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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Alfonso Crisconi

Alfonso Crisconi

Jun 22, 2020

Alfonso J. Crisconi, age 101 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his daughter's home in Greenville. Al, also known as "Chris", was born on May 24, 1919 to Jane Viscount Crisconi and Rocco J. Crisconi, Sr. He lived his entire life in Wilmington and attended St. Paul's Grade School and...

Lenora Wagner

Lenora Wagner

Jun 17, 2020

Lenora Garniewski Wagner of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on June 17, 2020 following her courageous battle with brain cancer at age 65. Lenora was born on January 25, 1955 in New Castle, DE. She was the second-born child to John and Eleanor Garniewski. One of seven children, she grew up in New Castle with summers spent in Ocean City,...

Arnaz Woods

Arnaz Woods

Jun 13, 2020

Naz loved his mom, Vikki; dad, Burt; sister, Tiara; brother, Jimmy; nephews, Jordan, Judah, and Josiah; cousins, Ambur and Autum; aunt, Sandi; as well as all of his family in Virginia. As a child, Naz studied karate. His early education was in Delaware and Virginia. Naz was baptized at New Life Church in Hampton, VA where he sang in the...

Lisa  Taylor

Lisa Taylor

Jun 12, 2020

Lisa Ann Taylor age 52 of Elkton, MD passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 12th, 2020. She was born in Wilmington and raised in Elsmere, Delaware spending her last 24 years in Cecil County Maryland. Lisa was a graduate of Wilmington High School. After graduation, she worked as an assistant at an architecture firm for several years. Lisa...

Eileen Conway

Eileen Conway

Jun 11, 2020

Eileen Mulrooney Conway, 92, of Wilmington De. and a member of Corpus Christi Church, and a St. Frances Nursing School graduate, has passed from this world on June 11, 2020. Eileen enjoyed many years as a member of the Fraim Senior Center, enjoying many trips and parties with friends. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Conway...

Richard Hickman

Richard Hickman

Jun 5, 2020

Richard F. Hickman, Jr. Age 55 of Delaware City Rick passed away on June 5, 2020. Rick was born and raised in New Castle, Delaware. He was a proud 1982 graduate of William Penn High School. After graduation, he continued his education and graduated from Goldey-Beacom College in 1987. Rick had several careers during his life. He owned his own...

Stanley Borowski

Stanley Borowski

Jun 1, 2020

Stanley S. Borowski, of Wilmington, Stanley was born one of nine children to Victoria and Stanley Borowski in Scranton, PA. His father was a coal miner and after his death his mother was a dairy farmer. Stanley enlisted in the Coast Guard in October of 1942 where he served 3 years as a Gunner's Mate. When he was discharged from...

James Payne

James Payne

May 29, 2020

James Dale Payne age 51, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020. Jim gave everything he had to those he loved. He was a loving husband, great father, wonderful son, brother, uncle, a loyal friend to many. Jim was a hard working man and great provider. Jim worked as a brick layer in his early years and continued his passion...

Mary Jane Holcomb

Mary Jane Holcomb

May 24, 2020

Mary Jane Holcomb, 93, of New Castle, Delaware, died May 24, 2020 at Christiana Hospital, of pneumonia. Born Mary Jane Miller in New Castle County on May 16, 1927 to the late Paul and Mary(Schuchardt) Miller. She was raised in New Castle and graduated from St.Peter's High School in June 1945. She attended Beacom College in Wilmington and worked for...

Virginia Carter

Virginia Carter

May 19, 2020

Virginia Mae Carter "Ginny" passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband Lou by her side on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was born on June 12, 1944 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Solomon and Erma Wagner. Ginny worked for many years as a real estate office manager. After retiring, Ginny enjoyed spending time with her family...

Rosemary Sobolesky

Rosemary Sobolesky

May 15, 2020

Rosemary Sobolesky WILMINGTON--Rosemary C. Sobolesky, 88, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2020, at Manor Care Health Services, Pike Creek, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Schuylkill County, PA, on November 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Flaherty Gaughan. She was the beloved wife of the late...

Madge Deely

Madge Deely

May 15, 2020

Madge T. Deely Age 82 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 15, 2020. Madge was born in Gortahork, Donegal County, Ireland, to the late James and Annie (Doohan) Cannon. She immigrated to the United States in 1955 settling in Philadelphia, PA. Madge worked at the Tastekake factory when she first arrived in the...

Lynn Procak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eugenio Rodriguez

May 6, 2020

Eugenio Rodríguez (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

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...

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