Harry Jump
Jul 24, 2024
Harry Edward Jump age 93 of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2024. Harry (affectionately known as Harry Baby, Daddy Bear, & Sponge) was born in Wilmington, DE on June 13, 1931. He was the son of the late Frank and Clara (nee Lucas) Jump. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Lawrence Colmery (Clara),...
James Skinner
Jul 21, 2024
James "Jimmy" Skinner, 75 of Elsmere, DE passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024, with his loving wife Barbara by his side. James was born on May 16, 1949, to the late Herman and Adeline Skinner. Jimmy graduated from Conrad High school in 1967 and attend Goldey Beacom College. In 2005, he retired after 30 years from Sheet Metal Local...
George Nennstiehl
Jul 19, 2024
George L. Nennstiehl 1933-2024 George Nennstiehl, 90, passed away peacefully at Sunrise of Granite Run after a short illness. Born to George F. Nennstiehl and Helen (Dougherty) Nennstiehl, George spent the last 30 years in the Pocono Mountains with his beloved wife Catherine "Kit" Nennstiehl. George was a proud graduate of Salesianum High (8th & West) and was quickly recruited...
William Meek
Jul 17, 2024
William O. Meek Age 83 of Wilmington Mr. William Meek was Born February 9, 1941 to Elizabeth and Jefferson Meek in York County South Carolina. He had eleven brothers and sisters, seven children, sixteen grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. William received his education at Rosevelt High School in York County SC. Once he graduated from Highschool in 1959 he enlisted in...
Rachel Southard
Jul 17, 2024
Rachel Caroline Fernandez Southard, of Elsmere, DE, was born on January 10, 1939 and passed away on July 17, 2024. Rachel or better known as Rae to many was born at Wilmington General to the late James and Rachel Fernandez. She worked at JC Penney's and eventually retired from Cigna. She had a wonderful sense of fashion, which she expressed...
Ann Thatcher
Jul 15, 2024
Ann W Thatcher passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024 at home surrounded by her family at the age of 90. Ann was born at her family's home in New Castle, DE on April 30, 1934 to Robert F. White and Helen McDevitt White. New Castle held a special place in Ann's heart as she was born and raised, met...
Jacqueline Schwander
Jul 11, 2024
Jacqueline Lee (Freeze) Schwander Age 74 of Georgetown Passed away with her her loving husband and family by her side on July 11, 2024. Jackie was born December 18, 1949 to the late Charles W. and Caroline A. (Wincek) Freeze in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. She was a 1967 graduate for Sharon Hill High School. Jackie met the love of her life,...
John Houghton
Jul 5, 2024
John J. Houghton passed away at home after a brief illness on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the age of 100. Born in Wilmington to Elizabeth Hughes and John J. Houghton, Sr., he grew up in Browntown and graduated from St. Elizabeth Elementary School and Wilmington High School. Upon his graduation in 1942 he joined the US Navy during World...
Gerald Hayes
Jul 4, 2024
Gerald E. Hayes, Sr. Age 63 of Elsmere Passed away on July 4, 2024, with his family by his side. Jerry was born in Wilmington to the late William Dominic and Anne Marie (Fahey) Hayes. He was a proud lifelong Elsmerian and graduate of Conrad High School. Jerry was a glass installer at A H Angerstein's Inc. for many years...
Sara Snook
Jul 2, 2024
Sara Ann Snook Age 86 of New Castle Passed away on July 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 23, 1938, to Charles and Grace Cox in Ephrata, PA. Sara graduated from Shippensburg University in 1960 where she met the love of her life, Glenn Snook. They married and moved to New Castle, DE where she...
Conor Neylon
Jun 30, 2024
Conor Patrick Neylon, age 21, passed peacefully on June 30, 2024. Conor is survived by his loving parents, William and Stacy; his big brother, Casey; maternal grandmother, Ann Marie Casey; maternal grandfather, Lawrence Hahn (Kathy); and paternal grandfather, Thomas Neylon. He is also survived by his Aunt Dee and Uncle Doug, Uncle Larry and Aunt Janine, Uncle Tommy, Uncle Mike...
Carl Franklin
Jun 29, 2024
Carl James "Butch" Franklin, Jr. Age 77 of Bear Passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Butch, the second of five children of Carl and Leona Franklin, was born on June 20, 1947, in West Chester, PA. His early years were enjoyed on farms in rural areas of Unionville, PA, until his family relocated...
Patricia Leonard
Jun 23, 2024
Patricia Ann Leonard (Marcozzi), age 83, passed away on June 23rd, 2024. She was born at the Memorial Hospital in Wilmington on June 2nd, 1941, to Mary T. (Orsini) and John C. Marcozzi. Patti grew up in New Castle (Shawtown). She graduated from St. Peter's High School and Goldey Beacom School of Business with an AA degree. She was united...
Jerome Smith
Jun 15, 2024
Jerome K. Smith Age 92, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024. Jerry was born in Buchanan, Missouri to the late Charles and Frances (Yates) Smith. He was a US Army Veteran faithfully serving his country during the Korean War. After the service he moved to Lancaster, PA where he worked for several years at RCA before moving to Delaware....
Daniel Plumley
Jun 13, 2024
Daniel R. Plumley, Sr. Age 70 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Danny was born in New Castle, Delaware to the late Davis and Dorothy Ann Plumley. He was a proud 1971 graduate of William Penn High School. After graduation Danny went to work for Delmarva Power retiring after 30 plus years of dedicated service....
Vivian Mckee
Jun 11, 2024
Vivian McKee Age 81 of Bear Passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024. Vivian was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Earl and Rhoda (Dawson) Russell. She was a dedicated employee of Kirkwood Dental for over 15 years and an active member of Cornerstone Methodist Church, rarely missing a Sunday service. Vivian loved dancing and doo wop music. She...
Robert Krett
Jun 6, 2024
Robert J. Krett, age 56, of New Castle (DE) passed away peacefully on June 6, 2024 from complications of a debilitating stroke. Born to Raymond and Sandra Krett, Sr., Robert was a beloved son, brother, and friend. He will be dearly missed by his parents; his siblings, Raymond Krett, Jr., Vicki Sheraton, and Richard Krett (Regina), and nephews Jeffrey Sheraton...
David Schwander
Jun 2, 2024
David Thomas Schwander Age 54 of New Castle Passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. David was born in Wilmington to the late George and Doris (Baggs) Schwander. He grew up in New Castle with his seven siblings. He loved NASCAR and always watched every race. David was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. His favorite memories are times he...
Jeffery Bohner
Jun 1, 2024
Jeffrey Bohner passed June 1, 2024. Services will be held at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE on June 10, 2024. Viewing at 11am; Service at 12 pm.
Gloria Jackson
May 29, 2024
Gloria Jackson Age 96 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024. Gloria was one of four daughters born to the late Russell and Katie (Shook) Messinger. She and her sisters enjoyed their childhood growing up in Bangor, Pennsylvania. During World War II, Gloria went to work in the local hosiery factory where she helped to make parachutes...
