Helen Krienen
Jun 27, 2013
Helen Cecilia Krienen (O'Brien) Age 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Helen was born November 10, 1932 in the Forty Acres in Wilmington. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen S. (Mahoney) O'Brien. She was a graduate of St. Ann School and St. Elizabeth High School. During the 1950's, she...
Sadie Jackson
Jun 25, 2013
Sadie Flora Fell Jackson Age 97, died June 25, 2013 at Season's Hospice at Christiana Hospital in Newark. Sadie retired from the DuPont Company Medical Department in Wilmington. She was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church. She and Leighton enjoyed singing in the choir. She did civilian volunteer during WWII. She also volunteered at the Charis House. She attended...
Joan Connor
Jun 21, 2013
Joan Connor of NY, NY, died peacefully after a long illness on June 21, 2013 at Isabella Geriatric Center in New York. Joan was born to John and Mary Connor (Sweeney) and raised in Wilmington, DE. After graduating from St. Elizabeth's High School in Wilmington and Mount St. Scholastica College in Kansas she became completely dedicated to her teaching career....
Michael Trincia
Jun 9, 2013
Michael R. Trincia, Sr. "Mike" At age 52, of Newark, Mike passed away suddenly on June 9, 2013. Mike was a talented master carpenter and owned his own business, fabricating everything from trade show and museum exhibits to the stage used at the presidential inaugural ball. Mike had such a big heart and would do anything for anyone. He loved...
Ann Wilson
Jun 7, 2013
Ann Frances Merrill Wilson Age 77, died June 7, 2013 at Christiana Hospital. Ann was a graduate of St. Elizabeth High School. She was a member of Corpus Christi Parish for 55 years. She had a generous, selfless nature and dedicated her life to being of service to others. Ann was an avid reader, lover of words, philosopher, and treasure...
Cecilia Alfree
May 31, 2013
Cecilia D. Alfree Age 86, of Old New Castle, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Cecilia was a lifelong resident of New Castle and a faithful parishioner of Saint Peter the Apostle Church and member of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality. She retired from the Dupont Company after 28 years of dedicated service and...
Caroline Covelli
May 30, 2013
Caroline A. Covelli "Aunt Caroline To Everyone" Age 94, a lifelong resident of New Castle, Delaware passed away peacefully on May 30, 2013. Caroline was born on August 30, 1918 and was the last descendent of her parents Frank and Emilia Covelli. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Edith Di Amario, Assunta (Cindy) Sulpizi, Mary Ioannoni, her...
Kathleen Burns
May 30, 2013
Kathleen Burns Age 86, of Wilmington, DE and Elkton, MD, on May 30, 2013 at Lorelton Assisted Living Center. Kathleen was the daughter of William J. and Kathryn (Landers) Reader of Wilmington, and a graduate of Wilmington High and St. Francis Nursing School. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in New Castle from 1960-1990 and later...
James Rothfuss
May 29, 2013
James David Rothfuss Born on October 7, 1919 in Blissfield, MI and died on May 29, 2013 in Wilmington, DE. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; his brother, Maxwell, and his sister, Mary Joan. He served in the Army from 1941-1977 and retired with a rank Lt. Colonel. His career at the DuPont Company began in 1945...
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...
