Ralph Mccafferty
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...
Joanne Denney
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...
Richard Emery
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,...
Samuel Talley
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...
Margaret Kernehan
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...
Robert Spear
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...
Kevin Norris
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....
Josephine Davison
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...
Richard Rigler
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...
Joanne Hartnett
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...
Thomas Ingle
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....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
