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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

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

obituary pending

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...

Curtis  Pritchard

Curtis Pritchard

May 21, 2022

Curtis Robert Pritchard age 82 passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21 in Christiana Hospital with loved ones by his side after battling several illnesses for the last 2 1/2 years. Curt was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He worked as a butcher for 45 years for A&P company, then Super Fresh. He was an avid football fan and...

Craig Crumley

Craig Crumley

May 18, 2022

Craig E. Crumley age 59 passed away peacefully on May 18, 2022. Craig was born on July 5, 1962, in Wilmington, Delaware. He worked many years as an ironworker for local 451. Prior to that he worked 12 years as a garage door technician. Craig was truly a "jack of all trades", working on cars, building fences, installing electric and...

Edwin Taylor

Edwin Taylor

May 14, 2022

Edwin M. "Fast Eddie" Taylor, Jr Age 40 of Newark Passed tragically in a vehicle accident on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Eddie was a dedicated employee of GUtter Guys for many years. He loved fishing, golfing, and riding his dirt bike. He also enjoyed gardening and days spent at the beach. But most of all Eddie was a loving father,...

Raymond Krupa

Raymond Krupa

May 12, 2022

Raymond Joseph Krupa, Jr. Age 67 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022. Ray was born to the late Raymond and Barbara (Burke) Krupa and raised in Wilmington. He was a graduate of Delcastle Technical High School and worked as a machinist for several years before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1977. During the majority of his...

Irene Murphey

Irene Murphey

May 11, 2022

Irene Helen Murphey (nee Goetzinger) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11th. She was 96 years old. Born in Allegheny County she grew up in Etna, Pa and graduated from Shaler High School. She worked for Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation in Pittsburgh as a typist. In 1948 she moved with her beloved sister's family to Wilmington, De and worked for the...

Robert Burns

Robert Burns

May 9, 2022

Bob Burns was born on August 15, 1920. He is the youngest of 6 brothers all born 2 years apart, he is the son of a Spanish- American War veteran. He is a veteran of WWII along with 4 of his older brothers. Bob tried to enlist on 8 December 1941 but was turned down for medical reasons. In the...

Donna Dow

Donna Dow

May 7, 2022

Donna Lynn Dow passed away on Saturday, May 7,2022. Donna was born June 17, 1979 in Wilmington, DE to William and Katherine (Siekierda) Dow. She was a 1997 graduate of William Penn High School. Following graduation, Donna went onto try her hand at different careers. Most recently working for the family owned Ioannoni's Specialty Sandwich Shop in New Castle. Donna...

Diane  Money

Diane Money

May 7, 2022

Diane Marie Money passed away peacefully on May7, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilmington, Delaware to Harold B. Money Jr. and Mary (DiBiaso) Money, Diane was raised in Elsmere and attended Corpus Christi Elementary School and Conrad High School. She graduated from the University of Delaware with a bachelor's degree in English and went to work for...

Pamela  Andreavich

Pamela Andreavich

May 2, 2022

Pamela Andreavich, age 58, passed away on May 2, 2022 at Christiana hospital with her mother and family by her side. Pam was born and raised in New Castle, DE., and was a graduate of William Penn High School, class of 1981. After high school, Pam attended Goldey Beacom College where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications. She...

Barbara Mcdonald

Barbara Mcdonald

May 1, 2022

Barbara Anne McDonald died peacefully on Sunday, May 1st and was blessed to have her entire loving family by her side. Barbara Anne was 77. Born in South Philadelphia on September 24, 1944 to Genevieve (McWilliams) and Thomas Leonard. Barbara Anne was raised in South Philadelphia and was a 1962 graduate of Saint Maria Goretti. While in high school, Barbara...

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