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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

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.

Bernice Adamson

Bernice Adamson

Nov 9, 2023

Bernice Adamson Age 90 of Wilmington Passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Bernice was born in England to the late Doris and Maurice Gilliand. The family moved to Delaware in 1942. Bernice's favorite childhood memory was growing up on the Winterthur Estate, where her father was a groundskeeper. She loved the quite of...

Angelo Citro

Angelo Citro

Nov 4, 2023

Angelo T. "Bucky" Citro, 95 years old, of Emerald Isle, North Carolina passed away on Saturday November 4, 2023. Born in Wilmington, on July 25, 1928, Bucky was the son of Mary Johanna (Christiana) and Angelo T. Citro. He graduated from Wilmington High School, joined the Army and served time in Japan with the Occupational Forces. Upon returning home from...

Kim Willey

Kim Willey

Nov 1, 2023

Kim Willey Age 68 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023. Kim was a dedicated nurse for many years. She worked in pediatric nursing before she began her career as a hospice nurse. Kim had a big heart and kind soul which made her an excellent nurse. She was a faithful Christian. Kim was a friend of Bill...

Bernice Gilland

Bernice Gilland

Oct 28, 2023

Bernice passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023. Bernice was born to the late Charles and Mildred (Paynter) Seward on April 2nd , 1936. She grew up in Wilmington and attended Brown Vocational High School. Upon graduation, Bernice went to work for Airport Shuttle as a dispatcher. She was a dedicated employee for over 30 years. In her down time...

Ann Cieszynski

Ann Cieszynski

Oct 27, 2023

Passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Bay Health-Kent Campus. Ann was born to the late William Bryan and Mary (Faulkner) Price in Centerville, MD. She was a 1954 graduate of Sudlersville High School. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Edward E. Cieszynski, Sr, and her siblings, Agnes...

Doris  Winkelman

Doris Winkelman

Oct 23, 2023

Doris E. (Wible) Winkelman Age 89 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 23, 2023. Doris was born on July 10th, 1934 to the late John B. and Edith (Ennis) Wible. She was the youngest of 7 children and always talked about her love of growing up in a big family. Doris was a proud...

Reynold Derocili

Reynold Derocili

Oct 23, 2023

Passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2023 at Christiana Hospital with his family by his side. DeRo lived a long and colorful life, filled with good times and laughter. His other nicknames included "Reds" and "Papa D". DeRo was tough as nails but also had a heart of gold. He was always the coolest guy in the room. The world...

Geraldine  Raymond

Geraldine Raymond

Oct 13, 2023

Geraldine "Gerri" (Sweeney) Raymond Age 76 of Wilmington Passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023 at Christiana Hospital. Gerri was born in Wilmington to the late, Paul and Helen (Burns) Sweeney. She was a proud graduate of St. Elizabeth Grade and High Schools. She worked her entire career at the DuPont Company, retiring after 37 years of dedicated service. Gerri...

Jason  Indellini

Jason Indellini

Oct 5, 2023

Jason Anthony Indellini Age 46 of New Castle Passed away at home on Thursday, October 5, 2023. Jason was born in Wilmington and raised in New Castle. He attended William Penn High School and worked as a laborer in the construction industry after graduation. Jason enjoyed a simple life. He loved spending time with his friends and family and was...

Harry Mccalley

Harry Mccalley

Oct 1, 2023

Harry T. McCalley Age 96 of Bear Passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2023. Harry was born in Concord, PA to the late James L. and Florence H. McCalley on September 9, 1927, and was raised in Spotsylvania, VA. Harry served three years in the U.S. Army including 18 months overseas in Korea. When he returned home, he...

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