Eleftherios Karaoglanis
Oct 26, 2026
Eleftherios Karaoglanis, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026, at the age of 86, after a courageous battle with various age-related conditions.
Born December 23, 1939, in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki, Greece, Eleftherios' life was a testament to resilience, love, and devotion.
The son of the late Mr. Iraklis and Eymorfia Karaoglanis, Eleftherious was...
John Paul Garniewski
Oct 15, 2026
John Paul Garniewski, Sr.
July 10, 1926 - October 15, 2026
John P. Garniewski, Sr. age 100 of New Castle, Delaware, passed away peacefully in his home on October 15, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of faith, devotion, kindness, and love for his family.
John was born on Center Street in Dobbinsville, New Castle, Delaware, one of five children...
Catherine Kaufmann Buckley
Oct 8, 2026
Catherine Ann Buckley
August 9, 1943 - October 8, 2026
Catherine Ann "Kate" Buckley (née Kaufmann), 83, of New Castle, Delaware, died peacefully on October 8, 2026, at the home of her daughter Eve in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she was the only child of George S. Kaufmann and Nora (Quinn) Kaufmann. She graduated from Trinity College in...
Patricia M. Blevins
Oct 7, 2026
State Senator Patti Blevins, Who Rose From the Elsmere Town Council to Lead Delaware's Senate, Dies at 72
In 1983, a group of Elsmere residents banded together to stop the Chessie Railroad system from constructing a freight terminal on a 17-acre lot in a residential area of the town. Finding no help from the Elsmere government - the incumbent town...
Gerard Brendan Lynch
Oct 4, 2026
Gerard Brendan Lynch, affectionately known as “Gerry,” passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, at the age of 59, with his daughter Samantha, his brother Philip, and his sister Cecelia at his side. He was at total peace toward the end of his life.
Born on November 6, 1966, in Wilmington, Delaware, Gerry was the tenth of eleven children born to...
Lucille Ann Cessna
Oct 4, 2026
We celebrate the vibrant life of Lucille Ann Cessna, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Known for her warmth, boundless creativity, and generous spirit, Lucille was a bright light who left an indelible mark on every community she touched.
Lucille had been a resident of ACTS Country House since September 2023, where...
Catherine Ann Connell
Oct 2, 2026
Catherine Ann (Durham) Connell Age 80 of Wilmington Went home to be with Jesus on October 2, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Gerturde and Francis Aloyuius, and her sister, Joanne. Catherine is survived by her loving siblings, Francine, Theresa, Marylou, Peggy, Linda, Bonnie, Stevie, Michael, Larry , and Shirley. She will also be dearly missed...
Thomas R. Brounce Jr.
Sep 28, 2026
Thomas R. Brounce Jr., 54, of Bear, Delaware, died September 28, 2026 at home. He was born November 30, 1971, in Wilmington, to Thomas R. Brounce and Marjorie Lovett, both deceased.
He was the beloved husband of Cristina (Fraiz) Brounce and the devoted father of Thomas and Nicolas. He is preceded in death by his parents and by his son...
Patricia A. Millius
Sep 28, 2026
Patricia Millius passed on September 28, 2026.
Per her request, there will be no services.
She is survived by sisters Carol Loveless of Wilmington, DE and Constance Lowery of Montvale VA. She will be cremated and interred with her husband, Michael, who preceded her in death at St. Peter the Apostle in Old New Castle.In Lieu of flowers, please send donations in...
Julie M. Kramedas
Sep 22, 2026
From the very beginning, Julie was a miracle.
Julie Marie Kramedas, 64, passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep on September 22, 2026. Born June 11, 1962, at The Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, Julie arrived at only 24 weeks, weighing just one and a half pounds and measuring 12 inches long. Her family was given little hope that she...
Leo J. Sweeney Jr.
Sep 22, 2026
Leo J. Sweeney
Age 83 of Wilmington
Passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, at the age of 83.
Born on June 27, 1943, in Wilmington, Delaware, Leo was the beloved son of the late Leo J. Sweeney and the late Isabel (Moore) Sweeney. He spent his childhood cherishing growing up in Wilmington alongside his brother Joe, creating memories that...
Paul Anthony Hawkins
Sep 14, 2026
Paul Anthony Hawkins, age 68, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on September 14, 2026. Born on October 20, 1957, he was a proud product of the Wilmington community, having been raised there and later graduating from Conrad High School in 1975. Paul dedicated his professional life to the construction industry, serving as a skilled carpenter at DiSabatino and Breslin Construction...
Emily Fan
Sep 9, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Emily Fan, on September 9, 2026, at the age of 87 years young.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness and warmth touched everyone who knew her. Emily was the heart of our home and family. She raised three children, Catharine, Nancy,...
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...
