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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Irene Colegrove

Irene Colegrove

Jan 15, 2011

Irene A. Colegrove "Rene" Age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Irene is survived by her husband of 52 years, Donald P. Colegrove; her son, Robert M. Colegrove and his fiance' Lynn; her beloved grandchildren, Kelly, Melissa, and Kimberly. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400...

Joseph Callahan

Joseph Callahan

Jan 13, 2011

Joseph M. Callahan Age 49, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, January 13, 2011. Joe worked for 25 years as a shipping supervisor with Rodel. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Thomas the Apostle Council #12374. He coached soccer at St. Thomas School. Joe was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan and enjoyed fishing, softball,...

Dolores Ciarlo

Dolores Ciarlo

Jan 10, 2011

Publish with picture Dolores Rita Ciarlo (Nee Schelich) Dolores passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 22, 1929 to Alice and Joseph Schelich. In 1953 she married the love of her life, Joseph Ciarlo. They were married 48 years. Dolores was very proud of her family heritage of the...

Doris Pierson

Doris Pierson

Jan 10, 2011

Doris Ann Pierson Age 83, died on January 10, 2011 at Broadmeadow Health Care. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Harry Bush and Marion Bush. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry Albert Pierson, Jr.; her sisters, Jean Baccino, and Clara Chrismon; and her brother, John Bush. She is...

Julie Waters

Julie Waters

Jan 6, 2011

Julie A. Waters Age 63, died January 6, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital, Wilmington, DE. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Gott) Fikar. Julie worked in the medical field at A. I. DuPont Institute, St. Francis, and Riverside Hospital. She loved her dogs, Bitsy and Daisy and her cats, Little Boy and Lucy. She loved music,...

Cheryl Billbrough

Cheryl Billbrough

Jan 5, 2011

Cheryl L. Billbrough Age 64, died peacefully on January 5, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. Cheryl was a lifelong devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She also worked for over 15 years as a bookkeeper at Carmen Ford in New Castle. Cheryl enjoyed poker and slots. The family would like to thank Compassionate Care, especially Nicki and Dee. Cheryl...

James Lamborn

James Lamborn

Jan 5, 2011

James Joseph Lamborn Age 80, died peacefully on January 5, 2011. Born October 6, 1930. He was a 1948 graduate of Kennett High School. He played soccer, basketball, baseball and track. Jim was voted Senior Athlete of the Year along with Jerry Donohoe and Joe Whiteside. He was President of Chester County Future Farmers of America. Jim had a try-out...

Mildred Reinike

Mildred Reinike

Jan 3, 2011

Mildred T. Reinike "Nanny" January 6, 1926 January 3, 2011 Loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at the Arbors of New Castle. She loved working in her garden surrounded by her beautiful flowers. Miss Millie will be truly missed by all of the friends she made at the Arbors. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

John Wheeler

John Wheeler

Dec 31, 2010

John Parsons Wheeler III, known to his friends and family as "Jack", died December 31, 2010 at the age of 66, after a life of public service. The cause of death was blunt force trauma inflicted by unknown assailants in Wilmington, Del. close to his home in New Castle, Del. At the time of his death, he was a consultant...

Theresa Susi

Theresa Susi

Dec 30, 2010

Theresa D. Susi (Giansanti) Suddenly passed away December 31, 2010. Born May 9, 1934 to the late Hilda Celli Giansanti and Dominic Giansanti. She was a lifetime resident of New Castle, DE. Theresa attended St. Peter's High School. She married in 1958 to Felix P. Susi, devoted husband for 52 years. Theresa was a kind compassionate person who sought to...

Lois Deputy

Lois Deputy

Dec 22, 2010

Lois C. Deputy October 8, 1936 December 22, 2010 Age 74, died from natural causes on December 22, 2010. Born in Milford, she graduated from high school there and went on to graduate from Southern Seminary College in Virginia. Until her retirement she was a legal secretary for the DuPont Company in Wilmington. Lois is survived by her two sisters,...

Lois Deputy

Lois Deputy

Dec 20, 2010

Lois C. Deputy October 8, 1936 December 22, 2010 Age 74, died from natural causes on December 22, 2010. Born in Milford, she graduated from high school there and went on to graduate from Southern Seminary College in Virginia. Until her retirement she was a legal secretary for the DuPont Company in Wilmington. Lois is survived by her two sisters,...

Geraldine Gregg

Geraldine Gregg

Dec 19, 2010

Geraldine Gregg (nee Seery) "Gerry" as her family and friends knew her, of Newark, DE, died December 19th as the result of injuries she sustained in a tragic motorcycle accident. The accident occurred in Florida on November 14th. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, September 23, 1960, to Richard and Stella Seery, Gerry was an excellent student. She graduated from St Hedwig...

Angeline Boyle

Angeline Boyle

Dec 17, 2010

ANGELINE M BOYLE AGE 83 DIED DECEMBER 17, 2010 AT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA. ANGELINE WAS BORN IN FREELAND, PA MAY 13, 1927 AND ATTENDED SCHOOLS IN WEATHERLY UNTIL HER GRADUATION FROM WEATHERLY HIGH SCHOOL. SHE WENT ON TO MERCY NURSING SCHOOL AND BECAME A REGISTERED NURSE. SHE WORKED IN ALLENTOWN STATE HOSPITAL, AND IN LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA STATE HOSPITAL,...

James Fitzsimmons

James Fitzsimmons

Dec 15, 2010

James "Pop" Fitzsimmons, Sr. Age 85, from Elsmere, Delaware passed away on December 15, 2010 at Regal Heights Nursing Home with his family at his bedside. Pop was born September 28, 1925 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Elizabeth Gillen and Ernest Fitzsimmons. He grew up in Snow Hill, Maryland where he worked on his grandmother's farm before and after...

Lisa Quill

Lisa Quill

Dec 15, 2010

Lisa Jo Quill Of Los Angeles, California passed away peacefully on December 15, 2010 with her loving husband, Timothy J. Quill holding her hand after ending her valiant struggle with breast cancer. Born July 9, 1964, in Conaga Park, California Lisa graduated from Torrance High School and was a lively and effervescent student. Lisa was the quintessential California girl with...

Helen Flanigan

Helen Flanigan

Dec 13, 2010

Helen Dorothy (Figas) Flanigan Age 81, died peacefully at the Millcroft Health Care Center on Monday, December 13, 2010. Helen retired with 12 years of service from the Christiana School District. She was employed at various schools in food service. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Knights of Columbus Bishop Becker Council. She enjoyed gardening, walking,...

Adrian Ramirez

Adrian Ramirez

Dec 13, 2010

Adrian I. Ramirez "Mancho" Age 32, of Wilmington, DE went peacefully with the Lord on December 13, 2010 surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 4, 1978. He graduated in 1996 from Delcastle High School's power plant trade program. He was certified in HVAC. A natural artist and great sense of humor, Adrian was survived by...

Donald Mischler

Donald Mischler

Dec 12, 2010

Donald R. Mischler Age 75, died December 12, 2010. Don was a graduate of St. Peters High School, New Castle. Don retired from DuPont Co. Chambers Works after 38 years of service. He worked for Bayshore Commercial Trucks for over 8 years. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter R. C. Church in New Castle. Don enjoyed the beach...

Helen Swarter

Helen Swarter

Dec 5, 2010

Helen J. Swarter Age 93, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010. She was a homemaker. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, who passed away in 1989. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Lehane, of Nevada. Funeral services will be at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Elsmere on Thursday, December 9th, at 1 p.m. Friends...

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