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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Loretta Schneider

Loretta Schneider

Mar 18, 2020

Loretta passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 18 in Christiana Hospital, after a short illness. Loretta was a devout Catholic and was an active member of Corpus Christi Parish. Her greatest joy was her 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild as evidenced by her car's license plate "LuvNana". Loretta worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for...

Rose Gambacorta

Rose Gambacorta

Mar 18, 2020

Rose Gambacorta was a gentle, loving soul. She was gracious and generous in sharing her wisdom and experience. Though she battled many afflictions, Rose was a fighter. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Rose was born on December 17, 1931, at her family home on N. Broom St. in Wilmington, delivered...

Adrian Mccullough

Adrian Mccullough

Mar 17, 2020

Adrian "Adi" McCullough, born February 2nd, 1975, passed peacefully at the home she built and loved on Tuesday, March 17th, 2020. She was faced with the fight of a lifetime but made the best of each step of this journey. Adi was a lover of life and truly a force in this world. No matter the cards she had been...

Peter Toner

Peter Toner

Mar 16, 2020

Peter F. Toner, Jr. "Pete" Olde New Castle: On Monday, March 16, 2020 our Pete left us. A lifelong resident of Olde New Castle, Pete was born on November 1, 1947 to the late Peter F. Toner, Sr. and Elizabeth Murphy Toner. A 1966 graduate of William Penn High School, Pete proudly served his country in the U.S. Army (1966-1969)...

Larry  Wright

Larry Wright

Mar 13, 2020

Larry passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 13, 2020. He was born in Palmyra, Virginia to the late Ernest and Minnie Wright. As a young man, Larry joined the United States Army. He faithfully served his country for 21 years. His military career was decorated with many awards and honors including Expert Marksmanship, Good Conduct...

Patricia Carrow

Patricia Carrow

Mar 7, 2020

Patricia E. Carrow went to be with the LORD in the early hours of March 7, 2020. She passed away in her own home and was free of any and all pain. Her daughter, Sara was with her when she passed. Patricia was pre-deceased by her father, John Carrow and her mother, Eleanor Carrow. Her siblings, who are still living,...

Jean  Sullivan

Jean Sullivan

Feb 29, 2020

Jean passed away on Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jean was the daughter of the late Ruby (Metcalf) and Paul Gregg. Jean loved spending time and traveling with her family and friends. She was an avid reader and Phillies fan and she was an active member at Asbury Methodist Church. Jean worked at...

Barbara  Brozoski

Barbara Brozoski

Feb 19, 2020

Barbara passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Barbara was a graduate of Delcastle Technical High School. After graduation, Barbara went to work as a hairdresser. She dedicated over 30 years of her life to helping her clients look their very best. On May 18, 1990 Barbara married the love of her life, Dennis...

Anna  Reiter

Anna Reiter

Feb 15, 2020

Anna B. Reiter, age 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Anna was born on February 13, 1927, the daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (McNamara) Brady. Anna could always be found in the kitchen cooking a delicious meal for her family. She was an avid Phillies fan. She enjoyed playing bridge with her card club. During...

Lillian Lewandowski

Lillian Lewandowski

Feb 13, 2020

Lillian, better known as Dorothy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Michalina and John S. Lewandowski. She was a graduate of Wilmington High school class of 1944. She went on to the Delaware Hospital of Nursing. She graduated in 1947 and became a registered nurse. Dorothy was...

Frederick Montgomery

Frederick Montgomery

Feb 13, 2020

Frederick (Rick) David Montgomery, age 82 of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born in Wilmington, DE on March 12, 1937 to Ellis and Elizabeth Montgomery. He was a lifetime member of Painters Local 100. He loved playing cards with his brothers and traveling to Vermont and upstate New York...

Mary Gildea

Mary Gildea

Feb 9, 2020

Mary Barbara Gildea (Moughan) of Wilmington DE passed away peacefully at home on Sunday Feb. 9, 2020. A native of Pittston, PA and daughter of Vincent Moughan and Mary (Mullen) Moughan. Graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School where she enjoyed her time as a Majorette in the School Marching Band. Moved to Delaware in 1952 where she was...

Marcus Lyons

Marcus Lyons

Feb 3, 2020

Marcus Cain Lyons Age 25 of Wilmington Marcus passed away at home on February 3, 2020. He was born in Wilmington, DE on August 24, 1994. He was a lifelong resident of Delaware but recently spent time in Cumming, GA before returning home earlier this year. During his childhood Marcus was a Boy Scout. He enjoyed playing football and basketball....

Billy  Verdieck

Billy Verdieck

Feb 1, 2020

Billy Verdieck 9/24/1976 to 02/01/2020 Beloved son of Annie L. Palese and Bill Verdieck went to heaven peacefully, surrounded by his loving parents and family. Billy is also survived by his cherished brother Vincent R. Palese and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He graduated from John G. Leach High School in 1997. Billy touched so many with his beautiful innocent...

Mary Ballas

Mary Ballas

Jan 27, 2020

Services will be held at later time.

Joseph Brogan

Joseph Brogan

Jan 21, 2020

Joseph M. Brogan of Wilmington passed away peacefully on January 21, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his side. Joe retired as a Sergeant Major in the Delaware Army National Guard after 38 years of service. He then worked for Amato and Associates for 17 years before retiring as a snowbird spending his winters...

Spencer  Malcom

Spencer Malcom

Jan 21, 2020

Spencer passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020. Spencer was born on September 9th, 1983 to Sharon Sokira and Spencer N. Malcom, Jr. He graduated from John Dickinson High School and completed his degree in Sports Management at Wilmington University. He married Jacquetta Moody on April 24th, 2009 and had two beautiful children. Spencer had a successful career at...

Mary Pratt

Mary Pratt

Jan 18, 2020

Mary Ruth Pratt, age 78 beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 18, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Although she resided in Wilmington, Delaware for much of her adult life, she was born in Logan, West Virginia on March 6, 1941, to Rush...

William Thatcher

William Thatcher

Jan 12, 2020

William E. Thatcher, Jr."Erve " passed away peacefully with his family by his side at home on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Erve was born on December 22, 1933 in New Castle to William and Elizabeth Thatcher. He had a passion for three things in his life, the City of New Castle where he lived and enjoyed life; the Goodwill Fire...

Christine Migliocco

Christine Migliocco

Jan 11, 2020

Christine L. (Slawski) Migliocco, 69, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Christine was born in Lake City, Arkansas before moving to Wilmington, Delaware. Christine graduated from Wilmington High School. She worked in the trust department of several banks including Delaware Trust, Meridian Bank, First Union Bank & Wilmington Trust. She...

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