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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
William Flanigan
Nov 11, 2019
William F. Flanigan, Jr. age 91, passed away peacefully on November 11,2019. Bill was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked for the DuPont Company at various plants, retiring with 35 years of service. Bill was a member of Knights of Columbus Bishop Becker Council where he reached...
Bette Lenza
Nov 5, 2019
Bette E. Lenza passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5th. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware on February 8, 1923 to German immigrant parents. Bette was a graduate of P.S. Dupont High School and soon after started a lifelong career in secretarial work. During WWII, she worked as secretary for a patent attorney for the DuPont Company. Once her children...
Michelle Russial
Oct 31, 2019
Michelle Russial age 34 passed away peacefully overnight at home on October 31, 2019. Michelle attended Penn State University and Delaware County Community College. She was a CNA Graduate and worked as a Medical Technician, and recently became a registered nursing candidate. Michelle was funny, creative and caring with a wonderful smile and a great sense of humor. She was...
Glenn Ferguson
Oct 27, 2019
Glenn Kenneth "Fergy" Ferguson Age 87 of New Castle Fergy passed away peacefully on October 27, 2019 at the age of 87 surrounded by his family. Formerly of Pennsylvania, he moved to New Castle in 1960, where he began a career with the DuPont Company and later retiring from the Electricians Local 313. Fergy immersed himself in an over the...
Joseph Romano
Oct 24, 2019
Joseph F. "Joey" Romano Age 74 of Wilmington Joey passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2019. He was a hard working employee of the City of Wilmington Parks Department. Joey proudly retired after 30 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed many things including Wii Bowling, word searches , and special outings to all the local casinos. Joey most especially...
Eileen Handlin
Oct 24, 2019
Eileen Margaret Handlin, age 83, passed away suddenly on October 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born in Newark, NJ to the late Margaret (Meehan) and Joseph M. Zirkelbach, Sr. She was a 1953 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School in Wilmington. While still in high school, she joined the Diamond State Telephone Company as an operator....
Douglas Thomas
Oct 20, 2019
Douglas "Dougie" Earl Thomas passed away October 20, 2019, peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Douglas was born to the late Edith and Earl Thomas on September 8, 1951. He grew up in Elsmere, DE and was well known by all in the area. Dougie was employed with Elwyn until he chose to retire in 2016. Dougie...
Jeannette Platt
Oct 20, 2019
Jeannette T. Lastowka Platt age 86 of Brookhaven, PA. passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Born to the late Anthony and Irene (nee Laskowski) Lastowka, Jeannette was raised in Chester, PA. and graduated from Notre Dame High School for girls in 1951. She was an organizer and past President of the Ladies Auxiliary FOP Lodge 19, a board member...
