Agnes Lovett
Dec 21, 2016
Agnes passed away on December 21, 22016 surrounded by her family. She was born November 17, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Agnes and Charles V Toner. She later moved to Upper Darby, PA where she married her childhood sweetheart, Edward. She enjoyed her life as a homemaker and was devoted to her youngest child, Margarita (Peggy), to whom...
Richard Fisher
Dec 18, 2016
Passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, December 18, 2016. Dick lived in Elsmere in the same house his whole life. He was a plumber by trade and a member of the Local 74 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. His real passions were cooking and gardening. He had a large vegetable garden every summer of plants he would start from seed. Later...
Joel Saltzman
Dec 14, 2016
Joel Bruce Saltzman Age 51 Middletown Passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Temple University Hospital. Joel was born in Philadelphia. He was a manager at Robbins Delaware Diamonds for 15 years. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagle's fan and an Eagle's season ticket holder. His favorite band was Rush. He enjoyed listening to their music and going to...
James Ascione
Dec 14, 2016
James (Jimmy) Marvin Ascione Born on November 1, 1961, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 14, 2016. Jimmy had a long career as an Ironworker and also as an Arborist. He had a great love of the outdoors, and loved to hunt and fish. Jimmy was loving husband, father, and grandfather. He had a good heart...
Jean Pentz
Dec 12, 2016
Jean L. Pentz Age 80 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully Monday, December 12, 2016, at Christiana Hospital with her son by her side. A Wilmington resident for over 50 years, Jean never forgot her Johnstown, PA, roots. If she found out you were from Pennsylvania, you could be guaranteed a healthy conversation. Jean worked for Delaware Trust for over 25...
William Proud
Dec 11, 2016
William Frank Proud, Sr. Age 94 of New Castle Bill passed away peacefully on December 11, 2016 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Ladyne and Dave Taylor. He was the son of the late Frank T. and Frances (Thatcher) Proud. Bill was a graduate of William Penn High School. After graduation, Bill served his country in the United...
James Costanzo
Dec 11, 2016
Passed away on Sunday December 11, 2016, peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. Jimmy was born on November 11, 1959 in Elsmere, DE to the late Louis and Mary Costanzo. He graduated from Conrad High School and was a member of the St. Anthony's Club and a parishioner at St Thomas the Apostle Church. He fulfilled...
Ann Fitzgerald
Dec 5, 2016
Ann S. Fitzgerald Age 84-Wilmington Passed away peacefully on December 5, 2016, after a long struggle with COPD. She was born on March 5, 1932 in Wilmington, DE to the late Carmen A. Sylvester and Christine (DeMarco) Sylvester. After graduation from Wilmington High School on 1949, Ann worked at Braunstein's Department Store, then joined DuPont where she worked as a...
Thomas Stout
Dec 2, 2016
Rev. Thomas R. Stout Age 72 of Wilmington Passed away on December 2, 2016 at Taylor Hospice in Ridley Park, PA. Tom was born October 6, 1944 in Sewickley PA, son of Thomas M. and Elizabeth H. Stout. He graduated Grove City College in Pennsylvania and Union Seminary in Richmond, VA. He went on to serve pastorates in West Mifflin,...
James Kemper
Dec 2, 2016
James Richard Kemper Age 71 of Claymont Passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016. Jim was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late, Jack F. and Cecelia (Linz) Kemper. He lived in several different cities and towns but enjoyed the life he created here in Delaware. Jim was a long time parishioner of Holy Rosary R.C. Church in Claymont. He...
Thomas Murphy
Dec 1, 2016
Thomas J. Murphy, Sr. Age 88 of Elsmere Passed away peacefully on December 1, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in the Rockford section of Wilmington to the late Henry and Edna (Steele) Murphy. Tom worked his entire life at Bancroft Mills, later the Wilmington Finishing Company, until his retirement in 1991. Tom faithfully served his country...
Roberta Wolfe
Nov 30, 2016
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Compassionate Care Hospice. Bobbie was employed as a bar maid at Mickey's Bar for 15 years. Later she worked at Galuccio's making sub and sandwiches behind the counter. Bobbie was a lifelong member of Atonement United Methodist Church. She enjoyed the fellowship and community that the church offered. Bobbie loved to...
Phyllis Woodward
Nov 28, 2016
Phyllis Barbara Woodward, 84, passed away on November 28, 2016 at Brackenville Center in Hockessin. Born in Wilmington to the late Blanche and George LeKates, Phyllis grew up in Richardson Park and was a proud graduate of Conrad High School, class of 1950. She met her late husband, Charles F. Woodward Jr. at Conrad and they shared 64 years of...
James Tidwell
Nov 28, 2016
James K. Tidwell, Sr. - Middletown Born June 1, 1934 and passed away at home on Monday, November 28, 2016. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Edward, Sr. and Mildred Tidwell, his sister, Fernmarie Clark, his brothers, John and Edward Tidwell, Jr., and his grandson, Cody Bader. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Evelyn...
Joan Heglund
Nov 21, 2016
Joan M. Heglnd Age 81 of Wilmington Passed away with her family by her side on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Hospital. Joan was a loving devoted wife and mother who retired from the New Castle County Vo-Tech School District. She was member of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Middletown where she was very...
Theodora Smith
Nov 18, 2016
Theodora M. "Micki" Smith Age 36 of Wilmington Passed away suddenly on Friday, November 18, 2016. Micki was a graduate of St. Matthew's Grade School and St. Mark's High School. While at school she excelled at both soccer and track. After high school Micki, went on to receive her Associates Degree as a Veterinary Technician. She had a great love...
Zachary Rumpf
Nov 10, 2016
Zachary William Rumpf Age 18 of Wilmington Born April 29, 1998, Zach slipped away from us on November 10, 2016, in his 18th year. A loving son, brother, and friend, Zach will be remembered for his crazy sense of humor, dry wit, and sharp one liners. An avid gamer, he will be missed by teammates and opponents alike. Always an...
Mary Schenk
Nov 7, 2016
Mary Jane "Marie" Schenk Age 90 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, November 7, 2016. Marie was employed as a Senior Computer Operator at Bank of Delaware for over 20 years. She loved reading, doing crossword puzzles, Scrabble, and Sudokus; however Marie's favorite puzzles where those that tested her math skills. She...
Andrea Tull
Nov 6, 2016
Andrea Susi Tull, born October 6, 1966, passed away on November 6, 2016. Andrea is a graduate of Ursuline Academy and attended University of Delaware where she earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Corporate Fitness Management and a second Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Throughout her career, she worked as a fitness instructor, personal trainer, and a registered nurse. She...
Benjamin Reeder
Nov 2, 2016
Benjamin M. Reeder, age 64, passed away on November 2, 2016 at his home. Ben worked for the City of New Castle for 20 years, as superintendent for the Streets Department. He also worked for Guardian for 20 years installing underground cable, and most recently worked for Danella Line Services. He was a volunteer firefighter and a lifetime member with...
