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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Ana  Santiago

Ana Santiago

Aug 9, 2022

Ana Delia Santiago Age 79 of New Castle, DE Ana Delia Santiago was born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico on January 8, 1943. She was the daughter of Felix Garcia and Saturnina Nieves. She worked in the house keeping and supportive service industry for most of her life and retired from Christiana Care Health Care System. Ana attended school in...

Ruth Anne Blouse

Ruth Anne Blouse

Aug 5, 2022

Ruth Anne Blouse Age 75 of Newark, DE Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 5th, 2022, at 2:09pm. Ruth worked as a administrative secretary at DuPont Chestnut Run for many years but her most important job was being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Ruth love being at her beach house and always had a new book...

Philip Davis

Philip Davis

Aug 4, 2022

Philip H. Davis, Sr Age 80 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on August 4, 2022. Philip was born on June 19th, 1942. He was raised in Shawtown by his grandmother and aunt. He attended St. Peter Grade School and completed his high school education later in life at James Grove High School. In 1959, Phil joined the Army National...

Marisa  Bilecki

Marisa Bilecki

Jul 30, 2022

Marisa L. Bilecki Age 53 of New Castle Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Marisa was a lifelong resident of New Castle. She was a proud 1987 graduate of Del Castle High School as well as Widener University. Marisa worked with Delaware Physicians Care for several years then most recently Highmark Health Options as a senior...

Joseph  Freebery

Joseph Freebery

Jul 26, 2022

Passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2022. Born April 25, 1952, to Joseph and Theresa (Hopkins) Freebery, Sr. He was a graduate of both St. Peter the Apostle School and Salesianum High School. Joseph was an avid sports fan, especially hockey and the Philadelphia Flyers. He also loved cheering on the Eagles and Phillies. When his daughters...

James Mccall

James Mccall

Jul 26, 2022

Passed away peacefully on July 26, 2022 JP was born in Wilmington to Eileen and James McCall. He was raised in Rehoboth, DE and was a proud 1990 graduate of Cape Henlopen High School. He continued his education at the University of Delaware earning his BA in Sociology and received his Master of Social Work from Widener University. JP put...

Kevin Goodson

Kevin Goodson

Jul 23, 2022

Kevin G. Goodson Age 57 of Claymont Passed away on July 23, 2022. Kevin was born the youngest of six siblings to the late Walter and Eleanor (Conaway) Goodson. He worked for over 20 years as a janitor for Joy Cleaners. In addition to his parents, Kevin was preceded in death by his siblings, Walter "Buddy" Goodson and Barbara Fischer....

Joseph Masarik

Joseph Masarik

Jul 18, 2022

Joseph S. "Butch" Masarik III Passed from this life to be with our Lord on Monday, July 18, 2022, at home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tillie (Drobinski) and Joseph S. Masarik, II, and his daughter, Shelly (Masarik) Lewandowski. Butch served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged and returned...

Patrick  Nagle

Patrick Nagle

Jul 12, 2022

Passed away on July 12, 2022. Patrick was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended Sanford High School and was a graduate of Conrad High School and Brandywine College. In his later years, Patrick also attended Duke University. Throughout his academic career, Patrick excelled in both football and basketball. Patrick was in the Wilmington Police Department for over 15...

Britney Octavio

Britney Octavio

Jul 5, 2022

Britney Lynn Octavio born July 28th, 1994, age 27 of New Castle, DE passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 5th, 2022. Britney had a sparkle in her eye that ignited when being around her family, especially her children. She loved her mom and dad with all her heart. Britney always found a way to give them special gifts that she...

Jacqueline Winebrenner

Jacqueline Winebrenner

Jul 3, 2022

Jacqueline Winebrenner passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022. She was born May 18,1934 in Akron, OH to John Godfrey and Elizabeth "Bessie" Merrbach. She attended German Reformed Lutheran Church and was educated in Cumberland, Md, Graduating from Fort Hill High School 1954, then proceeded to Nurses training. Jacqueline married Ronald W. Winebrenner on August 20,1959. One of a kind,...

Frances Kendzierski

Frances Kendzierski

Jul 3, 2022

Frances Kendzierski was born on October 14th, 1921 in Wilmington Delaware and passed away on Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 at Christiana Hospital. She was one of five children born to Stanley and Mary Szymanski. Her siblings are Stanley Birch, Mary Ratasiewicz, Margaret Amatuzio and Florence McGuire. Frances married Raymond J. Kendzierski in 1942 and had two children, Raymond Jr and...

Brian Sparks

Brian Sparks

Jun 24, 2022

(Joel) Brian Sparks March 30 1963 to June 24, 2022 Brian Sparks passed away in his home in Elsmere, Delaware. Brian was born in Denver Colorado and attended high school at Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale, CO. Brian then completed studies at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, CO and then the University of Nebraska, at Lincoln Nebraska. After...

James  Archer

James Archer

Jun 17, 2022

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Rosemarie Roe

Rosemarie Roe

Jun 17, 2022

On June 17, 2022, Rosemarie Roe (66) of New Castle, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Rose was born on July 4th, 1955. She graduated from William Penn High School in 1973. In 1975, Rose met Thomas A. Miller, Sr. In 1976, they welcomed their beautiful daughter, Michelle Miller. Rose worked as a Legal Secretary for Nitsche...

Maureen  Johnson

Maureen Johnson

Jun 14, 2022

Maureen (Burns) Cauley Johnson, aged 71, said her final prayers from earth on June 14, 2022 and went to the Lord. In Maureen's last several years, she battled with Parkinson's disease and its complications. Born to Kathleen (Reader) Burns and Paul Burns in 1950 in Wilmington, DE, Maureen was the oldest of 8 kids. Born literally as the leader of...

Judith  Mclaughlin

Judith Mclaughlin

Jun 13, 2022

Judith "Judy" Marie McLaughlin, nee McGuire, aged 80 years, died peacefully in her home early in the morning on June 13, 2022. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Elizabeth "Honey" McGuire, her husband, Francis, her daughter, Eileen Pyle, and her grandson, Ronan. She is survived by a sprawling extended family: her daughter, Kathleen McLaughlin-DePace, her husband...

Margaret Herold

Margaret Herold

Jun 6, 2022

Margaret V. "Ginger" died June 6, 2022 after a short illness. Ginger was born November 27, 1944 in North East, Maryland. She graduated in 1962 from Conrad High School. She worked for Rollins Cablevision, Sears, Provident Mutual and retired from AIG as a life and health insurance agent. Ginger sang in the choir at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church...

Michael  Eannone

Michael Eannone

Jun 2, 2022

Michael Eannone, age 65 passed away peacefully on June 2, 2022. Michael took pleasure in spending time outdoors, whether it was riding his cherished Harley Davidson or fishing and crabbing. He enjoyed watching his favorite baseball team the Phillies. He loved a good sandwich and his wife's cooking. But most importantly, Michael loved the time he spent with his children...

Patricia Fuller

Patricia Fuller

May 21, 2022

Patricia Katherine Fuller nee Leonard, affectionately known as Patti-K from Lewes, formerly of New Castle, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 21, at age 76. Patti was born in Wilmington on November 12, 1945, daughter of the late Thomas and Helen "Sully" Leonard both lifelong residents of New Castle. Patti Graduated from William Penn High School in 1963 and worked for...

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