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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
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....
Carolyn Alvini
Apr 30, 2012
Carolyn Anne Alvini Loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Carolyn was born in Elkton, MD on July 7th, 1941. She devoted her life to her family. To Carolyn, her family did not only include her immediate family but everyone who walked through her...
Wayne Vassalotti
Apr 28, 2012
Wayne Vassalotti Beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Respected teacher, coach, and mentor. Treasured friend. Wayne Vassalotti passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 28, 2012 with his family at his side. "Coach" Wayne Vassalotti attended Claymont High School, where he played football and ran track. He was named in the Delaware All-State football team and went on to play...
Robert Maney
Apr 27, 2012
Robert H. Maney, Jr "Bob" Robert H. Maney, Jr., age 88, died peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Friday, April 27, 2012. Bob was born in Philadelphia and moved to Delaware as a child. He was a graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School and Goldey Beacom College. He retired from E. I. duPont de Nemours Petrochemicals Department in 1985 after...
Michael Cienan
Apr 22, 2012
Michael E. Cienan (Rags) Age 60, died April 22, 2012 at his home in Elsmere. Services were private. Krienen-Griffith 994-9614 www.Delawarefuneral.com
Eleanor Quinn
Apr 20, 2012
Eleanor C. Fahey Quinn Age 98, died April 20, 2012 at home. She was an expert knitter, gardener, and animal lover. Sincere thanks to Angela, Andre, and Nicole of Seasons Hospice for their TLC, and the Textile Group at Rockwood Museum for their love and support of their matriarch knitter. She is survived by her children, Michael Fahey, Trish Harkins,...
Trudy Arcudi
Apr 14, 2012
Trudy K. Arcudi Age 81, died April 14, 2012 at home in Wilmington. Trudy was a RN who completed her training with a Masters Degree. She was a director of nurses at many hospitals including Cedar Cini Hospital and helped write and develop the procedures manual for Alica Ann Burn Foundation. Later in life she worked as a private duty...
George Barton
Apr 8, 2012
George Barton Of New Castle, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2012 in his home at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Marion, with whom he built their life over 59 years of marriage. At an early age, George enlisted in the U.S. Army and was part of the Army Corps of Engineers. Afterwards he worked...
Robert Grzybowski
Apr 6, 2012
Robert Lee Grzybowski Robert was called to the Lord on Good Friday April 6, 2012. He died from injuries sustained from being struck by a car while skateboarding. Robert attended Stanton Middle School and was in 7th grade. He was 13. He knew the words to every Jimmy Buffett song and had been to several of his concerts. Robert loved...
Charles Reynolds
Apr 4, 2012
Charles Daniel Reynolds Jr. "Butch" Went to the Lord on April 4, 2012. He was born April 12, 1940 to Charles Daniel Sr. and Caroline Reynolds (Matteson). He passed away after a short battle of cancer. He was a jockey for 25 plus years at Belmont, Delaware Park, Charlestown, and Penn National. After leaving that occupation, he went on to...
Leta Mellinger
Apr 3, 2012
Leta H. Mellinger Age 85, died April 3, 1912 at Brandywine Nursing Home. Leta was born on December 22, 1926 on the Maxwell Farm in Cecil, MD. She was an avid bowler and loved to do crossword puzzles. She enjoyed spending time with her dog Pierre. Leta was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Mellinger; her daughter, Patricia Mellinger;...
Gary Finney
Mar 30, 2012
Gary Finney, Jr. Age 37, died March 30, 2012 at Christiana Hospital. Gary was employed at Elwyn Institute for over twenty years as an assembler. He enjoyed spending time with his brother, Steven. Gary was preceded in death by his grandparents, Stephen and Margaret Turko, and Edward and Eleanor Finney. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Deborah Finney;...
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