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,...
Margaret Parisan
Apr 21, 2019
Margaret M. Parisan passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Margaret was 96 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Parisan in 2004. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Peggy Anne Bressner of Wilmington; son, William A Parisan, Jr. of Newark; and grandchildren, Jonathan, Christopher, Michelle and Kevin; as well as 8 great-grandchildren. Services and...
Robert Hitchens
Apr 19, 2019
Robert F. Hitchens formerly of Worton, MD, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on April 19, 2019. Robert served his country in the the United States Air Force before starting his career as a pipe fitter. He worked for 53 years with the Pipe Fitters Union, Local 80 which is now local 74. Robert was a...
Dorothy D'Amico
Apr 18, 2019
Dorothy "Dottie" Apostolico D'Amico Age 90 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on April 18, 2019. Born in Wilmington, DE, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Dominica "Maggie" Apostolico. Dorothy was a faithful, life-long parishioner of Corpus Christi R.C. Church. She was a kind, loving, and generous person. Dorothy was always thinking of how she could provide help...
Sandra Salomon
Apr 18, 2019
Sandra Dempsey Salomon Sandie passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dimitri and her parents, Clifford and Virginia Dempsey. Surviving are her children, Wendy Menendez (Manny) and Michael Terranova; her siblings, C. Nelson Dempsey (Carol), Jane Skaggs (Ernie), Linda Crossan (Jim Spiker), Laurie Raker (Rob); as well as many loving nieces...
Richard Murphy
Apr 18, 2019
P. Richard Murphy It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Ricky Murphy. Ricky passed away suddenly at home on April 18, 2019 at the age of 60. Ricky was born to the late Paul L. Murphy and Ruthann C. Lamborn and raised in Forty Acres....
Jacobi Maloney-Barnhill
Apr 13, 2019
Jacobi Maloney-Barnhill, age 24 passed away on April 13, 2019. Jacobi was born in Wilmington and grew up in the 40 Acres neighborhood. He was a graduate of AI duPont High School. He worked for Insulators Local 42, under the guidance of his union brothers. Jacobi was a free spirit with many interests. He was an avid reader who enjoyed...
Phyllis Ballance
Apr 10, 2019
Phyllis M. Ballance, born in Wilmington, Delaware April 7, 1952 to the late James A. And Molly S. (Blumenfeld) Campbell, won her battle with Cancer on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. She was a 1970 graduate of Thomas McKean High School and a Delaware native. Phyllis enjoyed crocheting, Bingo, cooking (especially her famous macaroni salad), playing poker on Saturday nights, and...
Daniel Savidge
Apr 8, 2019
Daniel A. Savidge age 67 of New Castle, peacefully passed away with his family by his side, on April 8, 2019. Dan was born to the late Alfred and BettyJane (Runyeon) Savidge in Allentown, PA. He was raised in Bethlehem, PA, where he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. Dan studied history and was a proud graduate of Kutztown University....
Donald Reese
Apr 2, 2019
Donald Reese (71) died on Tuesday, April 2 at home. Born October 23, 1947 in Philadelphia, and raised in New Jersey, Don always said he wasn't born in New Castle, but got here as fast as he could. It was here in New Castle he and his wife Connie would raise their family and become one of this city's biggest...
Samuel Davalos
Mar 28, 2019
Samuel Paul Davalos, Jr. age 84 passed away peacefully on March 28, 2019 at Heartland Hospice, with his family by his side. Sam served in the U.S. Navy before devoting his life as a master upholsterer. His clientele were loyal customers for over 40 years. His work included the likes dignitaries as well as Santa Claus's chair in Red Lion....
Michael Reynolds
Mar 27, 2019
Age 72, passed away on March 27, 2019 in Newark at the Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence. Born and raised in Elsmere, Michael was the oldest of the eleven children of Mary (Conway) and Lawrence Reynolds. He graduated from Corpus Christi School, and he was very proud to be a Salesianum gentleman, Class of 1965. His Elsmere...
Gail Brooks
Mar 25, 2019
Gail Brooks passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2019. Gail had a successful 25 + year career in the agricultural field, working with AstraZeneca and most recently with Nichino America as an Operations Manager, retiring in 2017. She is preceded in death by her her parents, John and Elizabeth (Malcom) Patterson. Gail is survived by her daughter, Kelly...
Juan Castro
Mar 20, 2019
Juan Castro Age 72 of Elsmere Passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Juan was an employee of Hercules Country Club where he worked as a chef. He was also a dedicated employee for many years at A.I DuPont High School. Juan was a handy man that could fix anything. But more than anything, he was a jokester. Juan had...
Mary Wright
Mar 19, 2019
Mary K. Wright passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Mary was born in Fries, Virginia to the late Foster "Cricket" and Eula (Bourne) Jennings. She married her loving husband, Larry on November 7, 1988. Mary was the matriarch of her family and took great pride in her Cherokee heritage. She enjoyed crocheting and...
Robert Miller
Mar 13, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we have to say goodbye to our loving father, Robert Miller, Sr. Rob was born on January 26, 1934 in his family's home on Bull Hill (2nd Street) in the city of Old New Castle. He retired from Carpenters Local #626; was a New Castle City police officer for many years, as well as...
Charles Hitchens
Mar 7, 2019
Charles C. Hitchens, Sr. 1942 - 2019 Charlie passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday March 7, 2019. In his youth, he attended William Penn High School. He then served the Delaware National Guard, as a sergeant, in the "D" Battery 198th artillery. As a life member of the Good Will Fire Company, he was one...
Freeman Finlaw
Mar 6, 2019
Freeman "Bill" T. Finlaw, 92, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2019. Just three days before his 93rd birthday, he was surrounded by loved ones as he quietly passed. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary Frances Ryan Finlaw; his children: Diane C. Strader, Edward L. Finlaw, Sr., Mary R. Heverin (Francis), Joseph F. Finlaw, Sr. (Lora);...
