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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Joan  Petrucci

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Richard Carter

Richard Carter

Sep 30, 2014

Richard L. Carter, Sr. Loving husband, devoted father, adored grandfather, and friend. Richard "Dick" Carter, 78, passed away Monday morning in Wilmington after a long illness. Dick was the youngest of four children. He was born February 22, 1936 near Detroit, MI. As a child, his family moved to Wilmington where he attended Brown Vocational. Dick enlisted in the US...

Peter Breslin

Peter Breslin

Sep 21, 2014

Age 77 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully, in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, Sept 21, 2014. Peter and his twin brother established Breslin Contracting, which they owned and operated together for over 30 years. He was a long time parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena R.C. Church. Peter was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and...

Florence Joyce

Florence Joyce

Sep 20, 2014

At the age of 90, on what would have been her 67th wedding anniversary, September 20, 2014, Floss was reunited with the love of her life, Tom. She was surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Floss was born in Wilmington, the youngest of nine siblings. She graduated from Wilmington High School, and went to work at the duPont Company....

Maryann Pugh

Maryann Pugh

Sep 18, 2014

Age 72, passed away on Thurs., Sept. 18, 2014 at Beebe Hospital, Lewes. Maryann was a bus driver for 25 years, and retired in 2004. She loved spending time on the water. She also loved taking care of her family, especially her sister, Debbie, after their mother passed away at an early age. She was preceded in death by her...

Eleanor Tidwell

Eleanor Tidwell

Sep 11, 2014

Passed away September 11, 2014, three weeks before her 95th birthday, at Kentmere Nursing Home with her family by her side. Eleanor was born October 4, 1919 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Neal Kelley and Catherine (Green) Kelley. Eleanor was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Paul J. Tidwell, former Chief of Police, City of...

Manuel Rivera

Manuel Rivera

Sep 9, 2014

Manuel Rivera Age 60 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept 9, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. Manuel attended Elwyn Institute for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Genaro and Carmen Rivera and 3 brothers. Manuel is survived by his brother, Gabriel and 15 loving brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and...

Kelly  Lam

Kelly Lam

Sep 8, 2014

Kelly Lam Age 60 of Claymont Passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Wilmington Hospital. She will be dearly missed by her loving family. Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home www.delawarefuneral.com 302-994-9614

Leona Franklin

Leona Franklin

Aug 27, 2014

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 27, 2014. Leona was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a mother to all her children's friends, who lovingly call her "Maw". She spent most of her time in the kitchen. Leona especially loved cooking Sunday dinners for her extended family, even if there wasn't always room for everyone...

Wayne Eisenhardt

Wayne Eisenhardt

Aug 8, 2014

WAYNE B. EISENHARDT AGE: 74 • WILMINGTON Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2014 at Seasons Hospice. Wayne was sober and serene for six years and a friend of Bill W. He was the son of the late John Leonard Eisenhardt and Sarah Elizabeth Lednum. Service and Interment will be private. Krienen-Griffith www.delawarefuneral.com 302-994-9614

Wilbur Raker

Wilbur Raker

Aug 4, 2014

Wilbur D. Raker Age 63, of Elsmere, DE passed away on Monday, August 04, 2014. Wilbur was a 1969 graduate of Conrad High School. After graduation, Wilbur began work at DuPont as mail operator. He was a dedicated employee for over 30 years. Wilbur was an avid sports fan and loved cheering on all the Philadelphia sports teams. He also...

Susan  Birowski

Susan Birowski

Jul 31, 2014

Susan A. Birowski , age 57, Passed away on Thurs¬day, July 31, 2014, due to a lengthy illness. Born on January 12, 1957 in Wilmington, she was the daughter of the late Ed¬ward A. Birowski. Sue at¬tended St. Elizabeth High School and Goldey Beacom College. She was employed by E.I. DuPont for nearly eighteen years prior to her retirement in...

Hazel Dreyer

Hazel Dreyer

Jul 31, 2014

Hazel S. Dreyer, Age 85, Passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2014. Hazel was a 1948 graduate of Bok Vocational High School in Philadelphia, PA. She was a dedicated employee of the International Printing Company for over 30 years. Hazel is preceded in death by her husband, of 35 years, Harry. She is survived by her 7 children, Sarah, Elwood,...

Carolyn Bennett

Carolyn Bennett

Jul 28, 2014

Carolyn Warner Bennett Age 79, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Franklin, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014. Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved being with family and friends. She was a resident of Faulkland Heights for over 57 years. She worked as a registered nurse with the State of Delaware, before retiring at...

Sandra Maruszczak

Sandra Maruszczak

Jul 25, 2014

Passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 25,2014. Sandra was born in Wilmington, DE to Margaret Agnes [Quinn] Walter and John Krysztoforski on June 3, 1939. She attended Saint Paul's, and remained close friends with many of her classmates through the years. Immediately after graduation, Sandy married her high school sweetheart and life long dance partner, Lawrence. In...

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