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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Barbara Shuster

Barbara Shuster

Jan 27, 2023

Barbara Ann (Olkowski) Shuster of Wilmington, DE passed away on Friday, January 27 at the age of 80 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Born in Wilmington, daughter of the late Albert and Viola (Tafelska) Olkowski, she was a 1960 graduate of Wilmington, High School. She worked as a Sr. secretary in the Environmental Services Dept. with the DuPont Company...

Ellen Harris

Ellen Harris

Jan 21, 2023

Ellen McQuaid Harris of Wilmington, Delaware, died on January 21, 2023. She was born on January 7, 1930 in Wilmington, Delaware and attended Ursuline Academy from preschool until graduation. In 1948, she entered the University of Delaware and graduated in 1952. While at the University, Ellen was active in the Children's Theater, the Women's Athletic Association, the Newman Club and...

Joseph  Cichocki

Joseph Cichocki

Jan 18, 2023

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Joseph P. Cichocki, Sr., loving husband and father of five, passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 83. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph, his mother, Elsie, his brother, Robert, and his sister, Joanne. He is survived and missed by his loving wife of 63 years, Carol; his children...

Michael  Tielleman

Michael Tielleman

Jan 17, 2023

Michael E. "Spike" Tielleman Age 56 of Wilmington Passed away on January 17, 2023. Spike was born one of five children to the late Francis and Rose Tielleman. He grew up in Wilmington and was a proud 1984 graduate of Glasgow High School. He was a roofer by trade and worked for various roofing companies throughout his career. Michael loved...

Filomena  Duncan

Filomena Duncan

Jan 13, 2023

Filomena Mary Duncan Age 80 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2023. Filomena was born in Wilmington on February 13, 1942, to the late Daniel and Mary (DiPietro) Veltre. She was a proud 1960 graduate of Wilmington High School. In 1963 Fil married the love her life John Duncan. Together they shared 60 years of love...

Anne Oyler

Anne Oyler

Jan 9, 2023

Anne "Nan Clements" Oyler Delaware Journalist for over 40 years Anne "Nan Clements" Oyler, a journalist whose career spanned four decades at the News Journal, passed away January 9, 2023 in Wilmington, Delaware, at the age of 81. She was born in the Catskill Region of New York on November 11, 1941 to Howard and Ann Clements (Orantis). She attended...

Robert Simon

Robert Simon

Jan 7, 2023

Robert "Bob" J. Simon, of Baltimore, MD, passed away on January 07, 2023 at the age of 69. Born in Baltimore, MD in 1953, he grew up in Catonsville, MD and attended St. Mark's and Catonsville High School. Bob and RoseMarie Simon met in 1998 and married on January 20, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV. Bob enlisted in the Army...

Charles  Pritchard

Charles Pritchard

Jan 5, 2023

Charles "Buddy" Pritchard, of Lewes DE, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning surrounded by his family at the age of 79. Born in Wilmington DE in 1943, he grew up in Old New Castle and attended St. Peter's and Salesianum schools. He enlisted in the military and served in the AGR assigned to the Delaware National Guard. During his over...

Melvin Cavazzini

Melvin Cavazzini

Jan 4, 2023

Melvin P. (Sonny) Cavazzini of Newark, Delaware passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Sonny was born in Wilmington, Delaware on May 30, 1944, the son of the late Anita (Antonini) and Melvin Cavazzini. He was a graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School where he played football and subsequently attended West Chester University. He served in the Delaware National...

Karen  Keegan

Karen Keegan

Jan 3, 2023

We invite the community to join us in celebrating Karen Keegan's life and memory. We will gather on Friday, January 13th at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home beginning at 10am. A reception will follow at Elsmere Fire Hall, 1107 Kirkwood Hwy. from 11:00am - 1:30pm. In honor of Karen's artistic spirit, we welcome visitors to dress in their favorite styles and colors....

Mary  Driscoll

Mary Driscoll

Jan 1, 2023

Mary R. "Mitzi" Driscoll (Watt) age 70, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on January 1, 2023. Mary, affectionately known as Mitzi, was born in Darby, Pennsylvania on January 1, 1953, to the late Edwin D. and Ruth (Ehart) Watt. Following high school, Mitzi attended Widener University where she met her husband Dan. She went on...

John Diffley

John Diffley

Dec 28, 2022

John Diffley at the age of 75, passed away in the comfort of his own home on the evening of December 28, 2022. John is survived by his wife, Martha; daughter, Sarah; siblings, Andrew Diffley and Roma Geary; and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Irene, his sisters,...

Mary  Davidson

Mary Davidson

Dec 25, 2022

Mary N. Davidson Age 85 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on December 25, 2022. Mary was born and raised in New Castle. She graduated valedictorian of St. Peter High School in 1955. After graduation she went to work for DuPont as a secretary. On November 2, 1963, Mary married the love of her life, Franklin Davidson. Together they shared almost...

James  Sank

James Sank

Dec 25, 2022

James Patrick Sank Age 78 of Newark Passed away on December 25, 2022. Jim was born on November 11, 1944, in Baltimore. MD and raised in Riviera Beach. As a child he enjoyed playing outdoors with his brothers, roller skating, and boating. He turned his love of boating into his career. Before he even finished high school Jim enlisted in...

Marguerite  Kane

Marguerite Kane

Dec 20, 2022

Marguerite M." Peggy" (O'Donnell) Kane Age 98 of Elsmere Passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2022. Peggy was born and raised in Wilmington. She was a proud 1942 graduate of Wilmington High School. After graduation she worked at Danforth's Drug Store and later General Motors, until she retired to raise her family. She was a lifelong member of...

Martha Eisenhardt

Martha Eisenhardt

Dec 19, 2022

Martha (Phyllis) Eisenhardt, 92 of Wilmington, DE passed away, Monday, December19, 2022 at Harbor Chase Assisted Living Home. Phyllis was born August 1, 1930 and spent her entire life in Wilmington, DE. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel and son, Bryan and survived by sons, Daniel wife Marianne, Michael wife Nancy, John wife Susan; grandchildren, Jennifer, Lisa, Michael, John,...

Patricia Drummond

Patricia Drummond

Dec 12, 2022

Patricia A. Drummond (nee McAtter) Passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Drummond. Pat will be dearly missed by her son, William Drummond; granddaughter, Hayley; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many friends. A visitation will be held at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilm., DE 19805,...

Daniel Hamilton

Daniel Hamilton

Dec 5, 2022

Passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022. Dan was born in Philadelphia to the late Robert and Mary (McNichol) Hamilton. He graduated from Bartram High School in 1944 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Dan faithfully served his country until his honorable discharge in 1946. While attending Drexel University, he went to work for Yellow Cab. After graduation,...

Daniel Susi

Daniel Susi

Nov 29, 2022

Daniel J. Susi, Sr. - Our Pop – breathed his last on Tuesday, November 29th (May 21, 1939-Nov. 29. 2022) leaving behind his brother Adam (Irene), son DJ (Christie) and grandchildren Brittany (Danny), Anthony (Taylor), Casey (Deshawn), Bradley (Ali) and Dominic (Brittany). He is also survived by great grandchildren Lyric and Danny, Cousin Geri Turner and many nieces and nephews....

Constance  Snow

Constance Snow

Nov 29, 2022

Constance L. Snow Age 73 of Bear Passed away on the morning of Tuesday, November 29th, 2022, at the home of her niece, after a long illness. Connie was diagnosed in 2005, with early onset Alzheimer's Disease, and began the most difficult challenge of her life, one that would last almost 18 years. Born Connie Truitt on New Year's Day...

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