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...
Joseph Hawkins
Jan 27, 2025
Joseph L. Hawkins Age 85 of Wilmington Passed away on January 27, 2025. Joe was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Lonnie and Sophia (Czoch) Hawkins. He attended St. Elizabeth Grade School and was a proud 1957 graduate of Wilmington High. Joe spent his 30-year career working for Coca-Cola. He was a dedicated employee starting as a warehouse attendant...
Francis Mcnally
Jan 24, 2025
Francis F. McNally Age 80 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025. Franny was the youngest of five children born to the late King and Margaret (Cooper) McNally of New Castle. He was a proud, lifelong New Castilian and loved his hometown. He was a dedicated member of IBEW Local 313 retiring after many years of faithful...
Tania Ozarek-Smith
Jan 18, 2025
Tania Maria Ozarek-Smith Age 44 of Wilmington She was born on November 20, 1980 in Mission Hills, California and passed away on January 18, 2025 in Wilmington, Delaware She was a bright presence in every life she touched. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. All services will be held privately.
Paul Bernardo
Jan 16, 2025
Paul F. Bernardo, 90, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on January 16, 2025, in the comfort of his loving family. Paul was born on June 15, 1934, to the late Vincent and Mary (Cannone) Bernardo. He was a 1953 graduate of Wilmington High School. He began his career as a master plasterer with Marianelli and Sons and in 1960 he...
Charles Mcmunn
Jan 15, 2025
Charles William McMunn III, age 82, of New Castle, DE Charles passed away on January 15, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Charles was born on October 15, 1942 to Charles W. McMunn Jr. and Mildred (Kirby) McMunn in Wilmington, DE. After graduating for Wilmington High School, he attended Temple University and soon after began a 40 year...
Shirley Knox
Jan 6, 2025
Shirley M. Knox Age 67 of New Castle Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 6, 2025. Shirley was one of three daughters born to William T. and Marlene Rutherford. She grew up in New Castle and was a proud 1975 graduate of William Penn High School. Shirley also received her associate's degree in accounting from...
Barbara Sweeney
Jan 6, 2025
Barbara Myers Sweeney Age 90 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 6, 2025. Barbara was born the only child of the late Herbert and Gladys Ley. She grew up in Wilmington and was a proud 1952 graduate of Wilmington High School. Upon gradation Barbara enrolled in nursing school. This began her over 40-year...
Donald Goelzhauser
Jan 5, 2025
Donald L. Goelzhauser Age 91of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025. Don faithfully served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. When he returned home, he started working for Delmarva Power. He was a dedicated employee for over 30 years, retiring in 1995. Family was the most important thing in Don's life. Everything he...
Bruce Bock
Jan 4, 2025
Bruce Watson Bock Age 76 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Bruce was born and raised in New Castle. He was a proud graduate of William Penn. After graduation Bruce enlisted in the United States Navy, faithfully serving his country from 1968 to 1972. Bruce continued his schooling at both Widner University and Goldey...
Franklin Pyle
Dec 28, 2024
Franklin Thomas Pyle, Jr., age 70, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born and raised in Wilmington, DE, the place he called home his entire life. In 1972, he graduated from Salesianum School, which he credits with setting him on the path to lead a life of service to others. Upon graduating...
Valerie Calvarese
Dec 28, 2024
Valerie Calvarese (Julius) February 10, 1957 - December 28, 2024 Valerie Calvarese (Julius), age 67, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born February 10, 1957, Valerie was raised in New Castle, DE and graduated from William Penn High School in 1975. After high school, she began her 40 year career as an administrative and executive...
Iona Kendall
Dec 19, 2024
Iona Kendall died peacefully at the home of her son Jack and his husband Gene on Thursday, December 19th. She was preceded in death by her husband John Kendall, and is survived by her son, Jack Kendall, her son-in-law Gene Ramey, her daughter Kim Kendall and her partner Keith Brandau, and by her grandsons Barrett Kendall and his wife Dani,...
Patrick Coen
Dec 14, 2024
Passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wilmington, Delaware on July 16, 1959 to the late Martin F. & Ann M. (Lynch) Coen, Patrick was a kind-hearted guy with keen sense of humor. He was the consummate storyteller who would always spread joy through laughter. Most of the time he laughed...
Michael Christina
Dec 14, 2024
Michael R. Christina Age 56 of Wilmington Passed away suddenly after a short illness on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with his family by his side. Michael was born and raised in Wilmington. He attended A.I. DuPont High School. Michael was a talented drummer starting with his high school band drum line into his adult life in the band Muthaload. Upon...
Brian Brittingham
Dec 13, 2024
Brian Brittingham Age 60 of Elsmere Passed away Suddenly from Heart Failure, on Friday, December 13, 2024. Brian was born and raised in Elsmere, Delaware. He was a proud graduate of Delcastle High School. Upon graduation he went to work with his father at Bancroft and Sons Finishing Co. before beginning his career at Chrysler. He was a dedicated employee...
Mary Dolphin
Dec 8, 2024
Born November 12,1944 in the Forty Acres, passed away in Boynton Beach, FL on December 8, 2024. Meg was preceded in death by her husband, Peter; her parents, Joe F. and Margaret (Lynch) Rupp; and her niece, Deborah Fookes. She was a 1965 graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing. Meg enjoyed her career as a nurse with CCVNA, Christiana...
Frank Vitalo
Dec 7, 2024
Frank Joseph Vitalo Jr. succumbed to complications from cardiac arrest on Dec. 7. He was welcomed into heaven by his Dad and other loved ones who preceded him. For many years, he was a heavy equipment operator and owner of V Services. He was a gentle soul who loved all animals. His favorite band was Clutch. Frank enjoyed vacationing in...
