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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Charles Meyers

Charles Meyers

Mar 23, 2010

Charles J. Meyers Age 82, died after a long illness on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Christiana Hospital. Charles retired 20 years ago as a foreman with Sun Ship Chester for 45 years in shipbuilding. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served with the occupation forces in Japan immediately following WWII. He was the son of the late Charles...

Marianne Patille

Marianne Patille

Mar 7, 2010

Marianne (Kirk) Patille Age 55, died Sunday, March 7, 2010. Marianne worked for Dinardo's Seafood Restaurant for 20+ years. She was currently working for the New Castle County Police Dept. Public Information Office as a Public Safety Agent for the past 16 years. Marianne was a loving, caring, and devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, whose greatest love...

Rose Tielleman

Rose Tielleman

Mar 3, 2010

Rose Marie Tielleman Age 70, died peacefully on March 3, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born on October 3, 1939, to the late Frank and Anne Demel of Wilmington, DE. Rose enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Francis Tielleman. Rose will be deeply missed...

Donna Maguire

Donna Maguire

Mar 3, 2010

Donna M. Maguire Age 58, of New Castle, DE, passed away suddenly on March 3, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Wilmington, Donna was the daughter of Marie and Clayton Wilson. She was a graduate of the University of Delaware and earned her Master's Degree from Neumann University. With degrees in elementary education, her passion was teaching 5th...

Edward Szczerba

Edward Szczerba

Feb 26, 2010

Edward Joseph Szczerba Age 77, of Wilmington, DE, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at Christiana Hospital. Edward was born March 15, 1932 in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Peter John Szczerba and Veronica Szostowska Szczerba. He attended St. Hedwig's Grade School and graduated from Wilmington High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the...

Joan Shipe

Joan Shipe

Feb 22, 2010

Joan S. Shipe Age 75, died February 22, 2010 at Brandywine Nursing Home. Joan was a member of Holy Angels R. C. Church, and past board of director of Holy Angels Athletic Association for many years. Joan was the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Hansen) Spencer. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William; her brothers,...

Edwin Vogelsong

Edwin Vogelsong

Feb 18, 2010

Edwin Joseph Vogelsong Age 83, died peacefully surrounded by his family on February 18, 2010 at Brandywine Nursing Home. Ed retired in 1990 after 37 years as a carpenter. He was a USMC Veteran of WWII. He was a member of Corpus Christi R. C. Church and also a member of their choir. Ed volunteered and helped for many years...

Margarita Hernandez

Margarita Hernandez

Feb 14, 2010

Margarita Hernandez Age 86, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 14, 2010 at the home of her daughter. Margarita was born and raised in Camuy, Puerto Rico, and came to the United States 39 years ago. She worked for the Campbell Soup Company for many years. She loved to cook and prepare large meals for the holidays. She...

Dennis Speakman

Dennis Speakman

Feb 13, 2010

Randy Speakman Dennis Randolph (Randy) Speakman, age 57 died Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Heartland Hospice House. He was known for his sense of adventure, curiosity, humor and quick wit. He attended Corpus Christi School, Oak Grove, and Conrad High School. He Graduated from James H. Groves High School. Randy served in the United States Army and Delaware Army National...

Andrew Elwood

Andrew Elwood

Feb 4, 2010

Andrew Todd Elwood Age 30, of Wilmington went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2010. He was a loving son and brother, who will be greatly missed by his parents, Lawrence and Patricia Elwood, and his sister, Courtney Elwood of Wilmington, DE. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 18th at noon at the Wilmington...

Ruth Berry

Ruth Berry

Feb 3, 2010

Ruth L. Berry Age 74, of Richardson Park, Wilmington, DE passed away at Heartland Hospice House on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 after a long illness. Ruth worked for Bell Telephone, retired from DuPont, then worked part-time for MBNA, and recently at Diver Chevrolet. She was an active member of The Junior League of Wilmington and Richardson Park United Methodist Church....

James Truax, Jr.

James Truax, Jr.

Jan 27, 2010

James E. Truax, Jr. Age 74, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington. Jim served in the Army during the 50's. He retired from Container Corp of America in 1979 after 29 years of service. He also retired from the Post Office in 2008 after 25 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and watching westerns. Jim...

Darryl Witte

Darryl Witte

Jan 27, 2010

Darryl Witte Age 46, passed away on Wed., Jan. 27, 2010. Darryl is a native Delawarean. He was a Master Electrician and self-employed contractor for over 20 years. He later worked for Chrysler Motors. Darryl was an avid cyclist and devoted to physical fitness. Above all, he was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. He lives on in our...

Mariam Dennie

Mariam Dennie

Jan 24, 2010

Mariam Diane Lyons Dennie Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Francis Hospital on Sun., Jan. 24, 2010. Diane was preceded in death by her late husband, Raymond J. Lyons, who passed away in 1976. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Elaine DeRocili, and very dear friend, Margaret Hutchison. Diane is survived by her sons,...

Richard Kieffner, Sr.

Richard Kieffner, Sr.

Jan 24, 2010

Richard M. Kieffner, Sr. Age 78, went to Jesus peacefully on Sunday., January 24, 2010, at Heartland Hospice, Wilmington, DE. Richard served in the United States Air Force, and was a proud veteran of the Korean War. He was self-employed as a carpenter for many years, and then worked for Capano & Sons until his retirement. He was the son...

George Fernandez

George Fernandez

Jan 19, 2010

George Richard Fernandez Age 88, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. George was a gregarious, loving and caring man who found solace in his family, friends and the Catholic faith. He was born the son of the late Joseph and Nancy Lemarie Fernandez on February 3, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA. George was orphaned as a young child during the...

William Dunn

William Dunn

Jan 16, 2010

William R. Dunn Passed away at home Saturday, January 16, 2010, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Gail; and their children, Scott, Bennett, and Christina. He will be remembered for his great contributions to Christiana Care Health Systems, The Boy Scouts of America, and the Town of Elsmere. His leadership, spirit of giving, work ethic, life...

John Marini

John Marini

Jan 15, 2010

John A. Marini Age 86, of Wilmington, DE passed away on Friday, January 15, 2010 at Christiana Hospital. Mr. Marini was born in Piedilama, Italy, son of the late Salvatore and Josephine Marini. He was a proud World War II veteran and served in the 96th Infantry Division, Invasion of Leyete, Phillippines and Okinawa, Japan. He retired from Acme Markets...

Wilmer Reiter

Wilmer Reiter

Jan 15, 2010

Wilmer (Bill) A. Reiter Age 57, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 15, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was a 1970 graduate of Corpus Christi High School. He owned and operated Rite Way Lawn Service & Landscaping Co. for over 30 years. Bill had a true passion for perfecting...

Loretta Paolino

Loretta Paolino

Jan 7, 2010

Loretta A. Paolino Age 71, of Elsmere, died peacefully at the home of her son, Dan, and daughter-in-law, Luann, on Thursday, January 7, 2010. She worked for Papermill Shell for over 15 years. Loretta was a devoted and caring mother and grandmother. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved to travel to the Great Smokey Mountains, following the changing Autumn foliage....

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