Gerald Baker
Oct 9, 2024
Gerald J. Baker Age 92 of Elsmere Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Gerald was a dedicated employee of Westing House Electric for over 30 years. He was immensely proud of his career. His favorite pastime was fishing and would have fished every single day if he could. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Frances Chew
Oct 5, 2024
Frances Emma (Swarter) Chew Age 77 of Wilmington Passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Frances was born on March 19, 1947 to the late Francis A. and Emma Oleita (Knight) Swarter. She grew up in Wilmington attending St. Paul's Grade School and was a proud graduate of Corpus Christi High School. In 1966 Frances married the love of her...
Mary Gaworski
Oct 4, 2024
Mary Theresa Gaworski Age 73 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Friday, October 4, 2024. Mary was born in New Castle to the late John and Mary (McCaffery) Gaworski. She was a proud graduate of St. Peter's High School and went onto study accounting at Goldey Beacom College. Mary always had a knack for numbers and...
Peggy Kirkley
Oct 2, 2024
Peggy Sue Kirkley Age 72 of New Castle Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Peggy was born on December 10, 1951, to the late Robert and Jeanette (Rogers) Stoneberger. She was a proud lifelong resident of New Castle, DE. Peggy attended William Penn High School. On June 28, 1969, Peggy...
Elizabeth Mclaughlin
Sep 30, 2024
Elizabeth Ann McLaughlin (Sissy), born October 19, 1935, in Wilmington De passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30th, 2024, at Shipley Living. Elizabeth was a special education teacher at Baltz Elementary School for over 35 years. She also lovingly cared for her brother, John McLaughlin, after her father, Mark McLaughlin, died. After retirement, Sissy achieved her master's degree in education...
William Layer
Sep 26, 2024
William E. Layer Age 81 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024 Bill was born and raised in Southern New Jersey. He joined the United States Army after graduation and faithfully served his country. Once Bill returned home, he settled in Delaware. Bill went to work for Ametek Corporation retiring after 34 years of dedicated service. He...
Donald Celli
Sep 20, 2024
Donald D. Celli Died September 20, 2024 in Melbourne, FL Born in New Castle, Delaware on August 21, 1938 to the late Lou "King" Celli and Regina Jeffery Celli. He was a 1956 graduate of St. Peter's High School and served eight years in the 287th Army Band of the Delaware Army National guard. Don worked as a Lab Technician...
Richard Herold
Sep 19, 2024
Richard A. Herold (Dick), 85 from Elsmere Delaware, died peacefully on September 19, 2024 after a long battle with heart failure. Dick was born on June 9, 1939 and was the fourth son of Walter and Anna Herold. Dick was a loving family man and a huge pillar in his community. Dick grew up in Elsmere Delaware and graduated from...
Susan Cribb
Sep 12, 2024
Susan Ann Cribb (Walbeck) passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in hospice surrounded by her family. Susan was born on February 26, 1960 to Jim and Euva Walbeck in Elkton Maryland and was raised in Marshallton Delaware where the family home still resides as well as many friends that have turned into family over the years. Susan graduated...
Matthew Smith
Sep 6, 2024
Matthew U. Smith, Sr. Age 92 of New Castle Passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024. Matthew was born in Pottsville, PA to the late Andrew and Margaret (Bonner)m Smith. He enjoyed his childhood growing up with his three sisters in Buck Run, PA. The family moved to Delaware in Matthew's teenage years. He was a proud 1950 graduate...
George Callahan
Sep 2, 2024
April 13, 1954 – September 2, 2024 George Callahan, "Skipper", sadly passed away on September 2, 2024. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, George's life was a testament to his passions and his loving spirit. A skilled carpenter, George's craftsmanship spanned a wide range of projects, from building sturdy patio decks to creating beautiful, custom furniture. His work was marked by a...
Frank Billbrough
Aug 25, 2024
Frank P. Billbrough, Sr. Age 79 of Lincoln Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Frank was born and raised in Essington, PA. He affectionately called himself a true swamp rat. After graduating from Eddystone High School in 1963, Frank enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He faithfully served his country for...
Mark Diangelo
Aug 19, 2024
Mark DiAngelo, age 61, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024 at Christiana Hospital. He was born on July 22, 1963, in New Castle, DE. to Mario and Catherine DiAngelo. Mark attended William Penn High School. Upon graduation he went to work for County Insulation and New Castle County Sewer and Maintenance for over 20 years. Mark loved embracing his...
Joseph Willis
Aug 17, 2024
Joseph Francis Willis, known affectionately as Joe, passed away on August 17, 2024, at the age of 67 in Wilmington, DE. Born on July 14, 1957, in Claymont, DE, Joe's life was marked by a vibrant and colorful journey. Joe wore many hats throughout his life, each role played with wild joy and an unmistakable zest for life. Joe found...
Mary Mclaughlin
Aug 16, 2024
Mary was born in Yeadon, PA, on January 30, 1938, to Mary L. and Francis J. Duggan. In the 1950s, Mary and her family, including her brother, Francis J. (Duke) Duggan, moved to Dewey Beach, DE, where they built, owned, and operated The Starboard Restaurant and Saloon throughout the '60s, '70s, and early '80s. It was there in Dewey Beach...
Betty Meredith
Aug 11, 2024
Betty A. Meredith (Grier) Wednesday, November 29, 1944 – Sunday, August 11, 2024 Betty A. Meredith (Grier), age 79, of Newark, Delaware, passed away peacefully at her home on August 11, 2024. Betty was born in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Charles E. Grier, Sr. and Margaret M. (Cousineau) Grier. In 1965, Betty married the love of her life, Joseph...
Jeanette Mccullough
Aug 9, 2024
Jeanette I. Dorris McCullough, 93, of New Castle, passed away on Aug. 9, 2024, at Wilmington Hospital hospice. Born in New Castle on July 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late James A. and Ella Rossell Dorris. She lived her entire life in New Castle, graduating from William Penn HS in 1949. She was employed by the telephone...
Jane Mills
Aug 8, 2024
85, of Hockessin, DE, and formerly of Ellicott City, MD, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024 surrounded by her children at her home. She was born in New York, NY, the daughter of Dr. Theodore and Frances (Aderer) Pick. From an early age, she was drawn to science and medicine. She was a 1956 graduate of The Bronx High...
Patricia Bourdon
Jul 30, 2024
Patricia E. Bourdon Age 86 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 with her daughter by her side. Patricia was born in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Albert and Hattie (Dzielak) Williams. In 1955 Pat married the love of her life, Louis Bourdon, of Adams Massachusetts. Together they shared 50 years of marriage and...
Joseph Cashman
Jul 26, 2024
Joseph (Joe) T Cashman Passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024 from complications from a fall at the age of 92. Joe was born in Newburyport, MA on September 5, 1931 to Joseph Cashman and Beatrice Hosman Cashman. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. Joe is predeceased by his parents, 6 siblings, brother-in-law Erve Thatcher...
