Richard Seery
May 22, 2011
Richard J. "Buzzy" Seery Age 73, of Wilmington, DE, passed away May 22, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital. Richard was a lifelong resident of Wilmington, DE, born to the late Elizabeth M. (Hoffman) Seery and Richard F. "Dick" Seery. He worked hard all of his life retiring after 30 years as a truck driver for Shields Lumber Co. Although retired,...
Curtis Gray
May 22, 2011
Curtis J. Gray Passed away after a long illness, on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Curt worked for I.D. Griffith. He retired in 1987 after many years of service. He was previously a member of the Mill Creek Fire Co. Station 21, and Holloway Terrace Fire Co. Station 20. He joined Good-Will Fire Company July 6, 1966. Curt held numerous positions...
Mary Dolson
May 21, 2011
Mary S. Dolson Age 95, passed away on Sat., May 21, 2011, at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Hospital. Mary was raised in Pine Apple, AL. She graduated from Moore Academy in 1934, where she was on the basketball team. She graduated from University of Alabama in 1938. Mary came to New Castle, DE, in 1945 to teach at...
Nancy Tucker
May 20, 2011
Nancy J. Tucker Age 75, of Wilmington, DE, died on May 20, 2011 after a long illness. Born in Philadelphia, raised in Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania, she resided in Wilmington for 55 years. Nancy devoted her life to the care of her family and cooking for others, especially meatballs. Her favorite things were vacationing at the beach and visiting with grandchildren. She...
Gertrude Lindsay
May 17, 2011
Gertrude E. Lindsay "OMA" Died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Gerta worked for many years as a cashier for the Imperial Deli. She was a lifelong homemaker. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Gerta was an avid gardener. She enjoyed reading, crosswords, and loved her coffee. She is survived by her daughter, Irmtraud Prantl;...
Sylvester Anselmi
May 14, 2011
Sylvester Anselmi Passed last Saturday, May 14, 2011 a few days short of his 96th birthday. Sylvester, Silver to his friends, was a decorated WWII combat veteran. Originally from Kulpmont, Pennsylvania he moved his family here from residing mostly in Elsmere. He was retired from the U.S. Post Office. Silver was an active member of the Elsmere Senior Center where...
Karl Zulinski
May 13, 2011
Karl A. Zulinski Age 40, passed away at home on Friday, May 13, 2011. "Gone forever, forgotten never". He was a 1987 Salesianum graduate. Karl then graduated from Virginia Tech University with a degree in business administration. He spent his career in logistics. He previously worked for Philips, Inc., and most recently with Ryder Corp. as a logistics manager at...
Charles Phillips
May 11, 2011
Charles (Charlie) W. Phillips Age 77, died peacefully at his home in Elsmere, DE, on May 11, 2011. Charlie was retired from Chrysler. He was the neighborhood mechanic and handyman. There was nothing he wouldn't try to fix. He served in the 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red 1" during the occupation in Germany after WWII. He was a proud...
Jacqueline Streb
May 8, 2011
Jacqueline M. Streb "Cookie" passed away at home on Sunday, May 8, 2011 She was a lifelong resident of Wilmington. She graduated from Wilmington High School. Cookie spent her life dedicated to her family and home. Her greatest joy was spending summers at the beach with her family and many friends. Jacqueline was the daughter of the late Raymond and...
Mr. Florence Callahan
May 6, 2011
Mr. Florence Michael Callahan Mr. F. Michael Callahan, Age 75, of Milltown, born and raised in Wilmington, died on May 6, 2011 at Wilmington Hospital of an apparent heart attack. F. Michael Callahan worked for Delamore Dairy until its closing; then was employed by M. Fierro & Sons Company until retiring in 2007. He was a member of St. Elizabeth...
Paul Guenveur
May 3, 2011
Paul D. Guenveur, age 81, of Wilmington DE, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday May 3, 2011 at the Christiana Hospital. He was born June 15, 1929, in Wilmington, DE to J. LaPenne Guenveur and Clare Maguyre Guenveur and spent his childhood hunting and farming on the property where he raised his family. He graduated from Salesianum High School in 1947,...
Daniel Hamill
May 1, 2011
Daniel P. Hamill, Jr. Age 71, of New Castle, DE, passed away on May 1, 2011, after a short illness surrounded by his family. Daniel was born on October 31, 1939 to the late Daniel and Louise Hamill. He graduated from Salesianum School, and then served in the Marine Corp Reserve. Daniel started his career at Acme Markets in Wilmington...
Yvonne Gallagher
May 1, 2011
Yvonne L. (Nesspor) Gallagher Passed away peacefully at her home on May 1, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Yvonne was born and raised in New Castle, DE to the late Peter Nesspor and Reba Walling-Nesspor. She was married to the late Joseph E. Gallagher Sr. on April 23, 1960. Yvonne was a fulltime caregiver to her 6 children as...
Joan Boyle
Apr 25, 2011
Joan I. Boyle "Teenie" Age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, April, 25, 2011. Joan was born and raised in Wilmington. She was a graduate of St. Joseph on the Brandywine. As a young girl she worked for Kennard's. After marrying Joan devoted herself to her family. She was a member of Corpus Christi R. C. Church for over 50...
Peter Octavio
Apr 24, 2011
Peter F. Octavio "Chalky" Age 82, died peacefully at Christiana Hospital on Sunday, April 24, 2011 surrounded by his family. Chalky was an accomplished and successful businessman for most of his life. He mastered many crafts and trades including carpentry, brick and masonry. He owned the Heart Break Hotel in Bowers Beach for over 15 years. He was very proud...
Arthur O'Neill
Apr 22, 2011
Arthur J. O'Neill Jr. "Mick" Died on Friday, April 22, 2011 in his home with his family by his side. Arthur, or 'Mick,' was born to Arthur and Christine O'Neill on March 13, 1923 in Conchehocken, PA. Mick enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 after working in Frederick, MD with the Conservation Corps. Shortly after his enlistment,...
Walter Herold
Apr 17, 2011
Walter H. Herold Age 80, died April 17, 2011 at Millcroft. Walter was a chemical operator with DuPont Co. Experimental Station for 35 years and retired in 1985. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Walter was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time on the river. Walter is preceded in death by his brothers, Rodney and Robert....
Joseph Andreavich
Apr 4, 2011
Joseph "Andy" L. Andreavich Age 76, of New Castle, passed away with his family by his side, from a prolonged illness at home on Monday, April 4th, 2011. Born November 14, 1934 in Twin Rock, PA, Mr. Andreavich was the son of Laurence and Anastasia Andreavich. Although Joe was born in Pennsylvania, he spent most of his life in New...
Mark Hemphill
Apr 1, 2011
Mark W. Hemphill Age 44, of New Castle, passed away suddenly after a long illness. Mark enjoyed being with family and friends and going to the T.A.C. to shoot pool and play shuffleboard. He enjoyed the outdoors. Mark was the son of the late Alvin A. and Phyllis M. Hemphill. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sandy....
Carol Fioravanti
Mar 23, 2011
Carol Fioravanti Age 61, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Carol was a graduate of Dickinson High School. She then went on to complete her studies at the Wilmington Beauty College. She also was a nurse's aide at Parkview Nursing Home for many years. Carol was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her greatest...
