obituaries
Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
Robert Reynolds
Jul 10, 2012
Robert Reynolds Age 78, died July 10, 2012 at Christiana Hospital. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He retired from Star Enterprise in 1998 after 18 years of service. One of his fondest memories was shaking hands with President John F. Kennedy. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer...
George Boulden
Jul 9, 2012
George P. Boulden, Jr. Age 59, passed away on July 9, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. George graduated from Henry C. Conrad High School in 1971. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserves in his senior year. Following graduation he was deployed as a SEABEE to Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean and later at U.S. Naval Facility,...
Donna Cannon
Jun 21, 2012
Donna Marie Cannon, age 46, of Trolley Square, Wilmington, DE, passed away suddenly on June 21, 2012 at Christiana Care surrounded by her family. Born in Wilmington on September 16, 1965, Donna is survived by her parents Wallace L. Cannon III, a native of Old New Castle, and Rosemarie Nacchia Cannon, a native of Forty Acres, and her brother Jeffrey...
Alfred Connell
Jun 20, 2012
Alfred A. Connell Jr., age 77, of Wilmington DE, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at home. Al is survived by his former wife, Beverly K. Connell;his daughter, Joi A. Campbell and husband John; his son, Alfred A Connell III and wife Deborah; his daughter, Jill M Connell and partner Beate Pohlig; his son, Michael T. Connell and fiancee...
Evelyn Covelli-Branda
Jun 16, 2012
Evelyn M. Covelli-Branda On June 16, 2012 Evelyn went to be with the Lord at the age of 87. Evelyn was a lifelong resident of New Castle. She was employed with the Delaware State Police and was retired from New Castle County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carmine and Dolores DiAngelo; her brother, William DiAngelo; her husband...
Jeremiah Mcelrone
Jun 15, 2012
Jeremiah Francis McElrone Age 55, died peacefully on June 15, 2012 at Heartland Hospice House. He worked for General Motors and retired after 25 years. He was a member of the U.A.W. Local 435 Union. Jerry was the son of the late Jerome F. and Helen I. McElrone. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerome F. McElrone....
Clara Gibson
Jun 15, 2012
Clara Gibson Age 62, passed away on Fri., June 15, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Service is private. Krienen-Griffith www.Delawarefuneral.com 994-9614
Marie Wilson
Jun 7, 2012
Marie E. Wilson Age 84, of New Castle, DE, passed away June 7, 2012 after a long courageous battle. She is finally at peace with her husband of 61 years, Clayton D. Wilson and her daughter, Donna M. Maguire who both preceded her in death in 2010. Born in Carbondale, PA, daughter of the late Frank and Frances Arnese Vadala,...
Joseph Flynn
Jun 4, 2012
Joseph Martin Flynn "Pop" Age 84, of Wilmington, DE, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, June 4, 2012, at the Veterans Hospital, Elsmere, DE. Joseph was born in Wilmington to Ella (Harper) Flynn and Thomas J. Flynn, Sr. He served in the 3rd Army in WWII as a Private First Class Rifleman under General Patton in the 47th...
Deborah Cebenka
Jun 3, 2012
Deborah "Deb" (Pyle) Cebenka Was granted her angel wings on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012. Her family and friends are eternally grateful to have had the opportunity to spend her final days with her at home celebrating her remarkable life. Deb was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. She attended P.S. DuPont throughout elementary and high school. She then went on...
Spencer Burr
Jun 3, 2012
Spencer Burr Age 94, Spencer Burr died peacefully on Sunday June 3, 2012, at his home in Wilmington, surrounded by his closest friends. Spencer was born in Brockton, MA, on July 21, 1917. Spencer and his family later moved to Elkton, MD, where he graduated from Elkton High School. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War...
Patricia Fitzpatrick
May 29, 2012
Patricia A. Fitzpatrick Age 80, of Elsmere, DE, passed away at home on May 29, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a graduate of P.S. DuPont in 1950. Pat first worked for the DuPont Co., and retired from Continental American. She enjoyed the beach, the Phillies, Law & Order, watching Tom Selleck, and her Sunday afternoon refreshments....
John Murphy
May 26, 2012
John G. Murphy Of New Castle, age 94, died peacefully at home on May 26, 2012, where he was loved and cared for by his daughter and family. John was a life member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in New Castle. He was an alumnus of St. Peter's High School 1938 and Goldey Beacom School of Business 1955....
Christopher Mcdermott
May 22, 2012
Christopher L. McDermott, Jr. Age 72, a resident of Gilpin Hall passed away peacefully after a long illness. Chris was a 1957 graduate of Wilmington High School. He was a member of the Delaware National Guards. He retired in 1983 as Batallion Chief of the City of Wilmington Fire Department. He was very proud of the Wilmington Firefighters and had...
Lawrence Maruszczak
May 17, 2012
Lawrence Maruszczak Larry,73, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2012 at home with his loving wife, Sandy, and his family by his side. After graduating from Salesianum High School he worked at the News Journal as a stereo type setter. Larry was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing from an early age. He was an accomplished fisherman and...
David D'Amico
May 17, 2012
David M. D'Amico Age 53, of Bear DE went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 17, 2012. David was born on April 18th 1959 in Wilmington, DE. He was the son of Angelo and Dorothy D'Amico of Rosemont. He is survived by his son, Ryan D'Amico of Columbia, PA; brothers, Joseph D'Amico of Rosemont, and John D'Amico of...
Rolynn Lindell
May 15, 2012
Rolynn M. Lindell "Lynn" Age 57, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Christiana Hospital. She received her Bachelor's Degree from University of Delaware and her Master's Degree from Western Maryland University. She taught at Margaret Sterck School for the Deaf until she became ill in 1983. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Anne Bedwell. She is survived...
Angela Wilson
May 14, 2012
Angela Marie Wilson Formerly of New Castle, DE, age 33, died unexpectedly on May 14, 2012 at Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville, PA. Beloved daughter of Ann Wilson and the late Victor Wilson. She is also survived by her sister, Kymberly and her fiance' Mark; grandparents, Ralph and Nancy Wilson, and William and Barbara Minchella; aunts; uncles; cousins; nieces; and nephews....
Elaine Alfree
May 10, 2012
Elaine Marie Alfree Departed this life at the age of 60, on May 10, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. A life long resident of the City of New Castle, Elaine was a member of the last graduating class of St. Peter's High School. She was an active member of her church and loved all things outdoors, frequently visiting Longwood...
Sharon Blakely
May 5, 2012
Sharon Blakely Age 53, of New Castle passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was employed by Interventional Spine Pain Consultants P.A. as a medical secretary. Sharon enjoyed entertaining family and friends at her pool. She served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Peter the Apostle Church. She enjoyed exercising at the Y especially Yoga....
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