Dwight Scott
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...
Donald Derrickson
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),...
Stella Strzalkowski
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...
Edward Hayes
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...
Charles Pence
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...
William Kirk
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...
Ann Coen
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...
Doris Rigler
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...
Elizabeth Ruoff
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...
Gerald Wilson
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,...
Ave Silverthorn
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...
Catherine Toner
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...
Lorriane Scheib
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...
Ralph Calvarese
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,...
Joan Petrucci
Oct 19, 2014
Passed away peacefully on Sun, Oct 19, 2014 at Christiana Hospital, surrounded by her family. Joan retired from the News Journal in 1991 after almost 20 years of dedicated service. She was an avid Phillies fan. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Nicholas A. Petrucci Sr., in 1972 and her daughter, Marie (Petrucci) McKee, in 2009. Joan...
Anne Marie Blanche Haws
Oct 15, 2014
Anne Marie Blanche Ledoux Haws Age 96 of Newark, DE Passed away peacefully, at home, on Wed., Oct, 15, 2014. Blanche was a great seamstress and painter. Her artwork and knitting can be found in many of our homes. She was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Blanche was born in 1918 when the Sox won their last World Series....
Robert White
Oct 4, 2014
Robert White Age 89 of New Castle Bob "Wheat" White passed away on October 4, 2014 at Heartland Hospice. A remembrance of his life will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at Crowley Hall, 5th and Harmony Street, New Castle, DE, from 12:30 -1:30 pm.
Gerald Griffith
Oct 3, 2014
After a long, courageous battle, Gerry succumbed to lung disease on October 3, 2014 with his loving family at his side. Gerry fought to the very end, yet maintained his great sense of humor and concern for others throughout. Born on June 24, 1962 to Donald and Marie Griffith, Gerry lived his entire life in Elsmere, where he met the...
Alexis Saville
Oct 1, 2014
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Lex was born on July 26, 1937 to the late Alexis C. and Catherine R. Saville. He attended St. Paul's grade school and was a proud member of the last graduating class of Salesianum School (1956) that was located at 8th and West. Over the course of...
Ralph Calvarese
Sep 30, 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,...
