Patricia Burbage
Dec 19, 2013
Patricia Ann Burbage Born April 23, 1942, passed away December 19, 2013 at Christiana Hospital with her family by her side, following a long battle with heart disease. She grew up in Elsmere and graduated from Wilmington High School in 1960. Pat adored being a grandmother and took pride in all of her grandchildren. She was a fun loving friend...
Donald Colegrove
Dec 17, 2013
Donald P. Colegrove Age 79, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Irene A. Colegrove. He is survived by his son, Robert M. Colegrove and his fiance' Lynn; his beloved grandchildren, Kelly, Melissa, and Kimberly; and his brother, Carl Colegrove. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service...
Cheryl Thomas
Dec 12, 2013
Cheryl A. Thomas Age 53, passed away at Seasons Hospice on December 12, 2013. Cheryl was a life member of Goodwill Fire Co. Ladies Aux. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her mother and father, James and Barbara Thomas; her daughter, Brandi Thomas; her grandchildren, Ashleigh, Elizabeth, James and Chloe; her sisters, Kim Steele (John),...
Naomi Wirt
Dec 11, 2013
Naomi Lauck Wirt Age 87, died on December 11, 2013, in New Castle. Naomi was born on September 9, 1926 in Hurlock, Maryland, the first daughter of Roy and Eleanor Lauck who pre-deceased her. She graduated from Hurlock High School, and was the first of her family to attend college. During WWII, while at Goldey-Beacom College in Wilmington, she met...
Nicholos Lingo
Dec 5, 2013
Nicholas H. Lingo, 31, of Wilmington, was tragically taken from this world on Thursday, December. 5, 2013, after being struck by a car on Limestone Road on December 4. Nick leaves behind his wife, Kristy, and his whole world, his reasons for existing, his daughters, Aryanna and Jade, and his son, Aldon. He is survived by his mother and stepfather,...
Stella Seery
Dec 4, 2013
Stella R. (Leonarski) Seery Age 76, a lifelong resident of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 4, 2013 at her home. Stella worked for Shop Rite of Stanton Local 152 for 35 years and retired in 1999. She enjoyed crocheting and making baby blankets for all her newborn grandchildren. She was an avid reader and loved all types...
Ronald Makowsky
Dec 4, 2013
Ronald P. Makowsky Of New Castle, formerly of Newark, Delaware entered eternal rest December 4, 2013 at age 52 after courageously battling a long illness. He will be dearly missed by family and friends. Ron loved the outdoors and nature. He spent a great deal of time at the beach boating and fishing and was an avid hunter and motorcyclist....
Patricia Wilhelm
Dec 3, 2013
Patricia A. Wilhelm "Chi Chi" Patricia Gott Wilhelm, lovingly known as "Chi Chi" departed this life with dignity on December 3, 2013 in the comfort of her own home and in the presence of her loved ones. Chi Chi was born to Frank and Maude Gott on March 26, 1939. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Anthony Kotowski
Dec 1, 2013
Anthony J. Kotowski, Jr. "Poppy" Resident of New Castle, DE passed away surrounded by his family on Dec. 1, 2013. Born in Wilmington to the late Anthony Sr. and Alma. He is preceded in death by brothers, Richard and Robert; and great grandson, Aiden Marquis. Tony proudly served his country as a Naval Reservist and Air Guardsman. He was retired...
Gerald Forlano
Nov 29, 2013
Gerald Forlano Age 57, died November 29, 2013 at his home. Gerald was born September 22, 1956. He graduated at Conrad High School. He also attended the University of Delaware, Wilmington College, and King's College in Wilkesboro, PA. He enjoyed skiing. He was the son of the late Gerald and Alice (Swales) Forlano. He is survived by his loving sister,...
Paul Spencer
Nov 28, 2013
Paul Spencer Age 71, died November 28, 2013 at his home in Wilmington. Paul was a member of the Free Masons Solomon Lodge 36, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Brandywine Forest #20; and Wilmington Manor Lions Club. He was also a member of the Elsmere Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Sharon Spencer; daughter, Lea...
Michael Mcginnis
Nov 27, 2013
Michael J. McGinnis "Elgin" It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike McGinnis, 66, of Houston, TX. Mike died at home on November 27, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. He graduated from St. Elizabeth's High School in 1965. Mike served honorably in the Vietnam War. Mike...
Marie Breuer
Nov 27, 2013
Marie Elizabeth Breuer, 95, of Elsmere, DE passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Born on August 12, 1918 in North Philadelphia. She was preceded in death by husband, John (Bud) Breuer in 1999. They celebrated almost 60 years of marriage. At Marie's recent 95th Birthday Party, a beautiful picture of five generations of women was taken and will be...
Maribel Quintana
Nov 25, 2013
Maribel Quintana Age 45, died peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2013, surrounded by her parents at the Wilmington Hospital. Maribel is survived by her mother, Carmen and Angel Quintana with whom she lived. She will also be sadly missed by her aunts, uncles, and cousins. The Quintana family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Wilmington Hospital for...
Patrick Dempsey
Nov 21, 2013
Patrick Joseph Dempsey Patrick Joseph Dempsey, age 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care at Christiana Hospital. He had suffered severe brain trauma from an accident one week earlier. The son of S. Ross Dempsey and Mary Lynch Dempsey, Pat was born February 8, 1954 in the Forty...
James Dorris
Nov 19, 2013
James A. (Butch) Dorris Age 64, died November 19, 2013 at Seasons Hospice, 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Rd., Newark, DE. He graduated from H. Fletcher Brown Vocational High School in 1968. Butch retired from Carpenter's Local 626 after 45 years of service. He loved camping, hunting, fishing, and being on his boat. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and was...
James Worrall
Nov 18, 2013
James E. Worrall Sr. Age 80, of Dover, DE and previously a resident of New Castle, DE went with his angels on November 18th after a long courageous battle with cancer. He served in the United States Navy on the USS Oriskany CV34 from 1951-1954 and after, served in the US Army National Guard. James retired from the railroad in...
Norman Probst
Nov 17, 2013
Norman J. Probst Sr. Age 66, died at Franciscan Care Center in Hockessin, Delaware, on Sunday, November 17, 2013. Norman was born on May 24, 1947, in Chester, Pennsylvania. He lived in Ridley Park, PA before settling in Hockessin, DE. He worked as a Tool and Dye maker for 10 years and then 39 years as a Maintenance Machinist at...
Charles Miller
Nov 3, 2013
Charles W. Miller Age 83, of New Castle, DE, passed away on November 3, 2013. Charles worked as a mechanic for Quillen Bros. Ford, Colonial Bus Service, and True Value Hardware in New Castle. He retired at the age of 80. He was a volunteer fireman and ambulance driver for Holloway Terrace Fire Company, where he was a lifetime member....
Francis Pollard
Nov 1, 2013
Francis L. Pollard Age 90, of New Castle DE, died on Nov. 1, 2013. Francis was born in Wilmington, DE to Nancy D. and Edward G. Pollard. At age 13, he moved with his family to New Castle, DE, where he was raised. He graduated from William Penn High School, Beacom Business School (now Goldey-Beacom), Wharton School of the University...
