obituaries
Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
Anne Mclaughlin
Sep 28, 2025
Anne Marie McLaughlin passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the age of 92. The official cause of death is attributed to Anne Marie having completed a well lived and laugh-filled life and a deep desire to be reunited with family and friends who have preceded her in death. Anne Marie was born in Wilmington, DE on March...
Eugene Mayhew
Sep 23, 2025
Eugene (Gene) Allen Mayhew, 82, of New Castle, Delaware, passed away on September 23, 2025 surrounded by his family, after a long battle with CANVAS, a degenerative neurological disease. Gene was born in Salem, New Jersey, on March 20, 1943, the youngest of five children born to Rebecca Logan Mayhew and Kenneth Donavan Mayhew. Gene was a descendant of John...
James Roseboom
Sep 23, 2025
James Michael Roseboom Sr., 70, of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away on September 23, 2025, in Kent-Bayhealth Hospital in Dover due to complications of pneumonia and COPD. He was born to parents Kenneth Jay and Agnes (O'Halloran) Roseboom on May 10, 1955, in Mary Immaculate Hospital in Jamaica, NY. He was raised in Inwood, NY. James graduated from Lawrence High School...
Joseph Sweeney
Sep 22, 2025
Passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, with his family by his side. Joe was born on August 22,1944 to the late Leo J. and Isabel (Moore) Sweeney. He cherished his younger years growing up in Wilmington with his brother. Joe was a proud 1962 graduate of Salesianum. After graduation he married the love of his life Regina Hryckewycz. Together...
Michael Connell
Sep 2, 2025
Michael Thomas Connell, Sr., age 55, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away at home on September 2, 2025. Born and raised in Wilmington, Michael was the son of Alfred A. Connell, Jr. and Beverly K. Connell. He graduated from McKean High School in 1988, where he was a proud member of the McKean football team. A natural athlete, he also enjoyed...
William Prettyman
Aug 31, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Francis Prettyman, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, great grandfather and dedicated public servant, on August 31 at the age of 82. Born on August 19,1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bill was a man known for his integrity, kindness, and unwavering sense of duty. He worked at DuPont...
Ruth Foster
Aug 29, 2025
Ruth Louise (Maichle)Foster, age 66, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, in Milford, Delaware. Born and raised in Delaware, Ruth built a remarkable career that reflected her resilience, work ethic, and steady determination to grow. She began as a cashier at Wawa, where her dedication quickly led to promotions into management roles. Her talents carried her to the corporate...
Alexander Veto
Aug 28, 2025
Alexander F. Veto Age 74 of Wilmington Born June 17, 1951 - Passed away on August 28, 2025. Alex was born in Turnersville, New Jersey to the late Alexander and M. Dolores (Tempone) Veto. He was a devoted son and an adored brother, affectionally called "Butch" by his sisters and nephews. He was also a loving husband and wonderful uncle...
Ivette Rodriguez- Maldonado
Aug 17, 2025
Obituary Ivette Mercedes Rodriguez Maldonado June 4, 1952 – August 17, 2025 Ivette Mercedes Rodriguez Maldonado, 73, of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. Born on June 4, 1952, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she grew up in Cataño and later moved to Delaware in 1988, where she built a life rooted in family and faith. She...
Colin Chinski
Aug 9, 2025
With hearts heavy with grief, we share the passing of Colin, of New Castle, Delaware, who left us far too soon on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Though his time here was tragically short, the love he gave and the memories he leaves behind will endure forever. Colin was — and always will be — a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin,...
Mary Budd
Aug 2, 2025
Lewes, DE - Mary Alice Budd ("Mema/Meme") of Wilmington, DE passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born on July 13, 1933 in Colorado Springs, CO. She spent many of her younger years growing up in Gunnison, CO and Houston, TX prior to moving to Delaware. She always loved talking about her native state...
William Miller
Jul 31, 2025
William Trent Miller, 78, was born on June 11, 1947, in Lansing, NC, to the late Cleo and Ethel Miller. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on July 31, 2025. Trent, as he was known, was predeceased by his siblings Robert, Emery, Tony, and Betty. He is survived by his brother Garney and his sisters Goldie, Marie,...
Michael Mcclain
Jul 26, 2025
Michael M. McClain, Sr. January 24, 1936 – July 26, 2025 Michael M. "Mick" McClain, Sr. passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years old. Born on January 24, 1936, in Monaca, Pennsylvania, Mick was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was preceded in death by his...
Raymond Firmani
Jul 20, 2025
RAYMOND ALEXANDER FIRMANI September 19, 1921 – July 20, 2025 Delaware has lost one of our longest living World War II veterans. Raymond Alexander Firmani, 103 years old, of Elsmere, Delaware, passed away peacefully at Accent Care Hospice in Christiana Hospital on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Ray proudly served our Country in World War II, achieving the rank of 1st...
Lewis Indellini
Jul 16, 2025
With deepest sadness, on July 16, 2025, after years of battling the effects of multiple strokes, Lewis took his last breath and is now in eternal peace. He was 73 years old. Lew was born June 9, 1952, in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Augustine and Norina (Vannucci) Indellini. Lew was employed by the United States Postal Service and retired...
Marie Bernard
Jul 10, 2025
Marie Pollard Bernard Age 84 * New Castle, DE Marie Pollard Bernard passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2025 with her sister at her side. She was born in 1940 in Wilmington to the late Edward and Marie (Casey) Pollard. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School. After a year at the...
John Pierce
Jul 7, 2025
John (Jack) Pierce passed away peacefully at home on July 7, 2025, in Wilmington, Delaware. Jack was born May 11, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA to Elizabeth (Hare) Pierce and John N. Pierce. Jack is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Joseph Pierce. He is survived by his sister Marie D'Andrea. Jack loved spending time with his family,...
Joseph Prendergast
Jul 7, 2025
Joseph P. Prendergast passed away on July 7, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born and raised in the small town of Pettersfield situated in the Bucolic South Downs of Southern England. His family was of limited means, since his father died when he was three years old. Yet, he was the beneficiary of a full scholarship and...
Barbara Andreavich
Jul 2, 2025
Barbara Ann Andreavich Age 87 of New Castle Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 2, 2025. Barbara was born in Crisfield, Maryland, to the late Richard and Gladys (Evans) Hill. As a child her family moved to New Castle, Delaware. Barbara loved growing up in New Castle with her siblings. She was a proud 1956...
Mary Ann Hogan
Jun 26, 2025
Mary Ann Elizabeth Hogan Age 87 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025. Mary Ann was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Paul and Mary (Berta) Nagy. She enjoyed her childhood growing up in Wilmington with her siblings. Mary Ann was a proud 1955 graduate of AI DuPont High School. Mary Ann also attended Widner University...
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