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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Mary Kramer

Mary Kramer

Jan 10, 2019

Mary Helen Kramer Age 92 of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Mary worked as a secretary at Pittsburg Plate Glass and after moving to Delaware she was a dedicated employee of Strawbridge and Clothiers for over 20 years. Mary enjoyed time spent gardening, but her greatest joy was being with her family. She was preceded...

Georgina Delaney

Georgina Delaney

Jan 9, 2019

Georgina Delaney age 66 passed away on January 9, 2019 at Cadia nursing home after a short battle with cancer. Georgina was a homemaker. She was an animal lover and enjoyed knitting and cooking. Most importantly she loved the time she spent with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Williams; mother, Ann Williams; and her...

Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright

Jan 8, 2019

"Elmo" Stephen D. Wright Stephen Draper Wright passed away on January 8, 2019 at the age of 62 after a long and courageous fight with diabetes. Stephen was preceded in death by his father Robert G. Wright Sr. He is survived by his mother Nancy Draper Wright, his brothers Bob and Eddie (Joanne), and nephews Robert Wright III and Tyler...

Stephanie  Rann

Stephanie Rann

Jan 7, 2019

Stephanie Dawn Rann, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 7, 2019. Stephanie was born on February 22,1988 in Galloway Township, NJ to Steven and Theresa Rann. She is survived in life by her son and the love of her life, Jackson Rann, 5 years old, as well as her parents, Steven J. Rann and Theresa Brown Rann, her...

Bernice Barnes

Bernice Barnes

Jan 2, 2019

Bernice M. Barnes, age 88, of Wilmington, DE passed away on January 2, 2019. Bernice graduated from Wilmington High School, in 1949 and attended the University of Delaware. She worked for the Red Clay School District and Del-Tech Community College until her retirement. She loved to read and shop and enjoyed trips to the beach and going to the movies...

Michele Woodrum

Michele Woodrum

Dec 31, 2018

Michele M. Woodrum age 65, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2018 at Seasons Hospice. Michele worked as a full charge bookkeeper for Spatz Fiberglass, Nationwide Insurance Company and Data Management International. She was a long-time parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in New Castle. She is survived by her daughter, Katie Woodrum; her siblings, Daniel W. Moore...

Jose Prado

Jose Prado

Dec 26, 2018

Jose M. Prado passed away on December 26, 2018. Jose was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico on September 17, 1946, to the late, Julio & Felicita Prado. His family moved to Delaware in 1955. He was the youngest of 4 children. Jose was a graduate of Wilmington High School, where he was very involved in the Marching Band. As a...

Carolyn Bedwell

Carolyn Bedwell

Dec 23, 2018

Carol passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018. She was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Joseph and Madeline Mahoney. Carol worked as a registered nurse in Delaware for many years before she retired early and stayed home to raise her 7 children. Carol enjoyed reading, collecting dolls and Beanie Babies, and watching the Phillies. She most cherished the...

John Adams

John Adams

Dec 20, 2018

John E. Adams, Sr. passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Valley View Retirement Community in Belleville, PA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the graveside service on Thursday, December 27 at 11:00 am at Gracelawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 2220 N Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720. 302-994-9614 www.delawarefuneral.com

Glenn Waters

Glenn Waters

Dec 20, 2018

GLENN LEE WATERS AGE: 77 - NEW CASTLE, DE Glenn Lee Waters, a lifelong New Castle, DE resident, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2018. Glenn was born on August 14, 1941, and was the youngest of three children of Edward and Jeanette (Cramer) Waters. Glenn loved sitting on the benches of Battery Park, holding his...

Patrick Ryan

Patrick Ryan

Dec 18, 2018

No obituary. Services and burial are private

Margaret Schnoebelen

Margaret Schnoebelen

Dec 18, 2018

Margaret Elvine Lemke Schnoebelen, age 99, left this world on December 18th, 2018 in New Castle, DE after living a full, interesting and enjoyable life. Margaret was born to Emmaline Schlump and Peter Lemke September 29, 1919, in Muscoda WI. She graduated from Muscoda High School and attended Madison WI. Business College. After taking a civil service exam she worked...

Mary Jo Mento

Mary Jo Mento

Dec 15, 2018

Mary Jo "MJ" Hannagan Mento Mary Jo ended her journey here on earth and went to her everlasting home to fly with the angels on December 15th, 2018. She was born in Wilmington, DE on May 9th, 1931 to the late Thomas J. and Catherine F. Hannagan. (Hunter) She was predeceased by her five brothers, Hubert, James, Thomas, Jack and...

Mary Gray

Mary Gray

Dec 13, 2018

Mary T. Gray, wife of the late, Layton E. "Buzzy" Gray, Jr. and mother to Maryellen Lewandowski, passed away on December 13, 2018. Born on August 31, 1927 in Wilmington, DE to the late William J. Hagee and Agnes (Monigle) Hagee. Mary was a member of the American Legion 28 Ladies Auxiliary and the VFW Quillens Point, Post 7234 of...

Anita Breslin

Anita Breslin

Dec 12, 2018

Age 82 passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on December 12, 2018. She was a long-time parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena R.C. Church, where spent time volunteering and served as a Eucharistic Minister. Anita enjoyed gardening, painting, and time at the beach. Most important was her time spent with family. She was preceded in death by her...

Esther Kenney

Esther Kenney

Dec 10, 2018

Esther F. Kenney passed away peacefully at Wilmington Hospital on Monday, December 10, 2018, at the age of 98. A resident of Wilmington since 1938, she had been living at the Kentmere Health Care Center since May 2015. Born in Whitesville, Sussex County, Delaware, on March 8, 1920, to the late Raymond and Edna Foskey, she grew up in Laurel,...

Marie Stansky

Marie Stansky

Dec 6, 2018

Marie C. "Sis" Stansky passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2018, with her family by her side. Sis was born and raised in Historic New Castle. She was one of nine children born to the late Wallace and Marie (Gregg) Cannon. Sis was a 1948 graduate of St. Peter High School. She worked for DuPont for several years before...

John Parisi

John Parisi

Dec 6, 2018

John Gabriel Parisi, age 89, passed away at Christiana Hospital on Thursday, December 6, 2018, with his wife, the love of his life, by his side. John was born and raised in Wilmington. He was the son of the late Joseph and Maria (D'Amico) Parisi. He attended Brown VoTech School. He served in the US Army for 5 years and...

Robert Bleacher

Robert Bleacher

Dec 2, 2018

Robert P. Bleacher passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Service on Friday, December 7 at 11:00 am at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home form 10-11:00. Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, December 11 at 10:00 am.

Raymond Krupa

Raymond Krupa

Nov 23, 2018

Raymond F. Krupa age 88 of Wilmington passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018 at Kutz Home. Ray was a 1950 graduate of Wilmington High School. He went to work for Delmarva Power in the underground cable department, retiring after 35 years of dedicated service. Ray married the love of his life, Barbara Burke, and together they shared over 50...

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