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...
Dorothy Barbas
Mar 20, 2011
Dorothy D. Barbas Age 89, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 20, 2011. A 1940 graduate of Wilmington High School, Dot was a long time resident of Elsmere. After high school, she did primarily secretarial and clerical work and was especially proud of working for the U.S. Navy at the Dravo Shipyard during WWII. She...
Theresa Fagan
Mar 19, 2011
Theresa L. Fagan (Giannone) Theresa L. Fagan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2011surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was born on May 3, 1918, daughter of the late Joseph and Vincenzina Giannone. She was the sixth of eight children, and the last remaining sibling. Theresa grew up in...
William Kane
Mar 15, 2011
William J. Kane, Jr. Age 52, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Billy was a 1977 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School. He retired as a firefighter with the Wilmington City Fire Dept. He then worked for the State of Delaware in the Division of Motor Vehicle. Billy was a lifetime member of...
Joseph Donahue
Feb 26, 2011
JOSEPH M. DONAHUE Age 79 of Dagsboro, Delaware formerly of Wilmington, Delaware died on February 26, 2011. Mr. Donahue was a retired Wilmington Police Officer. He was a dedicated member of the YMCA and celebrated 50 years of continuous membership in 2007. He was presented with a gold lifetime membership card at the Sussex Family YMCA. Burial was private. A...
Carolyn Brooks
Feb 25, 2011
Carolyn (Boyd) Brooks The wonderful life of Carolyn Brooks ended peacefully February 25th, 2011 surrounded by family. Daughter of the late William & Thelma Boyd, and predeceased by her first husband Cecil Roy Hoskins, her sister Barbara Craddock, and her infant son Ralph, Carolyn is survived by her husband of 38 years Bud Brooks, her three sisters Mary Alice Carpenter,...
Dorothy Cline
Feb 25, 2011
Dorothy M. Cline Age 88 of Elsmere passed away peacefully on February 25, 2011. Dorothy was a homemaker with an amazing gift of singing, yodeling, and whistling country/western music. Her talent and love for music lead her to perform with Cousin Lee on live radio in her early years. After raising her 4 children, she used her unique talent to...
Bernice Coulsting
Feb 25, 2011
Bernice Anna Coulsting Mrs. Bernice Anna Coulsting of Wilmington, DE, passed away at Gilpin Hall Nursing Care on Friday, February 25, 2011. She was born December 7, 1928 in Washington, DC, the daughter of the late Anton and Edna Klein. Bernice graduated from Granby High School in Norfolk, VA, attended William and Mary College in Virginia and Fairfield University in...
Harold Owens
Feb 24, 2011
Harold Owens Age 80, died February 24, 2011 at Heartland House surrounded by his loving family. Harold worked for I.P.I./Witco Chemical as a chemical operator for 37 years, and Colonial School District for 7 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran who fought and served during the Korean War. Harold was an avid Eagles fan and enjoyed all of...
Harold Owens
Feb 24, 2011
Harold Owens Age 80, died February 24, 2011 at Heartland House surrounded by his loving family. Harold worked for I.P.I./Witco Chemical as a chemical operator for 37 years, and Colonial School District for 7 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran who fought and served during the Korean War. Harold was an avid Eagles fan and enjoyed all of...
Anna Handlin
Feb 21, 2011
Anna M. (O'Hara) Handlin Age 96, died February 21, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on September 23, 1914 to the late Mary (Moyles) O'Hara of County Mayo, Ireland, and Patrick J. O'Hara of County Sligo, Ireland. Ann was a very proud graduate of St. Paul's Parochial School in 1928 and St. Paul's Commercial in 1930. She...
Anna Handin
Feb 21, 2011
Anna M. (O'Hara) Handlin Age 96, died February 21, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born on September 23, 1914 to the late Mary (Moyles) O'Hara of County Mayo, Ireland, and Patrick J. O'Hara of County Sligo, Ireland. Ann was a very proud graduate of St. Paul's Parochial School in 1928 and St. Paul's Commercial in 1930. She...
