Dorothy Barnes
Aug 11, 2019
On the morning of August 11, 2019, Dorothy Barnes, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her parents, Randall and Elizabeth Fitzgibbons; and her eldest son, Bill Jr. She is survived by her husband of nearly 68 years, Bill, her daughters, Christine Hansen and Lisa SantaBarbara (Tom); her son, Tim Barnes (Robin) and her daughter in...
Anna Thomas
Jul 30, 2019
Anna Elizabeth "Anne" Thomas Age 88 of New Castle, De Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Anne was born on July 7, 1931 in Elkton, MD to the late Harriet M. (Lee) and John W. Hitchens, Sr. She was one of 11 siblings and enjoyed growing up in a large family. She was a hardworking and driven individual....
Barbara Hiner
Jul 27, 2019
Barbara Elizabeth Hiner died peacefully at home on Saturday 27 July 2019 at about 2:00 PM. She was attended by her daughters, niece, and sons. She made a "good death," having received Absolution, Viaticum, and the Anointing of the Sick. Born Barbara Elizabeth Freebery on the 25 or 28 January 1939, she was the youngest but one of 12 children....
Albert Marinelli
Jul 19, 2019
Albert A. Marinelli, Jr. passed away suddenly, on July 19, 2019, at his home in New Castle, DE. He was born September 3, 1959, the son of Albert and Germaine Marinelli. Albert attended Delcastle High School. He spent his entire life in New Castle, where he became a very successful entrepreneur. Albert was a self-taught, self-employed proprietor for 39 years....
Ruth (Kane) Gaul
Jul 18, 2019
Ruth R. (Kane) Gaul age 91 passed away on 7/18/2019. Ruth was born in Germany to the late David and Emmi (Weber) Rosch. She worked many years as a secretary at Astra Zeneca before retiring. She was a member of the ladies' auxiliary for Brandywine Hundred Fire Department. In her later years, Ruth became a member at the Sellers Senior...
Ralph Baynard
Jul 12, 2019
Deacon Ralph Baynard, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on Friday evening of July 12, 2019 at Milford Center in Milford, Delaware. He was 90 years old. He was born April 19, 1929, in Marydel, DE, the sixth of 11 children born to the late Marie and Fletcher Baynard, Sr. He received his formal education in various Delaware...
William Leach
Jul 11, 2019
Bill passed away at home on July 11, 2019. He was born in Philadelphia to the late Adele (Mikus) and Edward Leach. He was the proud owner and operator of Bargain TV Service in Elsmere for over 40 years. When Bill wasn't working, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Elizabeth Fleming
Jul 11, 2019
Elizabeth "Betty" Fleming passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019, joining those she loved who predeceased her – her parents Sebastian and Elizabeth Napolitano, her sisters Maryanne and Toni and her beloved son John "Jackie" Fleming. Born on September 28, 1931 in New York, she made her home in Elsmere, DE with her long-term partner, Roy Fridley. She was...
Margaret Lethen
Jul 9, 2019
Margaret E. Lethen, artist and scholar, died at age 94 on July 09 in Wilmington after a long struggle with serious illness. A woman of many achievements, she held an undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware and both an MA and PhD in Ancient History/Philology from the University of Michigan, where she was awarded a scholarship from the Rackham...
Daniel Garton
Jul 9, 2019
Dan Garton age 70 passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019. Born and raised in Elsmere eventually moving to Hershey Run in Newport, DE, Dan worked as a union laborer, retiring from Local 199. He loved going to the American Legion, Durney Post 27, Delaware Park and Dover Downs. He enjoyed spending his time talking to people, taking rides and...
William Graham
Jul 6, 2019
William Graham, III Age 54 of Bear Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Billy was born in Pennsylvania to the late Betty Sue (Pickle)and William Graham, Jr. For many years he was employed at Hinkle and McCoy Inc. Billy loved music. He was a true musician and excellent drummer. He was proud...
Kathleen Kelley
Jul 6, 2019
Kathleen A. Kelley, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6th, 2019 surrounded by her family. Kathleen was the daughter of Edward and Anna (Muldoon) McLaughlin . She was a graduate of Wilmington High School and received an AA Degree in Business Administration from Del Tech at the age of 60. Born and raised in Browntown, she worked for...
Evelyn Barto
Jul 4, 2019
Evelyn Deputy Barto passed away gently on July 4, 2019, joining those she loved who predeceased her—her husband, Robert Marshall Barto, parents Lula Lank and Thomas Jay Bayard Deputy, sister Betty Dickerson, and brothers John Burton Deputy and Marvin Jay Deputy. Born February 6, 1931, in Milford, she was the oldest of four siblings raised on a large farm in...
Robert Bahel
Jul 2, 2019
Robert R. Bahel, 82, of Elsmere. DE passed away 7/2/2019 in Christiana Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in West Chester, PA and raised in Kennett Square, where his avid love of sports led him to be well known for his excellent athletic talent. He was inducted into the Kennett Old Timers Hall of Fame in 2004...
Joyce Pierce
Jun 30, 2019
Joyce passed away peacefully surrounded by her cherished and loving family. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 2, 1945, minutes after her late twin sister, Joan, the daughters of Margaret L. (Daughtrey) and James A. Doran and two of seven children. Raised in Philadelphia, Joyce was inseparable from her twin sister. Joyce attended John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls...
Katherine Ferguson
Jun 28, 2019
Kay Ferguson went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2019. Born November 1, 1932 in Carbondale, PA, where she would meet and marry her husband, Glenn of 66 years. Kay spent 57 years as a homemaker. She loved to bake and spend time at the beach with Bob and Anne. Kay never had a bad word...
Doris Paola
Jun 26, 2019
Doris entered the church triumphant, peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 26. She was a graduate of PS DuPont High School. Following high school, Doris went to work as a secretary for JA Montgomery. Doris was an active member of Elsmere Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. She loved helping others, going on day trips to Lancaster with...
Nancy Hession
Jun 23, 2019
Nancy Ann Hession Age 66 Of Wilmington Passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Nancy was born and raised in Wilmington. She was a 1971 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School. After graduation Nancy went to work as an administrative assistant at the EDIS Construction Company. She retired this past February after over 30 years of dedicated service. Nancy...
