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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Mario Scarpone
Jan 3, 2010
Mario Scarpone Beloved husband of Gail and devoted father of Phillip passed away in their loving arms on January 3, 2010. Mario was an accountant with AstraZeneca for the past nine years. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve for six years. He was a devoted father and husband whose greatest joy was his simple home life and...
Betty Biscoe
Jan 2, 2010
Betty H. Biscoe Age 86, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2010 after a brief illness. Betty was born one of seven children to Rhea and Herbert Lawrence on April 28, 1923. She prided herself on being a homemaker, loving mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Peniel Methodist Church (Newport, DE). Betty was preceded in death by her...
Jacqueline Becker
Dec 31, 2009
Jacqueline A. "Jackie" Becker Age 76, died on December 31, 2009 at Christiana Care Hospital surrounded by her family. Jackie was the eldest daughter of Peter and Anna Donofrio. She graduated from Wilmington High School. She went on to marry James Becker in 1952 and was married to her husband for 57 years. Jackie prided herself on being a homemaker,...
Charles Cummings
Dec 26, 2009
Charles K. Cummings "Chas" Age 50, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at St. Francis Hospital on Saturday, December 26, 2009. He was a 1976 graduate of Conrad High School and was a member of the Conrad Band. He worked for over 30 years at St. Francis Hospital. He was both a high school referee and baseball umpire for...
Dana Martino
Dec 11, 2009
Dana M. Martino (Gurney) Dana M. Martino, age 39, of New Castle, Delaware, was suddenly taken from us and placed in God's hands on December 11, 2009. She will always be remembered for the big, happy smile on her face, her bubbly attitude and her willingness to help anyone in need. Dana was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter,...
William Indellini
Dec 11, 2009
William F. Indellini Age 45, died December 11, 2009. He was born June 25, 1964 in West Chester, PA. William was a graduate of DelCastle in 1983. He was employed with Amazon.com. He is survived by his daughters, Amanda Indellini and Nicole Willowby; granddaughter Sophia Willowby; parents Michael and Julia Indellini; sisters, Debra Murphy of New Castle, Bridget Paris and...
Mary Nichols
Dec 11, 2009
Mary E. (Willoughby) Nichols Beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, died on December 11, 2009 at her home in Richardson Park at the age of 91. She was born in Denton, Maryland and moved to Wilmington around the age of two. Mary attended Old Wilmington High School on Delaware Avenue. She worked at Woolworth's, 5th & Market Sts. in the...
Louis Camelli
Dec 9, 2009
Louis J. Camelli Of New Castle, DE passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the age of 81. Louie was born and lived in New Castle all of his life. He was a hard working family man, who enjoyed his retirement years just being at home with his family watching his favorite...
Olga Cicione
Dec 7, 2009
Olga Ann (Protack) Cicione Age 79, of New Castle, died on Monday, December 7, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine (Cicione) Lewis and her husband Philip of Newark, DE; her son, Stephen Cicione and his wife Marlene of Newark, DE; son, Joseph Cicione and son Gregory Cicione of Eau Claire, WI; and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in...
Elmer Snowden Jr.
Dec 6, 2009
Elmer W. Snowden, Jr. Age 88, of New Castle passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to Ella May and Elmer W. Snowden, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. Elmer and Madge were married in 1941 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea. They had been married...
Violet Burns
Dec 6, 2009
Violet R. Burns Age 91, died peacefully at the Heartland Hospice House on Sunday morning December 6, 2009. Violet retired from Continental Can Company after 29 years of service as a Personnel Manager. She enjoyed spending winters for over 30 years in Panama City, Florida. "Vi" was an avid poker player and always enjoyed the Saturday night games. Violet was...
