Hector Cruz
May 27, 2025
Hector Cruz passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Hector was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who always put his family first. He was a tough disciplinarian, but he had a generous spirit, finding joy in the simple pleasures in life. He loved all animals and would consider them his. He loved...
Raphael Rosa
May 25, 2025
Raphael Rosa Age 80 of Wilmington, DE Died on May 25, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He leaves behind his wife, Lynne Young-Rosa, to whom he was happily married for 36 years; six children, eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Mr. Rosa was born to Nicolas Rosa Perez and Maria Arroyo de Rosa, in Manhattan, NYC on February 5, 1945....
Vera Smith
May 23, 2025
Vera H. Smith Age 91 of Bear Passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025. Vera was born in Jefferson, North Carolina, to the late Louis and Josephine (Phipps) Hamm. When she was a child, Vera moved with her family to Lancaster. As a young women Vera she was active in her church choir which is where she met the love...
Jenitta Kelly
May 21, 2025
WILMINGTON - Passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025. Jenitta was born to the late Leedom and Delsie (Woods) Woodward. She grew up in Wilmington with her sister and was a dedicated employee of Scott Paper for over 30 years. She was a kind soul that will be dearly missed. In addition to her parents, Jenitta was preceded in death...
Darrel Palmer
May 17, 2025
Darrel E. Palmer Age 74 of Wilmington In the morning hours of May 17, 2025, Darrel Eugene Palmer, age 74, of Wilmington, DE departed this life peacefully at home following a long illness. Darrel was born on March 24, 1951, in Elgin, Illinois to the late Gilbert and Clara (LeHew) Palmer. He was a member of the 1969 graduating class...
Michelle Tafel
May 5, 2025
Michelle A. Tafel (Givens) Age 62 of New Castle Passed away in her home on May 5, 2025. Michelle was born on August 12, 1962, to James and Linda (Gaines) Givens. Michelle was a loving and caring person. These personality traits made her an exceptional nurse. She was immensely proud of her 30 + year career as an ICU nurse....
Mary Ledoschuk
May 5, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Ledoschuk Age 64 of Newark Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 5,2025. Beth was born in Wilmington to the late Edward and Eleanor (Curren) Martin. She cherished her youth growing up with her siblings in the Delaware and southern Pennsylvania region and was a proud 1978 graduate of Chichester High School. Beth traveled...
Pamela Ray-Trautmann
May 4, 2025
Pamela Jo Ray Trautmann September 8, 1965 – May 4, 2025 Pam was born on September 8, 1965, in Clarksville Missouri from the union of Polly L. Ray and Olie Wilbur Ray. She graduated from Malvern B. Clopton consolidated schools in Clarksville. Upon graduation Pam moved to California, and it was on the west coast that she devoted herself in...
Abiodun Raimi
May 4, 2025
Dr. Abiodun F. Raimi, age 65, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at home in Delaware. He was born in Ode Aje Alase, Ibadan, Nigeria on December 25, 1959, to Raimi and Limota (Afolabi) Akinleye. Dr. Raimi is survived by his wife of 37 years, Toyin; his three children and his siblings, nieces, and nephews. He would often share...
James Stewart
May 1, 2025
James T. Stewart, February 23, 1932 – May 1, 2025. I am sitting in my "man cave" (my garage) counting the ships on the Delaware through a small opening in the trees. I used to have my good friend Jay Steel with me, but he has since passed. The thought of that makes me decide to finish writing my obituary....
Anthony Perregrino
May 1, 2025
Anthony W. Perregrino Age 98 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Anthony was born in Wilmington to the late Angelo and Mary Perregrino. He grew up in Wilmington with his two brothers graduating from Wilmington High School in 1945. He enlisted in the US Navy serving at a submarine base...
Stella Plush
May 1, 2025
Stella Frances Plush, 99, of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at Rockland Place in Wilmington Delaware. Her name means "star" and now she is like a star that will shine for all of eternity. Stella was born on November 11, 1925, in Swedesburg, Pennsylvania to Mary and Ludwig Zaborowski. Stella worked in the hosiery industry...
John Blevins
Apr 27, 2025
John Michael Blevins, age 40, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on Sunday, April 27th. He was born on June 22, 1984, in Wilmington, Delaware. John was a graduate of McKean High School, Class of 2002, and furthered his education at Delaware Technical Community College, graduating in 2004. Those who knew John will remember him for...
Daniel Myers
Apr 18, 2025
Daniel M. Myers Age 69 of Elsmere Passed away after a long illness on April 18, 2025. Danny was born in Wilmington to the late John F. and Louise (Drummond) Myers. He was a proud graduate of Conrad High School and made his career as an automotive painter. Danny enjoyed watching old TV shows and movies and in his younger...
Joseph Diangelo
Apr 17, 2025
(Ret) Colonel DE Joseph J. DiAngelo October 19, 1936 – April 17, 2025 Joseph J. DiAngelo 88 passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday April 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Wilmington Delaware to the late Carmen and Dolores DiAngelo. (Ret) Colonel Joseph J. DiAngelo attended St. Peter's Parochial Grade School in New Castle and then graduated...
James Bartkowski
Apr 14, 2025
James F. Bartkowski ("Pop") passed away on April 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Wilmington, Delaware on January 10, 1946, to Leonard Bartkowski and Wanda Bartkowski (Gulczynski); he was the youngest of twelve children. James was a graduate of St. Hedwig Elementary School and Salesianum High School and was an auto worker at Chrysler for...
Ida Smith
Apr 13, 2025
Ida Carol Smith Age 88 or Wilmington Passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. A visitation will be held at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilm., DE 19805, on Friday, April 25from 5:00pm-6:00pm. A celebration of life service will begin at 6:00pm.
Hector Garcia
Apr 13, 2025
Héctor Rafael Garcia Age 78 of Rehoboth Beach September 6, 1946 - April 13, 2025 Héctor Rafael Garcia, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Born in Havana, Cuba, Héctor's life was a testament to resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of the American Dream. At age 15, Héctor arrived in the United States through a...
Mary Cummings
Apr 12, 2025
Mary Cummings, 63, passed suddenly April 12, 2025. Mary was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of John R. and Mary T. Cummings. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Charles and Edward. She is survived by her brother John and his wife Gisela, sister Ellen Deely and her husband James and their children Jessica and...
Catherine Callahan
Apr 8, 2025
Catherine "Cathy" Callahan, age 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was the youngest daughter of parents, Harry and Catherine, and remained a loving sister to her late siblings, Marie Wahl and Harry O'Neill. Growing up in Springfield PA, she was a proud graduate of St....
