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...
Patricia Stevenson
Jun 20, 2021
Patricia J. Stevenson (Moran) Age 76 of New Castle, DE Passed away early morning Sunday, June 20, 2021 after a long illness. Patricia was born October 4, 1944, in Coaldale, PA. She was the first born to Marie (Firkal) and James Moran. She was 1963 graduate of De La Warr High School. While in high school she volunteered as a...
Jay Steele
Jun 12, 2021
Jay Llewelyn Steele, 74, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Saturday, June 12, 2021 after succumbing to brain cancer. Jay was born on March 1, 1947 in Newton, MA to Frederick Albert Steele III and Ruthanne Reed Steele. He was raised in Yonkers, NY. He attended Marvel Academy in Rye, NY and graduated from Kingsley Hall School in...
James Demaio
Jun 10, 2021
James J. DeMaio Age 70 of Wilmington, DE Passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021. Jim retired from the Air National Guard after 40 years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed playing golf and bowling. He was preceded in death by his parents, James V. and Gilda "Jill" DeMaio, and his sister, Joan Ferguson. Jim will be dearly...
Anne Craighton
Jun 8, 2021
Anne Elizabeth Craighton, nee Calhoun, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 8, 2021. Anne was born on December 15, 1932 in Wilmington, Delaware. She attended St. Patrick's Grade School and St. Elizabeth High School. Anne married Leroy (Boe) Craighton, a Michigan native, on November 28, 1953 and started a life in New Castle, Delaware. She...
Jessica Eastridge
Jun 7, 2021
Jessica A. Eastridge of Wilmington passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the age of 45. Jessie was the daughter of Stephen F. Eastridge and Cheryl (Kirby) Eastridge. She graduated from Howard High School of Technology's dental assistant program in the 90s and worked for several local dentists during that time period. Although Jessie's...
Mary Finlaw
Jun 6, 2021
Mary Francis Ryan Finlaw, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2021, surrounded by her family. Mary was so proud of her family and her Irish roots. She was born in Philadelphia to Edward L. Ryan and Ruth (Drakeley) Ryan. She grew up in her beloved childhood hometown of New Castle, Delaware. She worked as a riveter at...
Gary Grimanelis
Jun 3, 2021
Gary D. Grimanelis, age 68, from New Castle, passed away on June 3, 2021 after a long illness. Gary was the son of Thomas and Gertrude (Klaus) Grimanelis and was born on Long Island, NY. He spent his career working as a distributor and manager for Wonder Bread, and he retired about 10 years ago. He was involved in and...
Paul Sparks
Jun 3, 2021
Paul J. Sparks, Sr. age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3 at Christiana Hospital. Paul was born in New Castle, DE to the late Edward and Jenny Sparks (Mchugh). Following his graduation from Salesianum High School in 1949, Paul enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. and proudly served his country during the Korean War era. Pusan Beachhead,...
Angeline Dimedio
Jun 2, 2021
Angeline Marie DiMedio of Newark, Delaware passed away on June 2, 2021, at age 81. The world lost a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Angie was born and raised in Wilmington, DE and graduated from Conrad High School. She married her high school sweetheart Philip DiMedio, and they had 2 children, Rosemarie and Michael. For 20 years she...
Irmgard Liggio
May 26, 2021
Irmgard (Gamper) Liggio, age 70, of New Castle, DE peacefully passed away on May 26, 2021 after succumbing to a long, well-fought battle with Parkinson's. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Monroe, NY, she was the oldest daughter of William and Irmgard (Russ) Gamper. "Irm" graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School and met her soon to be husband while attending Orange...
