obituaries

Aug 25, 2017

Barbara F. Kibblehouse New Castle, DE Born on August 28, 1931 passed away on August 25, 2017 with her family by her side. Barbara was born in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Joseph H. and Marie E. Fox. Barbara graduated from Ursuline Academy and spent the next two years working in Chicago with the Young Christian Workers. Barbara worked for...

Aug 21, 2017

Leo L. Barrett III, 67 Passed away suddenly on August 21, 2017. Leo was born on May 20, 1950 in Somerville Massachusetts, to the late Rev. Leo L. Barrett Jr. and Nancy Elizabeth Barrett (nee Brown). He was a graduate of Governor Dummer Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts, and went on to attend Beloit College and The University of Delaware. In...

Aug 17, 2017

Francis A. Brady, Jr. 84 Wilmington Francis A. Brady, Jr. "Fran" passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 17th, 2017. He was born in Wilmington on November 17, 1932. Fran graduated from Salesianum High School in 1950. He served in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean War. Fran married his high school...

Aug 15, 2017

STELLA GRAZIOSI LOTIERZO 90 1926 - 2017 On August 15, God called his beloved Stella home. Stella was loved and admired by all who knew her. A gifted story teller, Stella's fondest memories were told in tales of life on her grandmother's farm and family gatherings with never-ending feasts. As a devoted mother and successful business woman, Stella served as...

Aug 14, 2017

Jesse Steele age 22 of Camden NY, formerly of New Castle, passed away on August 14, 2017. Jesse was born and raised in New Castle, DE. He also lived in Florida, as well as New York with his family. He enjoyed watching UFC and MMA fighting as well as playing his X-Box and baseball. Jesse loved taking selfies and he...

Aug 13, 2017

Mabel "Gracie" Valko Age 97 of Wilmington Peacefully joined her love and best friend Nick on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Gracie was born on July 21, 1920 in Pittsburg, PA. With her family, she moved to Delaware in 1924 for health reasons. She met her beloved Nick through his brother, George. When she saw a picture of Nick it was...

Aug 11, 2017

Jill (Roach) DiAngelo Age 55 – New Castle Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 11, 2017. A lifelong resident of New Castle, Jill was a graduate of St. Peter Grade School, William Penn High School, and Del Tech CC. She worked for several law firms in the Wilmington area. Jill was a longtime member of St. Anthony's Club...

Aug 9, 2017

Passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice Christiana Hospital on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 following a brief illness. Born and raised in McAdoo, PA, Leon was a 1951 graduate of McAdoo High School where he excelled at football and basketball. Upon graduation, he moved to Delaware and enlisted in the Army during the Korean War. On May 10, 1958, he married...

Aug 6, 2017

Thomas A. Chew, Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 6, 2017 Tom was born in Wilmington, DE to the late Walbert and Frances Chew. He attended Corpus Christi and Oak Grove elementary schools and was a graduate of Conrad High School in 1965. He went on to become a firefighter for the City of Wilmington Fire Dept. and...

Aug 3, 2017

Florence M. Szymanski "Flo" Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 3, 2017, surrounded by her family. Flo was born and raised in Wilmington to the late Ralph and Catarina Marra. She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1955, and went on to work at Briggs Rubber Products in New Castle until her retirement. She then assumed her role...

Aug 2, 2017

Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. George was born in Orange New Jersey, and moved to Newark, DE where he worked for Midas as a mechanic for over 30 years. He was also a die-hard Cowboys fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Jennifer; daughter, Kelsey Lynn Malafronti; son, Wesley Thomas Meredith; brother, Walter...

Jul 30, 2017

Jul 27, 2017

Florence G. (O'Donnell) Palmer 90 New Castle, DE Passed away peacefully on July 27, 2017 at Ingleside Assisted living. Florence was born on February 5, 1927 in Lockhaven, PA. She graduated at the top of her class from Beebe School of Nursing in 1947 and went on to work as a nurse until she retired at the age of 72....

Jul 26, 2017

Ernest V. Goldner Age 100 – Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Ernie founded and managed Wyman Home Improvement Company for 50 years and officially retired at the age of 90. He was a very active member of the Greenhill Lions Club for over 60 years, where he served as both President and Treasurer. He...

Jul 24, 2017

Julie Manetti Age 67 of New Castle Passed away on Monday, July, 24, 2017. Julie was born in New Castle to the late John and Mary (Jeffery) Nepi. In 1971, she married her childhood sweetheart, Vincent "Junie" Manetti Jr. Together they spent 29 loving years in Shawtown raising their children and grandchildren. Their door was always open to anyone who...

Jul 21, 2017

Age 69 of Wilmington Passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017. Phil proudly served his country in the United States Army for 3 years. He was the owner and operator of Greenhill Auto for 33 years. He owes his success to his faithful business partners, his wife, Maryann, and dear friend, Vince Apostolico, who worked with him for many years....

Jul 20, 2017

Dorothy Malone Waibel Age 93 – Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Born on November 21, 1923, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Lillian and Cooper Malone. She was a member and elder of Elsmere Presbyterian Church. She joined the church choir in 1935 and was a member of...

Jul 17, 2017

Passed away on July 17, 2017. Penny was born in Wilmington, DE to the late George and Emma Lou Davis. She began working for Delaware Trust in the late 1970's as a teller and worked her way up to Vice President before retiring from her postion after 15 years. She went on to work for the State of DE as...

Jul 15, 2017

Passed away on Saturday July 15, 2017. Bill was a dedicated employee of General Motors for 32 years, retiring in 2008. He loved boating, fishing, and crabbing. Bill also greatly enjoyed time spent with his family and his beloved dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmella DiSabatino and Alphonse Frank. Bill will be dearly missed by his...

Jul 11, 2017

Noreen M. Quinn AGE: 78 • Newark Passed away peacefully at Brandywine Nursing and Rehab Center on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Noreen's family is comforted knowing that she will be reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Thomas, who preceded her in death almost 50 years ago. Born in 1938 in Wilmington, Delaware, Noreen was the third of five children...