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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Patrick Dempsey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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