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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Anthony Consiglio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Aaron Fox

Aaron Fox

Nov 3, 2011

Aaron Fox Passed away in Arkansas, November 3, 2011. He was born Aug. 5, 1990 in Delaware. He worked hard and did his very best at everything he took on. He was kind, honest and reliable to help people out. Aaron attended the University of Arkansas Medical Science and Pollaski Technical School in Arkansas. He is survived by his mother,...

Eva Douglas

Eva Douglas

Nov 2, 2011

Eva St. Clair Douglas Age 73, was carried home on the wings of angels from Glengary, WV, on Nov. 2, 2011. She died at home with family at her side after battling pancreatic cancer. Eva was born in Jersey City, NJ, on March 4, 1938. She spent her life as a dedicated housewife who enjoyed gardening, crafts, cooking, bird watching,...

Margaret Goldinger

Margaret Goldinger

Oct 31, 2011

Margaret Lamborn Goldinger Age 90, passed away on Mon., Oct. 31, 2011. Marge was a graduate of Ursuline Academy and Goldey Beacom College. She was employed for 35 years at the law firm of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell, and was the personal secretary to Judge James Tunnell. She was born and raised in Wilmington and spent many years at...

Blanche Thompson

Blanche Thompson

Oct 30, 2011

Blanche Emma Thompson Passed away peacefully at home on Sun., Oct. 30, 2011, at the age of 92. She was born Dec. 10, 1918, in Kennett Square, PA, to Arthur and Annie Malin. She was the youngest of four sisters, Ethel, Ruth, and Hazel, all who have preceded her in death. Blanche was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Walter Janocha

Walter Janocha

Oct 29, 2011

Walter B. Janocha, Sr. Age 87, went home to be with Our Lord on Sat., Oct. 29, 2011, with his devoted wife, Mary, by his side. Born on Valentine's Day, 1924, in Baltimore, MD, Mr. Janocha touched the hearts of all who had the pleasure to know him – he never met a stranger. Mr. Janocha graduated from St. Charles...

Joseph Bonner

Joseph Bonner

Oct 22, 2011

Joseph A. Bonner Age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sat., Oct. 22, 2011. Joe was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School in 1972 and of The Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences in 1976. He was the son of the late John P. Bonner and Phyllis DeGenova Bonner of Collingdale, PA; and he was also preceded in death by...

David Lohr

David Lohr

Oct 22, 2011

David P. Lohr February 3, 1960 – October 22, 2011 Born in Centre, PA, resided in Wilmington, DE. He was the son of the late John Lohr and Frances (Muirhead) Lohr. He is survived by his children, Jeremiah Lohr, Valorie Barnett (Andrew); grandson, Aiden Barnett; brother, John Lohr of Mill Hall, PA; sisters, Sally Laubscher of Ridgeland, SC, and Alice...

George Tressler

George Tressler

Oct 19, 2011

George J. Tressler Age 49, of Elsmere, passed away on October 19, 2011. A devoted and loving father, son, and brother, George will be forever loved and remembered in our hearts for being a kind and tender man. He provided a helping hand to everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his brother, David, in 2010. He is...

Nichole Cline

Nichole Cline

Oct 18, 2011

Nichole Elizabeth Cline completed her earthly life on Tuesday 18 October 2011. "Nikki" lived a brief, dramatic life among family and friends. She was born on 2 January 1980 and baptized at Holy Spirit Church in New Castle. Nikki graduated from Delcastle Technical High School in 1997. She was a member of the U.S. Army from September 2004 through August...

Ralph Moore

Ralph Moore

Oct 9, 2011

Ralph L. Moore Passed away on Sun., Oct. 9, 2011, at Christiana Hospital after a twenty-five yearlong battle with Parkinson's Disease. Ralph was the devoted husband of the late Jean B. (Bock) Moore, who died in 2004. Ralph was a World War II veteran and served in the Navy from 1943-46. He received advanced degrees in engineering from the University...

Frank Maycut

Frank Maycut

Oct 7, 2011

Frank T. Maykut, Sr. "Dzadzi" Died peacefully surrounded by his family on October 7, 2011 at Christiana Hospital. He was in the Army during the European Theater of WWII. Frank was employed by Sheet Metal Contracting for over 20 years. Along with his brother, John Maykut, he successfully owned and operated Germay Car Wash and Cleaning Center in Wilmington, DE...

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