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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Harry Dreyer

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

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

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

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

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...

Dolores Wasno

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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