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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Justin  Parker

Justin Parker

May 26, 2021

Justin Anthony Parker, 30, of Middletown, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 after a lifelong battle with kidney disease and a 4 year battle with heart failure. Justin's medical problems were extensive and overwhelming but he met them with a courage, determination, and fighting spirit that left those around him trying to understand just how he could...

Mark Steward

Mark Steward

May 24, 2021

Mark Steward, 49, passed from this world to the next on May 24, 2021, leaving behind his adored mum, Patricia Whitehead; beloved siblings, Claire Bexton, Saranne Whitehead, Johnathan Steward, and Lisa Cresswell; and step-mum, Sandra Steward. He is survived by nieces and nephews and a legion of adoring fans from all over the globe. On hearing of his passing, many...

Winifred Sammons

Winifred Sammons

May 19, 2021

Winifred Catherine "Mom Dukes" Sammons, 72, of Wilmington DE, went to heaven on Wednesday May 19, 2021. Winnie was born at home in New Castle, Delaware on October 23, 1949 to the late Paul Miller and May Nelson. She was married to the love of her life, Frank Sammons Sr, for 53 years. She was a graduate of De La...

Eleanor  Leonard

Eleanor Leonard

May 15, 2021

Eleanor Louise (Malone) Leonard Age 84 of Cartersville, GA formally from Wilmington, DE and Metairie, LA Passed away peacefully at Assured Hospice Care with her daughter by her side on Saturday, May 15th, 2021. Born on December 14, 1936 in Wilmington, DE; Eleanor was the daughter of the late Lillian and Cooper Malone. Eleanor graduated from Wilmington High School in...

James Fiore

James Fiore

May 14, 2021

James T. "Pop" Fiore Age 78 of Newark Passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Christiana Hospital after a long illness. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Florence (Rolph) Fiore, and his brother, Robert Lynn Perry, Sr. Jim is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judith Kasun Fiore; his children, Victor Thomas Fiore (Crystal),...

Leslie  Higman

Leslie Higman

May 14, 2021

Leslie Ann Higman Age 63 of Newark Passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. Leslie was a 1975 graduate of Conrad High School. After high school Leslie attended and graduated from Goldey-Beacom College with her associates degree in accounting. Leslie worked in the restaurant industry her entire life. She was the manager, cook, and bartender at Cris Tavern, Bald Stewey's,...

Kevin Kilroy

Kevin Kilroy

May 5, 2021

P. Kevin Kilroy, Age 67, of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2021. Kevin was an adoring father, devoted husband, caring uncle, and loving friend. Born in North East, Maryland to a modest upbringing, Kevin developed unparalleled drive and became a successful business executive and private equity leader in the tech industry. Kevin's career was undoubtedly impressive,...

Kevin Fitzpatrick

Kevin Fitzpatrick

May 4, 2021

Kevin Fitzpatrick, age 60, died on May 4, 2021, at New Castle Health and Rehab Center. Kevin's family and friends knew him to be outgoing and easy to make friends. He graduated from Wilmington High School and worked in construction. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia; his brothers, Skip and Michael; and his baby sister, Eileen. Kevin...

Karen Gallagher

Karen Gallagher

May 3, 2021

Karen Lee Gallagher, a professional dancer and retired business owner, passed away peacefully at home on May 3, 2021. Karen was a devoted wife and mother, successful business leader, and active community member. She is survived by her three children, Dana Tasker and her husband, Christian, Kim Gallagher-Moses and her husband, John, and Michael Gallagher and his sweetheart, Katie; three...

William Thomas

William Thomas

May 2, 2021

William E. "Bill" Thomas Age 69, of Wilmington and Dewey Beach, Delaware, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Bill was a devoted husband, brother, and uncle. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aurella and Elias Thomas; his brother, Edward Thomas; his sisters, Patricia Holotanko and Maryann Cutone; and his niece, Bernadette Thomas....

Joseph  Mays

Joseph Mays

Apr 21, 2021

Joseph E. Mays, age 88, of Elsmere, DE, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021. He was proudly born and raised in Charleston, WV (almost heaven) in 1932, son of the late Charlie and Beulah Mays. Joe served honorably in the Navy during the Korean War and went on to enjoy a 38-year career with the DuPont Company (Edgemoor plant...

June Jump

June Jump

Apr 21, 2021

June Helen Cline Jump age 86 of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2021, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Wilmington, DE on June 7, 1934. She was the daughter of the late John and Helen Cline (Straughn), She was precede in death by her sister Evelyn Stradley. She is survived by her...

Dorothy Mazick

Dorothy Mazick

Apr 16, 2021

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, Godmother, and friend Dorothy Ann Bader Mazick passed away peacefully on April 16, 2021, at the age of 80 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Michael Mazick, parents; Edward and Agnes Bader, and brothers, Alfred, George, Preston, and Edward Bader. Dorothy is survived by...

Louise  Leary

Louise Leary

Apr 16, 2021

Louise M. Moyle Leary age 97 of Bear, Daughter of John and Louisa (Atallian) Moyle, sister of John Moyle and Martha Bockman, went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2021. Louise was born on May 1, 1923. She grew up in Wilmington, DE and graduated from St. Paul Catholic School and Wilmington High School. Louise was a...

John  Delligatti

John Delligatti

Apr 15, 2021

John A. Delligatti, age 91 of New Castle DE passed away April 15, 2021. Born in his hometown of Uniontown, PA on February 15, 1930, John was the son of the late Alphonzina and Amato Delligatti. He attended North Union High School and was an outstanding athlete. John served in the US Naval Construction Mobile Battalion (Seabees) between 1949 and...

Pedro  Figueroa Ortega

Pedro Figueroa Ortega

Apr 9, 2021

Pedro Figueroa Ortega, age 78, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Christiana Hospital. He was born on June 29, 1942 to the late Guillermo and Dolores (Ortega) Figueroa. Pedro worked for Christiana Hospital for 25 years before retiring. Once retired, Pedro was able to spend time working on his home, which was one of his most treasured activities....

Jacob Gralewski

Jacob Gralewski

Apr 4, 2021

Jacob Ronald Gralewski Age 24 of Wilmington Passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Jacob was a 2016 graduate of A.I. DuPont High School. After graduation he went to work for his friend in the construction industry. He enjoyed his work as a subcontractor. Outside of work Jacob had a full life filled with friends and family. He was an...

Thomas  Geraghty

Thomas Geraghty

Mar 29, 2021

Thomas E. Geraghty was born on January 20, 1941, in Staten Island, NY, to Frank Geraghty, Jr, and Amelia (nee Beinert) Geraghty. Tom passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021, in Wilmington, DE. He served in the Air Force in the 1960s, and he worked for Morgan Guaranty Trust Co. (later JP Morgan Chase) in New York, starting in 1958,...

Elizabeth  Bogucki

Elizabeth Bogucki

Mar 25, 2021

Passed away peacefully on March 25, 2021 at the age of 98 Betty was a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing. She was immensely proud of her 25-year career as private duty nurse. Betty was a devout catholic and an active member of both Corpus Christi and in later years, St. John the Beloved Parishes. She served in many...

Shirley  Octavio

Shirley Octavio

Mar 25, 2021

Shirley Octavio age 68 passed away peacefully on March 25, 2021. Shirley had a zest for life. She was so active. She enjoyed shopping and trips to Jamaica with her best friend Sharon Turko. She looked forward to going to lunch with her sister-in-law, Gerry Octavio and well as Donna Rash and Beth Scarfo. She also loved traveling with her...

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