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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Leo Mclaughlin

Leo Mclaughlin

Nov 15, 2017

L. Andrew McLaughlin Age 48 of Verona, NJ formerly of Mt. Laurel, NJ Passed away on November 15, 2017. Andy was a graduate of Camden Catholic High School. He went on to further his education at Rowan University. There he received both his B.A. and M.A. degrees. He was the Founder & President of PaperClip Communications as well as President...

James Karvelas

James Karvelas

Nov 11, 2017

James (Jimmy) Karvelas Passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Jimmy was born on April 5, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Stephen and Elsie (Ganakis) Karvelas. He graduated from Central High School, class 237, he then attended Temple University. Jimmy went on to work as a GIS administrator for AAA for more than 30 years. Jimmy leaves behind...

Thomas Skelly

Thomas Skelly

Nov 10, 2017

Thomas L. Skelly Age 86 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on November 10, 2017. Tom was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 14, 1931 to the late John Leo and Margaret (Petrie) Skelly. He was a 1950 graduate of Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School. In 1951, Tom married the love of his life, Jeanne DeBlasio. Together they shared 60 loving...

Lolita  Lamborn

Lolita Lamborn

Nov 10, 2017

Lolita H. Lamborn, age 87, died peacefully on November 10, 2017. Lodie was born on September 5, 1930 in Landenberg, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Arthur L. Hitchens and Gladys Irey Hitchens Pettit and step-daughter of the late Horace E. Pettit. Lodie was a graduate of Kennett High School. She was also a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College. Lodie worked for...

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy

Nov 2, 2017

Kevin Murphy Left the ballpark on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Born on January 30, 1951 in Wilmington to Jack and Anne (Mcgann), Kevin was a graduate of Wilmington H.S. in 1969. He went on to begin his 31 year career as a postal distribution clerk at the Wilmington branch. Kevin was a passionate Philly sports fan and a member of...

Mark Wisniewski

Mark Wisniewski

Oct 30, 2017

Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 30, 2017. Born in Wilmington, Mark was a graduate of Sussex Central High School, Class of 1982. He worked for Robert Mullin HVAC before becoming self-employed. He enjoyed the Philadelphia Eagles, riding his Harley Davidson, and his dog, Taz. Mark is survived by his son, Matthew Cratty of Newark; his mother, Audrey Markel of...

Janet Walton

Janet Walton

Oct 28, 2017

Janet Beal Walton-76 Passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 Janet was a homemaker, who enjoyed reading, and was also an avid Phillies fan. She is preceded in death by her husband, M. Paul Walton; siblings, Bob Beal, Wayne Beal, Frank "Butch" Beal. She is survived by her children, Andy Walton (Debbie), and Donna McLaughlin (Bernie); grandchildren, Samantha, and Sean...

Jean Gallagher

Jean Gallagher

Oct 26, 2017

An amazing woman has left this earth! Jean passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at the age of 88, listening to Frank Sinatra with her children at her bedside. Jean, Foots, Mom, Granny was the daughter of the late Wallace L. (Bud) Cannon and Marie C. (Gregg). She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. (Tuck) Gallagher...

Raymond Morrow

Raymond Morrow

Oct 18, 2017

Raymond L. Morrow "Doug", 96 Passed away peacefully on October 18, 2017. Doug was a graduate of Delaware City High School. He served with the 844th Army Engineers during WWII in the European Theater. He married Jacqueline (Pickhaver) Morrow in June of 1943 and they went on to have 74 wonderful years of marriage. Doug retired from Allied Chemical after...

Robert Schiavi

Robert Schiavi

Oct 14, 2017

J.B Robert "Bob" Schiavi, 81 of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 14 ,2017 from complications of leukemia. Bob was born in Wilmington, Delaware to Genevieve (Capone) and Alfred G. Schiavi on August 23, 1936. He was a graduate of Salesianum High School and King's College followed by service to our country in the military reserves. Bob...

Maryann Dipietrapaul

Maryann Dipietrapaul

Oct 14, 2017

Maryann E DiPietrapaul, age 52, Passed away October 14, 2017 at her home in Wilmington. Maryann enjoyed her work as a hairdresser, as well as the various volunteering she did at St. Anthony of Padua, where her children attended school. Every year she looked forward to volunteering at the Italian festival, where she enjoyed socializing with other volunteers and attendees....

Frances  Cahall

Frances Cahall

Oct 14, 2017

Frances L. Cahall (Logue) 90 Elsmere Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, October 14, 2017, after a lengthy illness. Frances was a devoted mother and grandmother. She married Rodney (Bud), a neighborhood boy from the Wilmington East Side, and raised her six children. She was a great cook and treasured family dinners. Frances was a strong,...

Charles Menaquale

Charles Menaquale

Oct 11, 2017

Charles F Menaquale, 58 Passed away on October 10, 2017. Charlie was born in Elsmere and graduated from Archmere in 1977. He worked for his family business for many years and eventually went onto work for W.L. Gore for 9 years. Charlie was married to his wife, Stephanie, for 28 years. He loved going to Delaware Park and was an...

Marcia Wilhelm

Marcia Wilhelm

Oct 11, 2017

Marcia Ann Wilhelm Passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at her home in Elsmere, DE. Marcia retired from JP Morgan Chase in 2005 after 20 years of dedicated service. Prior to that she was employed at Monumental Life where she met her soul mate. Marcia enjoyed reading and traveling, however her greatest joy was spending time with family and...

David Blevins

David Blevins

Oct 7, 2017

Passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Dave was born to Wiley O. Blevins, Sr. and Linda M. Blevins (nee Fagans) on March 21st 1970 in Wilmington, DE. He grew up in Elsmere, DE. and attended Wilmington High School, graduating in 1988. While in high school, Dave exceled in academics and was a member of the National Honor Society....

Patricia Warren

Patricia Warren

Oct 7, 2017

Patricia A. Warren 62 Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, after a brief illness. All servcies for Patricia will be private.

Phyllis King

Phyllis King

Oct 4, 2017

Phyllis H. King 73 Passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Phyllis was a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C. After graduation, she taught at Delcastle High School for more than 20 years. She is survived by her step-mother, Ruth Howell; and 3 nieces and nephews. Interment will take place at Gracelawn Memorial Park on Wednesday, October 11, at...

Francis  Mccafferty

Francis Mccafferty

Oct 2, 2017

Francis Ronald McCafferty Went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2017. Francis was born on September 5, 1941 in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Brown Technical High School where he studied Radio and Television. In 1961, he married the love of his life, Esther Marie Edler. Francis served 4 years in the Navy as a Fire Control...

Dorothy Moore

Dorothy Moore

Sep 26, 2017

Passed away peacefully at Foulk Manor South on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Born Dorothy Powell in Ringgold, PA to the late Roy and Grace (McMaster) Powell. She was a member of New Castle United Methodist Church for over 60 years as well as a member of the Philathea Bible study. Dorothy was a lifelong homemaker. She was a devoted mother,...

Timothy Quill

Timothy Quill

Sep 25, 2017

Timothy James Quill Age 54 – Los Angeles, CA and Rumson, NJ Passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at Riverview Medical Center after gracefully and purposely facing a devastating illness. Widower of his beloved wife, Lisa Casanova Quill, Tim is survived by his son, Timothy J. Quill Jr.; his four siblings, Martina (Michael) Scarrone, Teresa (John) Pfeifle, Katherine (Christopher)...

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