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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Dorothy Milewski

Dorothy Milewski

Aug 7, 2018

Dorothy M. Milewski nee Anderson On August 7, 2018 the world lost a very beloved person. Dorothy M. Milewski, 88, passed away peacefully at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Hospital. Her family had maintained a constant vigil by her side over the past three weeks. Born and raised in Wilmington, DE, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Naaman...

Mary Roberts

Mary Roberts

Aug 6, 2018

Mary L. (Santa) Roberts age 90, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018. Mary was born in Wilmington. She was the daughter of Arpad (Al) and Mary (Toth) Santa, and the sister of Martin Santa. She was baptized a Catholic Christian on February 12, 1928 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, whose school she graduated from in 1941....

Taylor Cribb

Taylor Cribb

Aug 5, 2018

Taylor Cribb age 23 of Newark passed away too soon from a tragic motorcycle accident on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Taylor attended St. Mark's High School and graduated from Appoquinimink High School in 2013. He completed his education at Delaware Technical and Community College earning his welding degree. He enjoyed working in his family's roofing business. Taylor was a member...

Christopher Jones

Christopher Jones

Aug 3, 2018

Age 46 of Pike Creek passed away on August 3, 2018. Chris was born in Wilmington, Delaware on February 29, 1972 to Audre Jones Rees. He was a true renaissance man. He has worked in the I.T industry for almost 20 years. Chris was an ordained minister who had a passion for horses, motorcycles, and many avenues of creative expression....

Joseph Hamill

Joseph Hamill

Aug 2, 2018

Joseph F. Hamill, age 55 passed away on August 2, 2018. Joe was born on July 17, 1963 to the late Daniel and Marie (Peck) Hamill. He loved music and enjoyed playing the drums and harmonica in his band. He had a heart of gold and always had a smile on his face. We know he will be missed by...

Anthony Pawlowski

Anthony Pawlowski

Jul 24, 2018

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of our beloved father, Pop-Pop and friend. Tony passed away on July 24, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 87. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late, Jan and Mary Pawlowski on September 1, 1930. He served in the U.S. Navy, and later worked...

Sheila Kelly

Sheila Kelly

Jul 23, 2018

Passed away suddenly in her home in Glen Mills, PA on July 23, 2018 at the age of 75. Sheila was the daughter of the late Thomas S. and Mary Esther (Cleary) Kelly and sister to the late Thomas J. Kelly. Sheila attended Mount Mercy Academy and D'Youville College in Buffalo, New York before moving away to cities on the...

William Sheridan

William Sheridan

Jul 21, 2018

William Howard Sheridan, 89, of Stanton, Delaware, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones Saturday, June 21, 2018 after a long illness. Bill was a lifelong Delaware resident, born in Wilmington in 1928. He served in the Army during the Korean War, attaining the rank of Corporal and earning his G.E.D. He returned to the States in 1956 and...

Carole Dempsey

Carole Dempsey

Jul 20, 2018

Carole A. Dempsey Carole Ann (Achenbach) Dempsey, age 85, was born in Wilmington, Delaware September 21, 1932 and passed away on July 20, 2018. She was the daughter of Edward and Catherine (McKenna) Achenbach. Carole graduated from Ursuline Academy, and as a secretary, she worked for the DuPont Company Legal Department, Patent Division prior to becoming a devoted mother. She...

Cameron Griner

Cameron Griner

Jul 12, 2018

Cameron "Sissy" Griner Age 12, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Sissy was a happy girl, who loved singing and dancing in her chair to her favorite music. She had the most infectious laugh and touched everyone she met, and she always brought out the best in people. She loved spending time with her mom and sister, Madison....

Ralph Body

Ralph Body

Jul 10, 2018

Ralph Bridges Body, a native of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away suddenly following a car accident on July 10, 2018. He was 58. A graduate of Thomas McKean High School, Class of 1978, he very much enjoyed being on the stage crew for the school productions. Outside of school, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 29, later serving...

Carolyn Fitzsimmons

Carolyn Fitzsimmons

Jul 6, 2018

Carolyn Fitzsimmons Age 91 passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2018 with her son, Teddy and daughter, Sharon at her side. Carolyn was born on September 26, 1926 to the late George and Carrie Gould. Her family was involved in open wheel dirt track racing and she enjoyed watching her son, grandson and granddaughter participate. She is preceded...

Margaret Sokira

Margaret Sokira

Jul 5, 2018

Age 78 passed away peacefully on July 5, 2018. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends who Peggy touched and influenced throughout her bountiful and blessed life. Peggy was born and raised in Kingston, PA, moving to Wilmington, DE in 1958 where she spent the majority of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family, had...

Sandra Grier

Sandra Grier

Jul 3, 2018

Sandra L. Grier-age 63 left this world to be home with our Lord, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. She worked for B.F. Rich, VA Childcare Center, Wawa, and Serpes Bakery, where retired from recently. Sandy was a big fan of Elvis Presley and collected everything from his albums to his collectable dolls. But most importantly she loved spending time with...

Catherine Shultz (Mclaughlin)

Catherine Shultz (Mclaughlin)

Jul 2, 2018

Catherine L. Shultz (McLaughlin) Age 82 passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018. Cathy was born in Wilmington, DE to the late George C. and Anna M. Roberts. She held several jobs in the Wilmington area, retiring as a school secretary from the State of Delaware. Before her illness, Cathy enjoyed traveling the country with her husband in the motorhome...

Daniel Sullivan

Daniel Sullivan

Jun 28, 2018

The Sullivan Family invites you to share in their grief over the sudden loss of Daniel A. Sullivan, Jr., patriarch of the Sullivan family and 35-year Veteran of the Wilmington Police Department. Danny passed away on June 28, 2018, leaving behind his beloved wife of 28 years, Shelley, and his 16-year old twins, Danny, and Bridget. A graduate of St....

Harry Albers

Harry Albers

Jun 28, 2018

Harry W. Albers, Jr. Age 90 passed away on Thursday, June 28th, 2018. Harry was born on September 30th, 1927 in Wilmington, DE to the late Harry and Ada Albers. He graduated from Henry C. Conrad High School in Wilmington, DE and served in the US Navy from 1945 to 1947. He went on to work as an electrician with...

Peter Poulopoulos

Peter Poulopoulos

Jun 27, 2018

Peter George Poulopoulos, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2018 at Manor Care Health Services in Pike Creek, DE. Pete was born on February 5, 1938 in Philadelphia. He was the first in his family to go to college, graduating Drexel University with a degree in Mathematics and Business. He had a keen mind and enjoyed playing chess....

Elizabeth Laraway

Elizabeth Laraway

Jun 21, 2018

Elizabeth J. (DiSantis) Laraway Age 94 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jun 21, 2018. Elizabeth was born in New Castle to the late Teresa and Giacinto DiSantis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Elizabeth; her husband, Guy Laraway; sister, Edith Gambacorta; and brothers, Ernest and John DiSantis. Elizabeth will be...

Jeanne Smith

Jeanne Smith

Jun 17, 2018

Jeanne Marie Smith (Kulp) age 77, of Wilmington, DE passed away at home on Sunday, June 17, 2018 surrounded by her loving children. Jeanne was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Andrew Kulp and Marguerite (McHugh) Kulp. She graduated from Bishop Neumann Business School in 1957 and enjoyed raising a family and working as a warranty specialist at various...

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