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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

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...

Leonard Blanco

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Charles David

Charles David

Jul 27, 2013

Charles David Age 90, died July 27, 2013 at Wilmington Hospital. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna David; brothers, William David Jr., and Elwood David, Sr. He is survived by his sisters, Ella Mae Chapman, and Doris M. Paola (Joseph); and brother, Martin David. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service at...

Madelyn Mccullin

Madelyn Mccullin

Jul 25, 2013

Madelyn A. (Citro) McCullin March 26, 1923 July 25, 2013 Madelyn passed with Father Hazzard by her side reciting prayers. Father Hazzard also presided over her husband's Mass 27 years earlier. Madelyn was active with the Blue Rock Chorus and the Corpus Christi Choir. She loved to bowl and was on a league for 30 years. She was a member...

Sylvia Mahala

Sylvia Mahala

Jul 21, 2013

Sylvia (Purzycki) Mahala Forever Young! Left this world peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2013. Sylvia will be remembered fondly by family and friends for her smile, jokes, yodeling, singing, and playing the guitar and harmonica. Special thanks to the staff and residents at Luther Towers and Hillside Center. Services are private. Krienen-Griffith 994-9614 www.Delawarefuneral.com

Lucy Delligatti

Lucy Delligatti

Jul 20, 2013

Lucy L Delligatti (Nee Yacucci) Lucy L Delligatti, 91, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2013, the day after celebrating 61 years of marriage with her beloved husband, John. Lucy was the daughter of the late Theodore and Anne Yacucci. In addition to John, Lucy is survived by her four daughters, Andrea (Mark Nowaczyk),...

George Zingale

George Zingale

Jul 17, 2013

George Zingale Age 65, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was born on April 26, 1948, in Brookyn, NY, son of the late Theresa (Short) and George J. Zingale, Sr. George was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He retired from General Motors after 31 years of service. His...

James Quill

James Quill

Jul 17, 2013

Known as Hoody to his many friends, passed away on July 17, 2013 at his home in Tiburon, CA after living triumphantly through many battles with cancer over the past three decades. He was 48. Over the years, Hoody became something of a celebrity cancer fighter, never losing his magnificent love for life and his 1,000 watt smile. He was...

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