Theresa Mitchell
Dec 18, 2015
Theresa V. (Donah) Mitchell Age 60 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on the morning of December 18, 2015, surrounded by her family. Theresa was born to the late Gerald and Angeline (Eannone) Donah. She was a 1973 graduate of Del Castle Technical High School. Theresa was a faithful employee of National Dentex for over 20 years, where she worked as...
Doris Lord (Baumgarten)
Dec 16, 2015
After a short illness, Ms. Lord passed away peacefully from this life to eternal life on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She was under hospice care at her home in Elsmere, where she had resided since 1958. Ms. Lord was known all her life as a caregiver. She was a foster mother to more than 30 children, a nurse at the...
Mary Fernandez
Dec 9, 2015
In each lifetime, there appear certain people who, through the sheer will of their vivacious personalities, can best be described as characters. They are the individuals who light up the room with their arrival and whose antics bring smiles to the faces of those around them. On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, the world lost a shining star when Mary Jane...
Clelia Dougherty
Dec 9, 2015
Passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Christiana Hospital. Clelia was raised in Wilmington with her two brothers and three sisters. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School and Goldey Beacom College. She had several positions with federal government, the most interesting of which was a U.S. Marshal. In 1952, Clelia married Francis Dougherty, and together they raised...
Julia Indellini
Dec 7, 2015
Passed away peacefully on December 7, 2015. Julia was born in West Chester, PA the daughter of the late Nicholas and Jennie (DiAgostino) Orlando. She was a 1953 graduate of Media High School. Upon graduation Julia went to work for AT&T in Washington D.C. She later transferred to Equitable Life Assurance in Wilmington, DE, and retired after 20 years of...
Frances Pernot
Dec 2, 2015
Frances Ann Keenan Pernot, affectionately known as "Dottie" died peacefully on December 2, 2015 at the age of 94. Dottie was born March 1, 1921 and was the tenth and last surviving of fifteen children of James L. Keenan and Mary McDevitt Keenan. Dottie lived her whole life in New Castle. She was a graduate of St. Peter High School...
Michael Williams
Nov 30, 2015
Cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on November 30, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. A life-long Delaware resident, Michael was born in Wilmington on July 5, 1953 and was the loving son of Michael John (DiGuglielmo) Williams, Sr. and Teresa (Biscoe). He was a devoted husband and will be dearly missed by his wife of 33 years,...
Bruce Ruoff
Nov 28, 2015
Age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2015. Bruce was born in Philadelphia to Martin J. and Helen A. (Dent) Ruoff. He graduated from North East High School in Philadelphia, where he was a member of the cast and dancing chorus for the NE Revue. He joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1948 and served as an aviation...
Helen Hazewski
Nov 28, 2015
Helen Mae Hazewski, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on Nov. 28, 2015, after a long illness. Helen was born June 9, 1927 in Wilmington and resided here all her life. She was preceded in death by her parents ("Mac" and Nellie McElwee), and siblings, William and Betty. Helen is survived by her husband, Daniel K. Hazewski,...
Stephen Loncki
Nov 28, 2015
Stephen J. Loncki Age 54 of New Castle Passed away on November 28, 2015 after fighting courageously with injury and adversity for four years. Steve graduated from Salesianum School in 1979, along with four first cousins. Steve's family is just that big. Steve worked as a carpenter for Brosius-Eliason and eventually became an expert, independent home remodeler. He was a...
Sharon Clough
Nov 27, 2015
Age 58, passed away at Seasons Hospice at Christiana Hospital on Fri., Nov. 27, 2015. All services will be private. Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home 302.994.9614 www.delawarefuneral.com
Steven Sparks
Nov 25, 2015
Left us on November 25,2015. Steven was a 1998 graduate of William Penn High School. While at William Penn, he was a member of the swimming and lacrosse teams. Steven was also awarded the opportunity to study abroad in Germany, where he was able to immerse himself in the rich German culture. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical and...
Jane Holliday
Nov 24, 2015
Passed away at Christiana Hospital on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 surrounded by her four children. Jane was born to the late Harold and Florence Heycock in Summit Hill, PA on Christmas Day, 1931. She met the love of her life, Alfred Holliday, in elementary school. They attended school together until graduation from Summit Hill High. Upon graduation, Jane went to...
Edward Sharkey
Nov 23, 2015
Edward M. Sharkey Age 66 – Wilmington Went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Joan, on Monday, November 23, 2015. Shark graduated from Salesianum School in 1967 and attended the University of Delaware. He was a member of IBEW 313 for 40 years as a master electrician. He married the love of his life, Joan, in 1981....
James Stewart
Nov 9, 2015
Age 76 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2015. Jim was a simple man who was a true outdoorsman. Whether hunting, or fishing, or just being at work on the dairy farm, Jim loved being outside. He also enjoyed visiting antique auctions and was always on the hunt for the perfect find. He was a perpetual...
Marilyn Lynch
Nov 6, 2015
Passed away Friday, November 6, 2015. Marilyn was born on November 2, 1926 in Sayre, PA. She was the daughter of the late Andrew C. and Gladys I. (Bush) Bustin. Upon retiring from Star Savings and Loan in 1990, Marilyn spent her time gardening and traveling. She enjoyed many winters in Arizona and immersed herself in Southwest history and culture....
Wendy Luoma
Nov 5, 2015
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Heartland Hospice with her husband, Jeff, by her side, after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Wendy was born in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Leslie G. Graper, Jr. and Carolyn Sebold Graper. Wendy graduated cum laude from West Chester University with a degree in elementary education. Most of her 35...
Helen Bailey
Nov 3, 2015
Helen J. Bailey Age 81, passed away peacefully at Renaissance Rehabilitation in Millsboro on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Helen began her career as a cook at A I duPont Institute for Children. She retired from the Wilmington Shop after 20 years of service. She was a member of the Red Hat Society when she resided at the Brandywine Springs Nursing...
Jeffery Cronholm
Oct 31, 2015
In leiu of flowers the family asks contributions be made to the Ava Cronholm Trust. Please make checks payable to Ava Cronholm Trust, 4 Lisa Beth Drive, Dover NH 03820. Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home www.delawarefuneral.com 302-994-9614
Helen Daniels
Oct 25, 2015
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Helen was born to the late Pietro and Marie (Piccioni) Camelo on January 16, 1923. She married the love of her life Ellsworth Daniels. Together they lived and raised their children in New Castle. Helen was a talented homemaker, she devoted her life to caring for her family. Helen was most at...
