obituaries

Dec 31, 2014

Age 74, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Born in Philadelphia, PA, John lived in Darby, PA most of his life until moving to Delaware in 1996. He graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School in 1958 and Widener University. He retired from UHS in 2005. He was a NASCAR fan. He was a member of St. Elizabeth...

Dec 22, 2014

Dec 21, 2014

Passed away on December 21, 2014. Frank was born to the late Sarah and Aleksander Garneski in New Castle, DE. He was a loving man who cared deeply for his wife, children, and all his family and friends. Frank served in the Air Force during the Korean War and proudly became a member of the VFW American Legion unit 28...

Dec 20, 2014

Daniel Paul Reynolds Age 49 * Elsmere, Delaware Passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014. After battling mental health issues for many years, Danny is finally able to rest in peace. Danny was born and raised in Elsmere. He was the son of Laurence and Mary (Conway) Reynolds. He worked as a painter and enjoyed doing furniture restoration. In addition...

Dec 17, 2014

Passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, surrounded by his family. Ken was a family man, loved antiques and shared them with his family and friends. He was a Navy veteran and served on the USS Bush Nell. He retired from Reynold Metals after 15 years of dedicated service and continued to work at Garda Armored Car Company for 34...

Dec 15, 2014

Age 82 of Wilmington Passed away suddenly on December 15, 2014. He was born August 9, 1932 in Cranston Heights, Delaware to Alice E. Crossan Woodward and Charles F. Woodward Sr. Woody graduated from Henry C. Conrad in 1949 where he met his wife of 62 years, Phyllis B. LeKates Woodward. He graduated from Goldey Beacom Business College and went...

Dec 13, 2014

Dwight passed away on Dec 13, 2014. After attending Hodgson Vo-tech he began his career in driving. He loved the outdoors, whether it was camping, fishing, or just being by a fire. He once placed his children and nieces in a car, driving to 6 stores, singing crazy songs about searching for marshmallows to enjoy by fire. Dwight had such...

Dec 6, 2014

Age 82 of Wilmington, DE Passed away Saturday, Dec 6, 2014, surrounded by his family. Donald was an Air Force Veteran. He was employed by various companies including: DuPont, Hercules, Merchant Seaman, and Christ the Teacher Catholic School. Donald was a man of many talents. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Nancy; his children, Michael (Gail),...

Dec 3, 2014

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Stella was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her kind and compassionate demeanor was welcoming to all. She was affectionately called grand mom by all the children that she cared for. Stella was preceded in death by her parents, 12 siblings, and her loving husband, Casimir. She is...

Nov 29, 2014

Died Saturday, Nov. 29th, at home. Eddie was born in Wilmington on Dec 19, 1958 to William (Bill) and Anne (Fahey) Hayes. He, his sister, and 5 brothers grew up in Elsmere, where he attended Corpus Christi. He was a 1976 graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School. Eddie was employed for many years with the Pathmark Stores, where he...

Nov 28, 2014

Charles Joseph Pence Age 59 of New Castle Went to join his heavenly family on Friday, November 28, 2014. Charles was a loving and devoted husband, father and brother. He had a very kind and gentle spirit and always made time for his family and friends. Charles was a member of the first graduating class at St. Mark's High School...

Nov 25, 2014

On November 25, 2014, Bill passed away while lovingly surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Bill was a Wilmington native and lived in the area his entire life. He went to Brown Technical High School. He served in the military as a Navy Seabee. He was a Wilmington firefighter, retiring as Lieutenant after 31 years of service. While working as...

Nov 25, 2014

Passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilmington, DE on April 17, 1935 to the late James A. Lynch and Ann (Samluk) Lynch, Ann or "Honey" as she was affectionately known to all who loved her, was a kind, gentle woman, who loved listening to Irish music, following the Phillies, watching...

Nov 18, 2014

Passed away peacefully on November 18, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 20, 1924, Doris was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mae Moffitt. Doris was an employee of Colonial School District and retired after twenty-five years of dedicated service. She was an extremely loving, caring and giving person. She was...

Nov 14, 2014

Age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2014 at her son's home in Wilmington, DE, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born in Philadelphia, PA to Henry E. and Josephine M. (Cunningham) Graeff. She graduated from Olney High School, and kept close ties with her sorority sisters, who she had lunch with every month since graduation. She...

Nov 6, 2014

Gerald L. Wilson, 81, of Elsmere, Delaware, died peacefully on Thursday, November 6. Jerry was a devoted family man, an active member of his church, a proud union electrician and an avid high school sports fan. His selfless, generous, social nature was a gift to all who knew him. He gave the best of himself to his family, his work,...

Nov 1, 2014

Ave Maria Silverthorn Passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. Relatives and friends are invited to the Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, November 6, at 11:00 am at St. Catherine of Siena R. C. Church, 955 Robert Fulton Hwy., Quarryville, PA. Burial will be in St. Catherine of Siena Church Cemetery, Quarryville, PA. Krienen-Griffith Funeral...

Oct 31, 2014

Catherine M. "Kate" Toner Age 70, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Kate was the daughter of Peter Francis and Elizabeth Murphy Toner. She graduated from St. Peter High School in 1961 and attended St. Francis Nursing School. She was a lifelong resident of Old New Castle and a lifetime member...

Oct 31, 2014

Passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 surrounded by her devoted family after a short battle with leukemia. She was born on July 10, 1959 to the late Joseph and Catherine (Kenney) Netta. Lorraine was a 1977 graduate of Conrad High School and attended UD and DTCC. She was a long-time employee of Alpine & Rafetto Orthodontics, previously employed by...

Oct 24, 2014

Ralph M. Calvarese Age 62 of New Castle Departed this life on Oct 24, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, DE. Ralph was a lead lineman at Delmarva Power for 30 plus years and an employee for Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home for 13 years. Ralph was a Life Active Member of 42 years with Goodwill Fire Company as President, Vice-President, Secretary,...