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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

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,...

William Lawler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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