John O'Leary
Aug 4, 2012
John T. O'Leary (Terry) 10/14/1954 – 08/04/2012 Terry O'Leary died following a long illness. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Marguerite (Peggy) Vavalla; brother-in-law, Ray McDowell; and his dogs, Fatboy and Lola. He is also survived by his stepson, Robert G. Shutt and fiancée, Dr. Natalie Chavez; his son, Sean T. O'Leary; 3 grandchildren; sisters, Sandra Milligan (Jack),...
James Grabowski
Aug 4, 2012
James W. Grabowski "Jamie" Jamie Grabowski, age 47, passed away at home on August 4, 2012. Born and raised in Wilmington, Jamie was a graduate of Delcastle High School and was a master carpenter and co-owner of Tree Top Builders. Jamie was preceded in death by his father, John W.Grabowski; and brother, John T.Grabowski. He is survived by his mother,...
Jane Reynolds
Aug 4, 2012
Jane A. Reynolds Age 76, died on August 4, 2012 at the Heartland Hospice House. Jane worked as a phone operator retiring in 1998 after 15 years of service. Jane was a loving mother, grandmother and wife who proudly supported her husband as he served in the United States Navy. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert...
Kathleen Walsh
Jul 26, 2012
Kathleen A. Walsh Age 84, died July 26, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital. Kathleen was a lifelong member of St. Elizabeth Parish where she proudly graduated High School in 1946. She worked as an Assistant Manager at WSFS at Third and Union Sts. for 20 years retiring in 1985. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother who...
Julia Gott
Jul 25, 2012
Julia B. Gott Age 86, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Parkview Nursing Home. Julia retired as a Correctional Officer from the State of Delaware after 24 years of service. She was a long time member of Corpus Christi R. C. Church. Julia was preceded in death by her husband John J. Gott, Sr., her son, John J. Gott, Jr.;...
Albert Dempsey
Jul 25, 2012
Albert J. Dempsey Age 80, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 at Christiana Hospital. He was a 1950 graduate of Salesianum High School, and 1954 graduate of Villanova University. Albert was in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957 in the 3rd Armored Division in Germany. He was employed by the DuPont Company with the International Dept....
David Lumb
Jul 18, 2012
David Maxwell Lumb, Sr. Born July 25, 1930 in Stillpond, MD, died July 18, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. He served in the Army during the Korean War. After he served his country he returned home to Wilmington, where he built a life and started his family. David loved gardening,...
David Diffenderfer
Jul 13, 2012
David Michael Diffenderfer Age 57, died peacefully on July 13, 2012. He was a wonderful person and will be missed deeply by his family and friends. David was an instructor at Pressley Beauty Academy. He is survived by his mother, M. Mildred Diffenderfer; and his sister, Lynn Diffenderfer. Service is private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to...
Patricia Phillips
Jul 13, 2012
Patricia Mary Phillips Born December 7, 1918, passed on July 13, 2012, at the age of 93. She was the wife of Davis Nemire Phillips, who passed in 1973; daughter of Charles Theodore Sr. and Mary Agnes Kelly Leach; sister of Charles T. Leach Jr., Ann Brady, John Leach and Bayard Leach; and mother of baby Paul - all preceded...
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...
