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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Cherie Porcellini
Oct 6, 2011
Cherie Porcellini Died on Thurs., Oct. 6, 2011 at Christiana Hospital. Cherie worked at Pickwick Keyfood for 25 years as a cashier and was a shop stewart for the Local 1500 Food Workers Union. She was an avid doll collector. She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Dudine, and her husband, Peter; her granddaughters, Elizabeth and Sophia; her brothers, Mario...
Kristeena Flowers-Nichols
Oct 4, 2011
Kristeena Marie Flowers-Nichols "One In A Million" Age 27, of New Castle, peacefully passed away in her parent's home on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, surrounded by her family and friends, after a valiant seven month battle with cervical cancer. Kristeena combated many medical obstacles, all the while trying desperately to fight this terrible disease. In these last few months of...
Joseph Szczerba
Sep 16, 2011
Sergeant Joseph Szczerba Age 44, of Wilmington, DE, died September 16, 2011. Joseph was born June 26, 1967 in Wilmington, DE; he was the son of Jean "Ray" Szczerba and the late Edward Joseph Szczerba. He was the husband of Kathy Szczerba, his wife of 19 years. Joe was an eighteen-year veteran of the New Castle County Police Department. Joe...
Josephine Vitsorek
Sep 4, 2011
Josephine "Josie" Catherine Vitsorek Age 95, Josephine "Josie" Vitsorek, of Elsmere, died September 4, 2011 at Shipley Manor Nursing Home. Born in Lansford, PA on August 30, 1916, she was the daughter of Constantine and Stephanie nee Kociolek. She moved to Elsmere, DE in 1954 with her husband Tony, where she resided for 58 years. In her younger years she...
Hedwig Payne
Sep 4, 2011
Hedwig (Jankowski) Payne "Hattie" Age 94, died Sunday, September 4, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital. She was a lifetime member of St. Hedwig Church. She was a member of Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality, an honorary member of the Holy Rosary Society, and member of West Center City Senior Group. Hattie enjoyed being a homemaker, loved to crochet and do crafts...
Anne Farley
Sep 4, 2011
Anne Kenney Farley, age 74 of Rehoboth Beach, DE, formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away suddenly in her sleep on Sunday September 4, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom just short of one week. Anne was born in Wilmington, DE on July 27, 1937, daughter of the late Daniel and Julia Kenney. Anne retired from Delaware...
Margaret Larry
Sep 2, 2011
Margaret C. Larry (De Ascanis) "Marge" Born January 6, 1915 died peacefully at home on September 2, 2011 at the age of 96. Marge grew up in the Little Italy area of Wilmington and in her younger days could be seen working in her parents' Italian grocery store on Lincoln Street. She was a people person and took great pride...
James Koczak
Sep 1, 2011
James L. Koczak Died September 1, 2011. James graduated from St. Peter's High School, and attended Villanova University. James retired from the Post Office after more than 30 years of service. He also retired as a Captain in the Army National Guard. He played semi-pro football with the Wilmington Clippers, and the Aston Knights. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys...
Thomas Farley
Aug 29, 2011
DUE TO THE SUDDEN PASSING OF HIS WIFE, ANNE, ALL SERVICES FOR MR. FARLEY HAVE BEEN POSTPONED. FUNERAL MASSES WILL BE HELD FOR BOTH MR. AND MRS. FARLEY ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, 9/12 AND 9/13 RESPECTIVELY. PLEASE SEE UPDATED OBITUARY BELOW. Thomas E. Farley, age 74 of Rehoboth Beach, DE, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by his...
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