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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Lois  Barth

Lois Barth

Apr 6, 2025

Lois E. Barth of New Castle, DE passed away on April 6, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1951, in Hockessin, DE to Jane and Walter Barth. Lois was a beloved sister and friend. She is survived by her sister, Susan Barth. Lois moved to New Castle in 1986 and taught art and special education in the Christiana School...

Richard Peden

Richard Peden

Apr 5, 2025

Richard A. Peden of New Castle Passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025 at the age of 89. Richard was born one of nine children to the late William and Annetta (Richard) Peden. He grew up in New Castle and graduated in 1953 from St. Peter's High School. Richard joined the Army National Guard and began working at ICI. He...

Karen Diamario

Karen Diamario

Apr 4, 2025

Karen E. DiAmario Age 43 of New Castle Passed away suddenly after a long illness on April 4, 2025. Karen was a USAG coach at Upper Marion Dance and Gymnastics. Her calling in life was to be a coach and she was so proud of the impact she was able to make on many in the area. Her kind and...

Joann Pileggi

Joann Pileggi

Apr 2, 2025

Joann A. Pileggi Age 86 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025. Joann was born and raised in New Castle to the late Joseph and Marian (Grato) Pileggi. She was a proud graduate of St. Paul's Commercial. Joann went to work for Richards, Layton, and Finger PA. She was a dedicated employee for over 30 years where she...

Harry  Blouse

Harry Blouse

Mar 31, 2025

Harry W. Blouse, Jr. Age 80 of Newark Passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025. Harry was born in Marcus Hook to the late Harry and Pauline Blouse. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the U.S Army and faithfully served his country for four years. In 1968 Harry married the love of his life, Ruth Anne Hick. Together...

Katherine Maichle

Katherine Maichle

Mar 31, 2025

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Katherine A. Maichle Age 95 of Rehoboth, DE, who now joins her husband and the love of her life in heaven, the late Harry J. Maichle Jr. Katherine passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025. She was born in Wilmington, DE on December 6, 1929 to the late John & Ida Weiant....

Eric Campbell

Eric Campbell

Mar 30, 2025

Eric S. Campbell Age 68 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully in his home on March 30, 2025. Eric was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Enrichetta (Zinni) Campbell and his brothers, Patrick B. Campbell Jr. and Michael F. Campbell. He grew up in Wilmington and at the age of 18, inspired by his love of the ocean, he...

Elizabeth  Foster

Elizabeth Foster

Mar 29, 2025

Elizabeth (Klingmeyer) Foster, 86, passed away March 29, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Betsy was born the youngest of 5 children to Charles and Elizabeth (Shearer) Klingmeyer and was a member of St. Peter the Apostle parish. She spoke often of her memories while growing up in New Castle such as making sandwiches to sell on the Ferry, playing...

Charles  James

Charles James

Mar 29, 2025

Charles William James Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday March 29th, 2025. (329). He was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 24th, 1936, by the late Charles William James Sr. and Anne Amelia James. After serving his country in the United States Navy, Charlie worked as an electrician before transitioning to a rewarding career working...

Jeffrey Giannattasio

Jeffrey Giannattasio

Mar 19, 2025

" The most beautiful stones have been polished to brilliance by life's strongest storms." Jeffrey W. Giannattasio Age 55 of Wilmington Passed away on March 19, 2025 from complications of a stroke in Christiana Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was the youngest child of Eileen and Joe Giannattasio. He was a skilled roofer construction worker, and painter. Jeff...

Anita Cruz

Anita Cruz

Mar 17, 2025

Anita Cruz passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Anita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always put her family first. She had a kind and generous spirit, finding joy in the simple pleasures in life. She loved all animals and would immediately give the pets new nicknames. She...

Lynn Kowal Lynch

Lynn Kowal Lynch

Mar 15, 2025

Lynn Marie Kowal Lynch, (nee MacGuinness) Passed suddenly but peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning on March 15, 2025. Lynn was a loving, kind, and gentle woman who loved her family with her whole heart. Her husband, Jim, was her person and their love for each other was unmatched. Lynn was the most caring and loving mother to her...

Theodore Doyle

Theodore Doyle

Mar 12, 2025

Theodore J. Doyle, Sr. Age 84 of Rehoboth Beach Passed away with his family by his side on March 12, 2025. Ted was born to the late Edward and Helen (McCarthy) Doyle. He grew up in Elsmere and was a proud 1958 graduate of Salesianum School. After graduation Ted enlisted in the Untied State Marine Corps, faithfully serving his country...

Eileen Sweeney

Eileen Sweeney

Mar 11, 2025

Eileen Catherine (Claffey) Sweeney died March 11, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Eileen was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of the late John J. & Alice Rowan Claffey. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Leo John Sweeney. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Annamay Claffey; her sister and brother-in-law,...

Ruth  Divincenzo

Ruth Divincenzo

Mar 10, 2025

Ruth Laverne DiVincenzo Age 95 of Millsboro, Formerly Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2025. Ruth was one of three daughters born to the late James B. and Helen (Richardson) Drummond. She grew up in Wilmington attending Brown Vo Tech High School. In 1957 she married the love of her life, Armando DiVincenzo. Ruth was an exceptionally...

Charles  Pensel

Charles Pensel

Mar 9, 2025

Charles H. Pensel, Jr., age 88 of Milford, DE, Passed away March 9, 2025 surrounded by family. Born September 8, 1936, in Wilmington, DE to the late Charles H. and Katherine O. (Palmatory) Pensel, Sr Charles grew up in New Castle DE. He was a proud graduate of William Penn High School and went on to receive his associate's degree...

Justin  Lingo

Justin Lingo

Mar 4, 2025

Justin D. Lingo Age 44 of Hockessin Justin tragically lost his battle with addiction on March 4, 2025. Justin will be remembered most for his big personality and his even bigger heart. He was preceded in death by his brother, Nicholos Lingo and David Kara-Eneff, and his stepsister, Kristin Ziegenfuss. Justin will be dearly missed by his parents, Peggy and...

Roscoe Fagans

Roscoe Fagans

Mar 4, 2025

Roscoe "Rocky" Fagans Jr. Age 64 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 4, 2025. Rocky was one of five children born to the late Roscoe and Elziabeth Fagans. He was an employee of Greggo Ferrara Construction retiring after many years of dedicated service. Rocky was the life of any party. He had a...

Anita Counterman

Anita Counterman

Mar 3, 2025

Anita R. Counterman Age 67 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025. Anita was born in Camden, New Jersey to the late James and Anna Fallstick. She was a proud 1975 graduate of Overbrook Regional Senior High School. Anita worked for the West Berlin School District for over 40 years as a bus driver. When she and...

Elanor  Martin

Elanor Martin

Mar 2, 2025

Elanor Frances Martin, 83, of Wilmington, DE formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication that will be cherished by all who knew her. Born on April 27, 1941, in Allentown, PA, Elanor was the beloved daughter of Robert Harrison Danner and Frances Elanor Kleintop. She graduated...

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