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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

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...

Kevin Finucan

Kevin Finucan

Jan 29, 2022

Kevin Finucan, 55, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2022 surrounded by family. Kevin was a very talented carpenter, however in 2018 he started his own business power washing houses. When not working, Kevin loved spending time with his family, playing with his puppy Maggie, traveling, and watching sports, especially the Yankees, Dolphins and Notre...

William Brozoski

William Brozoski

Jan 27, 2022

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Aaron  Legrand

Aaron Legrand

Jan 25, 2022

Aaron Tommy LeGrand was born in Woodbury, NJ at Underwood Memorial Hospital. Aaron was a fun and loving boy to be around, always joking and pulling pranks. Despite being stubborn, his smile could definitely light up a room. Every teacher, therapist, aide and healthcare worker he came across was always left with warmth in their heart for Aaron. Even though...

Jayne Cunningham

Jayne Cunningham

Jan 25, 2022

Jayne Cunningham Age 78 of Elsmere Passed away peacefully on Jan 25, 2022, in Lehigh Acres, FL. On July 5, 1943, Jayne was born in Lansdowne, PA to the late Arthur and Josephine Schiavo Haslett. She was a 1961 graduate of Lansdowne Aldan High School. In September of 1964, Jayne married the love of her life, William Cunningham. Together they...

Michael  Earl

Michael Earl

Jan 17, 2022

Michael A. Earl "Mike" age 75 passed away on January 17, 2022. Michael was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on November 13, 1946. He was a 1965 graduate of William Penn High School where he lettered in basketball and baseball. Following high school, Michael joined the United States Army. Upon returning from home, Michael went on to work for...

Patricia Lesniczak

Patricia Lesniczak

Jan 13, 2022

Patricia Catherine Lesniczak, age 71, of Newark, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Newark, Delaware. She was born to George and Cecilia McGovern on September 20, 1950, in Wilmington. She attended school at Saint Elizabeth's school in Wilmington and graduated in 1968. She started working as a secretary at DuPont Ag Chem. On March 6, 1976, after a...

Donald Cote

Donald Cote

Jan 12, 2022

Donald Antonio Cote, 87, passed away, peacefully, on January 12, 2022 at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. Donald was born to Elphege and Elevira Cote on August 1, 1934 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. He married Ethel (Mulcahy) Cote on September 4, 1954 and together they raised seven children and enjoyed a happy and loving marriage and hectic life. After attending...

Carol  Nepi

Carol Nepi

Jan 12, 2022

Carol Frances Nepi, age 63, passed away Wednesday January 12, 2022, after a strong fought battle with ovarian cancer. She was born and raised in New Castle and loved being close in distance to her adored family members. She met her childhood sweetheart, John Nepi Jr. on Clayton Street. Living only 3 houses apart, their friendship blossomed into a lifelong,...

Beatrice Norvell

Beatrice Norvell

Jan 11, 2022

Beatrice Patricia "Bea-Bea" Norvell, Age 73 of New Castle Passed peacefully in the comfort of her home in New Castle on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born in Delaware, to the late George and Beatrice Creswell. In 1969, Bea married her loving husband, Clinton Norvell. Together they lived in New Castle and raised their daughter, Melissa. Along her journey,...

Blanca Magana-Luna

Blanca Magana-Luna

Jan 9, 2022

San Agustin de Hipona Una flor sobre mi tumba se marchita; Una lagrima por mi recuerdo se evapora; pero una oracion Por mi alma la recibe Dios. No lloreis, amados mios, voy a unirme con Dios y os espero en el ciclo. Yo muero, pero mi amor no muere, yo os amare en el cielo como los he amado os...

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