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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Doris Greer

Doris Greer

Nov 17, 2024

Doris M. Greer Age 83 of Wilmington, DE formerly Athens, PA Passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024. Doris was the eldest of 10 children born to the late Howard L. and Emma Elizabeth Wiles. Doris enjoyed the simple things in life. She cherished her monthly luncheons with her senior classmates and was often happiest tending to her garden. She...

Donna Stokes

Donna Stokes

Nov 12, 2024

Donna Jane (Onley) Stokes, 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in the home she shared with her husband, Bobby Stokes in Ocean City, MD. Donna was born on August 23, 1955, to Wendell and Rosemarie Onley of Wilmington, DE. She was one of five children, attended Richardson Park and Conrad Schools, and...

Judith  Girard

Judith Girard

Nov 11, 2024

Judith M. Girard Age 74 of Frederica Passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. Judi was born on July 29, 1950 to the late Robert A. and Lucille (Breen) Mead. She lived in Connecticut in her younger years where she married her first husband, Gerald Girard. Judi was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 196. She served in many...

Ruthann Ryan

Ruthann Ryan

Nov 10, 2024

Ruthann Ryan (91) of Wilmington DE passed away peacefully on November 10,2024. Daughter of Ada and William Sutton, Ruthann was the fourth of the eight Sutton children that included Russell, Shirley, Phyllis, Ronald, Millicent, Roger and Rosemary. Ruthann found her soulmate, Joseph Ryan at a city hosted youth event at Baynard Stadium in the fall of 1947. They married in...

Joseph  Temple

Joseph Temple

Nov 10, 2024

Joseph F. Temple Age 70 of New Castle Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 10, 2024. Joe was one of seven children born to the late George C Temple Sr. and Elizabeth Marie (Pyle) Temple. He grew up in New Castle and was a proud 1972 graduate of William Penn High School. Shortly after graduation,...

Ramona  Mullin

Ramona Mullin

Nov 10, 2024

Ramona Mullin was born in Wilmington on July 14th 1946 and passed away on November 10th, 2024. Ramona was a 1964 graduate of St. Elizabeth High School. After graduation, Ramona worked for Diamond State Telephone (Verizon) eventually leaving to be full time mother to her children, Ronald Jr, and Raymond. As her children grew older, Ramona went back to outside...

Nicole Rodriguez

Nicole Rodriguez

Nov 8, 2024

Nicole Marie Rodriguez Age 39 of Newark Passed away with her family by her side on November 8, 2024, at Jefferson Hospital. Nicole gravitated toward meeting the needs of others so in her early years she worked in customer service. As she got older her focus was on meeting the physical needs of others. As a result, she became a...

Mark  Farnlof

Mark Farnlof

Oct 31, 2024

All services for Mark will be held privately.

Curtis Cuff

Curtis Cuff

Oct 30, 2024

Curtis Joseph Cuff, born on July 23, 1966, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a man of unwavering dedication, kindness, and strength. Known for his ability to connect, socializing was his superpower—Curtis could strike up a conversation with anyone and easily made friends everywhere he went. He was also a man who did not mince his words. He was the only child...

Ellen Bleacher

Ellen Bleacher

Oct 30, 2024

Ellen P. Bleacher Age 69 of Wilmington Passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2024. Ellen was the was born in Wilmington to Susan and Cornelius Lehane. She enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served her country during Desert Storm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Bleacher; her father, Cornelio's Lehane; and brother, Cornelius...

Ellen Webster

Ellen Webster

Oct 28, 2024

Ellen Mary Webster, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away suddenly at her home in Wilmington, Delaware, on October 28, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on September 11, 1954, in State College, Pennsylvania, Ellen was the eldest of five siblings and a vibrant presence in her family. Ellen grew up in Wilmington, graduating from Brandywine High School before...

Rosemary Mcclain

Rosemary Mcclain

Oct 27, 2024

Rosemary (Cattivera) McClain passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 8, 1934, in Monaca, PA. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Michael, and children, Michelle, Karen Johnstone (Russell), Michael, Jr. (Patricia), Mary J. Middleton, Patrick (Cecilia), Brian (Christy) and Colleen Holstein (Greg). In addition, she...

Sandra  Mcnally

Sandra Mcnally

Oct 24, 2024

Sandra J. McNally passed away on October 24. She was 86. Nothing was more important to Sandy than family and faith. By her own account, she married the man of her dreams, John (Jack) King McNally, in June 1957, and four children soon followed. She was a devout catholic and a member of St. Peter the Apostle RCC. Sandy left...

Paul Mahoney

Paul Mahoney

Oct 23, 2024

Paul "Midge" Mahoney Age 90 of Wilmington A lifelong, 90-year resident of the 40 Acres community of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, at his daughter's home in Milton, DE. Paul was a faithful, lifelong member of St. Ann's Church, Wilmington, a graduate of St. Ann's School and proud alumnae of Salesianum, class of 1952. His career in...

Teresa  Breslin

Teresa Breslin

Oct 23, 2024

Teresa Ann Breslin Age 57 of Dagsboro Passed away peacefully at home on October 23, 2024. Teresa was born the second of three daughters to the late Peter and Anita (Albers) Breslin. Teresa was a happy soul. She loved all things Disney, especially Minnie Mouse. She loved to watch Paw Patrol every day. Teresa loved her dogs, Angel, Lucy, and...

Anthony Dijiacomo

Anthony Dijiacomo

Oct 20, 2024

Anthony Martin DiJiacomo Age 58 Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 22, 2024. He will be dearly missed. All services will be held privately.

Kathleen Meadows

Kathleen Meadows

Oct 14, 2024

Kathleen Meadows Age 81 of Wilmington, DE Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 14, 2024. Kathleen was born in Wilmington to the late Frank and Barbara (Bramble) Harrison, Jr. She was a proud 1961 graduate of Conrad High School. On November 9, 1963, Kathleen married the love of her life, John Meadows. Together they shared...

Gerald  Baker

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

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

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...

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