John Tidwell
Nov 22, 2018
John Patrick Tidwell III Age 74 of New Castle Passed away at home in Dobbinsville on Thursday, November 22, 2018 John served his country in the United States Navy. After his tour of duty, he went to work in the construction industry, working primarily as a roofer. He loved fishing, crabbing and hanging out with his friends and family. John...
Edna Reed
Nov 20, 2018
Edna J. Reed Age 87 of Elsmere Went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2018. Edna was born in Garrison Lake to the late Vonetta (Weeks) and Edward Leiby. Edna was a hard worker with an incredible work ethic. She wore many hats throughout her working career. Edna was employed at DuPont Louviers site. She also was the...
Kaylee Lavin
Nov 17, 2018
Kaylee Regina Anne Lavin passed away peacefully in her parents loving arms. Kaylee had a big personality, she was feisty and sassy. She danced when she heard her parents' voices. Her favorite things were having her hair played with and reaching out to hold someone's hand. She is survived by her parents, Christina Lavin (Bader) and John Lavin; her big...
Anna Mchugh
Nov 16, 2018
Age 80 of New Castle passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, November 16, 2018. Ann was born and raised in New Castle. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Peter High School. Ann worked at Johnson Controls, retiring after many years of dedicated service. During her retirement she went back to work part time as...
Keith Lyman
Nov 12, 2018
Keith Russel Lyman of New Castle passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Season's Hospice. The caring staff at Seasons made sure Keith's last days were peaceful and without pain. Born in Wilmington on August 13, 1955 to the late Russell and Sarah Lyman, Keith spent a lifetime living with disabilities. Despite adversity, he enjoyed life and was a...
Robert Smith
Nov 12, 2018
Bob Smith, a longtime resident of New Castle, Bear and Middletown passed away after a long illness on November 12, 2018. Bob was born on March 2, 1944, in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. He graduated from DeLaWarr High School in 1962 and received his apprenticeship from Brown VoTech as a machinist shortly thereafter. He enlisted in the Navy in 1964 and...
Francis Shea
Nov 6, 2018
Francis E. Shea Jr., age 89 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 6th, 2018. He was born in 1929 in Blackstone, Massachusetts. Frank attended Blackstone High School and after graduation joined the army spending most of his deployment working at the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington DC. Frank married Jacqueline Lizotte in 1955 moving to Delaware...
George Broda
Nov 4, 2018
George J. Broda, Jr. Age 90 of New Castle Passed away on November 4, 2018 at home. George served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Valley Forge from 1947-1951. He was employed at the DuPont Chambers Work, retiring after many years of dedicated service . George was a founding member of First State Treasure Hunter Club. He enjoyed...
Carolyn Callahan
Nov 3, 2018
Carolyn M. Callahan, Age 63 passed away at home surrounded by love, on November 3, 2018, from a near 2-year battle with glioblastoma. Carolyn was born on November 20, 1954 in Wilmington, DE. She worked her entire career for Astra Zeneca until her retirement. She went on to have a successful window dressing business with her husband, where they worked...
Jean Miklasiewicz
Oct 31, 2018
Jean Miklasiewicz, age 103, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Gilpin Hall Nursing Home surrounded by her family and friends. Born Jean (Janina) Wedzikowski, she was one of 10 children of the late Boleslaw and Catherine Wedzikowski of the Browntown section of Wilmington, DE. She married her husband, Frank Miklasiewicz in 1946 and had two...
Helen Pawlowicz
Oct 31, 2018
Helen Rita Cannon Pawlowicz It is with great sadness that the family of Helen Pawlowicz of New Castle, DE announces her passing. Surrounded by her loving family, Helen died on October 31, 2018 after a short, but courageous battle of cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Wallace L. Cannon Jr. and Marie (Gregg), her sister Jean Gallagher,...
Johnathon Bryant
Oct 28, 2018
John Arthur Bryant, age 32, of Wilmington, gained his wings on Sunday, October 28, 2018. He was an honor roll student at A.I. DuPont High School and an all-star baseball player throughout his childhood. John's war with addiction began during his teenage years. He often wrote letters about his determination to get better and fought hard to break free of...
Eugene Pivinski
Oct 26, 2018
Eugene A. Pivinski Age 93 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, October 26, 2018. Eugene was born May 4, 1925 in Wilmington to the late Helen (Radka) and Anthony Pivinski. He joined the United States Navy and faithfully served his country during WWII. Upon returning home, Eugene went to work as a printer...
Richard Heglund
Oct 19, 2018
Richard Heglund passed away on October 19, 2018. He was born in Michigan to the late Mary and Nelson Heglund. Richard enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Following his career in the Navy, he moved to Wilmington, DE where he met and married his loving wife Joan. He owned and operated Interiors Unlimited until his retirement in 1995. His affiliations included...
Barry Tielleman
Oct 19, 2018
Barry Lee Tielleman, Age 63 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on October 19, 2018. Barry was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. He spent many years in Texas where he met his wife and best friend, Yolanda. Barry enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. One of his favorite pastimes was long...
Josefa Figueroa
Oct 18, 2018
Josefa Figueroa Rios passed away peacefully on October 18, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Josefa was the matriarch of the family. She loved music and always made it a point to dress to impress. And from her red lipstick to her fiery and fearless demeanor, she was a force to be reckoned with. Most of all she...
Barbara Chappelle
Oct 10, 2018
Barbara Marie Chappelle was born on July 28, 1963 and passed away on October 10, 2018. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, soul mate and friend. Barb's spirit was larger than life and her animated laughter and witty sense of humor will forever be remembered. She loved her children dearly and could often be found fishing...
Laureen Valentine
Oct 5, 2018
Laureen (Reen) Marie Valentine passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Christiana Hospital. Laureen was born to Joan (McGovern) and the late William W. Valentine in Wilmington, DE on May 9, 1969. She was a member of the Class of 1983 of the Independence School, graduated from Christiana High School in 1987, and was a 1992 graduate of...
Thomas Hornig
Sep 30, 2018
Thomas P. Hornig, age 83 passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on September 30, 2018 on the Compassionate Care unit at St. Francis Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey until he married his high school sweetheart Ann. He resided in Union, New Jersey for over 50...
Mary Pupillo
Sep 28, 2018
Mary Pupillo, age 85 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Friday September 28, 2018. Mary was an active member of St. Ann's Parish and the Elks Lodge. When not spending time with her family, she enjoyed playing cards and dining out with her dear friends. She is preceded in death by her devoted husband of over 50 years, Paul Sr.,...
