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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

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...

Lisa Maichle

Lisa Maichle

Sep 30, 2023

Lisa (Besenfelder) Maichle Age 79 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Lisa was a Jill of all trades from working as a nurse's aide to working at the Wilmington Sheriff's office. Lisa will be fondly remembered for her fun times with family and friends. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and...

Paul Miller

Paul Miller

Sep 29, 2023

Paul A. "Mannie" Miller, Sr. Age 94 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023. Mannie was born and lived his life in Old New Castle. At the age of 16 he worked on the New Castle Pennsville Ferry. He served in the Army National Guard for several years. After his military service he was an auto mechanic...

William Lane

William Lane

Sep 28, 2023

William "Billy" Henry Lane Born September 2, 1957 Passed away in sleep on September September 28, 2023 Billy was in the National Guard in Belvedere, Delaware. He Graduated from DeLaWarr High School Billy loved to draw pictures for his loved ones. He loved painting houses with his brother Jimmy, Billy love playing with all the kids when he could. He...

Eileen Blyskal

Eileen Blyskal

Sep 27, 2023

Eileen C. Blyskal Age 75 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on September 27, 2023. Eileen was born in Wilmington to the late Francis and Ethel (Emory) Carroll. She was a proud 1966 graduate of De La Warr High School. On May 2nd, 1970, Eileen married Joseph Blyskal Jr. Together they shared 53 years of marriage raising their three daughters....

Lisa Houghton

Lisa Houghton

Sep 22, 2023

Lisa Marie Houghton Age 62 of Wilmington Passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, after a courageous 2-year battle with cancer. Lisa was born and raised in North Wilmington with her two sisters. She was a proud 1979 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Lisa had several small jobs before starting her accomplished 30-year career with Discover Bank, retiring as...

John  Robinson

John Robinson

Sep 20, 2023

John P. "Jack" Robinson, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 20 th , 2023. Jack passed peacefully after a multi-year battle with cancer. Jack was born on February 11 th , 1947, to late John & Mary (Dolhancryk) Robinson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jack proudly grew up in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia and attended Roman Catholic High School where...

John Ianire

John Ianire

Sep 20, 2023

Beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbor, John (Jack) Ianire passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, in Newark, Delaware. Jack was born on May 23, 1949, to John and Isabelle Ianire. A native Delawarean, Jack grew up in Elsmere, Delaware and graduated from Conrad High School in 1967. While attending Conrad, Jack wrestled and played football, but most...

Ruth Trincia

Ruth Trincia

Sep 15, 2023

Ruth passed surround by family members at Seasons Hospice in Christiana Hospital. She was born on March 7th, 1937 in Chester County, Pennsylvania to Hydon and Marie Gamble. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Earl F. Trincia, her son, Michael, and her granddaughter, Sarah. She is survived by her sons Richard Trincia, Carl Trincia (Linda),...

James Thomas

James Thomas

Sep 14, 2023

James J. "Tooney" Thomas Age 87 of New Castle Passed away on September 14, 2023, after a long battle with dementia. Jimmy was born in Albany, New York to the late James and Ella (McCaffery) Thomas. As a young man Tooney moved to New Castle and opened his own barber shop on Delaware Street that he operated for many years....

Giovanni Opoku

Giovanni Opoku

Sep 14, 2023

Giovanni Ethan Opoku Our beloved Geo was 10 days old. We loved spending every minute with you. You amazed us with every accomplishment you made. You loved to stretch and blow bubbles and hold our fingers. You were such a strong little man. We love you and will miss you. Baby Geo was preceded in death by his grandmother, Doris...

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