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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Frank Mckeon
Nov 22, 2021
Frank McKeon, 71, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully at home on November 22, 2021, surrounded by his family. Frank was born in Chester, PA, grew up in Aston, PA and went to Sun Valley High. Professionally Frank was a truck driver for over 50 years. He was a member of Masonic Jefferson Lodge #15 and former member of Green...
Thomas Lynch
Nov 22, 2021
Thomas Lynch, 72, passed away suddenly at home on November 22. Thom was a 1967 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School and attended both Goldey Beacom College and Delaware State University. He worked for many years at Mulrooney's Tavern but changed careers to become a stay-at-home Dad, a job he loved. Thom is survived by his wife, Nancy and his...
Lena Deemer
Nov 17, 2021
Lena (Fleming) Deemer, a lifelong resident of New Castle, died at home on November 17, 2021. Born in New Castle on September 4, 1921, she celebrated her 100th birthday at her home, the Terry House, on September 4, 2021. After graduating from William Penn High school, she earned a BS in Chemistry from the University of Delaware, and went on...
Philip Foulke
Nov 15, 2021
Philip Ronald Foulke, Jr. Age 57 of Coatesville, PA Passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. Phil was born in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and graduated from Sun Valley High School, and after school he worked for Reynolds for 20 years. Phil changed career paths, and entered the automotive world, where he has worked for Service King, previously Grand Sport Auto...
Margaret Connelly
Nov 12, 2021
Margaret B. Connelly Age 81 of Newark Passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2021, after a long illness. Peg was born in Wilmington to the late Jessie and Edward Boylan. She was raised in New Castle and other areas around the state. She was a proud 1958 graduate of William Penn High School. Peg went to work in...
Yolanda Alvini
Nov 8, 2021
Yolanda Alvini age 85 passed away on November 8, 2021, at Christiana Hospital from complications of COVID-19. Yolanda was born in Italy to the late Pio and Antonietta DiStefano. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, Yolanda was preceded in death by her sisters, Lucia and Ida; and her brother, Giusseppe. She...
Rosa Arroyo
Oct 31, 2021
Rosa Arroyo, 76 of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday October 31, 2021 in Seasons hospice at Christiana Care. Rosa was born on July 1,1945 in Puerto Rico to parents Juana and Felipe Gonzalez. She was a loving and devoted homemaker, catering to everyone's needs. She made everyone feel welcomed all the time. She enjoyed cooking and feeding everyone....
Rosemary Logan
Oct 29, 2021
Rosemary Cassidy Logan (75) of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, made her final trip on Friday, October 29, 2021, with her family by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and Colts fan. Every day is an adventure when you are a child; you can explore the world, discover your talents, and follow your dreams. Rosemary's childhood began on December...
Joyce Rossiter
Oct 26, 2021
Joyce A. Rossiter age 78 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born in Wilmington, DE., on March 18, 1943 to the late Samuel Cliffton Biddle and Kathryn Regina Chandler. She was a dedicated employee of Christiana Hospital, retiring after 35 years of service. Following that, she enjoyed her 20 years working at Churchman Village Independent Living....
Curtis Odom
Oct 24, 2021
On October 24, 2021 at 7:30am, Curtis Alfonzo Odom Sr. passed away at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware. Curtis was born on August 8, 1940, in Gates County, North Carolina and was the oldest son of the late Myrtle and Alfonzo Bartel Odom and the stepson of the late Odell Odom. He attended Gates County High School; subsequently he...
