obituaries

Mar 2, 2017

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Steven was the son of the late Leslie C., Sr. and Miriam (Jensen) Paris He, along with his wife, Bridget, founded, owned, operated Biddee Works Roofing Company for over ten years. In addition to his parents, Steven was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Stiner....

Mar 1, 2017

Passed away peacefully at home on March 1, 2017. Robert was a 1977 graduate of Conrad High School. He owned and operated his own carpet cleaning business in Delaware's resort towns for over 22 years. Robert is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Warrington; mother, Dorothy (Lane) Warrington; and nephew, Joseph Carling. Robert is survived by his sons, Wesley,...

Feb 28, 2017

Anna M. Taylor Age 99 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully after a short illness. Anna worked as a chemist assistant at Hercules. She was a dedicated employee for over 32 years. Anna was a long time parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena R.C. Church. Anna was a simple women who found joy in little things, but her greatest joy was...

Feb 23, 2017

Feb 10, 2017

Passed away on February 10, 2017 at Christiana Hospital with his loving family by his side. Benny was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Lonnie and Sophie Hawkins. He worked in the construction industry as a carpenter, and retired from Carpenters Local 626 in 1993. Benny was a member of the VFW, as well as the West End Rod...

Feb 8, 2017

Donald M. Rhoads, Jr., of Smyrna, peacefully entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on February 8, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was 49 years old. Don was a loving son, a caring brother, a proud father, and an adoring pop-pop. He was, without a doubt, a warrior with a big heart and immense love for his family and friends....

Feb 7, 2017

Carole Anne Curtis Age 74 of New Castle Passed at home on February 7, 2017 surrounded by her family after her courageous battle with cancer. Carole was born on December 18, 1942 in Chester, PA and was a graduate of Eddystone High School. She married her loving husband, John R. Curtis Jr., and together they lived in New Castle for...

Feb 6, 2017

Mark Vogelsong departed this life peacefully on Monday, February 6th, 2017 surrounded by loved ones. Mark is survived by his wife of 2 years Kimberly Conroy; 3 step children, Sabrina, Shade and Francis and grandson, Carter. Mark is also survived by his sisters, Bernadette (Robert) Conomon, Michelle (Michael) Gilday, Judy Porter, Paula (John Holloway) Vogelsong; and his brother, Michael Vogelsong,...

Feb 5, 2017

Dorothy L. Rhodes Wilmington, DE Passed away at Churchmans Village on Sunday, February 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 8, 1927 to the late Oscar and Laura Lank, and was a graduate of Wilmington High School and worked as a secretary for the City of Wilmington Fire Department. Dorothy enjoyed bowling and being a...

Feb 3, 2017

Margaret Moore Fitzpatrick "Peggy" Peggy Fitzpatrick, age 61, ended her long battle with metastatic breast cancer on Friday surrounded by her loving family. After graduating from Corpus Christi and Padua Academy in 1973, Peggy worked for Christiana Care for 29 years and Highmark for 9 years. She found joy in everything she did - from traveling and enjoying a good...

Feb 3, 2017

Wilmer "Will" O. Reiter Age 92 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2017. Will was a proud member of the US Army and served his country in WWII. When he returned home from the service he married the love of his life, Anna Brady, in November, 1948. Together they raised four children. Will worked for Sears for...

Feb 1, 2017

Passed away at Christiana Hospital on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, surrounded by her family and friends. Kumi was born in Tokyo, Japan. She met the love of her life, Joe, in 1972 while he was serving in the United States Navy. They spent several years together in Japan until his tour ended and Kumi immigrated to United States. She become...

Jan 20, 2017

William S. (Bill) Pennell AGE: 82 • Wilmington Passed away suddenly on Friday, January 20, 2017 Bill was born on May 20, 1934 to the late William A and Mary (Sobocinski) Pennell. He graduated from Wilmington High School and served in the National Guard of Delaware. Bill worked for Wilmington Trust in the tax department for 47 years, and also...

Jan 19, 2017

Anita Linn Wright Of Wilmington, age 61, passed away comfortably with family by her side on January 19, 2017. Anita excelled in athletics, especially competitive swimming and retired from New Castle County government after 32 years. Anita is at peace in the company of her husband and best friend, Donald, her parents Loren and Gertrude Linn, and brothers-in-law Stephen Smigel...

Jan 13, 2017

Elizabeth "Betty" Matiska Age 94 Passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Betty loved crocheting, sewing, and baking. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Matisko, and her grandson, John Bamber, her sisters, Anna Mae Kapochus and Dorothy Bizub; and her brother, Joseph Urban. Betty is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Bernice...

Jan 9, 2017

Tomme Robinett Age 58-Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2017. Services and burial will be private

Jan 6, 2017

Paul J Callahan Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 6, 2017 Paul was born in 1939 in Carlisle, PA to the late Fred and Sarah (Warner) Callahan. He graduated from Wilmington High School in 1956. Paul had multiple jobs (the Railroad, Chrysler, working in Gloucester, NJ lighthouses, and Hy-Point Dairy) before being hired by DuPont, to...

Jan 5, 2017

Edward L. Shepherd, 76, of West Chester, PA passed away on January 5, 2017, with his loving wife, Lucia Mazzetti Shepherd, by his side. He was born to the late Rolfe and Ethel (Kennedy) Shepherd in Chester, PA. Eddie was a gifted athlete in multiple sports at Wilmington High School. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps then...

Jan 4, 2017

Passed away suddenly at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia surrounded by her family. Jane was a member of St. Ann's R.C. Church in Bethany. She was an active member of the community and gave of her time in many different charitable and service organizations. Jane enjoyed traveling, with her husband, Robert, to a variety of places. However her favorite destination was...

Dec 25, 2016

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2016. Margaret was born on June 1, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John J. and Elmina (Aich) Vance. She was a member of the Religious Order of Mary Reparatrix (Contemplative) for 25 years. Since her teens, Marnie was active in the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality. In 1971, Marnie moved to New...