James Lynch
Dec 22, 2020
James A. Lynch Jr. of Wilmington, DE passed away on December 22, 2020 after a brief illness. He was just 2 days shy of his 94th birthday. Jim was an employee of the News Journal for 44 years. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Elizabeth R. C. Church. Jim coached baseball for St Elizabeth Elementary School from 1948 through...
Edward Blest
Dec 21, 2020
Edward F. Blest, 74, passed away December 21st, 2020 after a short illness at Christiana Hospital. Edward was born December 5th, 1946 to William and Josephine Blest in Wilmington. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his sister, Joanne Dale, his sister-in-law, Sandra Blest and his cousin, Charles Rice. He is survived by his brother, William...
Angela Dicristofano
Dec 19, 2020
Mrs. Angela DiCristofano, age 90, passed on Saturday evening, December 19, 2020, from complications related to COVID-19 virus. Angela was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo DiCristofano; parents, Gennaro and Anina Rossi, four brothers, Pietro (Elena), Nicandro, Victorio (Nicolina), and Bennito; and her sister, Maria. She is survived by her loving daughter, Rina Campanella, and son, Antonio (Dorothy) DiCristofano;...
James Fioravanti
Dec 17, 2020
James L. Fioravanti (Jim), passed away on December 17 at St. Francis Hospital after a short illness. He was born on May 5, 1954 to the late Bernie and Joan Fioravanti. He graduated from Conrad High School and was retired from General Motors. Jim had a love of both photography and music. He took some of the most beautiful pictures...
Dimitrios Visvardis
Dec 15, 2020
Dimitrios A. Visvardis passed away at the age of 79 after a valiant fight against glioblastoma cancer on Tuesday, December 15th 2020 at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Care with his loving wife Fotini, and daughters Christina and Aristea, at his side. He immigrated from Sparta, Greece to Delaware in the 1970s with Fotini and their two daughters, and together they...
Anne Dougherty
Dec 14, 2020
Anne DiFilippo Dougherty, age 69 of Wilmington, passed away on December 14, 2020 after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Anne DiFilippo and her brother, Francis. Anne is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dan "Mel" Dougherty; her sons, Dan Jr., and Andrew, and his girlfriend, Jackie Conley;...
Charles Gregg
Dec 11, 2020
Charles F. Gregg Sr. "Bud" passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020. Charles was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Evan Sr. and Mabel (Shellar) Gregg. He attended Brown Vocational High School in Wilmington, DE. He spent several years working for Electric Hose and Rubber. Later in his career, he was a proud member of the UAW and dedicated...
Ronald Gralewski
Dec 10, 2020
Ronald S. Gralewski, Jr. Age 51 of Wilmington, DE Passed away suddenly on December 10, 2020. Ron was born in Wilmington and attended St. Elizabeth Elementary School and High School. Upon graduation he went to work in the roofing and siding industry. He was a hard worker starting in the warehouse and eventually became a salesman. In 1991, Ron married...
Stephen Wdzieczkowski
Dec 6, 2020
Stephen "Steve" Wdzieczkowski, age 62, of Bear, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Born August 24, 1958, in Camden, New Jersey, Steve was the son of Bruno Wdzieczkowski (currently of Maple Shade, New Jersey) and Rose Wdzieczkowski. Steve grew up in the Fairview section of Camden; was a member of ICAC; and graduated from Camden County Technical...
Mary Jo Krzysiak
Dec 6, 2020
Mary Jo Krzysiak passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hopsital on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Mary Jo worked at Diamond State/Bell Telephone for many years. She then worked for and retired from Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Delaware after working in customer service. She was also a professional seamstress and dressmaker throughout most of her life. She was a...
Ronald Hamm
Dec 5, 2020
Ronald G. Hamm, Sr., age 76, passed away at home on Saturday, December, 5, 2020. Ron was born on February 16, 1944 to the late Alice (Testerman) and Chester Hamm. Following high school, Ron joined the United States Marine Corps and fought in the Vietnam War. He would often say that he was a "Proud Marine Vet". After his time...
Sharon Rogers
Dec 5, 2020
Sharon K. Rogers aged 57 who resided in Wilmington, Delaware passed away Saturday December 5th, 2020 due to long-term autoimmune issues at St. Francis Hospital. Sharon was born in Wilmington, Delaware and resided in Newark, DE her entire childhood. She graduated from Glasgow high school in 1981. She enjoyed attending the University of Delaware football program where her father was...
Shelly Lewandowski
Dec 4, 2020
Shelly Lynn Lewandowski passed from this life to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, December 4, 2020. Shelly fought a very long and courageous battle with cancer. Shelly wasn't one to give up. She was strong, brave, and fought against this disease with the same fierce determination by which none have ever seen. She met the love of...
Lori Cook
Nov 29, 2020
Lori Cook (Andreavich) age 53 passed away on November 29, 2020 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital with her husband and children by her side. Lori was born and raised in New Castle, DE., and was a graduate of William Penn High School, class of 1985. She was a dedicated employee of HBCS and Cigna Global Health until her illness. Lori...
Kenneth Gaworski
Nov 26, 2020
Kenneth Gaworski, Age: 66 of Wilmington, DE Passed away 11/26/2020 at Christiana Hospital. Ken was born and raised in New Castle where he attended St. Peter's church and school. He was employed at Colonial School District for over 25 years. Prior to that he worked for Allied Kid leather factory. Kenny loved fishing with his family and friends. He was...
Judith Stranch
Nov 25, 2020
Judith Justison Stranch passed away peacefully on November 25, 2020. She was born in Folsom, PA to the late, Elizabeth and Harry Justison. Judy was a graduate of Alexis I Dupont High School, class of 1971. Following high school, she attended University of Delaware and received a Bachelor of Science degree in education. In addition to her studies, she worked...
Claude Metz
Nov 23, 2020
Claude Edward Metz, age 95, of West Grove PA died on November 23, 2020. Claude was born on September 14, 1925 in Clendenin, West Virginia, to Okey Lee Metz and Stella Catherine "Katie" Rogers Metz; he was the seventh son of a seventh son of a seventh son. He served in the United States Navy during three years of WWII...
Arthur Apgar
Nov 18, 2020
Arthur N. Apgar, age 85, of Newark, DE passed away at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Elsie Apgar, and his sisters, Clara Bray, Margaret Klausman, and Evelyn Bergen. Artie married Joyce Gargiulo in October of 1960. He was the beloved father of Lisa Flynn, and her husband, John, Laurie...
Mark Larsen
Nov 14, 2020
Mark Kieran Larsen died peacefully at home with his family by his side on November 14, 2020. Mark was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and grew up surrounded by a large group of Irish and Italian relatives. Mark lived his early years in New Jersey, and he was part of the first graduating class of Ocean Township High School...
Stanley Blake
Nov 9, 2020
Stanley J. Blake November 30, 1930-November 9, 2020 Stanley J. Blake passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2020, in Newark, Delaware. He was born on November 30th, 1930 in New York City and grew up in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He attended Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA. Known for his extensive knowledge of military insignia and military history, he was fond...
