Sandra Salomon
Apr 18, 2019
Sandra Dempsey Salomon Sandie passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dimitri and her parents, Clifford and Virginia Dempsey. Surviving are her children, Wendy Menendez (Manny) and Michael Terranova; her siblings, C. Nelson Dempsey (Carol), Jane Skaggs (Ernie), Linda Crossan (Jim Spiker), Laurie Raker (Rob); as well as many loving nieces...
Richard Murphy
Apr 18, 2019
P. Richard Murphy It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Ricky Murphy. Ricky passed away suddenly at home on April 18, 2019 at the age of 60. Ricky was born to the late Paul L. Murphy and Ruthann C. Lamborn and raised in Forty Acres....
Jacobi Maloney-Barnhill
Apr 13, 2019
Jacobi Maloney-Barnhill, age 24 passed away on April 13, 2019. Jacobi was born in Wilmington and grew up in the 40 Acres neighborhood. He was a graduate of AI duPont High School. He worked for Insulators Local 42, under the guidance of his union brothers. Jacobi was a free spirit with many interests. He was an avid reader who enjoyed...
Phyllis Ballance
Apr 10, 2019
Phyllis M. Ballance, born in Wilmington, Delaware April 7, 1952 to the late James A. And Molly S. (Blumenfeld) Campbell, won her battle with Cancer on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. She was a 1970 graduate of Thomas McKean High School and a Delaware native. Phyllis enjoyed crocheting, Bingo, cooking (especially her famous macaroni salad), playing poker on Saturday nights, and...
Daniel Savidge
Apr 8, 2019
Daniel A. Savidge age 67 of New Castle, peacefully passed away with his family by his side, on April 8, 2019. Dan was born to the late Alfred and BettyJane (Runyeon) Savidge in Allentown, PA. He was raised in Bethlehem, PA, where he obtained the rank of Eagle Scout. Dan studied history and was a proud graduate of Kutztown University....
Donald Reese
Apr 2, 2019
Donald Reese (71) died on Tuesday, April 2 at home. Born October 23, 1947 in Philadelphia, and raised in New Jersey, Don always said he wasn't born in New Castle, but got here as fast as he could. It was here in New Castle he and his wife Connie would raise their family and become one of this city's biggest...
Samuel Davalos
Mar 28, 2019
Samuel Paul Davalos, Jr. age 84 passed away peacefully on March 28, 2019 at Heartland Hospice, with his family by his side. Sam served in the U.S. Navy before devoting his life as a master upholsterer. His clientele were loyal customers for over 40 years. His work included the likes dignitaries as well as Santa Claus's chair in Red Lion....
Michael Reynolds
Mar 27, 2019
Age 72, passed away on March 27, 2019 in Newark at the Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence. Born and raised in Elsmere, Michael was the oldest of the eleven children of Mary (Conway) and Lawrence Reynolds. He graduated from Corpus Christi School, and he was very proud to be a Salesianum gentleman, Class of 1965. His Elsmere...
Gail Brooks
Mar 25, 2019
Gail Brooks passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2019. Gail had a successful 25 + year career in the agricultural field, working with AstraZeneca and most recently with Nichino America as an Operations Manager, retiring in 2017. She is preceded in death by her her parents, John and Elizabeth (Malcom) Patterson. Gail is survived by her daughter, Kelly...
Juan Castro
Mar 20, 2019
Juan Castro Age 72 of Elsmere Passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Juan was an employee of Hercules Country Club where he worked as a chef. He was also a dedicated employee for many years at A.I DuPont High School. Juan was a handy man that could fix anything. But more than anything, he was a jokester. Juan had...
Mary Wright
Mar 19, 2019
Mary K. Wright passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Mary was born in Fries, Virginia to the late Foster "Cricket" and Eula (Bourne) Jennings. She married her loving husband, Larry on November 7, 1988. Mary was the matriarch of her family and took great pride in her Cherokee heritage. She enjoyed crocheting and...
Robert Miller
Mar 13, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we have to say goodbye to our loving father, Robert Miller, Sr. Rob was born on January 26, 1934 in his family's home on Bull Hill (2nd Street) in the city of Old New Castle. He retired from Carpenters Local #626; was a New Castle City police officer for many years, as well as...
Charles Hitchens
Mar 7, 2019
Charles C. Hitchens, Sr. 1942 - 2019 Charlie passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday March 7, 2019. In his youth, he attended William Penn High School. He then served the Delaware National Guard, as a sergeant, in the "D" Battery 198th artillery. As a life member of the Good Will Fire Company, he was one...
Freeman Finlaw
Mar 6, 2019
Freeman "Bill" T. Finlaw, 92, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2019. Just three days before his 93rd birthday, he was surrounded by loved ones as he quietly passed. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary Frances Ryan Finlaw; his children: Diane C. Strader, Edward L. Finlaw, Sr., Mary R. Heverin (Francis), Joseph F. Finlaw, Sr. (Lora);...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
