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...
Harry Jump
Jul 24, 2024
Harry Edward Jump age 93 of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2024. Harry (affectionately known as Harry Baby, Daddy Bear, & Sponge) was born in Wilmington, DE on June 13, 1931. He was the son of the late Frank and Clara (nee Lucas) Jump. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Lawrence Colmery (Clara),...
James Skinner
Jul 21, 2024
James "Jimmy" Skinner, 75 of Elsmere, DE passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024, with his loving wife Barbara by his side. James was born on May 16, 1949, to the late Herman and Adeline Skinner. Jimmy graduated from Conrad High school in 1967 and attend Goldey Beacom College. In 2005, he retired after 30 years from Sheet Metal Local...
George Nennstiehl
Jul 19, 2024
George L. Nennstiehl 1933-2024 George Nennstiehl, 90, passed away peacefully at Sunrise of Granite Run after a short illness. Born to George F. Nennstiehl and Helen (Dougherty) Nennstiehl, George spent the last 30 years in the Pocono Mountains with his beloved wife Catherine "Kit" Nennstiehl. George was a proud graduate of Salesianum High (8th & West) and was quickly recruited...
William Meek
Jul 17, 2024
William O. Meek Age 83 of Wilmington Mr. William Meek was Born February 9, 1941 to Elizabeth and Jefferson Meek in York County South Carolina. He had eleven brothers and sisters, seven children, sixteen grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. William received his education at Rosevelt High School in York County SC. Once he graduated from Highschool in 1959 he enlisted in...
Rachel Southard
Jul 17, 2024
Rachel Caroline Fernandez Southard, of Elsmere, DE, was born on January 10, 1939 and passed away on July 17, 2024. Rachel or better known as Rae to many was born at Wilmington General to the late James and Rachel Fernandez. She worked at JC Penney's and eventually retired from Cigna. She had a wonderful sense of fashion, which she expressed...
Ann Thatcher
Jul 15, 2024
Ann W Thatcher passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024 at home surrounded by her family at the age of 90. Ann was born at her family's home in New Castle, DE on April 30, 1934 to Robert F. White and Helen McDevitt White. New Castle held a special place in Ann's heart as she was born and raised, met...
Jacqueline Schwander
Jul 11, 2024
Jacqueline Lee (Freeze) Schwander Age 74 of Georgetown Passed away with her her loving husband and family by her side on July 11, 2024. Jackie was born December 18, 1949 to the late Charles W. and Caroline A. (Wincek) Freeze in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. She was a 1967 graduate for Sharon Hill High School. Jackie met the love of her life,...
John Houghton
Jul 5, 2024
John J. Houghton passed away at home after a brief illness on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the age of 100. Born in Wilmington to Elizabeth Hughes and John J. Houghton, Sr., he grew up in Browntown and graduated from St. Elizabeth Elementary School and Wilmington High School. Upon his graduation in 1942 he joined the US Navy during World...
Gerald Hayes
Jul 4, 2024
Gerald E. Hayes, Sr. Age 63 of Elsmere Passed away on July 4, 2024, with his family by his side. Jerry was born in Wilmington to the late William Dominic and Anne Marie (Fahey) Hayes. He was a proud lifelong Elsmerian and graduate of Conrad High School. Jerry was a glass installer at A H Angerstein's Inc. for many years...
Sara Snook
Jul 2, 2024
Sara Ann Snook Age 86 of New Castle Passed away on July 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 23, 1938, to Charles and Grace Cox in Ephrata, PA. Sara graduated from Shippensburg University in 1960 where she met the love of her life, Glenn Snook. They married and moved to New Castle, DE where she...
