Kimberly Kegelman
Mar 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kim Kegelman, It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kimberly Ann Dougherty Kegelman, a devoted wife, an adoring mother, and the heart of her family, who left this world too soon on March 1, 2025 at the age of 62. Born into a large and loving Irish-Italian family, Kim carried the traditions...
Margaret Miller
Feb 27, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Margaret B. Miller announces her passing on 2/27/2025 after a brief illness. Originally from Philadelphia, Marge moved to Delaware in 1975. She worked as bus driver, first in the New Castle County public school system and then for DART from which she retired in 2012. She was preceded in death by...
Rettie Thompson
Feb 24, 2025
Rettie Thompson, born in Poplar, NC, passed away February 24th, 2025, at home in New Castle, DE, at 92 years young. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Thomas G. Thompson, her parents, Moses and Geneva Lee Edwards; stepmother Georgia Edwards, her siblings, R.C. Edwards, Daisy Peterson, and J.D. Edwards, all of NC. She is survived by daughters...
Deborah Colbourne
Feb 23, 2025
Deborah Sue Colbourne Age 66 of New Castle Passed away on February 23, 2025, with her devoted wife by her side. Debbie was a proud graduate of William Penn High School. She excelled at softball and was an outstanding member of the softball team all 4 years. Debbie was a dedicated employee of Verizon Communications retiring after 35 years of...
Thomas Tritelli
Feb 22, 2025
Thomas M. Tritelli, 68, passed away on February 22, 2025, after a two and a half year battle with cancer. Tom was the second son of the late James J. and Julia E. (Gambacorta) Tritelli. He was a full-blooded Italian. Both his paternal and maternal grandparents "came over on the boat." His paternal grandfather brought over a grapevine from Teramo,...
Patrick Miller
Feb 21, 2025
Patrick Linton Miller Age 62 Ocean City Md – It's with heavy hearts that we must say goodbye to our loving brother Cap't Pat Miller. Patrick was born on July 2, 1962 in New Castle, Delaware to loving parents Robert L. Miller Sr and Patricia S. Miller. He began his maritime career by obtaining a commercial crabbers license in Maryland....
Laura Gunyuzlu
Feb 18, 2025
Laura M. Gunyuzlu Age 70 of Old New Castle Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 18, 2025. Laura grew up in Orange County, California and moved to the east coast as a young adult. She retired from MBNA after many years of dedicated service. Laura had a great love of books and loved storytelling which...
Jorge Arroyo-Gonzalez
Feb 16, 2025
Jorge Arroyo Gonzalez May 29, 1948 - February 16, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jorge Arroyo Gonzalez, age 76, on February 16, 2025. Born on May 29, 1948, he was predeceased by his parents, Maria González and Genaro Arroyo. Jorge was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a cherished friend to...
Melissa Sayers
Feb 11, 2025
Melissa Ann Sayers, 38, Taken Too Soon, But Forever in Our Hearts With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Melissa Sayers, who left this world far too soon at the age of 38. Melissa was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her—fun-loving, intelligent, and full of warmth. Her infectious laughter, sharp wit, and kind spirit...
Kathleen Mackin
Feb 8, 2025
Kathleen B. Mackin Age 69 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born in Wilmington on June 14, 1955. Kathy graduated for St. Elizabeth High School in 1973. After graduation, she worked at Wilmington General Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Church. Kathy married the love of her life,...
Flavie Baarsma
Feb 7, 2025
Flavie Marie-Louise Baarsma Age 85 of Newark Passed away peacefully with her sons by her side on February 7, 2025. To honor Flavie's wishes all services will be held privately.
David Burman
Feb 4, 2025
Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. David was born in Ekalaka, MT to the late Merwin and Jean (Poorman) Burman. He grew up in the Midwest living in Iowa and Wisconsin. David was a 1968 graduate of Washington Park High School in Racine, WI. He continued his education, graduating from Los...
Joseph Hawkins
Jan 27, 2025
Joseph L. Hawkins Age 85 of Wilmington Passed away on January 27, 2025. Joe was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Lonnie and Sophia (Czoch) Hawkins. He attended St. Elizabeth Grade School and was a proud 1957 graduate of Wilmington High. Joe spent his 30-year career working for Coca-Cola. He was a dedicated employee starting as a warehouse attendant...
Francis Mcnally
Jan 24, 2025
Francis F. McNally Age 80 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025. Franny was the youngest of five children born to the late King and Margaret (Cooper) McNally of New Castle. He was a proud, lifelong New Castilian and loved his hometown. He was a dedicated member of IBEW Local 313 retiring after many years of faithful...
Tania Ozarek-Smith
Jan 18, 2025
Tania Maria Ozarek-Smith Age 44 of Wilmington She was born on November 20, 1980 in Mission Hills, California and passed away on January 18, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware She was a bright presence in every life she touched. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. All services will be held privately.
Paul Bernardo
Jan 16, 2025
Paul F. Bernardo, 90, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on January 16, 2025, in the comfort of his loving family. Paul was born on June 15, 1934, to the late Vincent and Mary (Cannone) Bernardo. He was a 1953 graduate of Wilmington High School. He began his career as a master plasterer with Marianelli and Sons and in 1960 he...
Charles Mcmunn
Jan 15, 2025
Charles William McMunn III, age 82, of New Castle, DE Charles passed away on January 15, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Charles was born on October 15, 1942 to Charles W. McMunn Jr. and Mildred (Kirby) McMunn in Wilmington, DE. After graduating for Wilmington High School, he attended Temple University and soon after began a 40 year...
Shirley Knox
Jan 6, 2025
Shirley M. Knox Age 67 of New Castle Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 6, 2025. Shirley was one of three daughters born to William T. and Marlene Rutherford. She grew up in New Castle and was a proud 1975 graduate of William Penn High School. Shirley also received her associate's degree in accounting from...
Barbara Sweeney
Jan 6, 2025
Barbara Myers Sweeney Age 90 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 6, 2025. Barbara was born the only child of the late Herbert and Gladys Ley. She grew up in Wilmington and was a proud 1952 graduate of Wilmington High School. Upon gradation Barbara enrolled in nursing school. This began her over 40-year...
