obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...