
Doris CrainBear, DE
Doris M. Crain (Suda), 69, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Originally from New Castle, DE, Doris graduated from Willam Penn High School in 1972.Doris can be best described as a “badass” who faced challenges head-on with tenacity, strength, grace, and wit. Doris became a single mother at 17 which fueled her determination to better herself and learn the lucrative skill of pipefitting to support her family. Because...
Doris M. Crain (Suda), 69, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Originally from New Castle, DE, Doris graduated from Willam Penn High School in 1972.Doris...
Karen RykielNewark, DE
Karen Rykiel, age 67, of Newark, Delaware, passed away in her sleep on Thursday August 1, 2024, after years of extended illness.Karen was born in Yonkers, New York and moved to Delaware at a young age where she remained for the rest of her life. She graduated from St. Mark’s High School and later from the University of Delaware. Karen eventually taught herself computer programming when it was still a growing industry, and quickly established a successful career, which enabled...
Karen Rykiel, age 67, of Newark, Delaware, passed away in her sleep on Thursday August 1, 2024, after years of extended illness.Karen was born in Yonkers, New York and moved to Delaware at a...
Retha Mae BrierleyBear, DE
Retha Mae Brierley, age 89, of Bear, DE and formerly of Pembroke, NC, passed away on July 23, 2024 in Bear.Retha attended school in the Pembroke public school system in Pembroke North Carolina. She worked at Au Clair Group Home as an advisor and cook for many years before her retirement in 2000.She loved nature and was an avid gardener at home and was at her happiest planting and growing any seed or tree she could. She was also proud of her heritage as a member of the Lumbee Indians...
Retha Mae Brierley, age 89, of Bear, DE and formerly of Pembroke, NC, passed away on July 23, 2024 in Bear.Retha attended school in the Pembroke public school system in Pembroke North Carolina....
Helen ClowesNew Castle
Helen M. Clowes, age 80, of New Castle, DE, formerly of Chester, PA died on July 12, 2024 at Christiana Hospital.Helen attended St. Hedwigs in Chester, PA through the eighth grade. Helen graduated from Chichester High School as the Valedictorian. She went on to Temple University for a short time and ended up graduating from Pierce Jr. Business College.Helen started her career with Farmers Bank which later became Mellon bank. She received an early retirement package from...
Helen M. Clowes, age 80, of New Castle, DE, formerly of Chester, PA died on July 12, 2024 at Christiana Hospital.Helen attended St. Hedwigs in Chester, PA through the eighth grade. Helen...
Kimmy SchulerElkton, MD
Kimmy Francis Schuler, age 45, passed away June 19, 2024 at his home in Elkton, Maryland. Kimmy will be greatly missed and will be remembered for his ability to bring life to the party and his love of family.Kimmy was born in 1979 to Joanne Bockman and Timothy Eugene Schuler in Bear, Delaware. After his graduation from Glasgow High School, he worked as a Project Manager at Utility Construction Services (UCS). He loved and excelled at his job and his coworkers were like family to...
Kimmy Francis Schuler, age 45, passed away June 19, 2024 at his home in Elkton, Maryland. Kimmy will be greatly missed and will be remembered for his ability to bring life to the party and his...
George WoodhamNewark, DE
George H. Woodham, age 83, of Newark, DE, adored father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, after a courageous battle with Vascular Dementia.George was born in Brunswick, GA and was the youngest child of Roy and Robbie Woodham. As a young man he excelled at athletics playing for both the baseball and football teams at Glynn Academy. He attended Morehead State University on a football scholarship where he spotted the love of his life in...
George H. Woodham, age 83, of Newark, DE, adored father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, after a courageous battle with Vascular...
Marie PriceBear
Marie B. Price peacefully passed away on June 1, 2024. Born on May 4, 1931, the Force was certainly with her for 93 years. Her passing was poignant. Bedridden, she was unable to attend Saint Mark’s High School graduation, but listened to the livestream when her precious angel Ethan’s name was called. Later, Ethan was at her bedside and read the words on his diploma. Shortly thereafter she transpired.Marie was born in Vienna, MD and primarily grew up in Cambridge. She...
Marie B. Price peacefully passed away on June 1, 2024. Born on May 4, 1931, the Force was certainly with her for 93 years. Her passing was poignant. Bedridden, she was unable to attend Saint...
Judy JohnsonBear
In Loving Memory of Judy JohnsonJudy Johnson, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home in Bear, Delaware, on May 25, 2024, surrounded by the love of her children. She will forever be remembered by those who knew her.Judy was born in 1941 in Oklahoma to Mary Delong Stevenson and Kenneth Stevenson. In 1960, she married the love of her life, Ralph Johnson, beginning a partnership that was the cornerstone of her family's...
In Loving Memory of Judy JohnsonJudy Johnson, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home in Bear, Delaware, on May 25, 2024, surrounded by the...
John BellBear, Delaware
John Bell, beloved son, brother, father, and husband, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2024. He was born in 1975 and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication.John was a proud graduate of Archmere Academy and continued his education at the University of Delaware, where he honed his skills and his passion for computer systems. He put his talents to good use as a Computer Systems Manager at Delaware Park, where he worked diligently and earned the respect of his...
John Bell, beloved son, brother, father, and husband, passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2024. He was born in 1975 and lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication.John was a proud...
