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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Helen Bailey

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

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

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...

Alfreda Staniszewski

Alfreda Staniszewski

Oct 24, 2015

Alfreda B. Staniszewski Age 95, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 24, 2015. Relatives and friends are invited to the Service on Thursday, October 29, at 11:00 am at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington. A viewing will take place at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 10:00-11:00. Interment will be private. Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home 302.994.9614...

William Cunningham

William Cunningham

Oct 23, 2015

William J. Cunningham, III Passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at Christiana Hospital. Billy was born in Philadelphia, and was the son of Jayne E. (Haslett) and William J. Cunningham, Jr. He graduated from Wilmington High School and Johnson & Wales College in Providence, RI. He worked as a seafood manager at Pathmark and was a part-time caterer. He...

Hilma Nolan

Hilma Nolan

Oct 20, 2015

Hilma R. Nolan Passed away peacefully at home on Tues., Oct. 20, 2015. Hilma was born on June 19, 1930 in Greenbrier County, WV to the late Newton Warren and Rosa Mable (Hinkle) Higginbotham. She loved to travel and was an avid reader. She was happiest when surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Bertha  Gearhart

Bertha Gearhart

Oct 19, 2015

Passed away at Christiana Hospital on Monday, October 19, 2015. Bertha was the daughter of Richard and Bertha (Stoepke) Ludtke. She was born and raised in Wilmington, and was a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College. She loved arts and crafts, especially crocheting and sewing. She was a loving homemaker and cooked everything from scratch. She was able to play 12 different...

Edward Pawlowicz

Edward Pawlowicz

Oct 18, 2015

Edward "Ed" J. Pawlowicz Age: 82 New Castle, DE Ed passed into his next life peacefully on Sunday, October 18th, 2015. Ed was born in South Wilmington and loved to travel. He motored across the United States twice, spent time in Florida for a few months every year, and spent many family vacations in Dewey Beach. He was a member...

Loretta  Cook

Loretta Cook

Oct 10, 2015

Passed away suddenly on October 1, 2015 at the age of 81. Loretta was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Loretta was a lifelong resident of New Castle, and was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Church from where she graduated High School in 1952. Loretta worked as a bookkeeper for the Brandywine Race Track and then for the...

Frederick Huber

Frederick Huber

Oct 10, 2015

After a long illness, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Born in Wilmington, Delaware on June 17, 1936, Fred served in the United State Air Force as a Morse Code Breaker. He also worked for the United States Postal Service for 31 years, and retired in 1991. He was an avid bowler and loved fishing at the "pond" with...

Joyce Fuller

Joyce Fuller

Sep 26, 2015

Joyce M (McCafferty) Fuller -Passed away peacefully Sept 26, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Born in New Castle De., Joyce attended St Peters the Apostle school, St. Paul's school and graduated in 1958 from Wilmington High. Married for almost 50 years, Joyce was a homemaker devoting all her time to raising her 3 children and in later years...

Andrew Hutson

Andrew Hutson

Sep 20, 2015

Andy died on Sunday, September 20, 2015 following a short illness. He was the son of the late Charles and Kathryn (Casey) Hutson. Andy was a graduate of Archmere Academy, class of 1949. Upon graduation, He enrolled in Goldy Beacom College. He also served his country in the Army Reserves. Andy was a dedicated letter carrier for the US Postal...

Michael Mclaughlin

Michael Mclaughlin

Sep 18, 2015

Michael E. McLaughlin Age 63 of New Castle Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, September 18, 2015. Michael was born on August 28, 1952 to the late Edward and Elizabeth (McGuckin) McLaughlin. He attended Salesianum School. Upon graduation, Michael continued his education at the University of Delaware. He served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve during the...

Robert Walton

Robert Walton

Sep 2, 2015

Age 87, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2015. Robert was born to the late Thomas Walton and Laura Botsford Walton on May 20, 1928 and was a lifelong Delaware resident. He attended Archmere Academy and was attending the University Delaware when he was drafted in to the United States Army. He was sent to Korea and was captured by...

Ralph Wilson

Ralph Wilson

Aug 27, 2015

Nancy J. Wilson passed away at the age of 80 on April 23, 2015. She was a William Penn graduate. Nancy held several different employment positions, but her lifelong career was being a homemaker and caring for her family. She was a self-taught organist and thoroughly enjoyed music. Nancy's favorite pastimes included reading, playing cards. and board games with her...

Lisa Tidwell

Lisa Tidwell

Aug 25, 2015

Passed peacefully on August 25, 2015 in her lifelong home in New Castle, DE. Lisa was a graduate of Saint Mark's High School, a homemaker for her beloved children, and had a passion for assisting and caring for less fortunate animals. Lisa leaves to cherish her memory; children, Brittany, Casey, and Bradley Tidwell; father, Daniel Susi Sr.; mother, Shirley Johnson;...

Cecilia Blyskal

Cecilia Blyskal

Aug 24, 2015

Cecilia was born on November 18, 1919. She married the love of her life, Joseph J. Blyskal in 1946 together they raised two sons. Cecilia was a hairdresser for many years. She had many interests including crocheting, puzzles, and gardening. Cecilia's favorite pastime was spending time cooking in the kitchen, whether making family meals or creating the very best potato...

Christopher  Butler

Christopher Butler

Aug 11, 2015

Christopher G. "Chris" Butler Age 62 of Wilmington Passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Chris was born on Jan 27, 1953 to the late Eugene and Evelyn (Cedar) Butler. He was a 1971 graduate of Delcastle High School. Chris was a hardworking man and dedicated employee of Arbor Management for 22 years. He had a love for the Eagles,...

Phyllis  Johnson

Phyllis Johnson

Aug 4, 2015

Passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Phyllis was born September 7th, 1930 in Wilmington, DE to the late Robert S. and Emma (Orth) Strecker Sr. She attended Wilmington High School, then worked at Wiltex and Kaumagraph while raising her family. Later she worked at Stuart Pharmaceuticals (ICI). Phyllis was an active member of the Zion Lutheran...

Nancy Buchanan

Nancy Buchanan

Aug 2, 2015

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sun, Aug 2, 2015. Nancy was raised in Elsmere and was a graduate of Conrad HS. She loved spending time with her family and friends at Homestead Campground. She was known for her sweet and funny personality. She collected penguins and frogs. She enjoyed playing slots at DE Park and...

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