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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
Michael Dugan
Aug 14, 2020
Passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 in the loving company of his daughters, Melissa Anne and Laura Anna. Michael has been a lifelong resident of Wilmington, DE, and graduated in 1972 from Salesianum School. Michael was employed at the General Motors Boxwood Plant for over 29 years, until its closure in 2009. After the closure of GM, he worked...
Norma Hagan
Aug 13, 2020
Daughter of the late Catherine (McCaffery) and Albert Peterman of Milford, Delaware and wife of the late James A. Hagan, Jr. of Wilmington, Delaware. Norma passed peacefully at The Summit in Hockessin, Delaware. Norma was a graduate of. St. Elizabeth High School and the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Francis Hospital...
Edward Kazmerck
Jul 28, 2020
Edward L. Kazmerck of Wilmington, DE passed away on July 28, 2020 after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Edward F. Kazmerck and Helen S. Kazmerck and brother of the late Barbara Connolly. Ed attended St. Hedwig Elementary School and was a 1959 graduate of the former Wilmington High School in Wilmington Delaware. Ed worked at...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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