Denise Kucharski
Jan 3, 2012
Denise G. (Cunningham) Kucharski Age 62, died peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Tuesday, December 3, 2012. Denise worked as a nurse for many years in both the local hospitals and in private practice. She was a devoted caregiver of her entire family and loved to read. Denise was the daughter of the late Jack W. and Ella B. (Hare) Cunningham....
Geraldine Rossiter
Jan 1, 2012
Geraldine M. Rossiter Age 79, passed away peacefully on Sun., Jan. 1, 2012. She was a member of St. Elizabeth R. C. Church. Jerry was the daughter of the late Genevieve and Park Reese. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Martin J. Rossiter, who passed away in 2004, and her son, Dion P. Rosster, who...
Lewis Orchard
Dec 31, 2011
Lewis Preole Orchard, 3rd Age 61, who grew up in Berlin, NJ, died on December 31, 2011 from complications during treatment for leukemia. He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis, Jr. and sister, Ruth Morrison. Lewis is survived by his wife, Susan, of 39 years; son, Lewis 4th and his wife Erin; daughters, Elizabeth and Stephanie; grandchildren, Lewis...
Myrtle Quillen
Dec 30, 2011
Myrtle Spaulding Quillen Age 89, died December 30, 2011. Myrtle was born on September 9, 1922. She was a long time member of the Chichester Seniors. She loved singing sacred music, making crafts, and was an ardent crotcheter. Myrtle was the wife of the late George W. Quillen, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her sons, George III,...
Mary Griffiths
Dec 27, 2011
Mary Griffiths 94 years of age, passed away suddenly on December 27, 2011 at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, DE, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Fulton, NY on April 8, 1917 to Andrew and Rose Ewanicki. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, John David Griffiths; Sisters, Julia, Anne, and...
Irene Claypoole
Dec 23, 2011
Irene J. Claypoole Age 86, formerly of Wilmington, DE, died on December 23, 2011 in Covington, GA. Irene was a retired nurse. She worked for Delaware Hospital in 1946, and she also worked at the Wilmington General in 1955 as a private duty nurse. She was a member of the Delaware Nurses Assn., and Corpus Christi R. C. Church. She...
John Schmidt
Dec 19, 2011
John H. Schmidt, Sr. Of Elsmere, age 66, died peacefully Monday, December 19, 2011, at the Veterans Hospital in Elsmere after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Diamond State VFW Post 2863. John loved fishing with his grandchildren and playing golf with his friends. He...
Walter Warren
Dec 19, 2011
Walter L. Warren Died at home on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011 @ the age of 96 surrounded by his loving family. Walt (Dick) worked for the City Fire Dept. for 20 years (1942-1962), and then continued his working career with ICI, Atlas Point for 18 years (1962-1980). He was preceded in death by his wife of 69-1/2 years Audrey (Deakyne)...
John Dugan
Dec 16, 2011
John W. Dugan Age 90, a lifelong resident of New Castle, DE, John, died at his home on Friday, December 16, 2011. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Marie Salter Dugan, in August 2011. John was a plumber by trade and retired as a plumbing inspector for New Castle County after 15 years of...
Thomas Mills
Dec 6, 2011
Thomas Anthony Mills "Tommy" Age 51, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Tom's passion was coaching softball and field hockey. He coached softball rec leagues and at McKean and Delcastle High Schools, and field hockey at Delcastle and St. Elizabeth High Schools. He is survived by his wife, Theresa (Terri) Tumulty Mills; children, Lauren Mills...
Thomas Buck
Dec 3, 2011
Thomas L. Buck Age 79, of Elsmere, passed away surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom worked for Insteel Wire Products for 35 years. He enjoyed crabbing, fishing, and rooting for the Atlanta Braves. He also enjoyed spending time at Tony's auto shop with the guys. Tom was born in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, on October...
Anthony Consiglio
Dec 3, 2011
Anthony Vincent Consiglio Age 59, of Elsmere, DE, passed away on December 3, 2011. Anthony retired after 35 years as a crane operator for General Chemical. Anthony was a retired Delaware Army National Guard Aviator. He proudly served his country for over 25 years. His love for the Army was only surpassed by the love for his family. Anthony enjoyed...
Francesca Dialessandro
Nov 28, 2011
Francesca DiAlessandro Died November 28, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 91 years old. Francesca was born Sabatina DiGiacinto in Civitella Del Tronto, Italy on February 29, 1920. On October 1, 1941 she married Antonio DiAlessandro and moved to Sant Omero, Italy. Together they raised two sons and in 1959 the family moved to Hamilton, Ontario,...
Camillo Francisco
Nov 28, 2011
Camillo Thomas Francisco Age 83, of Elsmere, DE, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011. Tom was born in Marcus Hook, PA. He was the son of Italian immigrants, Camillo and Anna Antrilli Francisco. He was a 1946 graduate of Eddystone High School, and served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He owned Fairfield Variety Store in Newark,...
Marie Barry
Nov 14, 2011
Marie T. Barry Age 85, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family on November 14, 2011 after a long courageous battle with cancer. A native Delawarean, Miss Barry was born on December 31, 1925. She was employed 42 years at the Bank of Delaware as an Estate Settlement Officer, retiring in 1985. After...
Frank Vitalo
Nov 13, 2011
Frank Joseph Vitalo Age 67, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2011 with his family by his side. Frank was a heavy equipment operator for 41 years. He was a proud member of F.O.E. AERIE 3737. Frank could always be counted on to make you smile. He attended Marshallton, Brandywine Springs, and Dickinson Schools. He was the...
Martha Kempczynski
Nov 12, 2011
Martha E. Kempczynski (Kaye) Born in Wilmington on Feb. 18, 1924 to Marco and Emily (Bove) Cofrancesco. Martha was dedicated to her family. She was a great wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and all around family person. She was always trying to help others, especially her three sons and their families. In her younger years she enjoyed shuffleboard and played...
Earl Trincia
Nov 9, 2011
Earl F. Trincia Jr. November 09, 2011 Ercolano (Earl) F. Trincia Jr., 84, passed away at his home in Smyrna, DE in the loving arms of his family on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Earl was born on June 22, 1927 to the late Ercolano (Earl) F. Trincia, Sr. and Jennie Martone Trincia, and was raised in Wilmington, DE. He worked...
Margaret Morris
Nov 3, 2011
Margaret (Peg) Morris Age 84, of Wilm., DE, passed away on Thurs., Nov. 3, 2011, surrounded by her family in Compassionate Care at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Peg was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Prettyman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Morris. She was also preceded in death by her brothers,...
