Thomas Fagan
Oct 21, 2010
Thomas. J. Fagan, Sr. Thomas J. Fagan, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, relative, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware on August 27, 1919, son of the late James and Jane Fagan. He was the second of four children, and...
Margaret Maxwell
Oct 19, 2010
Margaret J. "Pearl" Maxwell Nee Murphy Age 82, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Sunrise Assisted Living. Margaret immigrated from Charlemont May Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1954. She retired in 2002 after many years as an employee of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund M. Carpenter, III. Margaret was an avid thoroughbred horse racing enthusiast...
Angelo Ciuffetelli
Oct 17, 2010
Angelo "Charlie" Ciuffetelli Age 87, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 17, 2010. Charlie retired from Winterthur Museum after 36 years of service. He was the son of the late Felice and Concetta Ciuffetelli. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Jenny DiGiacomo, Julia Wilson, and Edith Hughes; and his brother, George Ciuffetelli....
Ellen Barlow
Oct 16, 2010
Ellen Mary Barlow (Gallagher) Age 53, of New Castle, DE passed Saturday, October 16, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Jean C. Gallagher and the late Thomas E. Gallagher. Ellen was born on September 13, 1957 in Wilmington, DE. She was a graduate of St. Mark's High School. Ellen was an avid reader. She also enjoyed gardening,...
Joyce Vance
Oct 12, 2010
Joyce (Tidwell) Vance Age 71, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010. Joyce was preceded in death by her father, John Tidwell, Michael Vance, Amber and Sean Tidwell. She is survived by her son, Christopher Tidwell; mother, Eleanor Tidwell; Michael and Tim Tidwell, Michele Merlonghi, their spouses and families. She was deeply loved by all her nieces, nephews, and anyone that knew...
Nellie Defanti
Oct 7, 2010
Nellie Louise (Cade) DeFanti Age 82, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was a graduate of P.S. DuPont High School in 1946. Nellie was a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed shopping, the beach, and traveling. She spent many years doing ceramics. She was the daughter of the late Byron and Anne Cade. She was also...
Edward Bennett
Oct 5, 2010
Edward J. Bennett (Dick) Age 87, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Dick was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved being with family and friends. He was the Director of Operations of Colonial National Bank before retiring. He also was a driver and dispatcher for Med Lab....
William Steele
Sep 29, 2010
William "Bill" Steele Passed away peacefully on September 29, 2010, surrounded by his family. Bill was born in New Castle, DE on August 23, 1943, son of the late James and Margaret Steele. Bill graduated from St. Peter High School in New Castle and Widener University. After serving at the Pentagon while in the Army, he began his career with...
David Tressler
Sep 28, 2010
David E. Tressler Age 46, of Newark, DE, died unexpectedly on Tuesday September 28, 2010. David was employed as a machinist at Amtrak. He previously worked for many years as a gifted Auto Mechanic. The world is less one kind gentle soul. David had many talents and willingly shared them with everyone. His life was driven by an incredibly strong...
Clayton Wilson
Sep 25, 2010
Clayton D. Wilson Age 85, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2010 surrounded by his loving wife of 61 years, Marie E. Wilson and his family. Born in Georgetown, DE, the son of the late Charles A. and Mangie Ellen Wilson. He is survived by his son, James C. Wilson and his wife Lee of Wilmington,...
Dorothy Hughes
Sep 24, 2010
Dorothy A. Hughes Age 85, of Elsmere, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Windsor Place on Friday, September 24, 2010. Dorothy was a lifelong devoted homemaker. She worked at the St. Francis Gift Shop for 18 years retired February 2, 2000. She was the daughter of the late John J. and Clara E. (Cekine) DeNest. She was also...
William Valentine
Sep 20, 2010
William (Bill) W. Valentine Age 72, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 28, 1938, in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Francis W. and Grace T. Valentine. Bill graduated from Conrad High School in 1956 and from the University of Delaware in 1967 with a Bachelor...
Dion Rossiter
Sep 12, 2010
Dion Patrick Rossiter Age 52, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Dion was a 1976 graduate of Conrad High School. He founded and operated his own business Rossiter Restorations, Inc. for 17 years. He performed 25 years of dedicated service to Wilmington Fire Dept. and began his career on March 18th of 1985. He first...
Francis Mccaffery
Sep 9, 2010
Francis J. McCaffery Age 78, died peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Christiana Hospital on Thurs., Sept. 9, 2010. Frank was born in New Castle. He was a U S Navy Veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Wilmington Fire Department from 1956 until 1981. After his retirement, he worked for both Hoopes...
Pauline Pyle
Sep 8, 2010
Pauline Pyle June 30, 1926 September 8, 2010 Age 84, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, surrounded by her family, Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Pauline was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved being with her family. Pauline was the daughter of the late Peter and Nellie Mackow. She was also preceded...
Patrick Joyce
Sep 4, 2010
Patrick J. Joyce Age 51, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 04, 2010, of a heart attack. Patrick graduated from Henry C. Conrad High School in 1977. Pat was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 313 and worked as an electrician since 1979. He played football and baseball for both Corpus Christi and Conrad High School. He also enjoyed coaching his...
Catherine Netta
Aug 26, 2010
Catherine Cecilia Netta (Kenney) Age 84, of Wilmington, DE, passed away at the Heartland Hospice on Thursday, August 26, 2010, surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer. Cas was born on March, 22, 1926, to the late Daniel and Julia Kenney. She attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Elementary School and St. Paul's Commercial. Throughout her long...
Evan Barney
Aug 20, 2010
Evan L. Barney "Barney" Age 95, died Friday, August 20, 2010. Barney was born in Farmington, DE in 1915 and was raised in Wilmington, DE. He attended Wilmington High School and was later employed with Wilmington Police Department. A U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, Barney was in the Big Red 1 Division, landed on Omaha Beach, and served during the...
Harvey Meadows Jr.
Aug 17, 2010
Harvey Lee Meadows, Jr. Age 67, died August 17, 2010 at his home in Warwick, MD. Service and interment private. Krienen-Griffith 994-9614 www.Delawarefuneral.com
Dorothea Gott
Aug 13, 2010
Dorothea L. "Dottie" (Popo) Gott Age 70, of New Castle, died Friday, August 13, 2010. Dottie retired from the Colonial School District as a custodian for 30 years. She was a member of St. Anthony and St. Gabriel Clubs in New Castle. Dottie enjoyed playing bocce, shuffleboard, and bingo. She also liked taking trips to Atlantic City, and Delaware Park....
