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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
William Lawler
Apr 8, 2023
William Francis Lawler, III Age 64 of Bear Passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Billy was born and raised in Historic New Castle. He attended St. Peter the Apostle Grade School and was a proud 1977 graduate of William Penn High School. After graduation, he spent some time as a volunteer firefighter for...
Isabelle Swarter
Apr 7, 2023
Isabelle M. Swarter (McCaughan) of Wilmington, DE peacefully passed on April 7th at the age of 90. Isabelle, or "Izzy" as she was lovingly known, was a radiant force who will be dearly missed by her family, friends and countless others who were fortunate to have known her and to have been touched by her kindness and compassion. Isabelle was...
Albert Littleton
Apr 3, 2023
Albert "Bert" W. Littleton, Jr Age 76, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. Bert was born September 21, 1946, to Albert W. Littleton, Sr & Norene (McCormick) in Baltimore, MD. Bert was part of the William Penn High School 1965 graduating class in New Castle, DE. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in October...
Elizabeth Tirado
Apr 3, 2023
Elizabeth Tirado Age 84 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 3, 2023. Liz was born in Puerto Rico to the late Dolores and Dolores (Perez) Santiago. She moved to Brooklyn, NY with her family as a child. On March 12, 1987, Liz married her childhood sweetheart, Josue Tirado. Together they shared 36 happy years together....
Patricia Monaghan
Mar 26, 2023
Pat left this world peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023, surrounded by family. Pat was born on July 31, 1928, to the late Frederick Q. Woerner and Marie R. Woerner (nee Riley). She was a graduate of St. Elizabeth Catholic High School, a lifelong Wilmington resident, and a faithful parishioner of St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church. Pat was preceded in...
Thomas Cavanaugh
Mar 24, 2023
Thomas P Cavanaugh, "Tom" or "Tommy" to family and friends passed away on March 24, 2023 after a truly heroic 3 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout this journey, Tom maintained his positive attitude as well as an extremely healthy appetite. Tom was born in Wilmington, Delaware, the son of the late Marjorie (McLaughlin) and Thomas J Cavanaugh. Tom...
Renee Sentel
Mar 23, 2023
Renee Sentel (Skipski), age 60, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Renee was born in Wilmington to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Dobeck) Skipski. After high school Renee lovingly made her family her career and stayed home to raise her daughters. Renee enjoyed cooking, bowling, and spending time outdoors, whether it was in her garden or relaxing on the...
Patrick Smith
Mar 20, 2023
Passed away on March 20, 2023. Pat will be remembered most for his love of country, the outdoors, and his family. He was a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran and loved spending time knee-deep in a trout stream. Most of all he cherished his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Timothy (Anna), Maggie (Ben), Chris, Lauren...
Lucy Giorgi
Mar 19, 2023
Lucy "Janie" Giorgi, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Janie was born in Ladysmith, Virginia in 1943, to the late Andrew and Irene Sweet. She was a devoted wife, mother and Mom-Mom who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She would always have a joke or two to make you laugh to brighten your...
Franklin Davidson
Mar 18, 2023
Franklin Davidson Age 87 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on March 18,2023. Frank was born in Wilmington to the late Claude and Luella (Horner) Davidson. He was a proud graduate of The Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ. While there he excelled in track and field. He was the 1953 State Champion in the 800m. Frank still holds the school record...
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