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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
Marjorie Windish
Jun 12, 2011
Marjorie Corrine Windish Age 80, died at Compassionate Care in St. Francis Hospital on June 12, 2011. Marjorie loved to take car trips, shop for clothes, cook and bake. She loved the Philadelphia Phillies. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a past member of the Elsmere Fire Co. Women's Auxiliary. Marjorie was the daughter of the...
Theresa Hopkins (Freebery)
Jun 8, 2011
Theresa S. (Freebery) Hopkins In the comfort of her home after being cared for by her loving family, Theresa S. (Freebery) Hopkins of New Castle, DE, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2011. Born April 26, 1929, Theresa was a life long resident of Olde New Castle and a...
Lula Ford
Jun 7, 2011
Lula M. Ford Age 82, died June 7, 2011 after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late William A. and Bessie E. Gillaspie. She was also preceded in death by her husband, David R. Ford and her brother, William A. Gillaspie, Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Ann Brannock; her granddaughter, Jennifer Brannock with whom...
Gladys Nutt
Jun 7, 2011
Gladys Vista Nutt Age 87, passed away early Tuesday morning surrounded by her family. Born June 30, 1923 in Delta, PA, she was the only daughter of the late Norman and Margaret Bleacher. Gladys was a caring homemaker and later a bookkeeper for her late husband's tile business. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ray Nutt;...
Robert Bogia
Jun 3, 2011
Robert F. Bogia Age 72, died June 3, 2011. Robert retired from General Motors in 2006 after 35 years of service. He was a member of the UAW Local 435. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy S. Holton Bogia; his father, Victor F. Bogia; and his sister, Shirley A. Beecher. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice;...
Doris Quattro
Jun 2, 2011
Doris Quattro Died peacefully Thursday morning, June 2, 2011 in the Delaware Hospital for the Chonically Ill. Doris was loved by all that knew her and a joy to be around. She loved being with her children and grandchildren. No matter what the weather she always had a story that would make you laugh. She will be deeply missed. Doris...
Susan Danko
May 31, 2011
Susan E. Danko Age 64, passed away at her home with her beloved pet, Precious, at her feet on Tues., May 31, 2011. Susan graduated from Wilmington High School in 1965, and worked at Wilmington Finishing Co. for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael T. Moore; and her parents, John and Florence Danko. Susan is...
Cody Kegelman
May 30, 2011
Cody Kegelman Age 14, died tragically on Monday, May 30, 2011. Cody attended Tender Loving Kare, McVey Elementary and Gauger-Cobbs Middle School. He was a fun-loving boy, loved by everyone who had the privilege to know him. He enjoyed playing soccer for several years at goalie position. He started playing baseball two years ago and was quickly learning the game....
Paul Mccullin
May 24, 2011
Paul F. McCullin Age 76, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Tues., May 24, 2011. Paul was born in Wilmington to Joseph and Regina (Frarer) McCullin. He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. He worked as a pipefitter at DuPont Experimental Station, for over 30 years. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Norma...
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,...
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