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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Donald Debonis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Cynthia Brozoski

Cynthia Brozoski

Oct 10, 2021

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Stephen Graham

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

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...

Catherine  Deascanis

Catherine Deascanis

Oct 7, 2021

Passed away peacefully at home on October 7, 2021. Connie was born in New Castle, DE on December 13, 1931, the third of nine children, to Wallace "Bud" and Marie Cannon. She was a parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle Church, graduating from its High School in 1949. Connie married her husband Francis "Chick" DeAscanis in 1951 and was a...

Dorothy Martinez

Dorothy Martinez

Oct 7, 2021

Dorothy Lee Martinez "Dottie" was a caring mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend. She left the world on October 7, 2021, at age 82. She grew up in Wilmington and was a resident of Vilone Village for the last 56 years. She was born to Rodney and Pauline Willon in 1938. After graduating from Wilmington High School, Dottie worked at...

John  Davis

John Davis

Oct 6, 2021

John Benedict Davis, age 54, of New Castle, DE passed way unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home. John was born in Wilmington, DE the son of the late Donald E. Davis and Norma B. Davis. John graduated from Mt Pleasant High School in 1986. Upon graduation, he enrolled in culinary classes at Delaware Technical and Community College...

Elizabeth Gardner

Elizabeth Gardner

Oct 4, 2021

Elizabeth M. Gardner Age 96 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 4, 2021. Elizabeth was born to late Stanislaus and Josephine (Pierzyska) Kaluzny and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. On October 8, 1949, Elizabeth married the love of her life, Henry L. Gardner. Together they shared 32 happy years of marriage until his passing in 1981. Elizabeth...

William Barnes

William Barnes

Sep 28, 2021

William J. Barnes Sr. New Castle - In the early evening of September 28, 2021,William Barnes, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, and their eldest son, Bill Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Christine Hansen and Lisa SantaBarbara (Tom); his son, Tim Barnes (Robin) and his daughter in law, Luanne Barnes...

Dominic Bernardo

Dominic Bernardo

Sep 25, 2021

Dominic James Bernardo, Sr. "Nicky" age 90 of Wilmington, DE passed away Saturday September 25th in the evening at Christiana Hospital. Born in Wilmington Delaware, Dominic was the son of the late Vincent and Mary Bernardo. Dominic was a plaster by trade and worked at General Motors for 31 years, where he was a master of all trades. He enjoyed...

Ruth  Spencer

Ruth Spencer

Sep 23, 2021

Ruth G. Spencer Age 83 of Millsboro Passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Ruth was born one of 12 children in Philadelphia to the late George and Elsie (Hoege) Williams. She was a 1956 graduate of Mastbaum High School. After graduation, Ruth married the love of her life, Harold D. Spencer on August 25, 1956. Together they moved to...

Susan Townsend

Susan Townsend

Sep 11, 2021

Written in loving memory of Susan Olds Townsend (age 74) of New Castle, DE, devoted mother, proud grandmother, and loyal friend to so many. After a short but unflinching battle with pancreatic cancer, Susan passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 11, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. Susan was born in Bryan, Ohio on July 25, 1947 to...

Henry Haas

Henry Haas

Sep 10, 2021

Henry (Hank) Haas, Sr, age 84, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Delaware, passed away suddenly on September 10, 2021, at Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL with the love of his life by his side. Hank was born in Wilmington, DE, graduated from Wilmington High School, and attended Temple University. He was a proud member of the Air National...

Jessica Eckrich

Jessica Eckrich

Sep 8, 2021

Jessica E. Eckrich Passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Jessi loved nature, flowers, camping, and hiking. She loved to travel. Anywhere she pitched her hammock was her happy place. She also loved being with MomMom Eckrich at the beach. Jessi was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Eckrich. She is survived by her mother, Stephanie Eckrich; her brother,...

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