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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
