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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Kathleen Richards

Kathleen Richards

Apr 14, 2022

Kathleen Barnes Richards, age 60, of New Castle, DE passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022. Born in Wilmington, DE on April 10,1962. Kathleen was the daughter of Robert L. And Regina Skelly Barnes. Kathleen "Kathy" was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Kathy was a graduate of Corpus Christi school, St. Mark's high school, and Goldey Beacom...

Mario Diangelo

Mario Diangelo

Apr 14, 2022

Mario Joseph "Butch" DiAngelo, Sr. Age 95 of New Castle Mario passed peacefully at his home on April 14, 2022. He was born to the late Irmina and Antonio DiAngelo on July 27, 1926 and was raised in Shawtown. Mario worked at American Brake Shoe, Delaware Floor, and retired from Chrysler in 1988 after 30 years of service. Mario was...

Raymond Silva

Raymond Silva

Apr 13, 2022

Raymond E. Silva, Jr Age 49 of Wilmington Passed away suddenly at home on April 13, 2022. Ray was born and raised in West Chester, PA and was a graduate of Avon Grove High School. After graduation Ray worked at Chrysler until its close and later Home Depot until his passing. Ray was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather....

Ryan Squires

Ryan Squires

Apr 9, 2022

Ryan Andrew Squires – also known as "Super", "Drue", " Joker", and so many other nick names -- was born in Brooklyn New York on April 27th, 1987 and relocatd to Delaware in 2006 with his family. Ryan went to be with the Angels and God on April 9th, 2022. Ryan leaves behind, his loving parents Courtney and Ingrid Squires,...

George  Schimdt

George Schimdt

Apr 6, 2022

George Michael Schmidt, Sr Age 69 of Wilmington Peacefully passed away on April 6, 2022. surrounded by his loving family. He fought valiantly for 12 years through various illnesses. George was born to the late George E. and Helen B. (Pienkos) Schmidt and was a life-long resident of Wilmington. George was a 1970 graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School....

Florence Birowski

Florence Birowski

Apr 6, 2022

Florence A. (Zarnoch) Birowski age 98, was lifted up to Heaven in the arms of our Lord on April 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Joseph Zarnoch; her loving husband, Edward Birowski; her loving daughter, Susan Birowski; brothers, Stanley and Joseph Zarnoch; sisters, Stella Kosinski, Elsie Hayes, Helen Hussey, Blanch Szczepkowski, Stephanie Seleski and...

Frances  Balbach

Frances Balbach

Apr 6, 2022

Frances D. Balbach, age 92, of Wilmington, DE, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Born and raised in Wilmington, Fran lived most of her life in Union Park Gardens until 2017 when she moved to The Lorelton, where she resided until her death. Fran worked in the insurance industry for 35 years...

Halina  Richardson

Halina Richardson

Mar 25, 2022

Halina Richardson, age 76, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022. Born in 1945 to the late Stephan and Hedwig Lewandowski in Mlawa, Poland, the Lewandowski's moved to the United States in 1948. Halina grew up in Wilmington, DE and is a graduate of St. Hedwig High School. She began her career working for Colonial bank. Upon...

Loretta Keenan

Loretta Keenan

Mar 18, 2022

Loretta M. Keenan Age 78, passed at Christiana Hospital on Friday, March 18, 2022. Loretta was born September 9, 1943 in Boston, MA, the daughter of Herman Francis Ostendorf and Marie Frances (Mulgrew) Ostendorf. Born during WWII, oldest of five, Loretta graduated from St. Peter High School, Class of 1961. She then graduated from the University of Delaware, Class of...

Richard Haug

Richard Haug

Mar 17, 2022

Richard E. Haug, age 81, passed away at Christiana Hospital on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Interment will take place at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North duPont Highway, New Castle, DE on Tuesday, March 29, at 1:00 pm Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home 302.994.9614 www.delawarefuneral.com

Samuel  Barresi

Samuel Barresi

Mar 4, 2022

Samuel John Barresi, Sr. Age 74 of Elsmere Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022 surrounded by his family. Sam was born and raised in Jamestown, New York. He was a proud graduate of St. James High School, where he excelled as a football player. After graduating, Sam joined the U.S Army and faithfully served his country for three...

Barbara Jeffery

Barbara Jeffery

Mar 4, 2022

Barbara Ann (Jones) Jeffery gained her angel wings on March 4, 2022, one day before her 80th birthday. Born in Wilmington, DE, on March 5, 1942, to the late Albert Jones and Concetta (Veltre) Blunt, Barbara attended Sacred Heart School and later graduated from Wilmington High School. She was a homemaker, hairdresser, and floral arranger in Elsmere. Later she worked...

Mary Reynolds

Mary Reynolds

Feb 12, 2022

Mary Frances Reynolds United States Army Nurse Veteran Age 73, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Mary was born in Wilmington, Delaware. She was the daughter of the late Laurence F. and Mary G. (Conway) Reynolds. She attended Corpus Christi Grade School and High School, graduating in 1966. She graduated from the Nursing School at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore...

Patricia Deppen

Patricia Deppen

Feb 11, 2022

Patricia Ellen Deppen died peacefully Friday, February 11, 2022. Patty was born Patricia Ellen McCullin in 1947 in Wilmington, DE, to parents, James and Dorothy McCullin. While in high school she met the love of her life Robert Jean Deppen. They married in 1965 and had 4 children. Patty was a wonderful, doting mother and grandmother. She was an avid...

Angelo D'Amico

Angelo D'Amico

Feb 10, 2022

Angelo M. D'Amico passed away peacefully on 2/10/22. He was the son of the late Nicolas & Palma D'Amico. In addition to his parents Angelo was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy D'Amico of 66 years and his son David D'Amico; as well as sister Julia Pacinelli and his brother Nicholas D'Amico. He is survived by his sister,...

Kathryn Janocha

Kathryn Janocha

Feb 7, 2022

Kathryn M Janocha, age 64, passed away Monday, February 7th, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Kathy spent her career working with students of all ages with developmental delays, but always preferred working with young children. Her career began at the Charles Bush School and followed with various positions with The State of Delaware and New Castle...

Jeffrey Talley

Jeffrey Talley

Feb 5, 2022

Jeffrey Talley, Jr passed away on February 5, 2022. Jeffrey was a student at St. John the Beloved School from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Following middle school, he entered Salesianum High School, eventually transferring to McKean High School. Jeffrey was funny, smarty, kind, generous and selfless. He was truly an all-around awesome kid. He was the most loving son a...

Keith  Transue

Keith Transue

Feb 5, 2022

Keith E. Transue Age 64 of Smyrna Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lola Transue. Keith leaves behind his son, Josh Siekierda; his sisters, Lucille, Patricia, Roberta, Pricilla, Cindy, and Janet; his brothers, Ernest, Gordy, and Steven. He is also survived by 34 nieces and...

Anthony Diangelo

Anthony Diangelo

Feb 4, 2022

Anthony J. "Tony" DiAngelo Passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022. Tony was born and raised in New Castle. He was a proud 1974 graduate of William Penn High School, where he excelled in both football and wrestling. As he got older Tony used his knowledge and skill to become a winning coach at St. Peter' School. Tony was...

Mark Kibblehouse

Mark Kibblehouse

Jan 29, 2022

Mark E. Kibblehouse, 68, a longtime resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Marie Kibblehouse, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage. Mark was born on December 22, 1953 to Lee and Barbara Kibblehouse. He graduated from William Penn High School, attended the University of Delaware earning his degree...

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