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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Mary "Johnna" Burroughs

Mary "Johnna" Burroughs

Jan 7, 2022

Mary "Johnna" Burroughs Age 90, passed away peacefully, on Fri., Jan. 7, 2022 in the comfort of her home, with her daughter by her side. Johnna graduated from St. Peter School, after attending grades 1 thru 12. At a high school dance, she met her future husband. Forgoing a career as a journalist, she married, John, and promptly started raising...

Robert Bamber

Robert Bamber

Jan 7, 2022

Robert D. Bamber Age 80 of Lewes Passed away on January 7, 2022. Bob, a proud native Delawarean, was born in Wilmington to the late William and Geneva (Dawson) Bamber. He was a salesman his entire career and eventually opened his own garage door company. Bob was a true patriot and faithfully served his country in the United States Air...

James  Seward

James Seward

Jan 6, 2022

Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2022. Jimmy was a simple man who loved horse racing. He will be missed by all that knew him. Jimmy was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherry Seward. He is survived by his sons, Charles and Joseph; his sister, Bernice Gilland (Richard); and his dear friends, Richard and Patricia Seery, and his wife,...

Christopher  Oakes

Christopher Oakes

Dec 31, 2021

Christopher William Oakes, age 29, passed away on 12/31/2021. Chris was the son of Kim Leahy and Tom Oakes. He was born in Chichester, PA and raised in Newark, DE. He was a graduate of Hodgson Vo Tech High School where he played Basketball and Lacrosse. Chris was a bit of a jack of all trades. He held manager positions...

Santa Mattucci

Santa Mattucci

Dec 30, 2021

Age 97, of Penns Grove, NJ, died peacefully at Manor Care Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Santa was born to Francesca DiGiulo and Franco Gioia in Valle San Giovani, Providence of Teramo located in the Central Region of Italy. She lived in Italy until 1938, when at the age of 14, she migrated to America with her brother,...

Emily Lewis

Emily Lewis

Dec 19, 2021

Emily (Mimi) A. Lewis passed into eternal rest on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the Kutz Home surrounded by her loving family. Emily was born on July 23, 1922, in Wilmington, to Charles and Mary Allegretto. She graduated from P.S. DuPont High School class of 1941. Later that same year she was chosen as "Wilmington's Typical Girl" for the grand...

Mary Christine Byrd

Mary Christine Byrd

Dec 18, 2021

Mary Christine "M.C." Byrd, wife, mother, grandmother, and fund-raiser extraordinaire, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the age of 81. She and her husband, Robert Byrd, were longtime residents of Penny Acres, Wilmington, and Queen Street, Chestertown, Maryland. She died following an extended fight with COPD while surrounded by her family at Wilmington Hospital of Christiana Care. Mary...

Tessie Grodzicki

Tessie Grodzicki

Dec 16, 2021

On Thursday December 16, 2021, Tessie Grodzicki, age 89, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side. Tessie was a loving wife, mother, mom-mom and gi-gi, who was devoted to her family. She was a devout Catholic and faithful member of Saint Elizabeth Parish, where she was President of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality. Tess worked as business manager...

Mary Episcopo

Mary Episcopo

Dec 15, 2021

Mary Rose Episcopo Age 93 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Mary was born to the late Joseph and Mary (Skibicki) Bonkowsk. She was the 4th of 10 children and loved growing up in Wilmington with her large close family. In her spare time Mary enjoyed going out to eat with her family. Her favorite...

Dennis Maney

Dennis Maney

Dec 15, 2021

Dennis Maney passed away on 12/15/2021 surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born to the late Robert and Dorothy Maney on June 4th, 1962. He is survived by five sisters and brothers, Mary Ann, Robert, James, Patty, Martha Ann and David and pre-deceased by his brother Kevin. Dennis was drawn to a career in carpentry where he quickly excelled....

Helen Szczesiak

Helen Szczesiak

Dec 12, 2021

Helen "Sally" Szczesiak passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, December 12, 2021. Helen was born in Wilmington, DE., to the late Stanley and Alexandra Krajewski. She was the fifth of seven children of a family that grew up during the depression in a Polish speaking home and neighborhood. Not until she was about ten years old did she learn...

Doris  Lupinski

Doris Lupinski

Dec 10, 2021

Doris Lupinski, age 94, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, Dec 10, 2021. Born Doris Fisher in Plains, PA on March 5, 1927, to her parents Stanley and Mary Fisher. She grew up in a large family with two sisters, Josephine and Joanne, and three brothers, Leonard, Thomas, and Robert. Doris married her husband, Stanley Lupinski,...

Andrew Seaman

Andrew Seaman

Dec 10, 2021

Andrew "Andy" Seaman, (89) of Elsmere, Delaware passed away on December 10, 2021, at Season's Hospice in Wilmington after facing a long period of illness with uncommon strength and courage. Born in New Castle to Joseph and Bertha Miller Seaman, Andy loved growing up near the river with his many brothers and sisters. Andy served in the US Army as...

Mary Rozenko

Mary Rozenko

Dec 6, 2021

Mary Krupa Rozenko, 63, of Elsmere, formerly of Richardson Park passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on December 6. Mary attended St. Matthew's Grade School and Conrad High School Class of 1976. She then went on to become a secretary for many years under Madison Fund, Cadillac, and Traditional Floors. Mary then spent her years caring for her...

Patricia Colicchio

Patricia Colicchio

Dec 3, 2021

Patricia, age 52 passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 3, 2021. She adored furry animals and was a big country music fan. She loved spending time at the beach and trying her hand at the slots. Patricia was full of life with a competitive nature. She was a true friend, always at the ready to lend a...

Matthew Schaal

Matthew Schaal

Dec 1, 2021

Matthew J. Schaal, 63 of Wilmington, DE, passed away on December 1, 2021. Matt was born in Wilmington to Raymond A. Schaal, Jr. and Catherine (Kitty) Schaal on February 27, 1958. He was a graduate of Conrad High School. He was a Life member of Elsmere Fire Co., and social member of VFW Post 2863. He was an avid Philadelphia...

Stephanie  Mackin

Stephanie Mackin

Nov 29, 2021

Stephanie M. "Honey" Mackin Age 98 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021. Honey was born one of ten children in McAdoo, PA to the late John and Mary (Zurick) Matuskevich. She moved to Delaware and married the love of her life, Eugene Mackin. Together raised their family and shared 58 happy years of marriage until Eugene's...

Thomas Friel

Thomas Friel

Nov 28, 2021

Thomas A. Friel Age 89 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully on November 28, 2021. Tom was a dedicated employee of DuPont Chestnut Run for his entire career. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading as well as playing golf, shuffleboard, and darts. Tom was a peaceful man that treasured his alone time. He was greatly loved and will be...

Eleanor  Gagliano

Eleanor Gagliano

Nov 26, 2021

Eleanor Mary Gagliano died peacefully at home under the care of Season's Hospice in Bear, Delaware on November 26, 2021. Eleanor was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on August 13, 1921. Both of her parents had emigrated from Ireland and resided in New Jersey after coming through Ellis Island in the early 1900s. Eleanor grew up surrounded by the...

Joan Boyle

Joan Boyle

Nov 24, 2021

Joan Adeline Boyle (nee' Vilardi), 80, of New Castle, DE, passed away due to heart failure on November 24th, 2021. Joan was born on August 12, 1941 in Inwood, Long Island, NY. She was one of eight children. She graduated from East Rutherford High School, NJ in 1958 at the age of 16. Joan married John Boyle on March 9th,...

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