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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

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...

Evelyn Mullin

Evelyn Mullin

Mar 18, 2023

Wilmington – Evelyn Mullin (nee Heanue), age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born October 14, 1930 in Renvyle, County Galway, Ireland, the daughter of the late Patrick and Norah Heanue, and wife of Hubert Mullin, who died in 1967. Evelyn was preceded in death by sisters, Annie and...

Katherine Boudart

Katherine Boudart

Mar 14, 2023

Katherine Anne Boudart died suddenly on March 14th. She was 73 years old. She is survived by her daughters Anne Secaras(Jerame) and Mary Fuchs (Mike Rispoli) and two grandchildren, Annie and Larry Rispoli. She is also survived by her siblings Mimi Boudart, Sally Dryden (Dave), Chris Boudart (Jennifer) and Jim Boudart(Nicole) and by many nieces, nephews, cousins and her uncle...

James  Evans

James Evans

Feb 21, 2023

James B. Evans, 80, a longtime Newark, Delaware resident, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023. Born February 10, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre he was the son of the late Benjamin Evans and Catherine Needham Tershak. James attended E.L. Meyers High School. He left school at seventeen to enlist in the United States Marine Corps and served our country honorably from...

Joseph Dawson

Joseph Dawson

Feb 16, 2023

Joseph P. "Joe" Dawson NEW CASTLE, DE - Joseph P. Dawson, age 66 of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, February 16, 2023. He was born and raised in Wilmington, DE, and a graduate of Wilmington High School. He was the son of the late Robert A. Dawson, Sr., and Eleanor A....

Harry  Sine

Harry Sine

Feb 14, 2023

Harry Keith Sine Age 79 of Bear Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 14, 2023. Keith was born in Portsmouth, VA to the late Harry Franklin and Verda (Ritchie) Sine. As a child he and the family moved to Delaware. Keith was a 1962 graduate of P.S DuPont High School. After graduation, he joined the United...

James  Yacucci

James Yacucci

Feb 12, 2023

James J Yacucci passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 12, 2023. Originally a resident of New Castle, Jim resided in Dewey Beach DE. He was born to the late Joseph and Theresa (Gallagher) Yacucci on July 12, 1953. He graduated from Salesianum High School and earned a bachelor degree from the University of Delaware. Jim worked for...

Jane Ievoli

Jane Ievoli

Feb 9, 2023

Jane Elizabeth Ievoli 11/14/1924 – 02/09/2023 Jane grew up on 4th Street in Wilmington within blocks of her numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family was everything to Jane and she helped care for many of her relatives throughout her life. Jane retired in 1984 after a long career with Diamond State Telephone (later Bell Atlantic) during which time she was...

Carolyn  Delligatti

Carolyn Delligatti

Feb 7, 2023

Carolyn J. (Wilson) Delligatti Age 81 of Middletown Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 7, 2023. Carolyn was born in Georgetown, Delaware to the late Thomas and Mildred (Walls) Wilson. She was employed at the State of Delaware her entire career. Carolyn was a dedicated employee and greatly enjoyed her work as a fiscal administration officer for...

Keith  Hession

Keith Hession

Feb 4, 2023

Keith Alan Hession passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on February 4. Keith was born and raised in Wilmington and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 1965, where he was an accomplished athlete. In his senior year, Keith was a co-captain of the undefeated football team, as well as a member of the undefeated basketball team. This past...

Edith  Mckeon

Edith Mckeon

Feb 3, 2023

Edith Nancy McKeon Age 75 of Aston, PA Passed away peacefully yon Friday, February 3, 2023. Nancy was born one of two children to the late James and Edith (Emsley) McKeon and was raised in Delaware County. In her teen years, she was a member of the singing group Sweet Adelines. She spent career in broadcasting retiring as a supervisor...

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