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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Thomas  Santa Barbara

Thomas Santa Barbara

Jan 11, 2020

Thomas Allen Santa Barbara Sr. Age 60 passed away on January 11, 2020 at home after a long and brave battle with cancer surrounded by the love and support of his family and friends. Tom Retired from the Delaware Department of Transportation. He had previously worked at Angersteins, Bayside Security and Harvey Hanna/ Waste management. He had also retired from...

Stanley  Brozoski

Stanley Brozoski

Jan 10, 2020

Stanley J. Brozoski Age 88 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2020. Stanley was born in Northumberland, PA to the late Stanley and Rose Brozoski. He served his country in the United States Army for 2 years. Upon returning home, Stanley went to work at Western Union for 25 years. He was also a dedicated employee of...

John Easom

John Easom

Jan 10, 2020

John H. Easom Age 66 of New Castle Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, January 10, 2020. John was born and raised in Seaford, Delaware to the late William K. and Norma J. (Sullivan) Easom. He was a proud 1971 graduate of Seaford High School. John moved to New Castle for work, there he met...

Walter Johnston

Walter Johnston

Jan 9, 2020

Walter James "Jim" Johnston Age 73 of New Castle Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Jim was born and raised in New Castle. He was a proud 1964 graduate of William Penn High School. In August of 1969, Jim married the love of his life, Sharon Lawler. Together they spent many happy...

Joseph Meredith

Joseph Meredith

Jan 5, 2020

JOSEPH DANIEL "DANNY" MEREDITH Joseph Daniel "Danny" Meredith, age 31, of Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2020. Born in Newark, DE, he was the son of Joseph A. Meredith, Jr. of Wilmington, DE, and Denise Quinn of Newark, DE. He worked as an HVAC mechanic with Meredith Heating and Air Conditioning for 13 years. Danny had a...

David Rambo

David Rambo

Jan 3, 2020

David Marshall Rambo "Loving Father" went to be with the Lord on January 3rd, 2020, of 17404 Sweetbriar Rd. Lewes DE. David was born to Olivia Fox Symonds and Paul Pennett Rambo on July 24, 1942 in Wilmington DE. He passed at age 77. David Joined the Elsmere Fire Company in 1957 at age fifteen. He graduated from Conrad in...

Elizabeth   Porter Morgan

Elizabeth Porter Morgan

Dec 23, 2019

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Conner Porter Morgan, age 70 of Newark passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2019. Betty was the daughter of the late John F. and Rose C. Connor. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Morgan; her sister, Rose M. Turner; her niece, Jill Roach DiAngelo; and brothers-in law, Joseph Roach and Joseph Kucharski. She...

John Kinney

John Kinney

Dec 22, 2019

John H. Kinney, Jr. Age 76 of Naples, FL. passed away on December 22, 2019 with his family by his side. John was a proud graduate of the University of Delaware, where he studied accounting and computer science. He moved to Florida in 2001 with his 1st wife Maryann. John was employed by the state of Florida in the Department...

Joseph Ryan

Joseph Ryan

Dec 21, 2019

Joseph Harry Ryan, age 87, passed away on 12/21/2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington. A 1950 graduate of Salesianum, Joe earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. Upon graduation, he married Ruthann Sutton, the woman who first captured his heart at a Halloween dance when they were both 15 years old. After marrying, Joe enlisted...

Barbara Connolly

Barbara Connolly

Dec 16, 2019

Barbara Kazmerck Connolly of Wilmington, DE passed away on December 16, 2019 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Edward F. and Helen S. Kazmerck. Barbara graduated from St. Elizabeth's High School in Wilmington Delaware. Barbara worked for thirty years for the State of Delaware Department of Attorney General's Office. Her love of the Delaware beaches,...

Kelvin Marrero-Burgos

Kelvin Marrero-Burgos

Dec 12, 2019

Kelvin Marrero-Burgos passed away on December 12, 2019. A viewing will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 6-7 pm at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy. Wilmington, DE 19805

William Wheatley

William Wheatley

Dec 7, 2019

William J. Wheatley Sr Age 75 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Bill was born on April 3rd, 1944 to the late Wilbur and Elizabeth Wheatley. He loved spending time with his family and friends, going camping, taking cruises, trying his luck at casinos, doing coin tricks, and most of all making people laugh. In addition...

Marian Manning

Marian Manning

Dec 7, 2019

Marian, age 85, passed away December 7, 2019 at her home. Marian and Cliff were life long members of Elsmere Presbyterian Church where they liked to help out with the annual strawberry festival and chicken and dumplings. She loved to garden in her front and backyard with a variety of flowering plants. You could tell she took great pride in...

Donald  Callender

Donald Callender

Dec 3, 2019

Donald W. Callender, Jr., age 78, died on December 3, 2019 after a month's illness. He was born in Baltimore to Mary (Done) and Donald W. Callender, Sr. who both died in 2006. His youngest brother, John, died in 2005. He is survived by his wife, Mary C. (Mimi) Boudart; sons, Sam and Joe Callender and his brother, Tim. He...

Karen  Campbell-Smith

Karen Campbell-Smith

Dec 1, 2019

Karen Campbell-Smith, affectionately called Auntie Dean and Mum was born and raised in Clarendon, Jamaica W.I. She was one of nine children for Gloria and Samuel Campbell. From a very young age she was known to be independent, strong willed and a God-fearing individual. She enjoyed being a member of Girl's Guide & 4-H club for extracurricular activities. She graduated...

Catherine  Pritchard

Catherine Pritchard

Nov 28, 2019

Catherine "Kitty" L. Pritchard Age 93 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Kitty was born in New Castle to the late Dolores (DiStanislao) and Carmine DiAngelo. She was a proud lifelong resident of Shawtown. Kitty was a graduate of St. Peter grade school and William Penn High School. During World War II, Kitty worked at...

James Hogan

James Hogan

Nov 23, 2019

James F. Hogan, age 85 passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Jimmy was born and raised in Wilmington, Del. He graduated from Salesianum High School and the University of Delaware. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Jim worked for the the Bank Of Delaware Trust Department where he retired after 25 years of service....

Giovanny Candelario-Cruz

Giovanny Candelario-Cruz

Nov 20, 2019

Giovanny Candelario-Cruz August 1980 - November 2019 Resident of Wilmington, De after being born in Bayamon, P.R. Giovanny spent the majority of his life living between Brooklyn, NY and West Chester, PA. Giovanny passed away peacefully during his sleep on the morning of November 20, 2019. Giovanny was born in Bayamon, PR and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He achieved his...

Mark  Whitlock

Mark Whitlock

Nov 17, 2019

Mark Steven Whitlock, age 61, passed away on November 17, 2019. Mark was the son of the late John Harvey Whitlock, Jr. and Edith Giacomelli Whitlock of New Castle, DE. Mark Attended St. Peter the Apostle School in New Castle and St. Mark's High School in Pike Creek, DE. He attended Delaware Technical and Community College and studied course work...

Joanne Tumulty

Joanne Tumulty

Nov 16, 2019

Joanne, age 78, was peacefully called home, while surrounded by her family on Saturday, Nov 16, 2019. Joanne was the beloved matriarch of a very large family. She especially enjoyed the holidays and spending time with her family. She was a longtime member of the NCC Irish Society and Stapler Club. She loved to travel with her friends. Joanne is...

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