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...
Charles Davis
Aug 21, 2011
Charles D. Davis Born May 7, 1933 passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 21, 2011 Charlie worked for Diamond State Telephone Company for 30 years. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. He enjoyed playing bingo at the Oak Grove Senior Center and St. Matthews Senior Center. He was a member of Corpus Christi...
Marie Dugan
Aug 11, 2011
Marie S. Dugan Marie Salter Dugan, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at St. Francis Compassionate Care Hospice. She was the loving wife of John W. Dugan with whom she shared 66 years of marriage and multiple and beloved animals. A life-long member of St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Parish, Marie graduated from St. Peter's High...
Dorothy Cunningham
Aug 9, 2011
Dorothy Gunther Cunningham A native of Wilmington, Dorothy, died August 9, 2011 in Matthews, NC. She was a homemaker on Franklin Street for over 50 years. Dorothy was a Charter member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church, and Osiris Court. She was also a member of the Indian River Water Sports Club in Riverdale, DE. She loved all kinds of crafting...
Audrey Willoughby
Aug 7, 2011
Audrey Willoughby Age 68, died on August 7, 2011 in Wilmington, DE. Audrey retired as a credit analyst to spend time with her grandchildren. She was a former school teacher in both Minnesota and Australia. She loved painting, photography, and travel. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband Colin. She is survived by her sons, Steven (wife Amy) of...
Rose Hamilton
Jul 11, 2011
Rose Mary (Warnke) Hamilton Age 88, died on July 11, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Marie and John Warnke of Philadelphia. She is survived by Daniel, her husband for 60 years, and their son, Paul, who lives in Montana. A sister, Elizabeth Bacica, resides in Florida. An older brother, John, died in WWII. Rose was a graduate...
Christine Speakman
Jul 6, 2011
Christine M. (Tina) Speakman Oct. 29, 1965 – July 6, 2011 Died suddenly at home. She was the mother of Craig D. Speakman; grandmother of Savannah R. Vandever; and she was the daughter of Betty (Millman) Speakman. She was preceded in death by her father, John D. Speakman, Sr.; and her brother, Dennis R. (Randy) Speakman. She is survived by...
Eugene Monico
Jul 1, 2011
Eugene "Gino" E. Monico Age 45, died tragically on Friday, July 1, 2011 at Christiana Hospital. Gino was a truck driver and equipment operator for the State of Delaware Department of Transport. He also worked for the Brandywine School District. He enjoyed restoring cars and liked NHRA racing at Cecil County Drag Strip. He was also an avid bowler. Gino...
Randall Thomas
Jun 29, 2011
Randall Charles Thomas, Jr. Newborn son of Rose Mary Morris and Randy Thomas passed away on Wed., Jun. 29, 2011. In addition to his parents, Randall is survived by his sister, Jordan Thomas, his grandparents, and many others who loved him. A memorial service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 222 Clinton St., Delaware City, on Thurs., July 7...
Norman Williamson
Jun 20, 2011
Norman Williamson, Sr. "POP-O" Norman passed on Monday, June 20th quietly at home as he wished, surrounded by his adoring family. Norman was born in Norwood, PA. on September 5, 1928 to the late Arthur and Bessie Williamson. He was the eighth child born of nine. Norm grew up in Hockessin on Valley Road with many of the mushroom farmers...
John Finn
Jun 14, 2011
John J. Finn, Jr. "The Silver Fox" Of Manhattan, NY is now resting in peace. He served for our country in the Navy. After he left the Navy, he worked for the New York Railroad. He was transferred from NY while working for Bank Of New York (Delaware) and retired from Chase Bank. He is survived by his three kids,...
Genevieve Wills
Jun 14, 2011
Genevieve "Janet" Wills Age 87, passed away at Manor Care Rehab in Wilmington on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Born October 10, 1923 in Pittston, PA. Janet came to Delaware in 1943. She was married August 23, 1952. She worked for Electric Hose and Rubber Co. She was a stay at home mom and grandmother. Janet was a devoted Catholic. She...
