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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Gertrude Barry

Gertrude Barry

Apr 16, 2015

Went home to the Lord on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Gertrude was born in Wilmington, DE, on March 24, 1923, to the late Patrick Aloysius Mulrooney and Gertrude (Ackerman) Mulrooney. She attended Saint Mary's Grade School and graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1941. She started her career with Diamond State Telephone Company and later in life returned to work retiring...

Dorothy Mccullin

Dorothy Mccullin

Apr 9, 2015

Dorothy H. McCullin Age 89 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2015. She was born Dorothy Wasielewski to the late John A. and Helen (Strzelachi) Washall. She grew up in the Hedgeville neighborhood of Wilmington, and graduated from Wilmington High School. Dorothy married her husband, James McCullin, in January, 1946. Together they raised four children as residents...

David Gott

David Gott

Apr 8, 2015

David "Cigar" Gott, Sr. Age 74 of New Castle Passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. David was born on Jun 28, 1940 to the late Francis E. and Maude (Shilling) Gott. He was a dedicated employee of Potts Wielding. David also worked for the Colonial School District for many years. He was a member of...

Mary Durnall

Mary Durnall

Apr 7, 2015

Passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Mary was born in 1915 in Wilmington to the late John and Mary Salecki. She married her husband, George M. Durnall in the 1950's, and together they lived in Wilmington her entire life. She is survived by her nephews, Ronald Arters and Steve Kokoszka; and her niece, Patricia Ulmer. Relatives and friends are...

Sharon Lilly

Sharon Lilly

Apr 6, 2015

Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. Sharon was a judicial case processor for Court 11 for 22 years, retiring in 2005. She loved doing arts and crafts and was an avid collector of dolls. Sharon greatly enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and had a special love of all animals. She made every holiday...

James Parks

James Parks

Apr 6, 2015

James L. Parks Age 84 of New Castle Passed away surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, April 6, 2015. James was born in New Castle, the 2nd of six children to the late James and Martha (Maxwell) Parks. He served his country faithfully in the U.S Army during the Korean War. After the war James returned home and married...

Jane Smiley

Jane Smiley

Apr 3, 2015

Jane F. Smiley (Cadden) Age 88 of Wilmington, Delaware Passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Manor Care of Wilmington. She was born on July 1, 1926 in Canton, Ohio. She met her loving husband, Robert A. Smiley, while working as a nurse and eventually settled in Wilmington, DE. She graduated from St. John's High School in 1944. She...

Charles Dayett

Charles Dayett

Apr 2, 2015

Charles R. Dayett Age 60 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2015. Charlie was born to Robert B. and Sadie (Marra) Dayett on January 14, 1955. He was a 1973 graduate of Conrad High School. Charlie was a dedicated employee of Winner Auto Group for over 40 years. He greatly enjoyed collecting model cars. Charlie was a...

Mary Welcher

Mary Welcher

Apr 2, 2015

Mary E. Welcher Passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on April 8, 1932 to the late Mary Ann (Murphy) and Bartholomew Collins in Bayonne, NJ. Her three older siblings were born in Cork, Ireland, and the family emigrated to the US in 1930. Mary married the love of her life, Thomas...

Carol  Kalafut

Carol Kalafut

Apr 2, 2015

Carol J. Kalafut Age 73 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. Carol was born in Minneapolis, MN to the late Stanley and Helen(Henry)Johnson. She moved to Delaware in her 20's to start her life long career in the banking industry. She began her work at PNC Bank and after 35...

Dorris Ermerson

Dorris Ermerson

Mar 22, 2015

Passed away on March 22, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born on December 23, 1937, the youngest of 4 daughters, to the late Margaret (Dorris) and John Billingsley. She attended Wilmington High School. In April of 1965, Dorris married the love of her life, Billy K. Emerson. Dorris was a kind, compassionate, and loving person. These strong characteristics...

Kenneth Mcnutt

Kenneth Mcnutt

Mar 15, 2015

Ken passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Wilmington Hospital, after a short illness. Ken was born to Jannie and Charles McNutt in Bible Hill, in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, on October 15, 1933. He was the youngest of nine children. He grew up on a farm and left home in his teens to pursue his goal...

Teresa Dennis

Teresa Dennis

Mar 12, 2015

Age 85 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in the presence of her family. She was born in Pittson, PA, to the late George and Helen (Kulas) Winslow. Teresa worked for Hercules Company for number of years, later she was a homemaker. When Teresa was younger, she enjoyed fishing at Pots Nets, crocheting, and playing...

Naomi Callahan

Naomi Callahan

Mar 11, 2015

Passed away, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, after suffering from a stroke. Naomi was the daughter of the late Ernest and Naomi Nichols. She was a resident of Cleveland Avenue in Colonial Heights for more than 50 years. For the last three years she resided in Ingleside Homes. Naomi was a graduate of Wilmington High School...

Catherine O'Neill

Catherine O'Neill

Mar 10, 2015

Age 94 of Wilmington Passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at home with her family by her side. Catherine, or "Kitty", was born to the late Frank and Mary (Lawson) Mohan on December 27, 1920 in Philadelphia, PA. Kitty graduated from Lower Merion High School and attended many of the class reunions until just recently. Kitty worked for the...

Edward Gates

Edward Gates

Mar 10, 2015

Age 72 of Denton, MD formerly of Dover, DE Passed away suddenly at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Ed was born on March 24, 1942 in West Virginia to the late Ermal Ellen Bennett and Carl Edward Gates. He attended high school in West Virginia and graduated in 1957. On May 20, 1967, he married the...

Elaine Moore

Elaine Moore

Mar 6, 2015

Passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015. Elaine was born in Wilmington, DE to the late John and Cassie (Ellis) Palmer. She was a graduate of P.S DuPont High School. Upon graduation, Elaine worked for E.I. duPont de Nemours & Co. in the Wilmington Office. Elaine spent much of her time raising her five children and loved spending time in...

James Hiner

James Hiner

Mar 1, 2015

James Joseph Hiner of Collins Park, in New Castle, died unexpectedly on Sunday afternoon, 1 March 2015, at 51 years of age. "Jay" was a forceful person of great personal charm. He brought enthusiasm to his activities, pitching in with energy when he thought he could be of help. Jay was a skilled carpenter and an avid sportsman; hunting, fishing,...

Mildred Domian

Mildred Domian

Feb 26, 2015

Passed away Feb 26, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Mildred was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Anna (Gazak) and Paul Nekoranik. She moved to Wilmington, Delaware in 1950 and was a longtime member of Corpus Christi Parish. She enjoyed gardening, reading, crocheting, sewing and spending time with her family Preceding her in death were her beloved husband,...

Joanne Scott

Joanne Scott

Feb 25, 2015

Passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. JoAnne was born on Aug 29, 1940 the youngest of 11 children. She was the daughter of the late Alex Rybicki and Mary Serwatka. JoAnn graduated from Wilmington High School in 1958. She married her devoted husband, Edward J. Scott on Oct 12, 1963. Together they lived in Delaware...

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