Mary Lundy
Dec 14, 2012
Mary McGovern Lundy Peacefully passed away on December 14, 2012. Mary was born in 1916 in Wilmington to the late Lewis and Anna (Creedon) McGovern. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Margaret Passwaters, Ellen Conklin, and Francis McGovern. Mary was retired after working for Family Finance, Artcraft Electric and Tecot Distributors. Mary is...
Thomas Peden
Dec 12, 2012
Thomas Peden Passed away on December 12, 2012 with the love of his life and soul mate, Betty, and his adoring daughters, Tammy Kaiser, Missy Bloom, and Amy Hrycak, by his side. Tom was born on December 27, 1942 in New Castle, Delaware, in a town which he enjoyed and loved. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert;...
Dolores Dougherty
Dec 12, 2012
Dolores A. Dougherty "Dee" Dolores A. Dougherty, age 76, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Seasons Hospice in Christiana Hospital surrounded by her family. Dee worked 23 years in the Human Resources department of Bank of Delaware/PNC. She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1954. She enjoyed spending time at the Delaware beaches, playing cards, bowling, taking cruises...
Eileen Hemphill
Dec 12, 2012
Eileen Quinn Hemphill Eileen Quinn Hemphill, 79, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by her loving family. Eileen graduated from St. Elizabeth's High School in 1950 and her beautiful voice accompanied many brides down the aisle. She went on to become a well-known artist, known...
Felix Mercado
Dec 10, 2012
Felix E. Mercado, Sr. On Monday, December 10, 2012, Felix E. Mercado, Sr., known to friends as "Papo", a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away peacefully at the age of 45. Felix worked for Chrysler and was a member of the UAW for 13 years. He loved and cherished spending time with his family and listening to...
Rose Turner
Dec 10, 2012
Rose Marie Turner Age 67, died on Tues., Dec. 11, at St. Francis Hospital. Rose was born in Wilmington on March 20, 1945, to John Francis and Rose Catherine (Morris) Connor. She was a lifelong member of St. Elizabeth Church, and graduated from St. Elizabeth High School in 1963. She worked in the insurance industry at various firms, and for...
Joanne Olsen
Dec 5, 2012
Joanne L. Olsen (McCaffrey) Age 62, of Ruskin, FL, and formerly of Newark, DE, passed away on December 5, 2012 in Ruskin, FL. Joanne retired from retail sales. She belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Rebekahs. She was past Nobel Grand of Doris Rebekah Lodge #9, and past State President of the Rebekah Assembly of Delaware twice. Joanne...
Ruth Brady
Dec 3, 2012
Ruth Brady Age 57, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruth was a caring nurse for 39 years, the last 33 years with Christiana Care Hospital. Ruth enjoyed traveling, shopping, going to dinner with friends, and spending time with family. She had a way of making those around her feel special and important....
Marie Houghton
Dec 3, 2012
Surrounded by her loving family, Marie Catherine Houghton passed away peacefully at age 88 on Monday, December 3, 2012. Born in Philadelphia, Marie was predeceased by her son, John; her parents, Anna Marie McCallan and Nelson Smith; and her brothers Nelson, Thomas, and Joseph. Marie is survived by her husband of 63 years, John J.; her children, Kathleen, of Wilmington,...
Lillian Furness
Nov 24, 2012
Lillian "Till" (Albers) Furness Age 86, recently of Rehoboth Beach passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Franciscan Care Center. Till grew up in the Elsmere - Richardson Park area and graduated from HC Conrad High School. She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, and much loved by all of us. She was always...
Christopher Watson
Nov 22, 2012
Christopher J. Watson Age 55, of New Castle, died Thursday, November 22, 2012. Christopher was a coach for many years at the Western "Y" where he coached soccer and basketball. He enjoyed hiking with his family and dog in many of the State Parks in the area. Christopher had a great appreciation for classical and jazz music. He was also...
Elizabeth Davenport
Nov 13, 2012
Elizabeth "Betty" Davenport passed away surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Christiana Hospital. Born December 23, 1950 to the late Catherine "Susi" and late James Pullan, she was raised in Old New Castle (Shawtown) and graduated from St. Peter's High School in 1968. Betty was one of thirteen children and was preceded in death by...
Joseph Saunders
Nov 8, 2012
Joseph Albert Saunders Age 37, of NC, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 8, 2012. Joseph was a devoted and loving son, brother, father, and friend. Joseph worked most of his life in the family roofing business, Saunders Roofing. He loved the beach, fishing, playing guitar, music and spending time with his son, family and friends. Joseph touched everyone he...
Eleanor Tidwell
Nov 6, 2012
Eleanor McKinley Tidwell Age 94, passed away at home November 6, 2012, surrounded by family after a brief struggle with cancer. Eleanor was born September 23, 1918 in Wilmington to Charlotte Kennedy McKinley Sweeney and William McKinley. She was beloved by her step-father Joseph Sweeney. She graduated from Wilmington High School. As a young girl she was the Delaware State...
Norman Minner
Nov 2, 2012
Norman Leon Minner known fondly as "Leon", age 76, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Harrington, DE, passed peacefully on November 2, 2012. Leon was born in Felton, DE on August 29, 1936. He was son of the late Norman Green Minner and Helen Martin Minner. He was a proud graduate of Harrington High School. He would go on to serve...
John Metz
Oct 27, 2012
Age 58, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully at home at the hour of the Divine Mercy, on October 27, 2012, surrounded by his family. John was born on March 1, 1954 to Claude and Marshalene Metz in Charleston, WV. He attended Mt. Tabor High School in Winston-Salem, NC, and he served in the United States Navy on the USS...
Helen Bazydlo
Oct 26, 2012
Age 95, died at home on Friday, October 26, 2012. Helen was a homemaker and especially enjoyed cooking and baking and spending time with her family. She was a lifetime member of St. Hedwig Church, Holy Rosary Society, Blessed Mother Sodality, and the VFW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Bazydlo, Sr.; her mother, Sophie...
Karen Cunningham
Oct 23, 2012
RESCHEDULED SERVICE TIME: Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Corpus Christi R. C. Church, 901 New Rd., Elsmere, on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11 am. Friends may call at the church from 10-11 am. Interment in All Saints Cemetery, Newark. Age 55, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 of natural causes. She...
Laura Fernandes
Oct 20, 2012
Laura M. (Palmer) Fernandes Age 87, of Elsmere passed on Saturday, October 20, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Laura was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 7, 1925. She graduated from West Philadelphia High School in 1944. She was a wonderful homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She retired as...
Maryann Kinney
Oct 17, 2012
Maryann Kinney, 69, of Naples, FL (formerly of Newark, DE) passed away suddenly on October 17, 2012. Born in South Amboy, NJ on June 22, 1943, Maryann was the daughter of the late Leo Grella and Mary Ferenci Grella. Before retiring, Maryann enjoyed a 27 year career with DuPont where she started out as a secretary and worked her way...
