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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
