obituaries
Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
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...
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
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
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...
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