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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Carl Yung

Carl Yung

Apr 21, 2024

Carl William Yung (1961 - 2024) Carl William Yung, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, departed from this world on April 21, 2024, at the young age of 63. Born on March 13, 1961, in Baltimore, Maryland, to David and June Yung, Carl's life was a symphony of love, laughter, and creativity. As the youngest of four siblings, Carl...

Maryann Broomall

Maryann Broomall

Apr 15, 2024

Mary Ann Broomall Age 74 of Wilmington Passed away April 15, 2024 with her family by her side. MaryAnn was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. She attended Christina High School and was a proud member of the 1968 graduating class. She worked for several years at the Avon and DuPont Companies in their manufacturing departments, but her true calling...

Christopher Coyle

Christopher Coyle

Apr 9, 2024

Christopher Fitzsimmons Coyle, 46 of Wilmington, DE Chris passed away unexpectedly on April 9. Chris was a 1996 graduate of St Marks High School. He spent 26 years of his life as a dedicated employee at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits of Delaware. He loved spending time with his fiancée, Amy, and his family, traveling, enjoying football and being outdoors....

Francis  Malloy

Francis Malloy

Mar 28, 2024

Francis X. Malloy, Age 90 of Charlestown, MD and Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Francis was born July 25,1933, to the late John and Catherine Malloy. Francis served on the Wilmington Fire Department for almost 25 years, retiring as the Deputy Chief. During his tenure he was a...

Henry Patchak

Henry Patchak

Mar 26, 2024

Henry John Patchak Age 94 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. Henry was born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania to the late Alexander and Helen (Grala) Patchak. Henry was a member of the United States Army and was honorably discharged on April 15, 1954, after serving during the Korean War. He was a member of Coast Guard Auxiliary...

Gerald  Murray

Gerald Murray

Mar 22, 2024

Gerald Michael Murray, aged 63, passed away on March 22, 2024, surrounded by his sons and siblings. He was a beloved father, brother, and uncle. Gerry was born on October 17, 1960, in Wilmington, DE where he resided his entire life. Gerry was a 1978 graduate of the esteemed Salesianum School. Master Sergeant Gerald M. Murray was a 31-year veteran...

Jean  Banaszak

Jean Banaszak

Mar 21, 2024

Jean Banaszak Age 87 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024. Jean was born in Elm, New Jersey to the late Joseph and Jennie (Amatuzio) D'Agostino. She moved to Delaware as a child and was a proud 1954 graduate of Wilmington High School. Jean married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, John W. Banaszak, on...

Joan Thielemann

Joan Thielemann

Mar 19, 2024

Joan Ann (Handlin) Thielemann Age 72 of Wilmington Passed away on March 19, 2024 with her family by her side. Joan was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Jane G. and Eugene T.Handlin, Sr. She worked at various roles in the banking industry for most of her career. She was a dedicated employee at The Associates, Citi Group, and...

Ellen Gray

Ellen Gray

Mar 12, 2024

Ellen Senkowski Gray Obituary March 12, 2024 Surrounded by family, Ellen Senkowski Gray peacefully passed away on March 12 after a long illness. Beloved by family and friends, Ellen was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and wife. Born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Lancaster, PA, Ellen graduated from Lafayette College with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After a...

Peggy Filippone

Peggy Filippone

Mar 5, 2024

Peggy Lee Filippone Age 73 of Wilmington, passed away on March 5, 2024. Peggy Lee Beavers was born to humble beginnings in Davy, West Virginia, making the best of what they had. When she was 8 years old, Peggy moved to Wilmington, DE., with her mother, Juanita Parker, and brother, James Davis, seeking a better life. She was a proud...

Donald  Hitchens

Donald Hitchens

Mar 3, 2024

Donald Burns Hitchens, age 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 3, 2024. Don was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Conrad High School in 1948 and will be remembered for his extensive wardrobe of Redskins sweatshirts and baseball caps. Following high school, Don joined the United States Navy as a morse code operator. He...

Irene  Olson

Irene Olson

Mar 3, 2024

Irene Y. Olson (Frati) Saturday, July 12, 1930-Sunday, March 3, 2024 Irene Y. Olson, 93, died in Accent Care Hospice on March 3, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born on July 12, 1930, to Joseph and Mary (Bukowski) Frati and was the oldest of three daughters. She attended Saint Hedwig's Elementary School and Wilmington High School from which...

Richard  Watson

Richard Watson

Mar 2, 2024

Richard Bruce Watson, Jr. Age 71 of Middletown, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 2, 2024. Bruce was born in Wilmington to the late Richard and Margaret (Houston) Watson. He grew up in the Wood Crest area attending Krebs School and graduating in 1970 from Conrad High School. He was a dedicated employee for Chrysler...

Diane Scioli

Diane Scioli

Feb 29, 2024

Diane L. Scioli Age 78 of Wilmington Passed away on February 29, 2024. Diane was born and raised in Penns Grove, New Jersey. She was one of ten children born to the late John and Lena (Behringer) Stout. Diane was a proud 1965 graduate of Penns Grove High School. While there she excelled as a baton twirler in the band....

Florence  Giafski

Florence Giafski

Feb 27, 2024

Florence G. Giafski Age 92 of Wilmington, Delaware Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Florence was born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania and raised in Hobbie, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Kazimerz and Stella (Dembowski) Chrzanowski. In 1950, Florence married Stanley Giafski. Together they moved to Wilmington to begin their life sharing almost 50 years raising their...

Russell Hearn

Russell Hearn

Feb 24, 2024

Russell L. Hearn 75, of Bridgeville, De Passed away February 24,2024 at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Dover, De. Mr. Hearn was born July 2, 1948 to the late Chester and Elizabeth Hearn. He was also predeceased by his brother, Alan Hearn. He is survived by his sister, Betty (Bill) Willoughby and 2 nieces, Debbie and Michelle and a nephew,...

Linda Cannon

Linda Cannon

Feb 18, 2024

Linda (Dolly) E. Cannon, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born February 3, 1936 in New Castle, Delaware, the first of 8 children, to Charles and Linda (Schwander) Stevenson. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Peter's High School. In the same year she married the love of her...

Jerome Rousseau

Jerome Rousseau

Feb 17, 2024

Jerome W. Rousseau Jerome Rousseau, the life partner of Renee Rousseau, and father to Christian and Anastasia Rousseau, died on Saturday, February 17, 2024, after a long illness. Having been born and raised in Vermont it was fitting that he passed away while a lovely, soft snow fell, blanketing the trees and ground. He was a beautiful man who approached...

Kelly  Boyle

Kelly Boyle

Feb 15, 2024

We lost our beautiful and beloved sister, Kelly Ann Boyle on February 15, 2024. Kelly has meant so much to so many people over the last 52 years; for her family she was the talented, loving, hilarious, peacekeeper who always made time for family and laughter. She was the glue that kept us together, reaching out to extended family and...

Daniel Plumley

Daniel Plumley

Feb 15, 2024

Daniel R. Plumley, Jr Age 46 of New Castle Passed away on February 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Danny was born in New Castle, Delaware. From a young age Danny was always a talented athlete. He was a pivotal member of his championship team for New Castle Little League. As he entered high school, he became a three-sport...

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