Francis Lano
Dec 20, 2025
Franics S. Lano Age 84 of Newark Passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, with his loving family by his side Fran was born on August 31, 1941, in Wilmington to Frances Vietri Lano and Ralph Lano, and grew up with a strong sense of community and faith. He began his education at St. Anthony's Elementary School and graduated from...
Richard Knudson
Dec 19, 2025
Richard D. Knudson Age 79 of Claymont Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 19, 2025. Rich was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Arnold and Mary T. (Lattanzio) Knudson. He was a proud 1965 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. He faithfully served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War, serving...
Paul Gildea
Dec 19, 2025
Paul Vincent Gildea Sr., age 65, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on December 19, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born in Wilmington on June 10, 1960, to the late Robert Sr. and Mary (Moughan) Gildea, Paul grew up in Klair Estates as the 5th of seven children. He learned early on about camaraderie, doted on by his...
Patricia Hyland
Dec 18, 2025
Patricia A Hyland Sunday, August 24, 1952 – Thursday, December 18, 2025. Patricia A. Hyland, Age 73, of Middletown, DE, passed away on December 18, 2025, after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wilmington to the late Arthur and Helen Hyland. She attended De La Warr High School and received a Certificate of Attendance...
Walter Loncki
Dec 12, 2025
Walter R. Loncki, Jr. Age 82 of New Castle Passed away at home on December 12, 2025. To know Walt was to know dedication. Dedication to community, to hard work, and most of all to family. These were the pillars that shaped Walt's life. Walt was born on January 21, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Walter R. and...
Evelyn Tidwell
Dec 8, 2025
Evelyn Ruggerio Tidwell Age 89 of Middletown Evelyn was born on January 8, 1936, and passed away on December 8, 2025, at home with her family by her side. She was just a month shy of her 90th Birthday. Evelyn was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years James K. Tidwell, Sr.; her grandson, Cody Bader; her...
Leonard Bukowski
Dec 4, 2025
Leonard Joseph Bukowski Sr, 90, of Elsmere, Delaware passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Dec. 4, 2025. Born in Wilmington, DE on May 28, 1935, he was the youngest of three children born of his late parents, Stanley and Helen Bukowski (Pajrowski). Leonard was a graduate of Brown Vocational High School, where he excelled in...
Donna Cochrane
Dec 2, 2025
Donna W. Cochrane Age 74 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones by her side on December 2, 2025. Donna was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Harry and Rosemary (McLaughlin) Wilson. She was a proud graduate of Tampa University and put her degree to good use working with Veterans Affairs. Donna was a...
Lois Clayton
Nov 25, 2025
Lois Mae Clayton (Broomall), passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025 at the age of 95. Lois was born October 21, 1930 in Christiana, Delaware and was a life-long resident of Olde New Castle, Delaware graduating from William Penn High School in 1948. She led a very bustling and joy-filled life, right up until her day of passing. Her vast...
Rose Perrotti
Nov 23, 2025
Rose Marie Perrotti was born on October 10, 1940, and entered Heaven on November 23, 2025. Born and raised in Wilmington, she worked tirelessly throughout her life to support and provide for her family. Rose loved her husband, her children and her grandchildren beyond words. As a grandmother, her outings with her grandchildren were legendary, as was the work she...
Carol Stanley
Nov 22, 2025
Carol Lee Stanley Age 71 of Middletown Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 22, 2025. Carol was born on February 11, 1954 to the late Leonard and Irene (Cloud) Edwards. She cherished her younger years growing up in Wilmington with her siblings, Joann Timmy Tina Vincent and Billy. Carol was a dedicated nurse. She strived...
Paula Wardell
Nov 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paula Wardell on November 20, 2025, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. She fought until the very last moment. She was born in Wilmington to the late Bill and Vera Kirk. She went to Christ Our King followed by Conrad. She married the love of her...
Jean Arlene Hewlett
Nov 16, 2025
Passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, surrounded by loving family. She was 94 and a resident of New Castle, DE. Arlene truly knew that it was more blessed to give than to receive. Her generosity knew no bounds. A loving family member and best friend to all, Arlene's radiant smile lit up any room she entered. She enjoyed reading,...
Irene Squire
Nov 2, 2025
Irene Squire(née Dembroski) Age 93 of Wilmington, DE; previously from Parkside, PA. Irene was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Josephine Dembroski, her beloved son Christopher (1999), her husband Joseph E. Squire (2006) She is survived by her son, Joseph A. Squire and daughters Kimberly Brounce and Mary Rose Heller( Jim), 5 grandchildren: Jillian Brounce-Jones(Larry), Adam Brounce, Tim...
Bobbie Chelucci
Oct 29, 2025
Bobbie Jean Chelucci Wilmington, Delaware — Age 53 Bobbie Jean Chelucci, 53, of Wilmington, Delaware, Passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 25, 1972, Bobbie lived her life with extraordinary compassion, creativity, and love. From a young age, she displayed a deep connection to animals and nature—catching frogs, snakes, and toads at...
Sharon Porter
Oct 16, 2025
Sharon Monaghan Porter 1955-2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sharon Monaghan Porter who passed away suddenly on October 16, 2025, just a few weeks after celebrating her 70th birthday. Sharon was born on September 23, 1955 to the late Paul A. Monaghan, Sr. and Patricia Monaghan (nee Woerner). She attended William Penn High School...
Ross Harris
Oct 8, 2025
On Wednesday October 8, 2025 Ross Christian Harris was called home to be with the Lord, leaving behind cherished memories that will live on in our hearts. Ross was born September 19, 1966 in Wilmington, DE. He graduated from William Penn High School class of 1985. He was the beloved son of Rose Marie Harris (Piatkowski) and Ross Harris. Ross...
Vernon Austin
Oct 6, 2025
Vernon E. "Vo" Austin III Age 56 of Wilmington Passed away on October 6, 2025 in the Veteran's Hospital after a long illness. Born in New Castle, DE, he attended William Penn High School. He enlisted in the Army and served his country in Iraq. He was discharged with a medical disability. Vo enjoyed collecting rare comic books and playing...
John Bleacher
Sep 30, 2025
John F. Bleacher, Jack or Zeke to those who knew him age 85, passed away on September 30, 2025 at home with his family. John was a master mason who enjoyed a long career in his field leaving a legacy of brick work as a testament to his craft. Whenever you were out with him, he would point out all...
Michael Touchton
Sep 28, 2025
Michael Joseph Touchton Age 69 of Wilmington Passed away with his family by his side on September 28, 2025. Michael was born on August 5, 1956 to the late Joseph P. and E. Lousie (Diskau) Touchton. He grew up in Wilmington and was a proud 1974 graduate of Conrad High School. Michael faithfully served his country in the United States...
