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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Bonnie Kane

Bonnie Kane

Jan 19, 2024

Bonnie L. Kane Age 79 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 19, 2024. Bonnie was born in Wilmington to the late Carl M. and Mary Emma (Johnston) Dill. She was a proud 1963 graduate of Conrad High School. After graduation Bonnie went to work for Sears. In 1967 Bonnie married the love of...

Allison Reynolds

Allison Reynolds

Jan 13, 2024

Allison Marie Reynolds Age 39, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 13, 2024, after a 5-year battle with cancer. Ally was born in Dover, Delaware. In her early childhood she lived in Nebraska, Virginia, and Utah while her father served in the United States Air Force. The family moved back to Dover while Ally was in high school,...

Roger Mclane

Roger Mclane

Jan 11, 2024

Roger Thomas McLane "Tommy" Age 78 of Elsmere Passed away peacefully at home in his favorite chair on January 11, 2024. Tommy retired after 42 years as a concrete truck driver. He was also a 63-year member of Elsmere Fire Company. He loved working on the fire trucks and was the chief engineer for many years. Tommy also trained drivers...

S.  Craighton

S. Craighton

Jan 10, 2024

In Loving Memory: S. Michelle Craighton (Beck) With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of S. Michelle Craighton (Beck), a woman of extraordinary strength and resilience, who gracefully faced life's challenges with unwavering courage. She departed this world on January 10, 2024, at the age of 65, leaving behind a legacy of enduring love, compassion, and fortitude. Born in the...

Margaret Reiter

Margaret Reiter

Jan 8, 2024

Margaret Ann (McGovern) Reiter Age 71 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024. Marge was born in Wilmington to the late George and Cecilia (Gold) McGovern. She attended St. Elizabeth School for all 12 years and was a proud member of the 1970 graduating class. Immediately after graduation Marge went to work for Diamond State Telephone. She was...

Barbara Indellini

Barbara Indellini

Jan 7, 2024

Barbara Indellini of New Castle DE passed away on January 7 , 2024, after a short illness. Barbara was born to the late Augustine and Norina Indellini on July 2, 1950. She was a lifelong resident of "Shawtown" where she had many neighborhood friends and fond memories. She was a graduate of William Penn High School. She had enjoyed a...

Betty Rodriguez

Betty Rodriguez

Jan 4, 2024

Betty Ann Rodriguez Age 82 of Wilmington Passed away with her family by her side on January 4, 2024. Betty was born in Charlestown, South Carolina to the late Joseph and Anna Beard. When she was living in Florida Betty met Juan Rodriguez. Juan quickly stole Betty's heart, and they were married in 1958. Together they shared 65 blessed years...

James Mckee

James Mckee

Jan 1, 2024

James W. McKee Age 80 of Bear Passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024. Jim was born in Johnstown, PA to the late Jack and Marcella (Finnegan) McKee. He grew up in Wilmington with his siblings and attended Mt. Pleasant High School. On June 9, 1962, Jim married the love of his life, Vivian Russell. Together they shared 61 loving...

Ann Scott

Ann Scott

Dec 30, 2023

Ann Margaret Scott, age 83, of New Castle, DE, passed away on December 30, 2023, surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late John Thomas (Tommy) Scott with whom she shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Ashland, PA, she was the daughter of the late James and Helen Scully Sheridan. Ann graduated in 1958 from PS DuPont...

Mary  Karpinski

Mary Karpinski

Dec 21, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Karpinski, age 85, passed away on 12/21/2023 at Penn Presbyterian Hospital with family present. Mary Elizabeth was employed as an Executive Secretary for DuPont prior to becoming a full time mother. Once her son was of middle school age, she transitioned back to DuPont. Mary Elizabeth - or "Liz" - was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary...

Dolores O'Connor

Dolores O'Connor

Dec 14, 2023

Dolores E. O'Connor, 91 years young passed away on Thursday, December 14th, 2023. Dee was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Dwyer and Mary Elizabeth (Stockman) Dwyer. She was a 1949 graduate of St. Elizabeth's High School and attended Goldey Beacom College. Employed by the DuPont Company, Dee met Chas, a pharmacist apprentice; employed at Cavanaugh's Pharmacy in the...

Mary  Doto

Mary Doto

Dec 13, 2023

Mary Anne Doto Age 90 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023. Mary was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. She attended St. Ann and St Thomas Grade Schools. She was a proud 1951 graduate of Wilmington High School. Mary was a hard worker her entire life. She went to work right after high school, first at Bell...

Eugene Radka

Eugene Radka

Dec 11, 2023

Eugene Richard Radka Age 87 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 11, 2023. Gene was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Leon and Stella (Trzuskowski) Radka. He attended St. Hedwigs Grade School and was a proud 1954 Graduate of Wilmington High School. Soon after Graduation on September 23rd, 1954, Gene married his high...

Josue Tirado

Josue Tirado

Dec 11, 2023

Josue Tirado Age 79 of Wilmington Passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 11, 2023. Josue was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Dolores and Celina (Danaois) Tirado. He grew up with his nine siblings and was taught the value of hard work at a very young age. Josue was a professional commercial mover...

Deborah  Howard

Deborah Howard

Dec 7, 2023

Deborah Lynn Howard Age 66 of Wilmington Passed away suddenly on December 7, 2023. Deb was born and raised in Wilmington to the late Benjamin and Dorothy (Jones) Kates. She was a dedicated employee of the Red Clay School District. She was a child nutritionist for over 25 years. Even in retirement Deb worked as a caregiver to her family,...

Anne Marie  Leiby

Anne Marie Leiby

Nov 29, 2023

Anne Marie Leiby Wilmington, DE Anne Marie at 85 years of age passed away peacefully in her home on November 29, 2023. Anne Marie grew up in the former coal mining town of Centralia, PA. A graduate of St Joseph's High School in Ashland, PA where she was recruited by Bell Telephone to work in Philadelphia as an Operator.  She...

Lawrence Elwood

Lawrence Elwood

Nov 13, 2023

Lawrence Key Elwood Age 79, of Hockessin, DE Larry went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2023. He grew up in Silver Spring, MD and graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan College. Continuing his education at the University of Maryland, he earned a Ph.D. in psychology. This led to his being appointed professor at the University of Maryland School...

William  Simpson

William Simpson

Nov 13, 2023

William J. Simpson, Jr. Age 72 of New Castle, DE Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on Monday, November 13, 2023. Born and raised in Wilmington, DE, Bill attended Salesianum High School and was a proud alumnus of the graduating class of 1969. Bill continued his education by attending the University of Delaware, obtaining his bachelor's degree...

Lafayette Moore

Lafayette Moore

Nov 10, 2023

Lafayette E. Moore Age 83 of New Castle Passed away peacefully at home on November 10, 2023. Lafay was born in Waynesburg, PA to the late George and Jessie (Maple) Moore. He grew up on the family farm with his four siblings. In his younger years Lafay enjoyed spending time outdoors; boating, fishing, and going to the beach. In 1961,...

Robert Kern

Robert Kern

Nov 9, 2023

Robert Thomas Kern, Jr. Age 76 of Rising Sun formerly New Castle, DE Passed away on Thursday, November 9th 2023. A full obituary will be published at a later date.

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