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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Philip Foulke

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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