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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Jay  Mcnutt

Jay Mcnutt

Jan 24, 2014

Jay McNutt Jessie "Jay" (Colella) McNutt passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Shipley Manor in Wilmington. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Margaret McNutt, cherished granddaughter, Leah Brooks, and devoted companion, William Dwyer. Jay was born at home in Wilmington on Palm Sunday, March 29, 1931, to Joseph and Jennie (Amatuzio) Colella. She...

Barbara  Lovins

Barbara Lovins

Jan 18, 2014

Barbara M. Lovins Nee Beird Age 75, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Seasons Hospice Unit at Christiana Hospital, surrounded by her family. She worked at Maioranos Food Market in Belvedere and retired in 1998 after 50 years of service. Barbara was an avid enthusiast of the Delaware Park Casino. She was devoted to her soap...

Doris  Campbell

Doris Campbell

Jan 16, 2014

Doris J. Campbell Age 87, died peacefully at Wilmington Hospital on Thursday, January 16, 2014. Doris was born in Wilmington, DE on December 6, 1926. She attended Wilmington High School. During WWII, she worked at Dravo Ship Building in Wilmington. She also worked and retired with the Wilmington Public School System. Doris was an active member of Mt. Salem Methodist...

John Banaszak

John Banaszak

Jan 11, 2014

John W. Banaszak passed away on Sat., Jan. 11, 2014 at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care at Christiana Hospital. John was born in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Wilmington High School in 1952. He was an engineer at Verizon, and retired in 1987 after 35 years of service. He was a member of St. John the Beloved, where he was...

Walter Wilson

Walter Wilson

Jan 6, 2014

Walter O. Wilson (Pop) Resident of Wilmington and Long Neck, DE, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at the age of 85. Walt was born in Vilonia, AR to Bertie and William Wilson. He was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. After serving in the Korean War where he survived the battle at Chosin Reservoir he worked...

John Murray

John Murray

Jan 6, 2014

John F. Murray, Sr. Age 86, died Monday, January 6, 2014 at Foulk Manor South in Wilmington. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 7, 1927. He was the son of the late Joseph H. and Edith E. Murray. John was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. John later drove 33 years for Wooleyhan Transport Co. and then 18...

Crystal Rogers

Crystal Rogers

Jan 2, 2014

Crystal Lynn Rogers Crystal Lynn Rogers became our guardian angel on January 2, 2014, while surrounded by her loving family. She was 32 years old. Crystal graduated from Hodgson Vo-Tech School in 1999, where she played on the basketball team. Crystal was a warm compassionate person who could not help but take care of any stray animal she came across,...

Arnold Krumins

Arnold Krumins

Dec 27, 2013

Arnold Krumins Age 87 - Wilmington Arnold Krumins passed away peacefully in his home on December 27, 2013. He was born February 9, 1926 in Riga, Latvia and served the U.S Army in Germany during World War II. He obtained U.S. citizenship December 1, 1981. Arnold was a master carpenter who accepted nothing less than perfection in all he did....

Henry Dzielak

Henry Dzielak

Dec 23, 2013

Henry L. Dzielak, Sr. Age 88, died December 23, 2013. Henry was a WWII Veteran, served in the 5th Marine Division in Iwo Jima. He was a government employee and spent his career as an Asst. Fire Chief of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He enjoyed spending time at Delaware Park, and was an avid dog lover. Henry was preceded in...

Patricia Burbage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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