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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

John  Connor

John Connor

May 1, 2022

John Connor passed away peacefully on May 1, 2022. John was born to the late John and Rose (Morris) Connor and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. John enlisted in the United States Air Force and retired from the Air National Guard after 20 years. He retired from Delmarva Power. John settled in Arden and loved his friends and environment the town...

Roger Ford

Roger Ford

Apr 30, 2022

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Tommy was born and raised in New Castle. He was a 1989 graduate of Delcastle High School. In his younger years Tommy was a volunteer fire fighter with Minquadale Fire Company. He was very proud of his 35-year career as a small engine mechanic for Suburban Lawn Equipment....

Joseph  Giannattasio

Joseph Giannattasio

Apr 29, 2022

Joseph Vincent Giannattasio, Jr. (Joe Mex), 81, passed away on April 29, 2022, after a struggle with Peritoneal Mesothelioma. Born and raised in the Little Italy section of Wilmington, DE, on October 23, 1940, Joe was the son of Josephine (DiVincenzo) Giannattasio and Giuseppe Giannattasio, Sr. Joe graduated from Wilmington High School, Class of 1958. He worked for Abex in...

John Lynn

John Lynn

Apr 28, 2022

John F. Lynn, 80 of Wilmington passed away on April 28, 2022 at Kutz Home. Born in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Anne and John Lynn. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during Vietnam and worked for the United States Postal Service. John enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family....

Lawrence Kindbeiter

Lawrence Kindbeiter

Apr 28, 2022

Lawrence L. ("Larry") Kindbeiter, Sr. Age 74 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 28, 2022. Larry was born to the late Joseph and Marguerite (Newell) Kindbeiter on November 16, 1947 and was raised in Wilmington. He was a 1965 graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School. In 1969 he was drafted into the U.S....

Patricia Harrison

Patricia Harrison

Apr 27, 2022

Patricia Ann Harrison Age 77 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Patricia was born to the late Francis and Mary (Flora) Cannatelli and raised in Wilmington. She was a proud 1962 graduate of Wilmington High School. She was a dedicated employee of The Post House, DiNardo's, and Wilmington Trust. On August 1, 1964, Patricia...

Michael  Mellinger

Michael Mellinger

Apr 27, 2022

Michael D. Mellinger, age 34, left this earth quickly on 4/27/2022 from his home in New Castle. He attended St Peter's School, St Mark's High School and Delaware Community College. He graduated with an Associate of Arts in Teaching Education: Middle-Level Mathematics Education: Social Science Minor from Delaware Community Technical College. Michael was a mathematics tutor for Delaware Community Technical...

Louis Arcidiacono

Louis Arcidiacono

Apr 25, 2022

Louis was from New Castle Delaware. He served in the US Army during the Korean War; he was stationed in Japan. After serving in the Army, he served in the Army Reserves, worked at Apex Steel Mill in New Castle, and Bruce Industrial. Louis was a parishioner of St. Peters Church of New Castle, a founding member of Saint Anthony's...

Mary Mensinger

Mary Mensinger

Apr 22, 2022

Mary A. Mensinger, born on May 1, 1931 in Tomhicken, PA, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2022 at the home of her son Jim of Newark, Delaware. Mary was the daughter of Stephen George Belusko and Mary Ann (Saksa) Belusko. Her parents emigrated from the Czech Republic and settled in Tomhicken, a small town outside of Hazelton, PA. There,...

Barbara Monigle

Barbara Monigle

Apr 19, 2022

Barbara Monigle, 85, of Wilmington, DE passed away suddenly, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. Barbara was born in Wilmington, DE in 1936, daughter of the late Dante and Violet (DiCamillo) Coletta. Barbara was a graduate of Wilmington High School in 1954. During her time at Wilmington High School she enjoyed being in the band playing...

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

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