Eileen Sweeney
Mar 11, 2025
Eileen Catherine (Claffey) Sweeney died March 11, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Eileen was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of the late John J. & Alice Rowan Claffey. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Leo John Sweeney. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Annamay Claffey; her sister and brother-in-law,...
Ruth Divincenzo
Mar 10, 2025
Ruth Laverne DiVincenzo Age 95 of Millsboro, Formerly Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2025. Ruth was one of three daughters born to the late James B. and Helen (Richardson) Drummond. She grew up in Wilmington attending Brown Vo Tech High School. In 1957 she married the love of her life, Armando DiVincenzo. Ruth was an exceptionally...
Charles Pensel
Mar 9, 2025
Charles H. Pensel, Jr., age 88 of Milford, DE, Passed away March 9, 2025 surrounded by family. Born September 8, 1936, in Wilmington, DE to the late Charles H. and Katherine O. (Palmatory) Pensel, Sr Charles grew up in New Castle DE. He was a proud graduate of William Penn High School and went on to receive his associate's degree...
Justin Lingo
Mar 4, 2025
Justin D. Lingo Age 44 of Hockessin Justin tragically lost his battle with addiction on March 4, 2025. Justin will be remembered most for his big personality and his even bigger heart. He was preceded in death by his brother, Nicholos Lingo and David Kara-Eneff, and his stepsister, Kristin Ziegenfuss. Justin will be dearly missed by his parents, Peggy and...
Roscoe Fagans
Mar 4, 2025
Roscoe "Rocky" Fagans Jr. Age 64 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 4, 2025. Rocky was one of five children born to the late Roscoe and Elziabeth Fagans. He was an employee of Greggo Ferrara Construction retiring after many years of dedicated service. Rocky was the life of any party. He had a...
Anita Counterman
Mar 3, 2025
Anita R. Counterman Age 67 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025. Anita was born in Camden, New Jersey to the late James and Anna Fallstick. She was a proud 1975 graduate of Overbrook Regional Senior High School. Anita worked for the West Berlin School District for over 40 years as a bus driver. When she and...
Elanor Martin
Mar 2, 2025
Elanor Frances Martin, 83, of Wilmington, DE formerly of Allentown, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication that will be cherished by all who knew her. Born on April 27, 1941, in Allentown, PA, Elanor was the beloved daughter of Robert Harrison Danner and Frances Elanor Kleintop. She graduated...
Kimberly Kegelman
Mar 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kim Kegelman, It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kimberly Ann Dougherty Kegelman, a devoted wife, an adoring mother, and the heart of her family, who left this world too soon on March 1, 2025 at the age of 62. Born into a large and loving Irish-Italian family, Kim carried the traditions...
Margaret Miller
Feb 27, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Margaret B. Miller announces her passing on 2/27/2025 after a brief illness. Originally from Philadelphia, Marge moved to Delaware in 1975. She worked as bus driver, first in the New Castle County public school system and then for DART from which she retired in 2012. She was preceded in death by...
Rettie Thompson
Feb 24, 2025
Rettie Thompson, born in Poplar, NC, passed away February 24th, 2025, at home in New Castle, DE, at 92 years young. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Thomas G. Thompson, her parents, Moses and Geneva Lee Edwards; stepmother Georgia Edwards, her siblings, R.C. Edwards, Daisy Peterson, and J.D. Edwards, all of NC. She is survived by daughters...
Deborah Colbourne
Feb 23, 2025
Deborah Sue Colbourne Age 66 of New Castle Passed away on February 23, 2025, with her devoted wife by her side. Debbie was a proud graduate of William Penn High School. She excelled at softball and was an outstanding member of the softball team all 4 years. Debbie was a dedicated employee of Verizon Communications retiring after 35 years of...
Thomas Tritelli
Feb 22, 2025
Thomas M. Tritelli, 68, passed away on February 22, 2025, after a two and a half year battle with cancer. Tom was the second son of the late James J. and Julia E. (Gambacorta) Tritelli. He was a full-blooded Italian. Both his paternal and maternal grandparents "came over on the boat." His paternal grandfather brought over a grapevine from Teramo,...
Patrick Miller
Feb 21, 2025
Patrick Linton Miller Age 62 Ocean City Md – It's with heavy hearts that we must say goodbye to our loving brother Cap't Pat Miller. Patrick was born on July 2, 1962 in New Castle, Delaware to loving parents Robert L. Miller Sr and Patricia S. Miller. He began his maritime career by obtaining a commercial crabbers license in Maryland....
Laura Gunyuzlu
Feb 18, 2025
Laura M. Gunyuzlu Age 70 of Old New Castle Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 18, 2025. Laura grew up in Orange County, California and moved to the east coast as a young adult. She retired from MBNA after many years of dedicated service. Laura had a great love of books and loved storytelling which...
Jorge Arroyo-Gonzalez
Feb 16, 2025
Jorge Arroyo Gonzalez May 29, 1948 - February 16, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jorge Arroyo Gonzalez, age 76, on February 16, 2025. Born on May 29, 1948, he was predeceased by his parents, Maria González and Genaro Arroyo. Jorge was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a cherished friend to...
Melissa Sayers
Feb 11, 2025
Melissa Ann Sayers, 38, Taken Too Soon, But Forever in Our Hearts With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Melissa Sayers, who left this world far too soon at the age of 38. Melissa was a bright light in the lives of all who knew her—fun-loving, intelligent, and full of warmth. Her infectious laughter, sharp wit, and kind spirit...
Kathleen Mackin
Feb 8, 2025
Kathleen B. Mackin Age 69 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 8, 2025. She was born in Wilmington on June 14, 1955. Kathy graduated for St. Elizabeth High School in 1973. After graduation, she worked at Wilmington General Hospital and St. Catherine of Siena Church. Kathy married the love of her life,...
Flavie Baarsma
Feb 7, 2025
Flavie Marie-Louise Baarsma Age 85 of Newark Passed away peacefully with her sons by her side on February 7, 2025. To honor Flavie's wishes all services will be held privately.
David Burman
Feb 4, 2025
Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. David was born in Ekalaka, MT to the late Merwin and Jean (Poorman) Burman. He grew up in the Midwest living in Iowa and Wisconsin. David was a 1968 graduate of Washington Park High School in Racine, WI. He continued his education, graduating from Los...
