James Bradford, Sr.
Aug 13, 2009
James "Harvey" Bradford, Sr. Age 88, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Claymont, DE, passed away Aug. 13, 2009, at Regal Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, in Hockessin, DE. Jim was born in Wilmington, DE, to the late George and Cecelia (Maguire) Bradford. Jim served his country during WWII as a Corpsman in the US Navy from 1942 until 1949...
Betty Bristow
Aug 12, 2009
Betty Jane Bristow Age 81, of Middletown, Delaware, formerly of Bear, Delaware, died at home on August 12, 2009. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and her dog, Baby. She was preceded in death by her husband, William T. Bristow and her daughter, Nancy J. Laws. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Bonnie and Dennis Connell, Sr. of Middletown...
Robert Olliver
Aug 2, 2009
Robert Raymond Olliver "Bob" Age 84, of Marydel, DE, died Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Christiana Hospital. He served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the Robbins Hose Company. After retiring from Green Giant in 1978, he and Betty went into motel and property management for the next thirty years...
Stephen Walters
Jul 25, 2009
Stephen Bonnaffon Walters "Steve" Age 62, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 25, 2009. He was an artist. His passion was oil painting and he was driven to paint portraits. He enjoyed music, reading, coffee, Harleys, living at the beach, and innovative home improvements. He was a great dancer and loved meeting new people. He retired from...
James Kirk
Jul 17, 2009
James T. Kirk Age 77, of New Castle, died peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2009 surrounded by his family and other friends after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Jim retired from the DuPont Co. in Wilmington after 38 years of service as a System Engineer. Jim was a 1950 P.S. DuPont High School graduate. He was a U.S....
Barbara Huber
Jul 14, 2009
Barbara A. Huber "Buzz" Age 70, after a long illness she passed away at home, in Elsmere, surrounded by her family on July 14, 2009. Born in Wilmington, DE on October 17, 1938. Barbara attended St. Paul's Catholic Church. She was a switchboard operator at Laird, Inc. and ICI America until 1993. She later worked part-time at Reybold Self Storage....
James Cannon
Jul 2, 2009
James Edward Cannon "Spike" Age 76, native of New Castle, resident of Dewey Beach, died Thursday, July 2, 2009. Spike retired from All American Engineering Company. He was a member of Sussex Pines Golf Club, and St. Edmund's Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army. Spike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was dedicated to...
Mary Slavin
Jun 28, 2009
Mary Elizabeth Slavin, age 92, passed on June 28th, 2009. Private services were held on July 2, 2009. She will be dearly missed by her two daughters and all her grandchildren. Krienen-Griffith 302 994 9614 www.Delawarefuneral.com
Willard Chitwood
Jun 27, 2009
Willard C. Chitwood Age 93, died Saturday, June 27th at Christiana Hospital. Willard settled in Wilmington in 1975. He owned and operated the B&W Builders for over 35 years and traveled throughout the country building more than 35 Rustler Steak House Restaurants. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and served as a Gunners Mate aboard the U.S.S. Arkansas....
Andrew Nowell
Jun 24, 2009
Andrew G. Nowell Age 85, of Wilmington passed away on June 24, 2009 at Heartland Hospice. Andy was born in Wilmington, DE on August 30, 1923 to the late Mason and Mary Nowell. His mother died at a young age and he and his brothers were raised by their grandmother, Bertha Rowe. He graduated from Brown Vocation School where he...
Carl Gearhart
Jun 23, 2009
Carl E. Gearhart Age 89, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Carl worked as a TV Technician for RCA. After retiring he worked for Al Gore and M&K Bus Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Flora Gearhart; and brothers, Roy, Lawrence, and Dewey. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Ludtke Gearhart; his son, David Gearhart...
Margaret Mccloskey
Jun 22, 2009
Margaret A. McCloskey Age 88, of Elsmere, died peacefully Monday, June 22, 2009, surrounded by her family at Christiana Hospital. She was a member of Corpus Christi R. C. Church, and Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality. She was the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Dennis) Spahn. She was also preceded in death by her husband George A. McCloskey, Sr....
Marian Feathers
Jun 13, 2009
Marian Rose Hance Feathers Age 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 13, 2009. Marian has been a resident of the New Castle area since the late 1940's. She worked for the Penn Supermarket in New Castle during the 1960's as an accountant. Marian then worked in the shipping department of the St. Joe's...
Daniel Giafski
May 29, 2009
Daniel T. Giafski Age 81, born July 9, 1928 went home to the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2009. Born in Nanticoke, PA he was the son of the late Stanley and Lottie Giafski. He served during WWII in Germany as a First Lieutenant. He graduated from Wilkesbarre College, PA. He was a computer analyst for 35 years at DuPont....
William Rodick
May 28, 2009
William J. Rodick Age 70, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness on Thursday, May 28, 2009. Bill was a Teamster and truck driver for over 40 years. He spent over 22 years with the Huber's/Sunbeam Bakery. After the closing of the bakery, Bill spent over 21 years with A. H. Angerstein's in Elsmere. Bill...
Robert Dayett
May 27, 2009
Robert B. Dayett Age 82, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at home in Elsmere, DE. Bob served in the Navy as a Seabee during WWII. He retired as a car salesman for Winner Ford in 1992. Bob was a life member of the Elsmere Fire Co., and a member of the Delaware State Fire Police Association. He was a member...
Willard Duncan
May 27, 2009
Willard E. Duncan Age 90, of Smyrna, DE, formerly of Rehoboth Beach and Wilmington, DE passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. Willard was born in Peck, VA on August 6, 1918, the second of six siblings. He was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He served in the Army in WWII and was a Past Grand Master of Delaware...
Shirley Emery
May 16, 2009
Shirley Ann Emery Age 69, went to meet the Lord, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Christiana Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Shirley will be remembered as a devoted mother, loving grandmother, and dedicated homemaker. She loved cooking for her family, enjoyed music and crocheting, and was a member of St. Hedwig's R.C.C....
Frances Renai
May 13, 2009
Frances M. Renai "Franny" Franny Renai, age 80, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at The Franciscan Care Center at Brackenville in Hockessin. Born November 16, 1928, Franny was one of five children born to the late Teresa (Halloran) and Joseph McNesby. Franny was a life long resident of Wilmington, having grown...
Betty Pawlowski
May 12, 2009
Betty Lou Pawlowski (Barnes) Age 72, of Wilmington died Tuesday May 12, 2009 at Christiana Hospital surrounded by her loving family and her devoted friend, Irene Piazza Betty grew up in the Holly Oak area and attended Mt. Pleasant High School. She was personal secretary to Robert Witsil, Sr. at Witsil Realtors until she became a realtor herself. Many of...
