obituaries

Jul 29, 2016

Betty L. Speakman (Millman) passed away on July 29 at Heartland Hospice. She was 92 years old. She was the daughter of the late Willard and Helen Millman. Betty spent most of her life as a homemaker and raising her nine children. After her children had grown she worked for and retired from the law offices of Young Conaway Stargatt...

Jul 29, 2016

Jul 25, 2016

Passed away on Monday, July 25, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. Jane was the daughter of the late Harvey P. and Rose M. Scott. She was raised and lived in the Forty Acres/Highlands area of Wilmington. Jane resided in the home in which she was born throughout her lifetime. She was a graduate of St. Paul's Commercial High School. She...

Jul 21, 2016

Nancy E. Barrett Obituary On January 30, 1931 the sun rose as Nancy E. (Brown) Barrett entered the world. On July 21, 2016, the sun set as Nancy left to be with her parents and siblings. She is survived by her 3 sons and daughter: Leo Barrett, Christopher Barrett (Betty), Jonathan Barrett (Grace) and Nancy Turner (David). Also by her...

Jul 20, 2016

Antoniette "Nettie" (DeLuca) Fell Age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones at Seasons Hospice. Nettie was the daughter of the late Nicola and Carina DeLuca. She graduated from Wilmington High School. After graduation, she began working for the duPont Company, and retired after 47 years of service. She was a member of...

Jul 8, 2016

Cornelius Patrick Lehane, Jr. Age 57 of Newark Passed away peacefully on July 8, 2016. Con was born to Cornelius and Susan (Darden) Lehane on May 20, 1959. Con faithfully served his country for 6 years in the Marine Corps, however he was a Marine for life, Oorah! Con loved working on cars and was an expert mechanic. He enjoyed...

Jun 24, 2016

Narcisa "Nancy"Johannesen (nee Angeles-Rodriguez) of New Castle, DE passed away on June 24, 2016 at age 76. She is the loving wife of Lars L. Johanessen and a Beloved sister of Manuel (pre-deceased), Wilfredo (Mercedes), Cecilia Buenaventura (Ernesto ) Genato, Romeo (Daisy), Roy (Bessie), Cynthia (Jovencio), Raymundo (Jackie), and Francis (Pureza). Nancy is also survived by her nieces and nephews....

Jun 19, 2016

Passed away on June 19, 2016 after a long illness. Her loving husband, Silvio, was at her side. She was born in 1936 in Bellante, Italy and came to the US in 1956 with her husband and young son and settled in New Castle, Delaware. Shortly after her daughter was born, the family became US citizens. She was an accomplished...

Jun 17, 2016

Age 91, passed away peacefully at home in the comfort of his family on Friday, June 17, 2016. Ed served his country with the 339th Fighter Group 8th Air Force in World War II, was the owner of Brandywine Waterproofing, enjoyed playing music with The Merry Men, and was a lifelong member of St. Elizabeth Parish, and was a football...

Jun 17, 2016

A. Dorothy Arthur Age 95 of West Grove, PA Passed way peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Jenner's Pond. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul Arthur and Alice Dolan and her brother, Paul Arthur, Jr. She is survived by a multitude of beloved friends. Dorothy was born in Chicago, IL, on January 9, 1921 and graduated...

Jun 10, 2016

Passed away peacefully at home on June 10, 2016. Drue worked for many years in the beauty industry as a receptionist. It was there she honed her exceptional sense of style. Drue loved music and attending concerts. She also loved her jewelry collection and was a fantastic cook. Drue was preceded in death by her daughter Kathleen Watson Arters. She...

Jun 9, 2016

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2016. Willard was born on August 10, 1928 to the late Willard Gibbs Sr. and Mary Virginia Bantum. Willard faithfully served his country during World War II as a member of the 30th Motor Transport Squadron. After his service in the United States Army Air Corp, Willard began to study television and radio...

Jun 3, 2016

Passed away suddenly on June 3, 2016, while visiting his family in New Jersey. Dennis was born on February 7, 1975 to Marie (Church) and the late Dennis J. Mundell. He graduated from Hodgson H.S. Dennis worked as an electrician both residential and commercially. He was also employed at the Tenneco Corporation where he served as a maintenance supervisor. Dennis...

Jun 1, 2016

Leo Loder Age 78 of Newark, DE Passed away peacefully on June 1, 2016. Leo was a 1955 graduate of Salesianum High School. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Turkey. After completing his service in the Army, Leo returned home and became an insurance agent. He was the president of Sutton-Loder Insurance for 43...

Jun 1, 2016

Passed away unexpectedly on Wed June 1, 2016. Linda was born in Wilmington on Sept 10, 1960 to the late John R. "Jack" and Margaret Jones. Linda graduated from Conrad H.S. and worked 27 years with Agilent Technologies. Linda cherished spending time with her family, friends and beloved Golden Retriever, Riley. She loved the outdoors, especially fishing at Cape Henlopen....

May 25, 2016

George "Ray" Mills Age 77 – Elkton, Maryland Former longtime resident of Elsmere, DE, Ray passed away peacefully at home with his loving family at his side on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. A native Delawarean, Ray was born in Wilmington to Morton and Violet (Phillips) Mills. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara...

May 20, 2016

Age 62 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, May 20, 2016. Pat was born in Wilmington to Alfred H. Bader and the late Pauline (McMillion) Bader. Pat met the love of his life in 1987 and they married in January 1989. Pat spent his days enjoying the company of his beloved wife and especially...

May 19, 2016

Stephen W. Speakman passed away suddenly on May 19 at home in Delaware City. He was 66 years old. Stevie was a roofer for most of his life. For the past few years he was a school bus driver for First Student. Stevie enjoyed spending his evenings on the back porch, drinking his Schlitz, and engaging in deep conversation with...

May 17, 2016

Passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 17, 2016. A lifelong resident of New Castle, he was born to the late Theodore and Anna (DeFilippo) Yacucci. Joe served his country as a member of the Army/Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. He graduated from William Penn High School and attended a year of college....

May 15, 2016

Willard V. Dunfee Sr. Age 84 of Elsmere Passed away peaceful Sunday, May 15, 2016 surrounded by his family. Willard was a life Member of the Carpenters Union. He served honorably in the National Guard. Willard is survived by his loving wife, Mabel Dunfee; his sons, Willard Dunfee Jr (Rebecca) and Daniel Dunfee (Laurie); his daughter, Kathy Franks (Jimmy); his...