William Freebery
Aug 16, 2021
Butch Freebery, age 84 of New Castle passed away on August 16, 2021, after a short illness. Butch joins his high school sweetheart and wife of 62 years, Joan Freebery, who passed in 2017. As the last surviving sibling he also finally joins his brothers and sisters. Butch worked for 40 years at Delmarva Power as a line and trouble...
Mark Newman
Aug 16, 2021
Mark Newman age 57 passed away on August 16, 2021. Mark was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on September 28, 1963, to the late, Joseph F. Newman and Marion (Alpaugh) Newman. Mark was a dedicated Philadelphia Eagles fan and an even more devoted father and grandfather. If he wasn't talking about football, he was sure to be talking about his children...
Richard Pullan
Aug 15, 2021
Sadly, on August 15, 2021, after a 2-year battle with cancer, Richard passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old. Richard was born on August 14, 1946, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late James and Catherine (Susi) Pullan. He was one of thirteen children. Richard was employed by the State of Delaware, Department of Transportation...
Henry Pratt
Aug 15, 2021
Henry J. Pratt, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021, surrounded by his adoring loved ones, he was 87 years old. Son of Henry J. Pratt, Sr. and Vera Pratt of Wilmington, Delaware, Henry continued to be a Wilmington resident his entire life. In his early years, Henry played semi pro baseball...
Miguel Guerrero
Aug 8, 2021
Miguel A. Guerrero, Jr. Age 30 of Newark Passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Miguel worked as an HVAC technician as well as bartending in his spare time. He had a charming personality which made him universally loved. Miguel had many interests and hobbies. He loved football and turned his love of the game into an outlet for helping...
Ismael Prado
Aug 6, 2021
Ismael "Ish/Sonny" Prado Age 80 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by those who loved him on Friday, August 6, 2021 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Sonny was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico to the late Julio and Felicita Rodriguez Prado. At the age of 14, he and his family moved to Wilmington, Delaware in...
Eleanor Mitchell
Jul 27, 2021
Eleanor L. Mitchell Age 87 of Elsmere Passed away at home on July 27, 2021. Eleanor was born to the late Thomas and Margaret Wolfe Starr Dugan. She was a lifelong Wilmington resident. Eleanor married the love of her life, John L. Mitchell, Sr., on April 19, 1953. Eleanor was very proud of her 30-year career at Wilmington Trust, but...
Jeanette Rohrer
Jul 26, 2021
Age 76, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Jeanette was born in Wilmington and grew up in Elsmere. Her biggest happiness came from being a homemaker and caring for her family. Throughout her life, she briefly worked for Wassams, Almart, and Shoprite, from which she got lots of joy. She was a loving...
John Brady
Jul 26, 2021
John P. "Jack" Brady passed away peacefully in Seasons Hospice at Wilmington Hospital on Monday, July 26, 2021, nine days before his 95th birthday. Jack was born on August 4, 1926 and grew up on Lancaster Avenue in Wilmington's Union Park Gardens, where his family was the original "Brady Bunch", with three boys and three girls in the household. He...
Kathleen Byrne
Jul 26, 2021
Kathleen Claire Byrne In the early hours of Monday, July 26, 2021, Kathleen Byrne (72) of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully at her home. Kathie, loving wife and grandmother, was born on November 13, 1948, in the Forty Acres of Wilmington to the late Daniel Mahoney and Evelyn Russell Mahoney. They moved to Elsmere in 1953 where she attended Corpus...
Paul Long
Jul 25, 2021
Paul Donald Long, Sr. Wilmington, DE - Paul, known as Donnie to many family and friends, passed away on July 25, 2021, at the age of 87. Paul was born in Wilmington on April 7, 1934. He attended St. Paul's Elementary School and graduated from Wilmington High School in 1953. He served honorably in the U.S. Army before working as...
John Cienan
Jul 24, 2021
John William Cienan Age 74 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021. John was preceded in death by his wife, Diana L. Cienan, and his brothers, Frank P. Cienan, Jr. and Michael E. Cienan. He will be dearly missed by his sisters, Betty Roderick (Joseph), Shirley Henderson, Ann States, and Mary Norris, as well as many...
Anne Auld
Jul 22, 2021
Anne Marie Majeski Auld (affectionately known by many as Murph and Gammy) departed this world on July 22, 2021, one day short of her 68th Birthday. Anne Marie was born in 1953 to the late Jeff and Marie Majeski and was the forever precious baby sister to her brother, Michael. Anne Marie grew up in Chester Township, PA on Concord...
Michael Lehane
Jul 21, 2021
Passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021. Michael was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. After he graduated from high school, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country. Michael enjoyed photography and he loved sharing his talent even more, so much so that he installed the photography program at Conrad High School and taught the class...
Elaine Kucharski
Jul 16, 2021
Elaine Joan Kucharski passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. Elaine was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late William and Virginia (Jones) McKinley and was a 1971 graduate of Padua Academy. Following high school, Elaine attended Goldey Beacom college. She worked for over 25 years as a unit clerk for Christiana Care, splitting her time between the Delaware Division...
Corey Merrill
Jul 13, 2021
Corey Patrick Merrill age 27 of Wilmington, passed away on July 13, 2021. Corey worked as a stylist at Hair Cuttery and most recently piercing Pagoda at Christiana Mall. He was a proud licensed stylist and cosmetologist from the School of Schilling Douglas Hair Design. Corey was an avid shopper and was known to like the finer things in life....
Michael Schaal
Jul 8, 2021
Passed away on July 8th after a year long battle with cancer and is finally at rest. Michael R. Schaal was born in Wilmington Delaware on August 14th 1951. At the age of 15 he joined the Elsmere Fire Company where he dedicated over 50 years of service. Michael held several positions including Captain, Assistant Chief and most recently serving...
Ruth Cannon
Jun 26, 2021
Passed away in the comfort of her home on June 26, 2021, surrounded by her family. She spent her life in Wilmington, New Castle, and Dewey Beach, Delaware. She was married to her love, James E. "Spike" Cannon, for 53 years until his death in 2009. Ruth will be dearly missed by her three loving children; Karen Hart, Susan (Ed)...
Robert Blakely
Jun 25, 2021
Robert Thomas Blakely, Sr. passed away June 25, 2021 at the age of 85, while surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Wilmington, DE on July 14, 1935 to the late Mildred (Welch) and Gerald Blakely, Sr. He was the oldest of nine children. He graduated from Wilmington High School in 1953. Bob started working at the age...
Jennie Borgia
Jun 22, 2021
Jennie Louise Borgia Age 96 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on June 22, 2021. Jennie was born in Wilmington, DE on July 12, 1924, to the late Anthony and Bianca Imperiale. Jennie spent her younger years as a homemaker raising five children. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family. She loved watching television and playing with...
