Margaret Hopkins
May 21, 2013
Margaret M. Hopkins Age 84, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Margaret was born and raised in South Philadelphia. She was a graduate of John W. Hallahan High School. Margaret has lived and raised her family in Claymont for the past 52 years. She was an active member of Holy Rosary R. C....
John Hiner
May 17, 2013
John Russell Hiner Of New Castle died unexpectedly on Friday morning, 17 May 2013. Jack's generous spirit, quick and biting wit, and skilled hands made him indispensible to his many friends and acquaintances. Private in his thoughts but jovial and gregarious in his society, Jack was the life of many parties and the stable and loyal anchor in many lives....
Horace Gagnon
May 15, 2013
Horace J. Gagnon Age 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Horace worked for over 40 years as a roofer. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Emma J. Gagnon Smith in 2004. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary M. (Cunningham) Gagnon; and his brother, Paul Gagnon of Rochester, NY. Service is private. Interment...
Joseph Haug
May 6, 2013
Joseph Haug Age 87, died May 6, 2013 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wilmington, DE. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi R. C. Church, 901 New Rd., Elsmere on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 9:30 am. Interment in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Rd., Bear, DE. Krienen-Griffith (302)...
Sharon Dougherty
Apr 25, 2013
Sharon Dougherty Died April 25, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was a 1961 graduate of Corpus Christi High School. She worked in the Steno Pool for the DuPont Company, and as a secretary for Retail Clerks Local Union. After raising her daughters she started her own business and retired in...
John White
Apr 24, 2013
John J. White Age 51 died, on Tuesday, April 24, 2013 with his family by his side. John grew up in Elsmere and went to Corpus Christi School. He worked for the Delaware Department of Transportation and was an experienced welder. He enjoyed football and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. John was preceded in death by his mother, Jean...
Harry Dreyer
Apr 15, 2013
Harry W. Dreyer Age 85, died April 15, 2013 at Seasons Hospice. Harry is survived by his loving wife, Hazel, of 43 years; his seven children; seven step-children; many grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Highway, Elsmere on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11 am. Friends may...
Diana Schiavi
Apr 9, 2013
DIANA SANTOWSKI SCHIAVI Diana S. Schiavi, age 66, of Lewes, Delaware, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, lost her battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Diana worked for 15 years at the tax firm Jefferson, Urian, Doane & Sterner, P.A. in Georgetown, Delaware where she will always be remembered for her strong work ethic, dedication, and sense...
Eleanor Dunn
Apr 2, 2013
Eleanor F. Dunn Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Christiana Hospital on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. She was 85 years old. Eleanor was a graduate of Wilmington High School class of 1946. She was born into St. Thomas' Parish and has been an active member of St. John the Beloved Parish since 1961. After graduating from Wilmington H. S....
Helen Ciuffetelli
Apr 1, 2013
Helen "Nonna" (Dorazio) Ciuffetelli Passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2013, surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old. Helen was a 1950 graduate of Kennett High School. She was a loyal and dedicated member of Corpus Christi R. C. Church where she served as the Prefect of B.V.M. Sodality and also was an Eucharist Minister. She...
Roland Paige
Mar 30, 2013
Roland D. Paige Roland Deakyne Paige, age 82, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, March 30, 2013 with his family. Roland was born in Wilmington on June 21, 1930, the son of the late Roland A. and Vera Deakyne Paige. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He then went on to a career with...
Dolores Wasno
Mar 28, 2013
Dolores Delphine Wasno Age 80, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, March 28, 2013 following a 26 year struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Born and raised in Nanticoke, PA, Dolores was a 1954 graduate from the School of Nursing at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. On May 10, 1958, she married Leon S. Wasno, moved to Delaware, and resided in Elsmere....
John Patterson
Mar 25, 2013
John "Jack" D. Patterson Age 91, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2013 at Christiana Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Malcolm Patterson. He is survived by his daughters Karen Foster and Gail Brooks; his granddaughters Amy and Bonnie Foster, Kelly Brooks; Great-grandchildren Dylan, Grady, and Eden, and his beloved dog Tippy. Service...
William Rhoads
Mar 24, 2013
William F. Rhoads Age 80, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Christiana Hospital. Bill retired from the Delaware Army National Guard, attaining the rank of full Colonel after 42 years of loyal and dedicated service. He was an accomplished marksman in both rifle and pistol and served many times on the Gov. "10"...
Alice Brock
Mar 20, 2013
Alice Marie Kendall Brock Alice, 87, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side following a short and courageous battle. She lived her entire life in Delaware. Alice graduated from Alexis I. DuPont High School and married the only man she ever loved Pvt. Raymond E. Brock of Bedford, Indiana on July 5, 1944. She was the daughter...
Robert Furness
Mar 18, 2013
Robert "Bob" H. Furness Age 88, recently of Rehoboth Beach passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013 at the Franciscan Care Center. Bob grew up in the Richardson Park area and attended HC Conrad High School. He left school to become a carpenter. When WW II started, he enlisted in the Navy and served our country until after the war...
Virginia Marinelli
Mar 16, 2013
Virginia Mitchell Marinelli Age 84, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013, with her loving family at her side. Jinny was born in Seaford, DE, and was the loving daughter of Ruth and Oscar Mitchell. She was a proud graduate of Seaford High School and remained loyal to her roots throughout her life. It was in Seaford...
William Reinike
Mar 13, 2013
William E. Reinike, Jr. Age 68, died March 13, 2013. He loved classic cars. He was a member of the Street Rod Club, was an avid Flyer fan, and he loved to fish. Bill served in the U.S. Army. He retired from University of Delaware after 15 years of service. Bill is survived by his fiance' Vicki Massie and her...
Daniel Lawson
Feb 28, 2013
Daniel S. Lawson Age 50, died February 28, 2013 at Christiana Hospital. He was a loving husband and father to his children Delaney and Aidan. He graduated from William Penn High School and Salisbury University. Dan worked at Diamond State Party Rentals as a salesman. Dan enjoyed spending time at the beach. He had a contagious laugh that could be...
Theresa Gambacorta
Feb 25, 2013
Theresa Gambacorta (Tambourelli) Theresa passed away peacefully at home with her family on February 25, 2013. She was born on August 9, 1936. She attended St. Thomas Grade School and AI DuPont High School in Wilmington. After graduating from the School of Medical Technology at Wilmington General Hospital, Theresa was employed as a Medical Technician and Lab Technologist. She also...
