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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Helen Wilson

Helen Wilson

May 19, 2010

Helen V. Wilson "Diddy" Age 92, Diddy, a lifelong resident of Wilmington, DE, passed away on May 19, 2010. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School and a 1939 graduate of the Delaware Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as an R.N. at the Delaware and Wilmington General Hospitals through the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. She also worked as...

Clara Susi-Millius

Clara Susi-Millius

May 8, 2010

Clara T. Susi-Millius Aunt Clara Age 88, died peacefully at Christiana Hospital surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Aunt Clara was born and raised in Shawtown neighborhood of New Castle. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter R. C. Church of New Castle. Clara worked for the Colonial School District for over 30 years. She was...

A. Capuano

A. Capuano

May 4, 2010

A. Elizabeth Capuano Age 85, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday May 4, 2010. Elizabeth was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and dedicated her life to her family. She resided in Elsmere for over 60 years. She was a member of Corpus Christi R. C. Church. Elizabeth loved gardening. She was...

Lydia Leonetti

Lydia Leonetti

Apr 27, 2010

Lydia Immediato Leonetti July 25, 1918 April 27, 2010 Lydia Leonetti was co-owner of the family bakery, Leonetti's Bakery. Lydia ran the business with her husband Alexander and their two sons, Joseph and Alexander. Lydia Leonetti will be remembered as a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, neighbor, friend and employer. Her family was most important to...

Eleanor Clymer

Eleanor Clymer

Apr 24, 2010

Eleanor Emma (Sue) Clymer Born September 21, 1927 Died April 24, 2010 Age 82 of Richmond, Virginia and a former longtime resident of Elsmere, DE passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Richmond. Sue was very active in the Red Clay Consolidated School District in the 70s and 80s. She was also involved in local, state and national politics as...

Mary Croze

Mary Croze

Apr 20, 2010

Mary Dugan Croze Age 84, of Wilmington, DE died on April 20, 2010 at home with her loving family by her side. Born on October 6, 1925, Mary was the daughter of State Senator Leo J. Dugan, Sr. and Mary Naylor Dugan, longtime parishioners of St. Mary's Church. She married Lorenzo V. Croze, Jr. there 62 years ago this month....

Margaret Scheu

Margaret Scheu

Apr 18, 2010

Margaret Brady Lane Scheu (Peggy Lane) Our loving mother, Peggy Scheu passed away to the Lord on the morning of April 18, 2010. She was 86 years old. She was born in 1924 in Hagerstown, MD. Peggy was pre-deceased by her husband, Louis Scheu in 1983 and later daughter-in-law, Debbie Scheu. She is survived by two sisters, Martha Ann Browning,...

Elma Fusca

Elma Fusca

Mar 30, 2010

Elma J. (Antonio) Fusca Age 80, wife of the late Frank Fusca, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Christiana Hospital. She worked for the USA Air Force NCC Airbase, and for the Red Clay School District for 11 ½ years. She is survived by her sister, Ann Rose Antonio; her brother, Richard P. Antonio and his wife Linda; and her...

Marie Monaghan

Marie Monaghan

Mar 28, 2010

Marie R. Monaghan Left this world peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born September 16, 1952. She was a graduate of William Penn High School. She held a variety of positions during her 30 year career, starting with the State of Delaware, Shearson Lehman, and Chase Bank. Marie was an avid animal lover,...

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....

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