obituaries

Dec 19, 2011

John H. Schmidt, Sr. Of Elsmere, age 66, died peacefully Monday, December 19, 2011, at the Veterans Hospital in Elsmere after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Diamond State VFW Post 2863. John loved fishing with his grandchildren and playing golf with his friends. He...

Dec 19, 2011

Walter L. Warren Died at home on Monday, Dec. 19, 2011 @ the age of 96 surrounded by his loving family. Walt (Dick) worked for the City Fire Dept. for 20 years (1942-1962), and then continued his working career with ICI, Atlas Point for 18 years (1962-1980). He was preceded in death by his wife of 69-1/2 years Audrey (Deakyne)...

Dec 16, 2011

John W. Dugan Age 90, a lifelong resident of New Castle, DE, John, died at his home on Friday, December 16, 2011. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Marie Salter Dugan, in August 2011. John was a plumber by trade and retired as a plumbing inspector for New Castle County after 15 years of...

Dec 6, 2011

Thomas Anthony Mills "Tommy" Age 51, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Tom's passion was coaching softball and field hockey. He coached softball rec leagues and at McKean and Delcastle High Schools, and field hockey at Delcastle and St. Elizabeth High Schools. He is survived by his wife, Theresa (Terri) Tumulty Mills; children, Lauren Mills...

Dec 3, 2011

Thomas L. Buck Age 79, of Elsmere, passed away surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom worked for Insteel Wire Products for 35 years. He enjoyed crabbing, fishing, and rooting for the Atlanta Braves. He also enjoyed spending time at Tony's auto shop with the guys. Tom was born in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, on October...

Dec 3, 2011

Anthony Vincent Consiglio Age 59, of Elsmere, DE, passed away on December 3, 2011. Anthony retired after 35 years as a crane operator for General Chemical. Anthony was a retired Delaware Army National Guard Aviator. He proudly served his country for over 25 years. His love for the Army was only surpassed by the love for his family. Anthony enjoyed...

Dec 3, 2011

Nov 28, 2011

Francesca DiAlessandro Died November 28, 2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 91 years old. Francesca was born Sabatina DiGiacinto in Civitella Del Tronto, Italy on February 29, 1920. On October 1, 1941 she married Antonio DiAlessandro and moved to Sant Omero, Italy. Together they raised two sons and in 1959 the family moved to Hamilton, Ontario,...

Nov 28, 2011

Camillo Thomas Francisco Age 83, of Elsmere, DE, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2011. Tom was born in Marcus Hook, PA. He was the son of Italian immigrants, Camillo and Anna Antrilli Francisco. He was a 1946 graduate of Eddystone High School, and served with the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He owned Fairfield Variety Store in Newark,...

Nov 14, 2011

Marie T. Barry Age 85, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family on November 14, 2011 after a long courageous battle with cancer. A native Delawarean, Miss Barry was born on December 31, 1925. She was employed 42 years at the Bank of Delaware as an Estate Settlement Officer, retiring in 1985. After...

Nov 13, 2011

Frank Joseph Vitalo Age 67, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2011 with his family by his side. Frank was a heavy equipment operator for 41 years. He was a proud member of F.O.E. AERIE 3737. Frank could always be counted on to make you smile. He attended Marshallton, Brandywine Springs, and Dickinson Schools. He was the...

Nov 12, 2011

Martha E. Kempczynski (Kaye) Born in Wilmington on Feb. 18, 1924 to Marco and Emily (Bove) Cofrancesco. Martha was dedicated to her family. She was a great wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and all around family person. She was always trying to help others, especially her three sons and their families. In her younger years she enjoyed shuffleboard and played...

Nov 9, 2011

Earl F. Trincia Jr. November 09, 2011 Ercolano (Earl) F. Trincia Jr., 84, passed away at his home in Smyrna, DE in the loving arms of his family on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Earl was born on June 22, 1927 to the late Ercolano (Earl) F. Trincia, Sr. and Jennie Martone Trincia, and was raised in Wilmington, DE. He worked...

Nov 3, 2011

Margaret (Peg) Morris Age 84, of Wilm., DE, passed away on Thurs., Nov. 3, 2011, surrounded by her family in Compassionate Care at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Peg was the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Prettyman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Morris. She was also preceded in death by her brothers,...

Nov 3, 2011

Aaron Fox Passed away in Arkansas, November 3, 2011. He was born Aug. 5, 1990 in Delaware. He worked hard and did his very best at everything he took on. He was kind, honest and reliable to help people out. Aaron attended the University of Arkansas Medical Science and Pollaski Technical School in Arkansas. He is survived by his mother,...

Nov 2, 2011

Eva St. Clair Douglas Age 73, was carried home on the wings of angels from Glengary, WV, on Nov. 2, 2011. She died at home with family at her side after battling pancreatic cancer. Eva was born in Jersey City, NJ, on March 4, 1938. She spent her life as a dedicated housewife who enjoyed gardening, crafts, cooking, bird watching,...

Oct 31, 2011

Margaret Lamborn Goldinger Age 90, passed away on Mon., Oct. 31, 2011. Marge was a graduate of Ursuline Academy and Goldey Beacom College. She was employed for 35 years at the law firm of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell, and was the personal secretary to Judge James Tunnell. She was born and raised in Wilmington and spent many years at...

Oct 30, 2011

Blanche Emma Thompson Passed away peacefully at home on Sun., Oct. 30, 2011, at the age of 92. She was born Dec. 10, 1918, in Kennett Square, PA, to Arthur and Annie Malin. She was the youngest of four sisters, Ethel, Ruth, and Hazel, all who have preceded her in death. Blanche was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 29, 2011

Walter B. Janocha, Sr. Age 87, went home to be with Our Lord on Sat., Oct. 29, 2011, with his devoted wife, Mary, by his side. Born on Valentine's Day, 1924, in Baltimore, MD, Mr. Janocha touched the hearts of all who had the pleasure to know him – he never met a stranger. Mr. Janocha graduated from St. Charles...

Oct 22, 2011

Joseph A. Bonner Age 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sat., Oct. 22, 2011. Joe was a graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School in 1972 and of The Philadelphia College of Textiles and Sciences in 1976. He was the son of the late John P. Bonner and Phyllis DeGenova Bonner of Collingdale, PA; and he was also preceded in death by...