Robert Passmore
Apr 23, 2017
Robert Porter Passmore Age 78, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Bob owned and operated Empire Roofing Company for over 50 years. He was a self-made man, who was strong willed, loved his family, and was an avid dog lover. He enjoyed spending time at Delaware Park. He was full of shenanigans and his...
Frank Hewlett
Apr 18, 2017
Frank Leslie Hewlett Jr. "Pop" Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Frank was born and raised in Olde New Castle, and graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in 1947. He then went on to West Nottingham Academy where he participated in the sports program and enjoyed singing for the school band. Frank graduated from University of Delaware in...
Robert Churchill
Apr 17, 2017
Robert K. Churchill Age 74 of Wilmington Passed from this life April 17, 2017 while resting peacefully at home with his loving wife, Eadie, by his side. Known as Bob to friends and GrandBob to his family, he was born in Whitman, MA to the late Albert and Martha Churchill on July 16, 1942. Bob joined the US Navy immediately...
Mary Marra
Apr 9, 2017
Age 80 of Elsmere Mary passed away at the age of 80 on April 9, 2017 at home. Mary was born in Philadelphia on March 5, 1937, daughter of the late Dante and Marian D'Ortona. Mary was not just a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin or friend. She was everyone's best friend because that's how she made you...
Jacqueline Morrow
Apr 8, 2017
Jacqueline D. Morrow Age 89 of Georgetown Passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospital on April 8, 2017 following a brief illness. Jackie was born in Newport, Delaware on July 20, 1927 to the late Madeline and Edwin J. Pickhaver. She worked for over 40 years at Union Street Post House Restaurant. Jackie was a devoted wife, homemaker,...
Nancy Hernandez
Apr 5, 2017
Nancy A. Hernandez AGE: 50 • Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. Nancy was born August 15, 1966 in Lares, Puerto Rico to Rosa and Manuel Arroyo. She attended Thomas McKean High School and was employed by Daisy Construction for 26 years. Nancy is preceded in death by her...
Charles O'Connor
Apr 5, 2017
Passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home with his loving wife, Dee, by his side. Chas was born in Wilmington, DE, July 14, 1932, to the late William T. and Anna (Zablotny) O'Connor and was the youngest of five children. He attended St. Paul Parochial School and was a graduate of Salesianum School (Class of 1949). At...
Karen Spainhour
Apr 3, 2017
Passed away Monday, April 3, 2017. Karen enjoyed reading and took to heart the famous quote by Carrie Fisher, which was how she wanted her obituary to read; "I want it reported that I drowned in moonlight, strangled by my own bra". Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Constance Williams. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria Spainhour;...
Elizabeth Pierson
Apr 1, 2017
Elizabeth Tayloe Beale Brown Pierson, age 74, of Chadds Ford, PA, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 1, 2017, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, after a 3-month battle with cancer. She was the oldest daughter of Robert M. and Anne H. Brown, of Wilmington. Born in Birmingham, AL and raised in Wilmington, Elizabeth attended Tower Hill School...
James Foster
Mar 30, 2017
James J. Foster, formerly of Hilltown Township, PA, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and children at the Laurels on March 30, 2017. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. (Klingmeyer) and son of the late Dorothy E (DiCamillo) and James W. Foster. JJ was born on January 22, 1933 and raised in New Castle, DE. After graduating from St....
Lawrence Cardwell
Mar 29, 2017
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Larry was the son of the late, Baird "Reb" and Mary Agnes "Nanny" (Barton) Cardwell. He was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia and was a graduate of Bartram High School. He resided in Norwood, Pennsylvania throughout the Seventies and Eighties. In 1993, Larry moved to Delaware where he has...
James Sulpizi
Mar 23, 2017
Col. James R. Sulpizi (Ret.) Jim passed away peacefully on March 23, 2017 at the Brandywine Nursing Home. Colonel (Retired) James R. Sulpizi is known as the "Father of Aviation" in the Delaware Army National Guard, and was the first to be inducted into the State Aviation Hall of Fame. A kid from New Castle, he joined the Delaware Army...
Bonnie Maichle
Mar 22, 2017
Bonnie went home to her Lord on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was the first born child of eight to Robert and Theresa Schnick of Baltimore, MD. Bonnie was training as a flight attendant for Capitol International Airlines when she met her husband, Richard. After flying for Capitol, Bonnie was employed by PNC Bank, provided...
Louise Goelzhauser
Mar 21, 2017
Louise "Weezie" Goelzhauser Age 80, passed away at Christiana Hospital on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 surrounded by her family. Weezie was born and raised in Little Italy. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Jenny Mazzeo. She attended St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School and Wilmington High School. Weezie retired from Wilmington Trust Company. She loved spending time...
William Maichle
Mar 20, 2017
William L. "Chief" Maichle Age 70, passed away at home on Monday, March 20, 2017. Billy was born and raised in Elsmere. He was the son of William J. and Ruth E. Maichle. He followed in his father's footsteps and became a firefighter. He was appointed in April 1968 and retired in May, 1993 after reaching the rank of Deputy...
Francesco Deascanis
Mar 17, 2017
Francesco "Chick" DeAscanis passed away at age 90, on March 17, 2017 at home surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Chick was born in New Castle, DE on March 9, 1927, where he resided his entire life. The oldest of nine children of Guido and Celesta DeAscanis, he graduated in 1945 from St. Peter's Catholic School, where he...
Daniel Paolino
Mar 10, 2017
Daniel J. Paolino III, age 56, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family and friends by his side. Danny graduated from Conrad High School and went on to work as a proud member of the IBEW Local 313 Electrician Union for 35 years. He was also the Sergeant at Arms for the IBEW Motorcycle Club. He had a...
William Paulino
Mar 10, 2017
William F. Paulino, born September 22, 1937 to the late John and Marian (Cavuto) Paulino, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2017, with his family by his side. William worked for Marble Craft Tile for 21 years, then for Gene Paulino Tile for 27 years. He was a dedicated husband and father and found great joy in spending time with...
Mary Stogdon
Mar 9, 2017
Mary Stogdon age 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at New Castle Health and Rehabilitation Center, in New Castle, DE. All services will be private. Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home www.delawarefuneral .com 302-994-9614
Concetta Blunt
Mar 6, 2017
Age 95 of Wilmington Received her angel wings surrounded by her loving family on March 6, 2017, 11 days after her 95th birthday. Connie was born in Jersey City, NJ on February 23, 1922 to the late Isaia and Mary (Presceno) Veltre. She worked as a dedicated employee of Picciotti's Restaurant for many years. Connie loved baking her famous Italian...
