obituaries

Jul 29, 2015

Captain Stan McHenry Age 73 of Bear Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Stan was born in Kent General Hospital on May 5, 1942, He was one of nine children. He attended Oak Dale Vocational High School in Kentucky. Stan was a graduate of the University of Maryland. Stan served his country in the U.S Army serving overseas...

Jul 24, 2015

Paul A. Sharpe Age 71 of New Castle Passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2015. Paul was born on October 28, 1943 to the late Mildred and William Sharpe. He worked as commercial printer for many years. Paul is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Sharpe; and sister, Margie Stewart. He is survived by his siblings,...

Jul 10, 2015

Jul 3, 2015

Donna Lynn Sweetman Lincoln, Delaware – Age 56 Surrounded by her family and loved ones, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2015 at Milford Memorial Hospital. Donna was a homemaker and raised her daughter and her three grandchildren. She loved to go camping and spend time at the beach. She was preceded in death by...

Jun 30, 2015

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Lee was born in Cincinnati, OH and was the son of Lee D. and Marie Hehman. He graduated from Springfield High School. He then served as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the European Theater during World War II. He flew...

Jun 30, 2015

Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Mac was a 1983 graduate of William Penn High School. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 313 for 29 years. Franny Jr. was an avid outdoorsman and loved trapping with his father. He enjoyed coaching at New Castle Little League for many years, and he was...

Jun 29, 2015

Robert F. (Bob) McKinney, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015, one day shy of his 87th birthday. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Harry C. and Nellie T. McKinney; his brother, Charles, and his sister, Marie McKinney Moore; his first wife Mildred; his second wife, Hannah, and his third wife, Rose. He is survived by his niece,...

Jun 22, 2015

Age 72, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 22, 2015 in the Outer Banks, Kitty Hawk, NC. John was a graduate of Conrad High School, Class of 1960. He retired from the Wilmington Fire Department as a lieutenant. He was also a volunteer firefighter at the Elsmere Fire Company for over 55 years, where he served as President. For his...

Jun 21, 2015

M. Eileen Schmitt, MD died June 21, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born and raised in the Germantown section of Philadelphia by her parents, Clara and Paul McDyer. After graduating from the Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls, she joined the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, who afforded her the opportunity to further her education at...

Jun 3, 2015

Age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Ralph was born to the late Ralph J. and Gertrude (Bachman) McCafferty and was raised in Wilmington. He graduated from P.S. duPont High School in January, 1942. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in April, 1942, and served until February, 1946. His Pacific Theater service was...

May 23, 2015

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2015 Joanne was born on September 13, 1938 to the late Marvin and Irene Denney. She graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Elementary Education. Joanne was a dedicated teacher in the Red Clay School Distract for 35 years. Joanne greatly enjoyed reading, puzzle books, and was an avid college...

May 22, 2015

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 22, 2015. Richie was born on July 6, 1934 to the late Howard and Adele Emery. He faithfully served in United States Army as a cook for 3 years. On May 4, 1963 Richie married his honeybee, Shirley. Together they lived in Wilmington and raised 3 children. He retired from Del Steel,...

May 18, 2015

Samuel F. Talley Age 69 of Wilmington, formerly Chester County Passed away on Monday, May 18, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Sam was a graduate of Unionville High School. Upon graduation, he faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Sam was also a dedicated member of the Moose Lodge Chester County Chapter. He...

May 16, 2015

Passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. Peggy was born and raised in Old New Castle. She taught at both St. Peter's and Ursuline Academy. In 2008 she and her husband, Ronnie, moved to Lewes. Peggy was very active in the Lewes Yacht Club, serving on many committees and as a former Secretary and...

May 10, 2015

Age 84, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Hospital with his wife at his side. Born in Wilmington on December 26, 1930 to the late Clara and Robert N. Spear, Robert was a 55 year resident of Elsmere. He retired in 1995 from the Methodist Country House after 33 years of...

May 9, 2015

Kevin A. Norris Age 49 of Elsmere, DE Departed this life on May 9, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Kevin was a dedicated employee of Decampo Bakery for 17 years and Macyo for 7 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and had an interest in all sports. Kevin also enjoyed cooking meals to be shared with his family and friends....

May 1, 2015

Age 96 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2015. Josie was born in New Castle to the late Mary and Eugene Chase. She worked at Bellanca Air, New Castle Defense Plant, Wilmington Fiber, and Kennards Department Store. Lastly her most important job was being a loving mother and great homemaker. Josie was a lifelong citizen of...

Apr 30, 2015

Passed away peacefully on April 30, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Born in Philadelphia, PA on January 1, 1948, Ricky was the beloved son of the late Richard and Doris (Moffitt) Rigler. Ricky had a lifelong fondness for music and loved to dance. You could often find him at the Superfresh stocking the shelves or enjoying time...

Apr 18, 2015

Joanne Margaret Hartnett (Truitt) Departed to be with our Lord on April 18, 2015. Born on October 23, 1933 in Wilmington, Joanne was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. After graduating from P.S. duPont High School in Wilmington, she worked as a switchboard operator at the Diamond State Telephone Company. She married and was a homemaker for many years...

Apr 16, 2015

Passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015, surrounded by his family at Seasons Hospice. He was a member of Good Will Fire Company No. 1. Tom is survived by his brothers, Grover P. Ingle (Pam) and Jack Ingle (Joan); his nephews, Douglass, Patrick, and Andrew; his niece, Susanne; great-nephew, Dominic; his aunts, Lillian Kerrigan and Virginia Wilhelm; and several cousins....