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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Thomas  Gildea

Thomas Gildea

Jul 26, 2020

Thomas Leo Gildea, a native of Wilmington, Delaware passed away suddenly on July 26, 2020. Tom was born on April 1, 1959, son of the late Robert and Mary Gildea. Tom was a graduate of St. Mark's High School. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. A successful businessman in the landscaping and construction industry. Tom was blessed...

Deborah Forster

Deborah Forster

Jul 26, 2020

Debbie Forster age 62, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at home. Debbie was known for affectionate smile & laughter. Debbie was a selfless person always giving to others. She loved her dog Snickers, Blues Festivals & being a caregiver to her mother. Debbie worked as an office manager at Rudy's Body Shop for over 30 years. She is survived...

Albert  Paladinetti

Albert Paladinetti

Jul 21, 2020

Albert D. Paladinetti Age 82 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Al was born in Wilmington to the late Dominic and Angeline (Carlatto) Paladinetti. He was a graduate of Brown Vocational School where he studied plumbing. He put his education to good use having a successful career as a self-employed plumber for almost 65 years....

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan

Jul 19, 2020

"The Michael J. Jordan" (not the basketball player), passed at the age of age 74, at the VA Medical Center in Wilmington, DE on Sunday July 19, 2020. Michael J. Jordan was born on August 13, 1945 in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware to the late Robert Patrick Jordan and Regina Ellen Jordan born in New Castle County, Delaware. He...

Kathleen Foster

Kathleen Foster

Jul 19, 2020

Kathy passed away peacefully on July 19, 2020. She was born the youngest of three children to the late George and Nellie (Clark) Bradley. She was a proud Padua graduate. After graduation she worked for Davis Bus Co. driving a school bus for almost 20 years. Kathy also worked in the banking world as a fraud investigator for First USA,...

Mary Dibiaso

Mary Dibiaso

Jul 19, 2020

Elsmere – Mary T. DiBiaso (Lux), 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 19, 2020, while at her home with loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Camillo (Camel) J. DiBiaso, Sr., in 2004. Mary was born on July 16, 1926 in Wilmington, Delaware. She was the youngest of seven children born to Mabel...

Connie Thomas

Connie Thomas

Jul 12, 2020

On Sunday morning, July 12th, Connie A. (Williamson) Thomas, loving wife, mother and grandmother joined our Heavenly Father along with his host of angels at the age of 66 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Connie is the daughter of the late Orville and Patricia Williamson. Remained by her side was her husband, Keith (beef) of 36 years. Adored...

Richard Driggins

Richard Driggins

Jul 10, 2020

Richard was born on April 1, 1947 to the late James and Madeline Driggins. He graduated from Chester High School and went on to join the military where he served in the Army. Following his time in the service he had a long career at Westinghouse, as well as Septa where he met his wife, Jacqueline. Richard had a love...

Orazio Arcidiacono

Orazio Arcidiacono

Jul 9, 2020

Orazio J. Arcidiacono, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 9 at Christiana Hospital. Orazio served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 during the Korean War. He went on to work for GM for 30 years until his retirement. He was a parishioner at St. Peter the Apostle Church in New Castle and was an active charter member of the Shawtown...

Kimberly Lewis

Kimberly Lewis

Jul 7, 2020

Kimberly Lewis of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, on Tuesday, July 7, 2020; her loving husband of 32 years by her side. Kim graduated from Wilmington H.S. (1980); she was a cheerleader, majorette and a member of the school color guard. She worked as a Product Specialist at DuPont Chestnut Run in Wilmington for 39...

Mary Ann Cassidy

Mary Ann Cassidy

Jul 4, 2020

Mary Ann passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 after a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimer's. She was a longtime resident of Claymont, DE before moving to Parkview Nursing Home in 2014 where she resided until God called upon her. Mary Ann was born in Bayonne NJ on April 21, 1939. She went to high school in Brazil while her father...

Kelley Coyle-Beird

Kelley Coyle-Beird

Jul 3, 2020

Kelley Coyle-Beird 45 of Wilmington passed away on July 3rd after a courageous battle with cancer. Kelley was a graduate of Padua Academy, former employee of MBNA and current marketing manager of PayPal. Kelley's beautiful smile would light up a room, and she was loved by many. Her fun and outgoing personality provided many great times for her family and...

Mary  Bradshaw

Mary Bradshaw

Jun 30, 2020

Mary Bradshaw passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 30, 2020. Born Mary Margaret Erbrick in Philadelphia, PA on September 9, 1925, to Alfred and Agnes Erbrick, Mary was the eldest of six siblings who were close friends throughout their lives. Mary attended Little Flower High School in Philadelphia. Mary met the love of her life, Arthur...

John Doherty

John Doherty

Jun 29, 2020

Surrounded by his loved ones, John "Holmsie" Doherty passed away peacefully at age 86 on June 29, 2020. Born in Wilmington DE, to the late Gerald and Myrtle Doherty, he grew up in Rockford and the Forty Acres area where he attended Ursuline Academy, Archmere Academy, and later Villanova University. From there, Holmsie went on to work for over 30...

Caroline Lucia

Caroline Lucia

Jun 28, 2020

Caroline A. (DeAscanis) Lucia Caroline age 92 of New Castle and S. Bethany passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 28, 2020. Caroline was a lifelong resident of New Castle and one of nine children to the late Guido and Celeste DeAscanis. She was a graduate of St. Peter the Apostle Elementary and High School. Caroline was employed at...

Caroline Lucia

Caroline Lucia

Jun 28, 2020

Caroline A. (DeAscanis) Lucia Caroline age 92 of New Castle and S. Bethany passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 28, 2020. Caroline was a lifelong resident of New Castle and one of nine children to the late Guido and Celesta (Sterlicchi) DeAscanis. She was a graduate of St. Peter the Apostle Elementary and High School. Caroline was employed...

Pamela  Goldblatt

Pamela Goldblatt

Jun 27, 2020

Pamela Ann (Kingsberg) Goldblatt Age 63 of Wilmington Passed away after a long illness on June 27, 2020. Pam was an artist and absolutely loved painting using as many colors as she could in her artwork. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Pam is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Morris Goldblatt; her siblings,...

Phoebe Dill

Phoebe Dill

Jun 26, 2020

Phoebe C. Dill Age 81 of New Castle Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Batavia, NY to the late Jean (Aldrich) and Wendell Call. Phoebe and her siblings enjoyed the adventures that growing up on a farm provided. Phoebe was a graduate of Leroy High School and continued her education graduating from Cornell...

Wallace Cannon

Wallace Cannon

Jun 25, 2020

Passed away peacefully on June 25, 2020. Wally was born in New Castle to the late William T. and Ann E. Culver Cannon. He was employed at Bell Atlantic as a lineman for 38 years. Being the hard worker that he was, Wally continued working in his retirement. He was employed at Danella Construction, Shorts Marina, and Osmos. Wally was...

Francis Demonaco

Francis Demonaco

Jun 25, 2020

Frank DeMonaco, 75, formerly of Hicksville and Westbury, NY, passed away at Christiana Hospital on June 25th, 2020. Frank's impact on the world will be felt for ages to come. He taught music in the Garden City Public Schools for thirty years, from 1974 to 2004. He cultivated a love of opera in the children of Stewart School, rewriting the...

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