Wilmington, Delaware Obituaries & Death Notices: October 2026

6 notices dated October 2026

1. Lisa Julian Spear, 46, of Wilmington · died Oct 31, 2026

   Visitation Sun Nov 8, 3–5 PM at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church · Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory, Wilmington

   Full obituary: Lisa Julian Spear (opens in a new tab)

2. Sabina “Morley” Henry, 80, of Wilmington · died Oct 29, 2026

   Visitation Wed Nov 4, 10–11:30 AM · Mass Wed Nov 4, 11:30 AM · Mealey Funeral Homes, Wilmington

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3. Christine B. Dougherty, 73, of Wilmington · 1953–2026

   Mealey Funeral Homes, Wilmington

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4. Elizabeth “Ellie” Ramirez-Tellez, 30, of Wilmington · died Oct 28, 2026

   Visitation Tue Nov 10, 10 AM · Mass Tue Nov 10, noon at Holy Angels Catholic Church, Newark · Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home, Wilmington

   Full obituary: Elizabeth "Ellie" Ramirez-Tellez (opens in a new tab)

5. James N. Downes, 79, of Wilmington · died Oct 23, 2026

   Gebhart Funeral Homes, Claymont

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6. Karen A. Colletta, 77, of Wilmington · died Oct 21, 2026

   Visitation Thu Oct 29, noon–1 PM at McCrery and Harra Funeral Home · Celebration of life, date and time TBA · Graveside service, date and time TBA at Gracelawn Memorial Park · McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory, Wilmington

   Full obituary: Karen A. Colletta (opens in a new tab)