obituaries
Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
Joseph Walling
Jun 13, 2019
Joseph R. Walling Age 92 of Elsmere Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Joe was born in Wilmington to the late Nellie R. Dougherty and James P. Walling Sr. He was a graduate of both St. Elizabeth Grade School and High School. Upon graduation, Joe enlisted in the United States Navy. He was immensely proud of...
Barbara Deascanis
Jun 9, 2019
Barbara Ann Antonio DeAscanis, age 75, of Fenwick Island, DE, passed away peacefully at home, while surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Born in Baltimore, MD on March 10, 1944 and raised in New Castle, DE, Barbara was the daughter of Odie and Lula Simmons. She was a member of the William Penn High School's graduating class...
Wendell Onley
Jun 6, 2019
Wendell Onley passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born on October 2, 1929 to the late Otho and Marion (Travis) Onley. Wendell grew up in Claymont, Delaware. Following high school, he went on to serve in the U.S. Army and was a proud veteran of the Korean War. Upon returning home Wendell worked at the DuPont Experimental Station for...
Lynn Swiatek
Jun 2, 2019
Lynn Walsh Swiatek, of Wilmington Delaware, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019. Born in Wilmington, DE on December 26, 1949 to the late George and Kathleen (Lynch) Walsh. Lynn was a devoted mother to Melissa Blanchet (Christopher), Edward (Alicia) and Christopher (Cathleen). She will be missed by her grandchildren William, Ainsley, Hunter and Elizabeth. She is also survived by...
Mark Cole
May 30, 2019
Age 90 passed away on May 30, 2019, at his home. Born in Old New Castle on July 26, 1928 to the late Charles and Gladys (Clymer) Cole. As a child Mark worked for his grandparents, Mark and Dora Clymer at Clymer's Market on 2nd St in New Castle. He attended & played football for William Penn High School. After...
Mathew O'Hop
May 29, 2019
Mathew Orville Jude O'Hop, age 37, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 29th. His greatest joys were spending time with his daughter, Taylor Kennedy, and playing basketball with Bailey. He was an incredibly talented musician who enjoyed playing the guitar. His passion for music brought Mathew peace and solace. He also enjoyed watching and playing sports with his family. He...
Mary Wolfe
May 28, 2019
Mary Tobin Wolfe Age 95 of Middletown Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Mary was a dedicated employee of Atlantic Aviation. She retired in 1986 after 25 years as a legal secretary. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed spending time in her garden, birdwatching, and photography. She was an avid skier, excelling...
James Hayslip
May 26, 2019
James "Jim" Dewitt Hayslip Age 74 of Wilmington Passed away in his home on Sunday, May 26, 2019. Jim was born in Houston, Texas to the late Mary (Skillard) and James D. Hayslip, Sr. Work moved Jim to Delaware in the 1980s. He was a Union instrument tech at Hope Creek Nuclear Plant (PSE&G) and proudly retired after 30 years...
Daniel Eisenhardt
May 23, 2019
Daniel "Dan" Charles Eisenhardt, 88 Went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2019. Family was so important and he loved them all. Many called him a good friend. Dan is survived by his wife Martha Phyllis (Johnson) of 67 years, sons Danny wife Marianne, Michael wife Nancy, John wife Susan, Bryan's wife Denise, grandchildren Jennifer, Lisa, Michael,...
Gloria Jeffery
May 21, 2019
Gloria A. Jeffery (Demanczyk) age 59 ended her courageous 4-year battle with cancer on May 21, 2019. Born in Elsmere De, she was the daughter of the late John Demanczyk and Victoria Duszynski. She attended Corpus Christi School and graduated from Delcastle High School In 1978. Gloria was a hairdresser at "Hazels Beauty Shop" and "The Hair Loft" in Newark...
Paul Deptula
May 18, 2019
Paul H. Deptula Age 65, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2019, at Christiana Care Wilmington Hospital. Paul was born in Wilmington. He was a member of the Salesianum School Class of '72, and earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal justice from the University of Delaware in 1976. He then became a paralegal, and was employed at the Delaware Community...
Patricia Murphy
May 18, 2019
Patricia Ann Murphy died peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Christiana, Delaware on May 18, 2019. Pat was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, and she grew up experiencing both the Irish and Italian sides of her close-knit family. She recalled many memories of lively multi-generational family dinners filled with laughter. Most of her earlier years were spent in New Jersey...
Rita Allicock
May 17, 2019
Celebration of Life Rita Avril Allicock Sunrise: January 24th, 1955 Sunset: May 17th, 2019 Rita Avril Allicock was born to the late Annie Adela Ruth Allicock and Winston Henry Allicock in Christianburg, Linden in Guyana. On May 17th, 2019, Rita took her last breath in the comforting hands of her second eldest son, Yul Allicock. She was the sixth of...
John Lynam
May 12, 2019
John Wesley Lynam, Jr. Age 72 of Newark, DE Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2019 with his loving family by his side. John was born to the late Mary Jane (Pendergast) and John Wesley Lynam. He was a patriot. He joined the USMC Reserves serving for over 4 years. He was a dedicated employee of Delaware Trust Company....
Ralph Foster
May 4, 2019
Ralph J Foster Sr, 75, passed away on Saturday May 4, 2019 at Christiana Hospital. He was born in Wilmington, the son of the late James W.J. and Dorothy (DiCamillo) Foster. Ralph graduated from William Penn H.S. in New Castle. He is a veteran of the Army where he served in Germany during the Vietnam conflict. He was retired from...
Logan Kammerer
May 1, 2019
Logan Hugh Kammerer was born on Monday, May 14, 2018 to Bill and Meghan (née Garchinsky) in Newark, Delaware. Logan's first name was picked out by his big brother, Grayson, and his middle name was chosen to honor his beloved Grand-dad. Logan was a joyful, healthy, baby boy, just two weeks shy of his first birthday when he left us...
Russell Fernandes
Apr 26, 2019
Russell H. Fernandes, Sr. age 93 of Elsmere, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Russell, born in Philadelphia, PA on July 15, 1925, was the son of the late Manuel and Irene (Jalbert) Fernandes. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. His life was one of service,...
Norman Badders
Apr 26, 2019
Norman Thomas Badders, 83, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Christiana Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Judy Badders, the loving father of Noel Duckworth, "son"-in-law, Brandon Duckworth, and proud grandfather to the joy of his life, Henry Thomas Duckworth. He is survived by his devoted brother William M. Badders and dozens of nieces...
John Hemphill
Apr 25, 2019
John "Jack" Hemphill, 86, died peacefully on Thursday April 25, 2019. Jack graduated from Archmere Academy in 1951 and received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from University of Delaware, where he studied bacteriology. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt. 2nd Class in the medical corps and was stationed at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC. Jack married...
Marie Hallanan
Apr 21, 2019
Marie Hallanan, age 62, passed away April 21, 2019 at her home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Marie worked as an IT Program Manager until her retirement. She loved sailing and singing karaoke. She was also a talented photographer, and enjoyed gardening and painting Marie is survived by her children, Jennifer Bradford (Mohammed Shdifat) and Charles Bradford (Kristy); her grandchildren, Ali,...
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