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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Ellen Peden

Ellen Peden

Mar 5, 2019

Ellen Cowgill Peden of New Castle, DE passed away on March 5th 2019 at home. Ellen was born in Milton on March 28, 1932 to John and Anne Cowgill. She grew up in Milton and Rehoboth. She graduated from George School and then attended Beacom College. While working for Delaware Trust she met and married Bill Peden. They were married...

John Gaworski

John Gaworski

Mar 4, 2019

John Joseph Gaworski, Jr. age 75 of New Castle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 4, 2019. John was born in Wilmington, DE on June 6, 1943 to the late John Joseph and Mary Elizabeth (McCaffery) Gaworski, Sr. He attended St. Peter High School. John joined the Delaware Air National Guard. He served in "D" Battery...

Leonard Blanco

Leonard Blanco

Feb 26, 2019

Leonard A. Blanco, Sr. Passed away at home on Feb. 26, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Services and burial will be private. 302-994-9614 Delawarefuneral.com

Sylvia  Candelora

Sylvia Candelora

Feb 26, 2019

Sylvia Candelora passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2019. She was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, and graduated from Claymont High School. Sylvia married Joseph Candelora and took pride in raising their family. She enjoyed trips to the beaches as well as fishing. She was preceded in death by her loving husband in 1997. She will be dearly missed...

Robert Galford

Robert Galford

Feb 23, 2019

Robert Ray Galford Robert passed away on February 23, 2019 at the age of 90. A committal service will be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Immanuel Episcopal Church on the Green Cemetery. 100 Harmony St. #1 New Castle, DE 19720. 302-994-9614

Mary Edwards

Mary Edwards

Feb 21, 2019

Mary, age 63 of Bear, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 21st at Christiana Hospital. Mary was a loving and caring wife to Timothy Edwards for 29 years until Tim passed in 2013. Mary and Tim were high school sweethearts since 1970. She worked as an insurance administer for many years before retiring in 2014. She loved going on vacation...

Sheila Rambo

Sheila Rambo

Feb 16, 2019

Sheila Dorothy Rambo, born September 26, 1941, left this life suddenly to join her family in heaven on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Sheila was born in Old New Castle where she attended and graduated from St. Peter's Catholic School. She went on to work for the Catholic Youth Organization, and later for Chase Manhattan Bank, where she worked for 20...

Glenn Snook

Glenn Snook

Feb 14, 2019

Glenn H. Snook, loving husband, father & grandfather passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2019. He was born on December 28, 1936 to Harry and Susie Snook of Julian, PA. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his siblings and grandson, Jesse. Glenn proudly served in the National Guard, and taught in the...

Nancy Rambo

Nancy Rambo

Feb 8, 2019

Nancy Lee Franklin Rambo, 73, passed away from cancer on February 8, 2019 at Season's Hospice. Nancy, the oldest of five children of Carl & Leona Franklin, was born on January 7, 1946 in West Chester, PA. Her early years were enjoyed on farms in the rural areas of Unionville, PA, until her family relocated to Elsmere, DE. From then...

Elaine  Quigley

Elaine Quigley

Feb 4, 2019

Elaine Josephine Quigley November 7,1931 – February 4, 2019 Elaine Josephine Quigley, age 87, formerly of New Castle, Delaware passed away peacefully on February 4, 2019 in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was the daughter of William Henry Collins and Josephine Agnes Collins. Upon graduating from St. Paul's Commercial, Elaine worked at Commercial Credit in Wilmington. She married Joseph John Quigley...

Mary Gagnon

Mary Gagnon

Feb 2, 2019

Age 86, passed away on Sat., Feb. 2, 2019. Graveside services will take place on Fri., Feb. 8, at 1:00 pm at Cathedral Cemetery. Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home 302.994.9614

Mary  Mahon

Mary Mahon

Jan 27, 2019

Mary Veronica (Figash) Mahon Born March 16, 1925 in Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania was the daughter of Louis Figash, coal miner, and Anna Novak Figash, a homemaker. Mary went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2019 at her home in Marydel, Delaware. She formerly resided in Ocean View, Delaware for over 30 years. Mary retired from Electric Hose &...

Mary  George

Mary George

Jan 25, 2019

Mary Eileen George, 71, of Wilmington, DE died after a short illness at Christiana's Seasons Hospice, Friday Jan. 25, 2019. Born in Tamaqua, PA, to the late June (Price) Moran and Joseph D. Moran, she grew up in Vilone Village and graduated from Corpus Christi School in 1965 before studying business management at the University of Delaware for two years....

Rita Colmery

Rita Colmery

Jan 20, 2019

Rita A. Colmery, age 104, passed away on January 20, 2019 at Brandywine Nursing Home and Rehab Center, her residence for the past two years. Rita was born on November 30, 1914, in Chicago, IL. She moved to Elsmere, DE in 1946 after marrying Earl C. Colmery. During the war, Rita worked in a factory that made meters. Later, she...

Doris  Celli

Doris Celli

Jan 17, 2019

Passed peacefully at home on January 17, 2019. Doris attended St. Peter's School in New Castle and worked as a custodian at the George Read Middle School. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Peter's Church New Castle where she was a Eucharistic minister. She was also a member of St. Anthony's Club New Castle. When Doris was not serving...

Florence  Joska

Florence Joska

Jan 15, 2019

Passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Florence was born in Wildwood, New Jersey to the late Roy and Hilda (Ingersoll) Abel. She was a 1954 graduate of William Penn High School. Florence loved cheering on her favorite team the Philadelphia Flyers. She was an animal lover, especially her cats, Trouble and Princess. Florence enjoyed trips to the mall and...

Christie  Riley

Christie Riley

Jan 14, 2019

Christie Nicole Riley Age 27 of Wilmington Passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019. Christie was a 2009 graduate of McKean High School. She was a waitress at Feby's Fishery and Restaurant but her true calling was child care. Christie was a dedicated employee of Mary Moppets Day Care in Rosemont for over 5 years. Christie was an outgoing and...

James Thomas

James Thomas

Jan 11, 2019

James H. Thomas Passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2019. James worked for Texaco Refinery and retired in 1999. He was a member of the Local 74 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. James was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Thomas; and daughter, Cheryl Thomas. He is survived by his daughters, Kim Steele (John) of Middletown, DE, Laurie...

Elizabeth Cross

Elizabeth Cross

Jan 11, 2019

NEW CASTLE – Elizabeth Cross, age 93, of New Castle passed away peacefully on Friday January 11, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was married to Joseph H. Cross for 50 years before his passing in 1997. She was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, New Castle. Elizabeth was a dedicated mother of nine children. Elizabeth was preceded...

Heather Bright

Heather Bright

Jan 11, 2019

It is with great sadness for the family of Heather to announce her passing on January 11, 2019 at the age of 44. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Heather was born on December 15, 1974 in Wilmington, DE. She graduated from St. Elizabeth High School and Neumann University and had a successful career at...

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