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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
Lynn Procak
May 14, 2020
Lynn M. Procak (Murphy) 63, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer, fibromyalgia and COPD. Lynn was born to the late Paul L. Murphy and Ruthann C. Lamborn. She grew up in Forty Acres and attended St. Ann's and Padua Academy. Prior to her illness, Lynn was...
Rudolph Paladnietti
May 10, 2020
Rudy Paladnietti age 98, passed away on Sunday, May 10 at Christiana Hospital. Rudy was born in Germany and came to the United States at a young age with his father, Dominico and younger brother Ralph. He helped build their house in Holloway Terrace. He served with the 37th Infantry during World War II and later with Delaware Air National...
Katherine Kane
May 8, 2020
Katherine M. Kane Age 83 of Wilmington Katherine M. Kane born on April 9, 1937 passed away peacefully in her daughter Mary's home. She died of natural causes. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren during the last two weeks and months prior. Katherine was a graduate of Ursuline Academy and the St. Francis School of Nursing. She was...
Norma Domora
May 6, 2020
Norma (Nora) Domora, of New Castle, DE and Kearny, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly J. and David Ross; her grandson and grandson-in-law, Kevin Barry and Thomas Hurd, all of New Castle; her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Denise and Patrick Clapp, of Parkville, MD; and her great-granddaughters Emma and Molly...
Michael Warner
May 6, 2020
Michael Donald Warner or "Big Mike, " as he was affectionately known, passed away suddenly from natural causes on May 6, 2020 in Newark, Delaware. Born on March 3 rd 1961 to Vera and Donald Warner, Mike lived his entire life in Jefferson Farms in New Castle, DE. Big in stature yet bigger in heart, all who knew him found...
Palmina Gallagher
May 6, 2020
On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Palmina (Polly) Rose Tritelli Gallagher, (92) went to join the Lord. Polly attended Saint Peters school in New Castle, DE and last worked at Kenneth Lilly Fasteners in Newark, DE. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening and decorating her home inside and out. She was also an active...
Eugenio Rodriguez
May 6, 2020
Eugenio RodrÃguez (Geño) age 81 of Wilmington, DE left this earth to be with his Savior on May 6, 2020. Due to present circumstances funeral and graveside services will be private. Geño is survived by his wife, Esperanza; his children, Beverly, Betsy, Mary, Carmen, Carmelo; 23 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and his brother, Benito. Geño was loved by his family,...
Benjamin Hendrickson
May 3, 2020
Benjamin F. Hendrickson, affectionately known as Bummie, age 80, of New Castle, DE passed away on May 3, 2020 at Manor Care Health Service-Pike Creek. Bummie waged a good fight against Parkinson and Lewy Body dementia (LBD) since 2010. He did his best to cope and accept the impact of these diseases on him. Bummie was an Iron Worker with...
Wanda Victor
Apr 18, 2020
Wanda June Victor, age 88 passed away peacefully on April 18, 2020. She was born on June 24, 1931, in Dearth , PA to the late Ephraim and Erma Victor. Miss Victor started her teaching career in Fairchance, PA., She moved to Delaware in 1956 and taught in the Red Clay School District for over 45 years. In addition to...
Phyllis Wojszewski
Apr 14, 2020
Phyllis passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14. She grew up in West Chester, PA and attended Henderson High School. After graduating high school in 1964 she went to Goldey-Beacom School of Business in Wilmington, DE. Following graduation, she went on to work for Denny-Rayburn in West Chester. In 1971 Phyllis and Thomas married and moved to Hedgeville in Wilmington...
Thomas Greiner
Apr 14, 2020
Thomas was affectionately known as "Tommy". He was one of a kind with a smile that could light up any room. He was very friendly typically offering compliments to others. He was generous and often offered fruit as a kind gesture. He was eager to please and was very helpful around his house. Thomas enjoyed completing puzzles and watching his...
Richard Williams
Apr 13, 2020
It is with heavy hearts for the family to announce the peaceful passing of Richard Thomas Williams, 84, on Monday, April 13, 2020 in Lewes. Richie was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Albert Williams and Hattie Dzielakowski Williams. Throughout his life, he was a star athlete in football, baseball, softball, and basketball. He attended St. Elizabeth Elementary School...
Frederick Pfarrer
Apr 10, 2020
Frederick H. Pfarrer, III passed away peacefully on April 10, 2020 in the presence of his wife at their Moorings residence in Lewes, Delaware. He and Donna were to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary in June of this year. Fred was born April 23, 1934 in Dayton, Ohio to Frederick H. Pfarrer, II and Ruth Ann Pfarrer (nèe Petry). His...
Vera Warner
Apr 4, 2020
Vera Marie Warner (83) -- Mrs. Warner passed away on April 4, 2020, at her long-time home in New Castle, Delaware. She was preceded in death by her father, Hermann Bohn, and her mother Elfriede (Finckler), her sister, Renate, and her brother, Jens-Uwe. Born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, she emigrated to the United States at the age of 18 where she...
Sylvester Capuano
Apr 4, 2020
Delaware, passed away April 4, 2020. Mr. Capuano, born January 22, 1924 in Wilmington, Delaware was the son of John and Loretta Capuano. He grew up helping his father harvest vegetables from his garden to sell in the neighborhoods of Wilmington. He learned plumbing, carpentry and electrician trades, and lived through the Great Depression. In 1943, at age 19, he...
Josephine Cilia
Apr 2, 2020
Josephine Cilia passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was born in Philadelphia on June 28, 1925 to the late Joseph and Incornata Panichelli. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Carmen. Josephine is survived by her sons and their spouses, Carmen (Rosalie) and Richard (Renee); her grandchildren, Thomas, Elizabeth, Dante, and Samantha; great-grandchildren, Ryleigh, Brantley, Harley,...
May Leary
Mar 30, 2020
May Leary Age 62 Of Newark Passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. May was born on May 15, 1957 to Charles and Louise (Moyle) Leary. May enjoyed spending time with her family, visiting Wildwood, NJ, painting and indulging in her favorite treat, Italian subs. In addition to her father, May is preceded in death by her brothers, Joey and...
Benjamin Haynie
Mar 23, 2020
Benjamin (Benny) Haynie, 37 of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on March 23, 2020. Benny was born on October 24, 1982, son of Susan Cribb and Brian Haynie. He is predeceased in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Euva Walbeck; uncle, Larry Walbeck; stepfather, Michael Cribb; aunt, Lynne Bower; cousin/best friend, Jeremy Walbeck and nephew Carson Haynie. Benny is survived...
Joaquin Cabrera-Baez
Mar 22, 2020
Joaquin Cabrera-Baez passed away peacefully on March 22, surrounded by his loving family. Joaquin was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico to the late Juan Cabrera and Justina Baez. He is a retired Army Veteran served his country proudly during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he went on to become an elementary school teacher. Joaquin was a member of the...
Linda Anderson
Mar 20, 2020
Linda A Anderson, age 58, passed away on March 20, at Christiana Hospital after battling cancer. Linda worked as a data entry clerk for the Department of Labor. She also worked for MBNA for a period of time in addition to support staff at the University of Delaware cafeteria. Linda loved drawing and listening to music. One of her all-time...
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