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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Priscilla  Coffman-Veto

Priscilla Coffman-Veto

Jun 21, 2023

Priscilla Ann Coffman- Veto entered into eternal life on June 21, 2023 , at Christiana Hospital after a brief illness. She is predeceased by her parents Steve and Winnie Gatrell of Morgantown, WV, and her son Nathan Charles Coffman of Melbourne Beach, Florida. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Alexander F. Veto of Williamstown, NJ.; her children,...

Katherine  Napoleon

Katherine Napoleon

Jun 12, 2023

Katherine L. Napoleon Age 74 of New Castle Passed away at home on June 12, 2023. Kay was born on September 30, 1948, to the late Aloysius E. and Ruth (Proud) Linus. She was a proud member of the 1966 graduating class of William Penn High School. This was the last class to graduate from the old building. Kay continued...

Mary Ann Serpe

Mary Ann Serpe

Jun 9, 2023

Mary Ann Serpe Age 79 of Newark Passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2023. Mary Ann was employed at the Ronson Company after her graduation from high school. On March 20th,1965, Mary Ann married the love of her life, Thomas Serpe. Together they shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. Mary Ann was the ultimate support to her husband...

Deborah Lebeau

Deborah Lebeau

Jun 7, 2023

Deborah Ann LeBeau Age 61 of Wilmington After a long and courageous battle against illness, Debbie passed away on June 7th, 2023 to be at the eternal home with the angels. Debbie was preceded in death by her father, James Brainard; her parents, Carol and Paul Hamilton; and her brother, Keith Brainard. She is survived by her husband of 40...

Stephen Dempsey

Stephen Dempsey

Jun 3, 2023

Stephen "Ross" Dempsey passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023. He was born to Helen Cassidy Dempsey and Stephen Ross Dempsey, Sr. in Queens Village, NY on May 7, 1927. He spent his childhood in Queens until the age of 13 when his family moved to Wilmington. On his 17th birthday, Ross enlisted in the Navy for WWII. After...

Dolleen Cartwright

Dolleen Cartwright

Jun 1, 2023

Passed away peacefully on June 1 at her home. Dolleen was born on May 11, 1947 on Mother's Day. She will always be remembered as a caring, fun loving and giving individual who loved to be with people. She always had many friends, some lifelong, and was still making new ones at the beach. She was known for telling great...

Jason Miller

Jason Miller

May 27, 2023

Jason C. "Jay" Miller, Sr. Age 36 of New Castle Passed away on May 27, 2023. Jay was born in Wilmington, DE on October 23, 1986, to David B. Miller, III and the late Theresa A. Miller. Jay was preceded in death by his mother, two uncles, 1 aunt, and a nephew. He will be dearly missed by his wife...

Melissa  Haver

Melissa Haver

May 23, 2023

Melissa Rae Haver, age 58, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2023. Missy was born in Wilmington on January 23, 1965. She was the daughter of Raymond and Catherine Haver. Missy was raised by Catherine and her second husband, Jim Kelly. She graduated from Delcastle High School, where she studied cosmetology. She worked for the City of Wilmington, and most...

Mary  Short

Mary Short

May 23, 2023

Mary Lou Short Age 84 of New Castle Mary Lou Short of 101 E. 3rd Street, New Castle, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on May 23,2023. She was born in the house next door and always loved to joke "she never got very far in life". Mary Lou attended St. Peter's Grade and High...

Bettyann Paris

Bettyann Paris

May 15, 2023

Bettyann "Liz" Paris February 28, 1952 – May 15, 2023 Bettyann Paris, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023. The only child of Betty and Joe Oboryshko, Bettyann lived in Wilmington, Delaware her entire life. Bettyann graduated from St. Elizabeth's High School and attended Goldey-Beacom College. She worked in banking as a customer service representative. Her last posting was at...

Charles  Harris

Charles Harris

May 11, 2023

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 11, 2023. Stash was born in New London, CT to the late Dorothy M (Bonser) and Gus A Harris. He was a proud 1965 graduate of Waterford High School, and he went on to earn a BA degree from Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio. Stash worked for the New London...

Kathleen Glunt

Kathleen Glunt

May 10, 2023

Kathleen P. "Cookie" Glunt Age 74 of New Castle Kathleen was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on May 10, 2023. She was born to the late Eugene and Theresa O'Brien on the 4th of July 1948 in Salem, NJ. Kathy attend St. James Grade and High School graduating in 1966. She then attended...

Johanna Bleacher

Johanna Bleacher

May 9, 2023

Johanna Marie "Nanny" Bleacher Aged 80 of Wilmington Passed away May 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She will be dearly missed by those who knew her. Before marriage, Johanna worked as a hairdresser, but her primary occupation was a homemaker and mother. Johanna raised three sons, helped care for her grandchildren, and, most recently, enjoyed...

Ruth Ann Chisholm

Ruth Ann Chisholm

May 5, 2023

Passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023. She was the wife of Henry J. Chisholm. Ruth Ann is also survived by her son, James (Kathy), her daughter, Kathleen (Philip); and her four grandchildren, Emily, Ashley, Jonathan, and Drew. A visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Friday, Jun 2 at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 101 W. 6th St., New Castle, DE....

Edmund  Kinsler

Edmund Kinsler

May 4, 2023

Edmund (Ted) Kinsler, Age 77, of New Castle, Delaware Passed away on May 4, 2023. He was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania and married his wife, Shirley, in 1969. He was a talented and passionate fisherman, enjoyed golfing, fan of ice hockey, coached little league baseball, and enjoyed wrenching on automobiles with his two sons. He was preceded in death...

Edward Maloney

Edward Maloney

May 4, 2023

Edward G. "Bones" Maloney Age 66, passed away on May 4, 2023. Bonesy was born in Wilmington and grew up in the "40 Acres". He graduated from Delcastle Tech High School. He worked mainly in the Custodial field, last at the YMCA. As a young man he was active at the Stapler Athletic Association club, where he played softball for...

Keith Glunt

Keith Glunt

May 3, 2023

It is with incredible sadness to report that Keith Glunt passed away on 5/3/2023 and has broken an immortality pact probably just so he could say he was the first to do so. That's about rude. Keith was born in Le Mars, Iowa on 12/31/1958 and then proudly raised in Pennsville, New Jersey. He later moved to Delaware where he...

Andrea Rotsch

Andrea Rotsch

Apr 19, 2023

Andrea Kruseski Rotsch, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Andrea was born and raised in Harrisburg, PA to Andrew and Catherine (Krizmanic) Kruseski. She was a graduate of Penn State University, where she received a Bachelors Degree in Engineering. It was at Penn State that she met and began her relationship with George Rotsch. They married on...

James Sansone

James Sansone

Apr 17, 2023

James Sansone, age 71, of Millsboro, formerly of Wilmington Delaware, Passed away on Monday April 17th, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on October 6, 1951, to Michael A. and Eleanor Sansone. He enlisted in the Army right out of high school at the age of 17 and served two years in Vietnam. Jim was a dedicated and...

William  Merlino

William Merlino

Apr 13, 2023

William "Bill" G. Merlino passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, after a short illness. Bill was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Bill was born and spent part of his childhood in Minersville, a coal mining town in Schuylkill County, PA, where he found much affection and connection. He moved to Delaware with his parents, graduated from Salesianum School,...

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