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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
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...
Edwin Schultz
Aug 27, 2013
Edwin "Ed" Lloyd Schultz, III 1964-2013 "Forever 49" On Tuesday, August 27, 2013, our Lord and Saviour received Ed into His loving hands after a brief illness. Ed was an exceptionally gifted mechanical engineer, a talented jack of all trades, a connoisseur of fine cuisine, and an avid Eagles fan. If you needed anything Ed was there for you. Ed...
Kathleen Allston
Aug 27, 2013
Kathleen Georgine Lyons Allston Age 78, passed away on August 27, 2013. Kathleen was born September 15, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Mary Veronica and John Lyons. She graduated from West Catholics Girls High School in Philadelphia and worked as a receptionist for several years. She was first a full time Mom and a loving wife. Kathleen especially...
James Meyer
Aug 26, 2013
James Robert Meyer Age 67, of Wilmington, DE died on August 26, 2013. Jim was born in Austria, and raised in Davenport, Iowa. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp for four years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked for BPG Real Estate. He was an avid Philly sports fan. Jim enjoyed riding Harleys. He had a deep...
Leonard Blanco
Aug 25, 2013
Leonard A. Blanco, Jr. Age 49, died August 25, 2013 at Seasons Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Leonard owned The Wings and Things in Elkton, MD. He had a passion for cooking. He loved to collect trains, and liked to paint ships and beaches. He also enjoyed his daily walk and loved his three cats. He was preceded in...
Erin Clarke
Aug 20, 2013
Erin C. Clarke Age 39, of Middletown, DE passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. She was born in Wilmington at St. Francis Hospital. Erin graduated from Padua Academy, Wilmington in 1991, Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia in 1995 with a degree in Early Childhood Education, and University of Delaware, Newark in 1996 with a History Degree. Erin was employed by...
Victoria Demanczyk
Aug 13, 2013
Victoria A. Demanczyk Age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Vicky was born and raised in the East Side of Wilmington. She attended St. Stanislaus Elementary School and Brown Vocational High School. She was a member of the Corpus Christi R. C. Church for over 60 years, and supported its many parish functions....
Suzanne Borowski
Aug 13, 2013
Suzanne Borowski Age 88, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Forwood Manor. Suzanne graduated from A. I. DuPont School in 1943, and Delaware Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. She was employed at Wilmington Hospital as a surgical nurse, worked for Dr. Laird as a private nurse, and a Parochial School Nurse retired in 1989. She was a member of...
Thomas O'Byrne
Aug 8, 2013
Thomas M. O'Byrne Age 65, died at Delaware Hospice, Milford, DE, on Thurs., Aug. 8, 2013, after a year-long battle with cancer. Tom was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Elizabeth O'Byrne; his son, Thomas M. O'Byrne, Jr. (Gail); his daughter, Tara Marti (Wayne); and his grandchildren, Anthony, Kayla, Eric, Michele,...
Pauline Bader
Aug 4, 2013
Pauline Joyce Bader Of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother her most cherished moments were spent with her family. She enjoyed cooking holiday dinners, listening to music, and watching old movies. To those closest to her she was a source of unconditional love and support....
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