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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Lawrence Maruszczak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

Joseph Krakowski

Joseph Krakowski

Mar 27, 2012

Joseph S. Krakowski 10-8-1927 - 3-27-2012 Joseph died peacefully at home on March 27, 2012. Joseph served in the Air Force, leaving with an honorable discharge. He retired in 1987 from NVF company after 36 years of service. He enjoyed going to Delaware Park and Atlantic City with his nephew, Bill Wheatley and his wife, Cathy. He was the son...

Theresa Ward

Theresa Ward

Mar 27, 2012

Theresa M. Ward Of Wilmington, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Theresa worked for DuPont for 8 ½ years from 1947 to 1955 as a library assistant. She was a lifelong homemaker. She was a member of the Ladies Aux. Pulaski Legion, and New Castle County Irish Society. She was Past President of Diamond State Post 2863 VFW Aux. She was...

Marguerite Spence

Marguerite Spence

Mar 21, 2012

Marguerite E. Spence Age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Hillside Center in Wilmington. Marguerite was a clerk for many years in the Emergency Department of Wilmington Hospital. She was a graduate of Conrad High School and remained active with the Alumni Band Booster throughout her life. Marguerite, her husband Al, and her daughter Ginny...

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