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...
Silvius Indellini
Nov 1, 2013
Silvius Joseph (Indy) Indellini Age of 86, passed away to a better place, with his family at his side. Indy was born on Dec. 20, 1926 in Philadelphia, PA with a twin brother. He honored his country as a United States Navy Seabee. He worked for Rheem Manufacturing Company in New Castle, DE making heaters until the company closed and...
Kevin Maney
Oct 30, 2013
Kevin Paul Maney Age 56, died suddenly at home on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Kevin was a graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School and Delcastle Vocational Technical School. He was employed by Joseph Frederick & Sons and Hercules Incorporated. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and...
Theodore Plush
Oct 27, 2013
Age 89, of Glen Mills, PA, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 27, 2013. Formerly a resident of Conshohoken, PA, Ted was a retired Teamster from Local 384 and was employed by TOSE , Inc. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Marine Corps during World War II and was stationed...
Ann Ward
Oct 15, 2013
Ann Marie Ward Age 57, died October 15, 2013 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Hospital. She was a graduate of Corpus Christi Elementary School and of St. Elizabeth High School. Ann Marie was employed with the DuPont Co. for 17 years. Ann Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Theresa (Miller) Ward; and her Aunt...
Winifred Marcheski (Vari)
Oct 12, 2013
Winifred (Vari) Marcheski "Winnie" Age 82, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013, peacefully at her home. She was the daughter of the late Alice Bowers and James Lee. She was raised in Wilmington. She became a wonderful homemaker and had seven children. Winnie lived for her children and was a very loving wife, mother, mom mom,...
Michael Houghton
Oct 3, 2013
Michael P. Houghton Age 48, of Wilmington, passed away with his loving family by his side on October 3, 2013. Michael was the proud owner of Houghton Roofing and Siding. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR. His hobbies included fishing, boating, classic TV shows and westerns. He is survived by his parents, John and Evelyn...
Deborah Sloan
Sep 8, 2013
Deborah Murphy Sloan Age 53, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Sun., Sept. 8, 2013. Debbie was born in Wilmington on Jan. 14, 1960 to Thomas and Catherine Murphy. She worked in the medical field for over 25 years, where she developed many wonderful relationships with co-workers and patients. She was very proud of her Irish heritage. She loved...
Elizabeth O'Byrne
Sep 4, 2013
Elizabeth "Bette" O'Byrne Age 65, died in her home on September 4, 2013. Bette was a loving wife, mom, and grandmom. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Thomas; and her sister, Mary Blood. She is survived by her sons, Richard J. Russo, and Thomas O'Byrne (Gail); her daughter, Tara Marti (Wayne); her grandchildren, Anthony Kayla,...
Laura Hamill
Sep 3, 2013
Laura A. Hamill On Sept. 3, 2013, the world lost a beautiful woman. Laura Alice (Frye) passed away peacefully at Christiana Hospital after a long illness. She was 79. Laura was born on Sept. 6, 1933 in Spartanburg, SC. She was a strong woman who worked hard her whole life to support and raise her five children. Laura loved the...
Lewis Watson
Sep 2, 2013
Lewis "Lew" Watson Age 89, died peacefully at home in New Castle, September 2, 2013. Lew graduated from William Penn High School where he was a star athlete. He worked at Bellanca Aircraft in New Castle before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps and in World War II rose to rank of Master Sergeant serving in Italy. In 1996,...
Joseph Mccullin
Sep 1, 2013
Joseph F. McCullin Age 90, passed away peacefully at Compassionate Care Hospice Inpatient Unit in St. Francis Hospital on Sunday, September. 1, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wilmington, Delaware on December 25, 1922, Joe graduated from St. Paul's School and Wimington High School. He entered the United States Marine Corp and proudly served his country during World...
