Patricia Malloy
Jul 29, 2023
Patricia Malloy (née McGinnis) Age 90 of Charlestown, MD and Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side, on Saturday, July 29. 2023. Patricia (Pat) was born January 28, 1933, to the late Bernard and Concetta McGinnis. A graduate of St. Peter's High School, and Neumann College, Patricia spent the majority of her career at St....
Alfred Traub
Jul 29, 2023
Alfred B. Traub Age 80 of Wilmington, formerly Lancaster. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Alfred was born in Philadelphia to the late Robert and Ida (Heisner) Traub. He spent his working life sharing his passion and skill for Mathematics. He was a Teacher at Garnet Valley High School, Lower Merion High School, and Calvary Baptist High School....
Patrick Dunfee
Jul 27, 2023
Patrick J. Dunfee Age 55 of Wilmington Passed away on July 27, 2023. Pat was born and raised in Wilmington. He attended Wilmington High School, and he worked in the construction industry for many years as a roofer and carpenter. Pat's favorite pastime was fishing. He loved spending time with a rod and reel and a cold beer close by....
Logan Benedetto
Jul 21, 2023
Logan Dante Benedetto age 21, sadly passed away on July 21, 2023 at Crozer-Chester Medical Burn Center. Born on January 11, 2002 to Deena Brown and the late Brad Benedetto. Logan attended St. Elizabeth High School and graduated from A.I. DuPont High School in 2020. He was employed at Carmen Ford where he was recently promoted to a Customer Service...
Patricia Myers
Jul 21, 2023
Patricia "Patsy" Myers, 83, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by her husband and three sons. Born on September 14, 1939 to Harold Simpson and Edith Holmes Simpson, Patsy grew up in "The Flats" of Wilmington, graduating from Wilmington High School in the Class of '57. She worked at Kiddie World for...
Joseph Keenan
Jul 20, 2023
Joseph (Joe) J. Keenan Jr., 74, passed away at home after a 2-year battle with esophageal cancer. Born and raised in Historic New Castle to Joseph and Mary (nee VanVeen), Joe graduated from St. Peter High School. He attended Spring Garden Institute of Technology in Philadelphia before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1968. In 1970 he married his high...
Anne Bates
Jul 10, 2023
Anne M. Bates Age 75 of Wilmington Passed away on July 10, 2023. Anne was born and raised in Wilmington. She was a proud 1964 graduate of Conrad High School. Anne enjoyed living simply. She was a homemaker who greatly enjoyed taking care of her family and all their animals. She was also employed at the Avon Plant in Newark...
Frank Southard
Jul 4, 2023
Passed away on July 4, 2023. Frank was born in West Chester, PA to the late Laura (Hale) and Thomas Southard. He was raised in Unionville, PA and was a proud graduate of Unionville High School. On September 12, 1955, Frank married the love of his life Rachel Fernandez. Together they shared 67 loving years of marriage. He was a...
Annamay Claffey
Jun 23, 2023
Annamay C. Claffey Age 88 of Wilmington Passed away on Thursday, Jun 22, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital. She was born at St. Francis Hospital on August 25, 1934 and baptized at Christ Our King Church in late August 1934. Annamay was a lifelong resident of Wilmington. She attended St. Paul's Grade School, graduating from 8th grade in 1948. She...
William Bryson
Jun 22, 2023
William "Will" L. Bryson, Jr. passed away on June 22, 2023 due to complications from a car accident. Will was a beloved son, father, brother, nephew, cousin, friend, coworker and coach. Will was born on February 13, 1985. Will is survived by the light of his life, his son, Liam Gavin. He is also survived by his parents, Madelyn and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
