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...
Jerry Mclaughlin
Feb 19, 2013
Jerry McLaughlin Age 52, died February 19, 2013. Jerry was a loving husband and father, who would give you the shirt off his back. Jerry loved the outdoors as he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He spent most of his free time at the beach with Cathy and the dogs, or sitting in his tree stand. Jerry enjoyed working...
Elizabeth Stansky
Feb 12, 2013
Elizabeth Norton Stansky Of Lewes, formerly of New Castle, died February 12, 2013. Elizabeth was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. She graduated from P.S. DuPont High School. Elizabeth was a member of St. Jude's Church, Lewes, DE. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Nora (O'Malley) Norton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin;...
Frances Paige
Feb 10, 2013
Frances T. Paige Frances passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 10, 2013 surrounded by her family. Frances was born in Duryea, PA on Feb. 10, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Mary and Wilt Shotwell. Frances was a talented homemaker whose main devotion was caring for her family. She was a devoted member of Holy Spirit...
Timothy Edwards
Feb 10, 2013
Timothy L. Edwards Age 57, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 10, 2013. Tim worked for Maichle's HVAC from 1993 to 2005. He was self-employed all other times doing what he loved Home Heating and Air Conditioning. He loved his yearly vacations to Daytona, FL. with his wife, family, and friends. He enjoyed fishing and was always...
Aldon Handlin
Feb 3, 2013
Aldon J. Handlin (Joe) Age 89, died February 3, 2013 at Seasons Hospice surrounded by his loving family. He proudly served with the 10th Infantry in the U.S. Army during World War II where he earned two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal. He was extremely proud of his military service along with his Irish heritage. Joe retired from...
Anna Laurent
Jan 29, 2013
Anna C. Laurent Age 56, passed away on January 29, 2013. Anna was born in Philadelphia, PA, and graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School in 1973. She was a data analyst at Astra Zeneca and retired from there after 30 years of service. Her life revolved around spending time with her granddaughters, Jordyn and Gaby. She enjoyed her retirement and...
Anna Hickey
Jan 29, 2013
Anna B. Hickey Age 101, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Kentmere Nursing Home. Anna was a homemaker. She was a lifetime member of Claymont Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, and in 1959, served as its President. She moved to Elsmere in 1981, and joined the Elsmere Senior Center, and took many trips with them. She was the daughter of...
Michael Indellini
Jan 28, 2013
Age 83, of Delaware City, DE and formerly of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on Mon., Jan. 28, 2013, at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care Team, Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Born on August 18, 1929 in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son of the late Luigi and Camilla DeSantis Indellini. He was a 1949 graduate of William Penn...
Edwin Halko
Jan 26, 2013
Edwin C. Halko Age 58, died January 26, 2013. Edwin was a William Penn graduate of the class of 1973. He was Owner and Chief Operator of Bear Fence. Edwin was an active member and volunteer of many events, especially cooking, at Atterbury VFW. He enjoyed boating, crabbing, classic cars…often attended shows with family, and a devoted fan of the...
John Hitchens
Jan 24, 2013
John William Hitchens, 3rd Thursday, January 24, 2013, was a sad & devastating day for the family of John William Hitchens, 3rd know to all as "Billy" as his life came to a sudden end at age of 49. Billy was a true free spirit-loving all types of activities starting back as far as St, Peter's championship football team, baseball...
Bert Owens
Jan 24, 2013
Bert Owens Age 83, passed away at Kent General Hospital, January 24, 2013 surrounded by his family. Bert was born in Taylor, PA on July 25, 1929 to the late Bert and Margaret Owens. Bert was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He served as a Paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Infantry Division. He retired from the G.M....
