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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Chrisitne Pasierb

Chrisitne Pasierb

Oct 11, 2016

Went home to her family in heaven on Monday, October 11, 2016. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and passed peacefully under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Hospital. Christine was born on May 16, 1948 in Wilmington, to the late Hedwig (Hedy) and Dominic (Smilin' Dan) Danish. Chris retired in 2010 after a...

Wendy Shaw

Wendy Shaw

Oct 10, 2016

Wendy Ann Shaw, age 53, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, October 10 Wendy graduated from William Penn and Hodgson Vo-tech as a hairstylist and was devoted to eldercare as a hairdresser and would often travel to visit shut-ins to style their hair. Wendy loved the beach, especially spending time at the Tin Can with family and friends...

Rita Reynolds

Rita Reynolds

Oct 8, 2016

Rita Marie Reynolds Age 71 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Rita was born the daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Doyle) Kelly. She was a life-long resident of Wilmington, DE and parishioner of Corpus Christi Church. Rita retired from JC Penny's after many years of dedicated service, however her greatest calling was...

Pauline Carter

Pauline Carter

Oct 7, 2016

Pauline Carter, age 94 of Wilmington, DE, passed away Friday October 7, 2016. Pauline was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved movies and always eating out. She will be missed by all and was loved for 94 years. She is survived by her two sons, Ronald Jones and Craig Carter (Elaine); two granddaughters, Jennifer Perez and Elizabeth Carter;...

Robert Bromwell

Robert Bromwell

Sep 25, 2016

Passed away September 25, 2016. Bob was born in Wilmington to the late Charles and Averla (Squires) Bromwell. He was a 1962 graduate of Brown Vocational School. Bob was a dedicated employee of Witco Chemical for many years, retiring in 1995. He began his second carrier as a bartender at Mulrooney's Tavern in Elsmere and Connections Inc. In 2002, he...

Felipe Gonzalez-Ocasio

Felipe Gonzalez-Ocasio

Sep 23, 2016

Felipe Gonzalez, age 97, passed away on Septmeber 23,2106 at seasons Hospice in Christiana Hospital. In his youth he enjoyed riding horses & working in agriculture in his native Puerto Rico. He was married for 45 years to Juana Gonzalez and in 1967 he moved his wife & children from Puerto Rico to Delaware where he worked for 10 years...

Stanley  Ciach

Stanley Ciach

Sep 21, 2016

Age 93 of Elsmere Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Stanley was born in Wilmington to the late Frank and Mary Anna (Janiec) Ciach on November 19, 1922. Stanley faithfully served his country during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. Upon returning home, he worked as a dedicated auto mechanic for many...

Donald Waltz

Donald Waltz

Sep 20, 2016

Donald J. Waltz Sr. Passed away September 20,2016, peacefully at home after a short illness. Don was born and raised in Trenton, NJ where he met and married Theresa McHugh in 1965. Don and Theresa moved to New Castle and together they raised their two boys, Don and Jim. Don enjoyed a career as a sales consultant with various chemical...

Linda Horne

Linda Horne

Sep 18, 2016

Linda A. Horne Passed away on Sunday September 18, 2016. Linda was born in Wilmington to the late Harry and Florence (Yeatman) Horne. Linda worked for the Port of Wilmington for 30 years and loved animals and knitting. She knitted a baby blanket for her great nieces and nephews. Linda was also an avid reader of thriller novels and loved...

Gordon Mays

Gordon Mays

Sep 17, 2016

Gordon P. Mays of New Castle, age 76, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2016. Gordy was the son of the late Clarence and Hazel Mays. He was an Army veteran and retired from DuPont's Edgemoor plant. Gordy enjoyed the outdoors and was always either hunting, fishing or crabbing in his best secret spots. He was a woodcrafter whose homemade...

Joseph Reverdito

Joseph Reverdito

Sep 12, 2016

Age 92 of Wilmington, passed away at the Delaware Veterans Hospital on September 12, 2016. Joseph faithfully served his country during World War II as an aircraft mechanic in the Navy as well as serving time in the Delaware Air National Guard. He was also a dedicated employee of the United States Postal Service for 35 years, retiring in 1984....

Ronald Alm

Ronald Alm

Sep 12, 2016

Ron passed quietly on Monday September 12, 2016 at 6:28PM after a valiant struggle at the Veterans Hospital in Wilmington, DE the age of 80. Ron was comforted by his immediate family as he began his final journey home. Ron was born on March 24, 1936 in Minot, N.D. to the late Einar Axel and Gladys (Wall) Alm. Ron served...

Virginia  Mumma

Virginia Mumma

Sep 11, 2016

Passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Virginia was born in Wilmington to the late Frank E. and Charlotte (Konitzer) O'Toole, Jr. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School and the Delaware Hospital School of Nursing. Upon the completion of her studies she worked as a dedicated nurse for many years. Virginia was employed at a number of different...

Angelo  Arcidiacono

Angelo Arcidiacono

Sep 6, 2016

Passed away on September 6, 2016. Angelo was born on April 9, 1938 to the late Orazio and Rose (Maccari) Archidiacono. He worked for 20 years as a painter for Maccari Painting. Angelo was a long time member of the St. Anthony Club in New Castle. He greatly enjoyed woodworking, especially crafting intricate duck and bird designs. Angelo was preceded...

Mary  Succa

Mary Succa

Sep 3, 2016

Mary Anne Succa, 73, of Chesapeake City, Maryland passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at her home. She was born February 11, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late James and Florence O'Neill. Mary Anne is survived by her 3 children, Gregg Miller (Karen), Jeffrey Miller (Kim) and DeAnne Lerew (Ben); grandsons, Carson Miller, Logan Miller, Dalton Miller,...

Kathryn  Reynolds

Kathryn Reynolds

Sep 2, 2016

Kate Reynolds, daughter of Joan Reynolds and John B. Reynolds, died peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2016 at home surrounded by her family after a two-year battle against cancer. Kate graduated from Brandywine High School ('73) and the International College of Art in Miami, FL. She worked for the Delaware State Department of Labor for 18 years. Kate's greatest love...

Mark  Wilson

Mark Wilson

Aug 29, 2016

Passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, August 29, 2016. Mark grew up in Oak Hill, and was a graduate of Delcastle High School – Class of 1984. He worked at various HVAC companies and had other side jobs throughout the years. He was always friendly, caring, and available to help a friend or neighbor in need. He was a...

Andrew  Halko

Andrew Halko

Aug 27, 2016

Andrew R. Halko Age 74 of Smyrna Andrew R. Halko passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 27, 2016. He was born in Hazelton, PA on February 7 1942 and lived in Freeland, PA before moving to New Castle, DE. After graduation Andrew went into a business franchise that grew and changed over the years starting in sales...

Lucy  Rock

Lucy Rock

Aug 25, 2016

On August 25th 2016, our dearest mother, grandmother and friend, Lucy B. Rock died peacefully at the age of 85 in Seasons Hospice, Christiana DE. Lucy was born in Freeland, PA on February 8th, 1931 daughter of Joseph and Julianna Barowski. At the age of 21, she married Elmer Rock, also of Freeland, PA, and lived in Wilmington DE for...

Albert Vannucci

Albert Vannucci

Aug 25, 2016

Albert Joseph Vannucci, Jr. passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 peacefully at home. Mr. Vannucci was born in Wilmington, Delaware to Albert J. "Brownie" Vannucci, Sr. and Florence Antoinette Vannucci on July 19, 1951. He graduated from William Penn High School. After high school, we went on to work for Chrysler and retired in 2001. He lived in the...

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