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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Olivia Leach

Olivia Leach

Feb 24, 2012

Olivia F. Leach (nee Rambo) Age 95, died Friday, February 24, 2012 at Rehoboth Beach, DE. Ollie, as she was known by family and friends, retired to Lewes, Delaware after working for the New Castle County Police Department. She was a loving wife to Edgar Leach (deceased) and Paul Rambo (deceased). With Paul, she was the secretary and bookkeeper for...

Pasquale Marinelli

Pasquale Marinelli

Feb 20, 2012

Col. (Ret.) Pasquale J. Marinelli "Pat" Age 89, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on Mon., Feb. 20, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Pat was the first born of four children to Enrico and Clementina (Gambacorta) Marinelli, who immigrated to this great country from Teramo, Abruzzi, Italy. Pat graduated from St. Peter Grade School and High School. He...

Edward Olga

Edward Olga

Feb 20, 2012

Edward "Dodger" Olga 10/12/1971 02/20/2012 Ed was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and graduated from Overlea High School. Ed was very proud of his service in the U.S. Navy. During his time of service he met the love of his life, Amy Olga. Amy and "Eddie" enjoyed eighteen years of marriage and were head over heels in love. Ed's...

George Walsh

George Walsh

Feb 15, 2012

George Walsh Age 85, died February 15, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his family. George was born and raised in Wilmington, DE. He proudly served in the U. S. Army in WWII. He retired from the Urie and Blanton Co. in 2002. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. The family would like to thank...

Richard Marcozzi

Richard Marcozzi

Feb 13, 2012

Richard Eugene Marcozzi Age 71 of New Castle, Delaware passed away surrounded by family on Monday, February 13, 2012. He spent time in the National Guard and retired from a long career at IBM. He stayed active, walking every day, travelling, and going to every U of D football game home and away. Richard was the son of the late...

Rachel Scarmozzi

Rachel Scarmozzi

Feb 13, 2012

Rachel L. (Esposito) Scarmozzi Age 90, passed away on February 13, 2012 at her residence in New Castle, DE. She was born in Philadelphia on August 22, 1921 to Dominic and Lucy Esposito. Rachel and her late husband, Peter, lived in New Castle their entire married life with their four children, Peter (Bo), Ray Ann, Catherine and Lucy. They loved...

Mildred Destoppelaar

Mildred Destoppelaar

Feb 1, 2012

Mildred (Millie) deStoppelaar Of Wilmington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 with family and friends at her bedside. She was 84. Best known for her ornery sense of humor, Millie loved to read, do crosswords, and enjoyed her occasional apple fritter with coffee. Millie is survived by her two children, Alex Krajewski, and Carole Barnes (Don), 3 granddaughters,...

Frank Cienan

Frank Cienan

Jan 28, 2012

Frank Peter Cienan, Jr. Age 69, died January 28, 2012. Frank served faithfully in the Navy for four years. He served on the U.S. S. Byrd as a gunner mate. He was retired. Frank enjoyed shooting at the Lake Avondale Shooting Range. He was the son of the late Frank P. Cienan, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Cienan. He is survived...

Whilda Orchard

Whilda Orchard

Jan 24, 2012

Whilda Walker Orchard Age 93, from Wilmington, Delaware, formerly of Berlin, New Jersey died peacefully on January 24, 2012. She was the wife of the late Lewis P. Orchard, Jr. She was predeceased in death by her parents Charles Bray Walker and Whilda Townsend Walker, her three sisters Thelma Walker Heggan, Ellen Walker Newell, Vanira Walker Pierce and brother Charles...

Marie Ledoyen

Marie Ledoyen

Jan 20, 2012

Marie Ann (Neville) LeDoyen Age 77, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at Manor Care Nursing Home, Limestone Road, Wilmington, surrounded by her loving family. Marie was a bank teller/part-time bookkeeper for Strawbridge and Clothier. She worked at Colonial National Bank and Delaware Trust for many years. Everyone would wait in line to visit her outside her teller booth because she...

Dorothy Carlin

Dorothy Carlin

Jan 17, 2012

Dorothy Anne Carlin, R.N. "Miss Carlin" "Aunt Dot" Dorothy passed away on January 17, 2012 and is now at peace. In her heart, was a special place for each member of her beloved family and a warm corner reserved for dear friends. A lifelong resident of 2nd Street in Old New Castle, Dorothy enjoyed her last two years, free of...

Frederick Kellner

Frederick Kellner

Jan 17, 2012

Frederick W. Kellner, III "Big Fred" August 12, 1936 January 17, 2012 Fred graduated from A. I. DuPont High School. He worked for DuPont at Willow Bank for 28 years, and as a New Castle County Crossing Guard for 5 years. He enjoyed sports and played for various softball leagues in Delaware. Fred was an avid sports fan throughout his...

Leonard Quill

Leonard Quill

Jan 13, 2012

LEONARD W. QUILL Leonard W. Quill Sr. passed away at home surrounded by his family on January 13, 2012 due to complications from pneumonia. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on December 11, 1931. Leonard was the son of the late Timothy J. and Katherine (McCann) Quill. He was also preceded in death by his wife Martina; daughter- in- law,...

Ernest Hall

Ernest Hall

Jan 10, 2012

Ernest H. Hall, Jr. Age 61, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on January 10, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Ernie was born on November 15, 1950 to the late Ernest and Peggy Hall. Ernie was a composite fabricator at Boeing Helicopters for the past 25 years. He was also preceded in death by his brother, William Hall. He is...

Mario Tiberi

Mario Tiberi

Jan 5, 2012

Mario J. Tiberi, Jr. Age 64, died Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Regal Heights, Hockessin, DE. Mario worked for Acme Stores in Newark, DE in maintenance. He loved the Phillies and Eagles. Mario was a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Catholic Club in New Castle, DE. Mario was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Susi Tiberi Carrigan; brothers, Paul...

John Myers

John Myers

Jan 4, 2012

John Myers Died peacefully at home on January 4, 2012 at the age of 88. He spent his life entertaining people with his music, magic, and comedy. John was a long time member of the Delaware Knights of Magic and with his sister and brothers as a banjo player in The Family Affair Band. He was a WWII Veteran of...

Denise Kucharski

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

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

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

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,...

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