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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Clara Gibson

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

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

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

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

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...

Patricia Fitzpatrick

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

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

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

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...

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