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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
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...
Donald Debonis
Oct 24, 2021
Donald DeBonis Jr., born June 14, 1956, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2021. Don was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Donald, Sr. and Marian DeBonis. Following high school he worked as a parts salesman and mechanic for 27 years. He enjoyed classic cars, building, fixing, and in younger years, racing them. For the past 20 years, he...
Cecil Honeycutt
Oct 18, 2021
Cecil E. Honeycutt Age 76 of Wilmington Cecil E. Honeycutt better known as "Crazy Jack" passed away suddenly on October 18, 2021. Jack had many interests and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an enthusiastic Nascar fan and followed them as a faithful Earnhardt fan. As a die hard Steelers fan, he enjoyed the friendly competition of opposing fans,...
Daniel Lehane
Oct 17, 2021
On Sunday, October 17, 2021, in the early hours of the morning, Daniel Joseph Lehane, also known as Dingle, passed away. He was 88 years old. He was a loving, kind man who wanted only the best for his family. Dan is survived by wife of 62 years, Betty Jane; children: Mary-Beth (Greg) Roth, Sheila (Tim) Murray, Dan (Mary Juliana)...
Francis Hackendorn
Oct 16, 2021
Francis Patrick Hackendorn, Jr. Passed away at home on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Pat was born to the late Francis P. and Marie B. (Maywell) Hackendorn, Sr. He was born in Wilmington and raised with his 8 siblings in the area known as the Flats. He attended St. Thomas the Apostle Grade School and Brown Vo Tech High School. Immediately...
Jerome Cannon
Oct 12, 2021
Jerome S. "Chick" Cannon, Sr. born in New Castle, DE passed away on Oct. 12, 2021 in the comfort of family after a courageous battle with COPD. Chick is predeceased by son Jerome S. "Jerry", Jr., parents, Wallace L. Cannon, Jr. and Marie {Gregg} Cannon. Siblings Jean Gallagher (Thomas), Marie "Sis" Stansky (Edward), Helen Pawlowicz (Edward), Catherine DeAscanis (Francis), James...
Constantine Apostolakos
Oct 11, 2021
Constantine Apostolakos, age 70, passed away on October 11, 2021, at Christiana Hospital. Constantine (also known as Costas) was born in southern Greece in a small, rural village. He did not grow up with much in the way of material things, but was surrounded by a large family, as well as many friends who were like family. He spent the...
Michael Millius
Oct 10, 2021
The menu in Heaven has just been kicked up a notch. God needed a Chili Cook Off. Michael Joseph John Millius passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct 10, 2021, with his beloved wife, Pat by his side. He was born on Jan 23, 1949, in Wilmington, DE to Clara Susi Millius. Mike was employed by the Colonial School...
Stephen Graham
Oct 9, 2021
Stephen Graham passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021, at Saint Francis Hospital surrounded by his family. Stephen was born in Wilmington, Delaware on Wednesday, December 21,1960, to his loving parents, Lewis Graham, Sr. and Sara V. Graham. He was a loving father to his daughters Jennifer, Elizabeth, and Amanda. He was also a loving, kind, wonderful fiancé to Mary...
Christopher Sharp
Oct 8, 2021
Christopher Blake Sharp, age 52 of New Castle, DE passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Chris was born in Wilmington, DE on September 30, 1969, the son of the late Paul Kendall Sharp Jr. and Susan C Sharp. Chris was a trainer who contracted with the State of Delaware to provide various...
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