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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Wanda Victor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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