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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Shirley Millis
Sep 7, 2021
On September 7, 2021, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice, Wilmington Hospital, three weeks shy of her 82nd birthday. Shirley was the middle child of 11 children and a lifelong resident of Delaware. Shirley cared deeply for her family and always provided love, support and "worried" enough for everyone. Shirley was preceded in death by...
Troy Martin
Sep 5, 2021
Troy Evan Martin Beloved Father, husband, and son passed away unexpectedly on 5 Sep 2021, at the age of 51, after an unknown aortic aneurism ruptured. Troy grew up in a military family moving frequently as a young man. After graduating from Del Castle Highschool, he joined the Navy where he served on the USS Enterprise. After his military service,...
James Mclane
Sep 2, 2021
Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Mickey was born and raised in Elsmere, Delaware. He was one of seven children born to that late Elwood and Mary (Hyde) McLane. Mickey attended Oak Grove Elementary School and was a proud 1957 graduate of Brown Vocational. He specialized in carpentry and even joined the Local 626 when he...
James Fetters
Sep 2, 2021
James Fetters age 88 passed away at home on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Jim was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. He was one of three sons of the late Willard and Ruth (Owens) Fetters. Jim graduated from Conrad High School in 1950. He was drafted into the United States Army serving two years in Germany with the military police....
Diane Guthrie
Aug 30, 2021
Diana L. Guthrie passed away peacefully on August 30, with her loving family by her side. Born in Wilmington, DE to the late, Alfred and Eleanor Guthrie, Diane graduated from John Dickinson High School. She went on to attend Madison College (now James Madison University), Delaware Technical and Community College, and Franklin University. Diane spent most of her life in...
William Albers
Aug 28, 2021
Billy Albers age 61 passed away peacefully on August 28, 2021. Billy was born in Wilmington, DE on December 8, 1959, to the late Harry Albers and Doris Lewis. He loved music and singing, especially Old McDonald, where he would make the sounds of the animals. Another favorite of Billy's was sitting by the duck pond, talking to and feeding...
Mary Ann Wythe
Aug 27, 2021
Mary Ann Wythe, age 79, passed away August 27th, 2021. Mary Ann retired from Colonial School District in New Castle with over 25 years of service. Mary Ann's greatest joy in life was taking care of her grandchildren whom she loved dearly. From sleepovers at her house to trips to the beach & parks, she always made sure they had...
John Boyle
Aug 26, 2021
John Frederick Boyle, 80, of New Castle, De, passed away on August 26th, 2021, after a brief illness. John was born on January 1st, 1941, to John F Boyle Sr. and Josephine Donahue in Paterson, NJ. After graduating from Central High School in Paterson, he enlisted in the US Army from 1960 to 1962 serving at Fort Hood, Texas and...
Charles Hurd
Aug 24, 2021
Charles "Chubby" H. Hurd, Sr. Age 75 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Chubby was born and raised in Shawtown. He was one of eight children born to the late James and Anna (Tressler) Hurd. After Chubby graduated from high school, he joined the Army National Guard to serve his country. In 1964, Chubby married...
Victoria Thawley
Aug 18, 2021
Victoria A. Thawley Age 78 of Middletown Passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Victoria was born in New Castle, Delaware to the late Angelo and Angelina (Tritelli) Quattrociocchi. She attended St. Peter the Apostle Grade School and was a proud 1961 graduate of St. Peter High School. After graduation, Victoria went to work for Bellevue Holdings, where she had...
