obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

Jun 14, 2018

Harry Ashur Reynolds, Jr. Age 77, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Harry was born on October 21, 1940 to Harry and Ella Reynolds. He was a graduate of Conrad High School in 1958, and immediately joined the U.S. Army. He served his country in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne from 1958 until 1962. He was...

Jun 12, 2018

Thomas E. Blackiston Age 77, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wilmington on December 27, 1940, Tom graduated from Conrad High School in 1958. At 18 years of age, he served his country in the United States Navy. He was a firefighter for the City of Wilmington, and then gave 35 years...

Jun 9, 2018

Age 78, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 surrounded by his family. Anthony was the son of the late Domenico (Dominick) and Giuseppina (Josephine) DiSabatino. He was the youngest of seven children. He worked as a printer at Delta Forms in Wilmington for 30 years and served in the Delaware Army National Guard for 31 years. He was a...

Jun 7, 2018

William T. Morgan II Age 87, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2018. Born in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Richard and Amelia Morgan (Cranage). He served in the Army 11th Airborne in the 408th Quartermaster Co. in Ft. Campbell, KY from 1952-1954. Bill was a longstanding member of the New Castle Moose Lodge, and the Korean War Veterans Association....

Jun 6, 2018

Matthew Z. Janicki Jr. – age 53 of New Castle went to be with the Lord on June 6, 2018 after a long, hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Born to Matt and Marjorie Janicki, he was the oldest of four children. Matt served in the Delaware Army National Guard for 28 years. He was employed as a Senior Application Support...

Jun 5, 2018

John N. Diggins beloved husband of Mary Veronica Shields Diggins, died at home on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. He was 94. Mr. Diggins had been a freight conductor for the Pennsylvania Railroad and its successor companies. He retired from Conrail. He was a member of Christ Our King Catholic Church in Wilmington and served on its Parish Council and Maintenance...

Jun 4, 2018

Irene F. Zulinski Age 93 of Wilmington, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, June 4, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, John Zulinski. She will be dearly missed by her children, Patricia Gardiner (Clark), Michael Zulinski (Sue Marley), Donald Zulinski (Carol), and...

Jun 3, 2018

May 28, 2018

Marlene E. Thompson Wilmington – Age 79 passed away on May 28, 2018 at home. Marlene was born in Wilmington and was the daughter of the late Robert and Maisie (Smith) Poole. She was employed as a preschool teacher at Kiddie Kollege Day Care. She loved going to the beach with her children, watching softball and little league baseball games,...