Daniel Mcnesby
Jun 17, 2025
Daniel "Danny" McNesby, 69 years old, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2025 following open heart surgery. Danny was born on January 29, 1956 to Margaret and Joseph McNesby, and grew up in Cleland Heights. He was raised in a close-knit family of 6 siblings who grew to become cherished friends. He attended Richardson Park Elementary School and graduated from...
Venerina Connell
Jun 16, 2025
Venerina M. Connell "Vinny" Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 16, 2025. Vinny touched many lives in her 96 years and she will be greatly missed. To honor her wishes all services will be held privately. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth...
James Hess
Jun 14, 2025
James David Hess Age 76 of Elkton, Maryland James David Hess was born on December 18th, 1948, in Wilmington Delaware. He was born to the parents of William Thomas Hess and Shirley Elizabeth Nicols. He grew up mainly in Wilmington Delaware. He graduated from De La Warr High School in 1966. In 1967 he joined the Navy. He was in...
Carole Kelly
Jun 13, 2025
Carole Ann Kelly of Historic New Castle died peacefully on June 13, 2025 with loving family by her side, in the home where she lived since the age of four. Carole was a lifelong resident of Historic New Castle from way back, before it got fancy and was simply called old. She was the daughter of W. Francis Kelly and...
Joan Taylor
Jun 5, 2025
Joan K. Taylor Age 88 of New Castle After a long feisty battle with a relentlessly cruel disease, Joan K. Taylor passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, with her devoted husband of 66 years by her side. Joan was born March 1, 1937, the youngest of three children to James R. Quigley Sr, and Rachael L. Quigley. She always...
Theresa Waltz
Jun 5, 2025
Theresa Ann Waltz Age 82 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 with her family by her side. Theresa was one of four daughters born to the late James and Helen (Young) McHugh. She grew up in Old New Castle and was a proud graduate of St. Peter's High School. In 1965 Theresa married the love of...
Patricia Paladinetti
Jun 1, 2025
Patricia J. Paladinetti Age 83 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June1, 2025. Pat was born in Wilmington to the late Joseph and Jennie (Bronowicz) Garnet. As a young women Pat was a stay at home mother to her son, Matthew. She entered the work force as Matthew entered school. She was a dedicated employee of Wilmington Trust, later...
Hector Cruz
May 27, 2025
Hector Cruz passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Hector was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who always put his family first. He was a tough disciplinarian, but he had a generous spirit, finding joy in the simple pleasures in life. He loved all animals and would consider them his. He loved...
Raphael Rosa
May 25, 2025
Raphael Rosa Age 80 of Wilmington, DE Died on May 25, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He leaves behind his wife, Lynne Young-Rosa, to whom he was happily married for 36 years; six children, eight grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Mr. Rosa was born to Nicolas Rosa Perez and Maria Arroyo de Rosa, in Manhattan, NYC on February 5, 1945....
Vera Smith
May 23, 2025
Vera H. Smith Age 91 of Bear Passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025. Vera was born in Jefferson, North Carolina, to the late Louis and Josephine (Phipps) Hamm. When she was a child, Vera moved with her family to Lancaster. As a young women Vera she was active in her church choir which is where she met the love...
Jenitta Kelly
May 21, 2025
WILMINGTON - Passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025. Jenitta was born to the late Leedom and Delsie (Woods) Woodward. She grew up in Wilmington with her sister and was a dedicated employee of Scott Paper for over 30 years. She was a kind soul that will be dearly missed. In addition to her parents, Jenitta was preceded in death...
Darrel Palmer
May 17, 2025
Darrel E. Palmer Age 74 of Wilmington In the morning hours of May 17, 2025, Darrel Eugene Palmer, age 74, of Wilmington, DE departed this life peacefully at home following a long illness. Darrel was born on March 24, 1951, in Elgin, Illinois to the late Gilbert and Clara (LeHew) Palmer. He was a member of the 1969 graduating class...
Michelle Tafel
May 5, 2025
Michelle A. Tafel (Givens) Age 62 of New Castle Passed away in her home on May 5, 2025. Michelle was born on August 12, 1962, to James and Linda (Gaines) Givens. Michelle was a loving and caring person. These personality traits made her an exceptional nurse. She was immensely proud of her 30 + year career as an ICU nurse....
Mary Ledoschuk
May 5, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Ledoschuk Age 64 of Newark Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 5,2025. Beth was born in Wilmington to the late Edward and Eleanor (Curren) Martin. She cherished her youth growing up with her siblings in the Delaware and southern Pennsylvania region and was a proud 1978 graduate of Chichester High School. Beth traveled...
Pamela Ray-Trautmann
May 4, 2025
Pamela Jo Ray Trautmann September 8, 1965 – May 4, 2025 Pam was born on September 8, 1965, in Clarksville Missouri from the union of Polly L. Ray and Olie Wilbur Ray. She graduated from Malvern B. Clopton consolidated schools in Clarksville. Upon graduation Pam moved to California, and it was on the west coast that she devoted herself in...
Abiodun Raimi
May 4, 2025
Dr. Abiodun F. Raimi, age 65, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at home in Delaware. He was born in Ode Aje Alase, Ibadan, Nigeria on December 25, 1959, to Raimi and Limota (Afolabi) Akinleye. Dr. Raimi is survived by his wife of 37 years, Toyin; his three children and his siblings, nieces, and nephews. He would often share...
James Stewart
May 1, 2025
James T. Stewart, February 23, 1932 – May 1, 2025. I am sitting in my "man cave" (my garage) counting the ships on the Delaware through a small opening in the trees. I used to have my good friend Jay Steel with me, but he has since passed. The thought of that makes me decide to finish writing my obituary....
Anthony Perregrino
May 1, 2025
Anthony W. Perregrino Age 98 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Anthony was born in Wilmington to the late Angelo and Mary Perregrino. He grew up in Wilmington with his two brothers graduating from Wilmington High School in 1945. He enlisted in the US Navy serving at a submarine base...
Stella Plush
May 1, 2025
Stella Frances Plush, 99, of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, at Rockland Place in Wilmington Delaware. Her name means "star" and now she is like a star that will shine for all of eternity. Stella was born on November 11, 1925, in Swedesburg, Pennsylvania to Mary and Ludwig Zaborowski. Stella worked in the hosiery industry...
John Blevins
Apr 27, 2025
John Michael Blevins, age 40, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home on Sunday, April 27th. He was born on June 22, 1984, in Wilmington, Delaware. John was a graduate of McKean High School, Class of 2002, and furthered his education at Delaware Technical Community College, graduating in 2004. Those who knew John will remember him for...
