Jean Szczerba
Sep 8, 2026
Jean Louise (Ray) Szczerba
With a heavy heart, the Szczerba family announces the passing of our matriarch, Jean Louise Szczerba, on September 8, 2026, at the age of 92.
Jean was born March 26, 1934 to Leroy and Ellen (King) Ray. She had one sister, the late Helen (Ray) Lank.
She grew up in the Flats. She attended Lore School...
Leslie L. Saunders
Sep 7, 2026
Leslie L. Saunders, born November 7, 1953, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 7, 2026.
Horses were not simply Leslie's career-they were a lifelong passion and an enormous part of who she was. She devoted much of her life to the thoroughbred racing industry, working at racetracks throughout the country, including Narragansett Park, Suffolk Downs, Rockingham Park, Churchill Downs, Atlantic...
Eleanor "Bobbi" Kohler
Sep 4, 2026
Eleanor “Bobbi” Kohler, age 95 passed away peacefully on September 4,2026 with her loving daughters by her side.
Bobbi was born on June 11 ,1931 in Charlestown, Md to the late Delbert and Anna Peterman.
She will be dearly missed by her husband of 55 years, Russell Kohler, Elsmere,De; her daughters, Linda J Buckalew, Townsend, De, Jamie Armour, Elkton, Md, Phyllis Kirkwood...
Mary Ann Kane
Sep 1, 2026
Mary Ann "Mottsey" (Brogan) Kane, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Ann was born and raised in Wilmington. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Apel) Brogan. Mottsey cherished her childhood growing up in the parish of St. Elizabeth and was a proud 1955 graduate of St. Elizabeth High...
Ann M Schieffer
Aug 31, 2026
Ann M. Schieffer, 94, of Cokesbury Village, Hockessin
Born December 7, 1931 passed on to new life on August 31, 2026.
Ann was a life-long Delawarean and a graduate of St. Thomas School and Wilmington High School.
She was an administrative assistant at Delaware Power & Light where she met her husband of 44 years, Ed Schieffer, Sr., who pre-deceased her in 1995.
Ann...
Priscilla Walls
Aug 18, 2026
Passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Jean was a Wilmington High School graduate and attended college at DelTech. She was an accountant until her retirement.
Jean was Delaware's first single woman to obtain a mortgage on her own. She was also an active member of Zion Lutheran Church; where she taught Sunday School for many years.
Jean loved...
Edward Patrick Houghton
Aug 17, 2026
Edward Patrick Houghton, born on March 9, 1964, in Wilmington, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late John and Evelyn Houghton (Horne) and cherished husband of the late Lisa Houghton (Forster) and brother of the late Michael Houghton. Edward is survived by his loving siblings that will miss him dearly: Debbie...
Barbara Ann Jamison
Aug 16, 2026
Passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026.Born on July 17, 1931 Barbara was the daughter of the late Walter and Alice Morris. She grew up in the Forty Acres area of Wilmington and attended St. Ann's and St. Elizbaeth's schools. Barbara remained active with her high school friends for many years.Married at a young age she and her husband, Lee,...
Paul Michael Schofield, Jr.
Jul 25, 2026
Paul Michael Schofield, Jr., of Wilmington, DE, passed away July 25, 2026, at the age of 61, after facing a long illness with remarkable courage and determination until the very end.
Born in Great Neck, New York, Paul was the son of Paul Schofield, Sr., and Carol Hane Schofield. The family later settled in Delaware, where Paul attended St. Ann's School, Salesianum School,...
Sean Gallagher
Jul 23, 2026
Sean Patrick Gallagher
"Seadog"
December 18, 1960 - July 23, 2026
Sean Patrick Gallagher passed from this life into the next on July 23, 2026. Born and raised in New Castle, Sean was a Collins Park legend and a lifelong presence in the
Community. He was 65 years old. He now stands, ever inquisitive, in the presence of his Lord.
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Marie B. Grier
Jul 22, 2026
Marie B. Grier, age 89 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026. She leaves behind this poem to remember her by and to carry on in our lives.
Kindness During Life
I would rather have one little rose from the garden of a friend, than to have the choicest flowers when my stay on earth must end.
I would rather have...
Anna Broda
Jul 12, 2026
Anna BrodaAge 98Passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026.Anna was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother and great grandmother.She will be greatly missed by four children and their spouses, four grandsons and their spouses, one great grandson and one great granddaughter.She will join her husband at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery. All services will privately.
Janice Miriam Belisle
Jul 1, 2026
Janice M. Belisle
Janice (Cote) Belisle, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away July 1, 2026 at the age of 68.
Janice was born to Donald and Ethel (Mulcahy) Cote on January 16, 1958. She married the love of her life, Donald Belisle, in Woonsocket R.I. on April 13, 1991. Until his illness and subsequent passing in...
Vincent Joseph Vari
Jun 30, 2026
Vincent J. Vari
Age 49 of New Castle
Passed away on June 30, 2026.
Vinnie loved to cook and he turned that passion into a promising career. He enjoyed working at many local favorites including Stewart's Brewing, Capers and Lemons, Two Stones Pub, The Queen, and Catherine Rooney's
He graduated from William Penn High. While there he excelled in academics and sports including football...
Robert C. Phillips
Jun 29, 2026
Robert C. Phillips aka Flip, 75, passed away on June 29, 2026 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Flip grew up in New Castle, DE, attended St. Elizabeth's H.S. in the class of '68 where he met many lifelong friends. He also served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Umberto Flocco Jr.
Jun 27, 2026
Umberto "Bert" Flocco
Age 59 of Wilmington
Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:07 am, despite attempts by several first responders to revive him via CPR and other measures, he did not survive.
Bert has been on disability since 2022 due to serious multiple injuries after being hit by a car while walking home from work. Thanks...
Fotini Visvardis
Jun 26, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Fotini Visvardis, who took her final breath, unafraid and with an open heart, surrounded by her daughters Christina and Aristea. A woman of beauty and strength, Fotini will always be remembered for her fierce devotion, love, and unwavering support to her family.
Born and raised in...
Connie E. Roberts
Jun 24, 2026
Connie Roberts, of New Castle, Delaware, age 73, a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, friend, and neighbor, left her earthly body to join our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 24, 2026.
Connie was born in November 1952 to William and Mary Roberts. Connie traveled and lived all over the world as a military brat,...
Elizabeth Hubbs Rotsch
Jun 22, 2026
Elizabeth Hubbs Rotsch, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026.She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.Full service information will be added soon.
John Paul DelPercio III
Jun 20, 2026
John Paul DelPercio III, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 20, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on August 30, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, John was a proud product of South Philadelphia, where he grew up serving as an altar boy in his local Catholic church and developed a deep sense of community and...
