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...
Brooke Goldner
Jun 19, 2019
Brooke Lindsey Goldner, "Brookie", age 25 of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully in West Palm Beach, FL on June 19, 2019. Born on October 21, 1993, she was the perfect birthday present for her mother. After attending Cab Calloway School of the Arts and West Virginia University, her passion for travel gave her the opportunity to experience the United States....
John Simpson
Jun 18, 2019
John "Jack" Joshua Simpson, Sr. Age 99 of Elsmere Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Born to the late George Washington Simpson and Esther Temple on October 20, 1919, Jack was the youngest of 10 siblings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Louise Malgieri Simpson; daughter, Sandy Page;...
Deborah Norkavage
Jun 16, 2019
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Debbie was born to the late Marguerite M. (Anselene) and James J. Keegan. She was a 1969 graduate of Corpus Christi High School. Debbie was passionate about helping her community. She served in many roles for the Town of Elsmere, including two mayoral terms from 2009-2013 and town councilwoman from 2013-2015. Debbie...
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...
