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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
Joseph Olson
Feb 6, 2021
Joseph Thomas Olson, 61, died in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his New Jersey home. He had been battling cancer for almost two years. In his final days, he was cared for by his son, Joseph, and Joe's sister, Patricia Sarver of Wilmington. He was married to Mary Ellen Dowd-Olson on January 9, 1999. She...
Cornelius Boyle
Feb 5, 2021
Cornelius "Neil" J. Boyle, age 79, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 5, 2021 in New Castle, Delaware. Born in Kingston, Pennsylvania on October 6, 1941 to Joseph and Evelyn (Rogers) Boyle. Neil was a devout Catholic who attended Westside Central Catholic School in his youth and continued his higher education at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, where...
Leonard Mulford
Feb 3, 2021
Leonard 'Lenny' Howell Mulford, age 63, passed away at home unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Lenny was born in Pennsville, NJ and attended Pennsville High School. He lived in North Wilmington for 40 years with his loving family. Lenny was a proud United States Naval veteran and served on the USS Bigelow. He worked for DuPont for 37 years...
William Winkelman
Jan 28, 2021
William A. Winkelman, 89, passed away suddenly on January 28, 2021 at Christiana Hospital. William was born on July 15, 1931 in Wilmington, Delaware to parents, Andrew and Frances Winkelman. He graduated from P.S. Dupont High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving 4 years on the battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin. He went to work for the U.S. Postal Service...
Doris Legates
Jan 27, 2021
Doris passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021. Services for Doris will be private.
Harry Celli
Jan 25, 2021
Harry Jacob (Jack) Celli, one of twelve children born to Abraham and Regina Celli on May 22, 1937, passed on January 25, 2021 after a short illness. At a young age, Jack learned the importance of hard work holding various jobs to help his parents support the family. As an adult, he worked as a surveyor with DelDOT retiring after...
Juliet Konata
Jan 24, 2021
Celebration of Life Juliet Evadney Konata Sunrise-October 11, 1956 Sunset-January 24, 2021 Known to most as Evadney, Juliet Evadney Konata was born to the late Annie Adela Ruth Allicock and Winston Henry Allicock in Christianburg, Linden, Guyana. Evadney attended Christianburg Elementary School and continued her education at Oriental College in Georgetown, Guyana where she and her family relocated to and...
Dorothy Carter
Jan 24, 2021
Dorothy Neiger Carter Loving wife, devoted mother, adored grandmother, and friend. Dorothy "Dot" Carter, 84, passed away on January 24, 2021 at Season's Hospice, Christiana Care, after a short illness. Dorothy was born January 7, 1937 in Scranton, PA to Jessie and Alvin Neiger. As a child, her family moved to Wilmington, DE where she attended public schools, including Wilmington...
Philip Dimedio
Jan 21, 2021
Philip Anthony DiMedio, 84, passed away on January 21, 2021. Phil grew up in Wilmington, Delaware. He attended St. Elizabeth Elementary School, and he graduated from Salesianum School. He later earned a degree at Goldey-Beacom College. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army and served in Korea. Phil then joined the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 37 years. Phil...
Rose Rostocki Oken
Jan 16, 2021
Rose passed away at home after a short illness on January 16, 2021. Rose had a lifelong devotion to St. Anthony, St, Jude, and the Rosary. She was a great mom, grandmother, and grandmama, a caring friend to many and a good neighbor whose door was always open. Rose was preceded in death by her husbands, Aaron Oken and Michael...
Elwood Church
Jan 16, 2021
Elwood Eugene Church "Woodeye" age 70 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 16th, 2021. He served in the Army and Reserves from 1968-1974 receiving an Honorable discharge. He was awarded with The National Defense Service medal. He was an accomplished guitarist and part of a band in his younger years. He was a graduate of Culinary School,...
Gerald Keogh
Jan 13, 2021
Gerald W. "Jerry" Keogh, Jr. Age 44 of Wilmington Passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Jerry was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. He was a proud graduate of both St. Elizabeth Grade School and High School. He enjoyed football, fishing, and listening to music. Jerry treasured the time he spent with his family. He was especially proud of...
Sandra Stradley
Jan 12, 2021
Sandra B. Stradley passed away peacefully on January 12, 2021 of congestive heart failure. She was born on December 20, 1937 to the late Franklin and Erma Stradley. She worked for Kennards Jewelry Department for 20 years, then went on to manage Marilyn's Dress Company. Sandy was an amazing competitive tap dancer and enjoyed collecting antiques and dolls. She was...
John Storm
Jan 4, 2021
John Bell Storm, III, age 71, passed away January 4, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. John was born in Chester, PA to John Bell Storm, Jr. and Evelyn Ralston Storm. He grew up in Elsmere, DE, attending Corpus Christi grade and high school. He continued his education at the University of Delaware, graduating in 1972. From his paper...
Grace Murphy
Jan 3, 2021
Grace Cassidy Murphy age 86 of Wilmington passed away on January 3, 2021. Grace was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Murphy; her sons, Patrick Murphy and Michael Murphy; and her grandson, Dennis Murphy. She will be dearly missed by her children, Kathy (Mike) Sammons, Dennis (Stephanie) Murphy, Maureen Dixon (Brian Gray), and Karen Setting (Victor); her daughter-in-law,...
Michael Chitwood
Dec 31, 2020
Michael W. Chitwood age 78 of New Castle passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020. Michael was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Willard C. and Anna Christine (Robertson) Chitwood. He married his loving wife, Lola on December 17, 1966 and they moved to Delaware in 1976. Michael was a hard-working man. He was employed as a credit fraud...
Robin Cannon
Dec 30, 2020
Robin Cannon Age 65 of New Castle Passed away on December 30, 2020 from Covid-19. Rob was born and raised in New Castle, DE and was a proud 1973 graduate of William Penn High School. He was a dedicated employee of Tastykake for over 30 years. He was truly hardworking and he made many lasting friendships along his Tastykake route....
Juidth Rossell
Dec 27, 2020
Judith K. Rossell Age 88 of Millsboro Passed away with her daughters by her side on December 27, 2020. Judie was a New Castle resident for many years until moving to Millsboro later in life. She was a proud homemaker and mother of five. Judie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, William Rossell, Sr; her...
Karen Givens
Dec 26, 2020
Karen Ann Givens passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 26th, 2020 in her home with her father, Joe, and her sister, Joanne at her side. She was 59 years of age. Karen attended Wallace Wallin and graduated at age 23. She worked for a time for the Elwyn Institute before taking an early retirement (early mornings did not...
Denise Dorph
Dec 25, 2020
Denise DiMondi Dorph passed away at Seasons Hospice on December 25,2020. Denise was the youngest daughter of Joseph and Nora DiMondi. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in1999. She continued her education at Jefferson earning a Doctorate in 2008. She worked at many rehabilitation centers throughout the tri-state area. She loved spending time...
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