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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Daniel  Myers

Daniel Myers

Apr 18, 2025

Daniel M. Myers Age 69 of Elsmere Passed away after a long illness on April 18, 2025. Danny was born in Wilmington to the late John F. and Louise (Drummond) Myers. He was a proud graduate of Conrad High School and made his career as an automotive painter. Danny enjoyed watching old TV shows and movies and in his younger...

Joseph Diangelo

Joseph Diangelo

Apr 17, 2025

(Ret) Colonel DE Joseph J. DiAngelo October 19, 1936 – April 17, 2025 Joseph J. DiAngelo 88 passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday April 17, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Wilmington Delaware to the late Carmen and Dolores DiAngelo. (Ret) Colonel Joseph J. DiAngelo attended St. Peter's Parochial Grade School in New Castle and then graduated...

James Bartkowski

James Bartkowski

Apr 14, 2025

James F. Bartkowski ("Pop") passed away on April 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Wilmington, Delaware on January 10, 1946, to Leonard Bartkowski and Wanda Bartkowski (Gulczynski); he was the youngest of twelve children. James was a graduate of St. Hedwig Elementary School and Salesianum High School and was an auto worker at Chrysler for...

Ida Smith

Ida Smith

Apr 13, 2025

Ida Carol Smith Age 88 or Wilmington Passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. A visitation will be held at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilm., DE 19805, on Friday, April 25from 5:00pm-6:00pm. A celebration of life service will begin at 6:00pm.

Hector  Garcia

Hector Garcia

Apr 13, 2025

Héctor Rafael Garcia Age 78 of Rehoboth Beach September 6, 1946 - April 13, 2025 Héctor Rafael Garcia, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Born in Havana, Cuba, Héctor's life was a testament to resilience, dedication, and the pursuit of the American Dream. At age 15, Héctor arrived in the United States through a...

Mary Cummings

Mary Cummings

Apr 12, 2025

Mary Cummings, 63, passed suddenly April 12, 2025. Mary was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of John R. and Mary T. Cummings. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Charles and Edward. She is survived by her brother John and his wife Gisela, sister Ellen Deely and her husband James and their children Jessica and...

Catherine Callahan

Catherine Callahan

Apr 8, 2025

Catherine "Cathy" Callahan, age 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was the youngest daughter of parents, Harry and Catherine, and remained a loving sister to her late siblings, Marie Wahl and Harry O'Neill. Growing up in Springfield PA, she was a proud graduate of St....

Lois  Barth

Lois Barth

Apr 6, 2025

Lois E. Barth of New Castle, DE passed away on April 6, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1951, in Hockessin, DE to Jane and Walter Barth. Lois was a beloved sister and friend. She is survived by her sister, Susan Barth. Lois moved to New Castle in 1986 and taught art and special education in the Christiana School...

Richard Peden

Richard Peden

Apr 5, 2025

Richard A. Peden of New Castle Passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025 at the age of 89. Richard was born one of nine children to the late William and Annetta (Richard) Peden. He grew up in New Castle and graduated in 1953 from St. Peter's High School. Richard joined the Army National Guard and began working at ICI. He...

Karen Diamario

Karen Diamario

Apr 4, 2025

Karen E. DiAmario Age 43 of New Castle Passed away suddenly after a long illness on April 4, 2025. Karen was a USAG coach at Upper Marion Dance and Gymnastics. Her calling in life was to be a coach and she was so proud of the impact she was able to make on many in the area. Her kind and...

Joann Pileggi

Joann Pileggi

Apr 2, 2025

Joann A. Pileggi Age 86 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025. Joann was born and raised in New Castle to the late Joseph and Marian (Grato) Pileggi. She was a proud graduate of St. Paul's Commercial. Joann went to work for Richards, Layton, and Finger PA. She was a dedicated employee for over 30 years where she...

Harry  Blouse

Harry Blouse

Mar 31, 2025

Harry W. Blouse, Jr. Age 80 of Newark Passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025. Harry was born in Marcus Hook to the late Harry and Pauline Blouse. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the U.S Army and faithfully served his country for four years. In 1968 Harry married the love of his life, Ruth Anne Hick. Together...

Katherine Maichle

Katherine Maichle

Mar 31, 2025

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Katherine A. Maichle Age 95 of Rehoboth, DE, who now joins her husband and the love of her life in heaven, the late Harry J. Maichle Jr. Katherine passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025. She was born in Wilmington, DE on December 6, 1929 to the late John & Ida Weiant....

Eric Campbell

Eric Campbell

Mar 30, 2025

Eric S. Campbell Age 68 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully in his home on March 30, 2025. Eric was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Enrichetta (Zinni) Campbell and his brothers, Patrick B. Campbell Jr. and Michael F. Campbell. He grew up in Wilmington and at the age of 18, inspired by his love of the ocean, he...

Elizabeth  Foster

Elizabeth Foster

Mar 29, 2025

Elizabeth (Klingmeyer) Foster, 86, passed away March 29, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Betsy was born the youngest of 5 children to Charles and Elizabeth (Shearer) Klingmeyer and was a member of St. Peter the Apostle parish. She spoke often of her memories while growing up in New Castle such as making sandwiches to sell on the Ferry, playing...

Charles  James

Charles James

Mar 29, 2025

Charles William James Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday March 29th, 2025. (329). He was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 24th, 1936, by the late Charles William James Sr. and Anne Amelia James. After serving his country in the United States Navy, Charlie worked as an electrician before transitioning to a rewarding career working...

Jeffrey Giannattasio

Jeffrey Giannattasio

Mar 19, 2025

" The most beautiful stones have been polished to brilliance by life's strongest storms." Jeffrey W. Giannattasio Age 55 of Wilmington Passed away on March 19, 2025 from complications of a stroke in Christiana Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was the youngest child of Eileen and Joe Giannattasio. He was a skilled roofer construction worker, and painter. Jeff...

Anita Cruz

Anita Cruz

Mar 17, 2025

Anita Cruz passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Anita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always put her family first. She had a kind and generous spirit, finding joy in the simple pleasures in life. She loved all animals and would immediately give the pets new nicknames. She...

Lynn Kowal Lynch

Lynn Kowal Lynch

Mar 15, 2025

Lynn Marie Kowal Lynch, (nee MacGuinness) Passed suddenly but peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning on March 15, 2025. Lynn was a loving, kind, and gentle woman who loved her family with her whole heart. Her husband, Jim, was her person and their love for each other was unmatched. Lynn was the most caring and loving mother to her...

Theodore Doyle

Theodore Doyle

Mar 12, 2025

Theodore J. Doyle, Sr. Age 84 of Rehoboth Beach Passed away with his family by his side on March 12, 2025. Ted was born to the late Edward and Helen (McCarthy) Doyle. He grew up in Elsmere and was a proud 1958 graduate of Salesianum School. After graduation Ted enlisted in the Untied State Marine Corps, faithfully serving his country...

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