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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Stephen Wdzieczkowski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

James Jeppeson

James Jeppeson

Nov 9, 2020

James H. Jeppeson "Ackie" 1939-2020 James H. Jeppeson "Ackie", age 81, of Old New Castle, passed away at home on Monday, November 9, 2020. Born in Wilmington, Jim was the son of the late Oscar and Helen Jeppeson (Neher). Jim attended St. Peter's Elementary and High Schools, and later enlisted and served honorably in the US Army. Upon his discharge,...

Theresa Mccann

Theresa Mccann

Nov 3, 2020

Theresa B McCann Age 89 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 just one-month shy of her 90th birthday. Theresa was a proud 1949 graduate of Wilmington High School. She was a dedicated homemaker and loved her family more than anything. Theresa was a lifelong parishioner of Corpus Christi R.C. Church where she loved playing the organ....

Richard Harris

Richard Harris

Nov 2, 2020

Richard Haines Harris Age 90 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Monday, November 2, 2020. Dick was born on August 28, 1930 in Upper Darby, PA. He moved to Delaware in 1941, graduated from Claymont High School in 1948 and the University of Delaware in 1952. While there he played varsity golf and basketball and served...

Colin Tweddell

Colin Tweddell

Nov 1, 2020

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Maria Lugo

Maria Lugo

Oct 30, 2020

Maria Eusebia Lugo was born on July 22,1942 and took her last breath on Friday October 30, 2020 in the early afternoon. Maria was born in Barrio Puerto De Hobo, Guayama, Puerto Rico to the late Eusebia Benvenutti and Felix Lugo. She was one of 15 children who were raised in one of the beautiful tropical areas of Puerto Rico....

Richard Seery

Richard Seery

Oct 25, 2020

Ricky was a fighter. Despite doctors believing he would not survive his first year, Ricky lived a full and happy life. His "can-do" attitude always prevailed over his disability. He was a graduate of Newark High School where he was a proud member of the Jr. ROTC. He was a long-time member of Five Points Fire Company, where he truly...

Leonard Jezyk

Leonard Jezyk

Oct 24, 2020

Leonard A. Jezyk, Sr. passed away October 24, 2020 at the Christiana Care Wilmington Hospital and has gone on to join his beloved wife, Patricia Ann (McCaffery) Jezyk in Heaven with whom he shared 64 wonderful years of marriage. He was also predeceased by parents, Anthony and Sophie (Buczek) Jezyk; his brother, Stanley and his sisters, Pearl Dawson, Jeannette Sikora...

John Bonk

John Bonk

Oct 22, 2020

John Stephen Bonk, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 22, 2020. John was born on February 27, 1953 to the late Bernard and Dorothy Bonk. John grew up in Wilmington, DE and was raised on North Jackson Street. He attended St. Edmond's Academy for grade school and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 1971. He was...

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