obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...