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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Conor  Neylon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Alfred Buhr

Alfred Buhr

May 29, 2024

Alfred P. Buhr, Jr. Age 86 of Milford Passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Alfred P. and Anna (Laurer) Buhr. Mr. Buhr faithfully served his country in the United State Marine Corps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Ann Buhr. He...

Leontia Kirk

Leontia Kirk

May 26, 2024

Leontia Margaret (Lancaster) Kirk died peacefully on Sunday, May 26 at the age of 91. She was born on September 15, 1932, not in a hospital but rather in Historic Old New Castle in her home. She was the only child of the late Andrew B. Lancaster and Margaret Taylor. She was a native of Old New Castle. A life-long...

William Myers

William Myers

May 22, 2024

William J. Myers Sr., age 97, passed away at home on May 22, 2024 surrounded by his three sons. He has been reunited with his wife, Patricia (Patsy) Myers. Born January 6, 1927, Bill was the second youngest of six children born to the late Edward Myers and Catherine Brennan. In his earlier years, he served proudly in the United...

Thomas O'Connell

Thomas O'Connell

May 10, 2024

Thomas J. O'Connell age 69 of Bear Passed away on May 10, 2024. Tom was born in Wilmington to the late Joseph and Frances (Ward) O'Connell. He graduated from Delcastle High School. He worked in printing before moving onto warehouse work. Tom was a huge Philadelphia sports fan. He also loved music (especially the Beatles) and theater. He enjoyed singing...

Rosemarie Onley

Rosemarie Onley

May 9, 2024

Rosemarie W. Onley Age 93 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 9, 2024. Rosemarie was born on September 27, 1930, to the late John and Hedwig (Burkhardt) Winsel. She grew up in Wilmington, Delaware attending St. Thomas Elementary School and was a proud graduate of Ursaline Academy. After graduation she went to work...

Carl  Engelbert

Carl Engelbert

May 7, 2024

Carl R. Engelbert Carl Engelbert lived a life of devotion. A devotion to running. A devotion to the Navy as a fighter pilot and later as an aeronautical engineer. If you were in his life, you were met with kindness and care, a goofy sense of humor, and a genuine curiosity to know more about you. If it was important...

Joseph Givens

Joseph Givens

May 4, 2024

Joseph George Givens was born just before the Great Depression on July 31, 1928 in New Castle, Delaware. He was the oldest son of Catherine Givens (nee Neher) and George Joseph Givens and brother to Ann Antonio (Hudson) who pre-deceased him, Catherine 'Mitzi' Antonio (Harry) and James Givens (Linda) who both survive him. As a boy, he had daily adventures...

Zaida Rodriguez

Zaida Rodriguez

Apr 28, 2024

Zaida Luz Rodriguez (September 19th 1924 - April 28th 2024) Zaida Luz was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico on Sept. 19th 1924. She was the eldest of nine children born to Elisa Anderson de Rodriguez and Inez Rodriguez. She was a bright child, a straight A honors student, and graduated earlier than her peers. After attending the University of Puerto...

Barbara  Frick

Barbara Frick

Apr 28, 2024

Barbara W. Frick Age 86 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 28, 2024. Barbara was born to the late Walter and Audrey (Deakyne) Warren. She grew up in Wilmington and was a dedicated employee of the DuPont Company for 37 and a half years. Barbara's greatest passions in life were her family and friends,...

David Rambo

David Rambo

Apr 21, 2024

David P. Rambo, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2024, only 3 days after his 27th Birthday. David was born in Wilmington Delaware and a Graduate of Howard High School of Technology. David worked as a mechanic at German Auto Works from 2014-2016 where he learned many life skills that relate to auto mechanics and he loved the opportunity to...

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