James Foote Iii
Sep 18, 2009
James W. Foote, III Age 57, died peacefully at home on Fri., Sept. 18, 2009. James served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years and the Army Reserve for 2 years. He retired from Bell Atlantic after 13 years of service. James was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Foote, Jr., and Christine (Goodwin) Foote. He is survived...
Peggy Bowdle
Sep 10, 2009
PEGGY L. BOWDLE (Nee Hilyard) Of Elsmere, Delaware, passed on peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at the age of 79. She was born on August 5, 1930 in Orlando, Florida, the daughter of Earle and Gladys Hilyard. She moved with her family to Wilmington, Delaware in 1938 and graduated from Henry C. Conrad High School in 1948. Thereafter, she...
Walter James, Jr.
Sep 9, 2009
Walter R. James, Jr. Age 58, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009, at his home in Landenberg, PA. Walter owned and operated James Custom Painting for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter R. James, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Lisa (Robbins) James; mother, Anne (James) Murphy of Elsmere; sisters, Annette...
Betty Merrill
Sep 4, 2009
Betty Ann Merrill (8/20/43 to 9/4/09) Betty Ann Merrill (Young-Ramone) of Old New Castle and Long Neck, DE. Graduated from St. Peter's School, New Castle, DE in 1961 and attended University of Delaware. Betty Ann worked for the News Journal Co. as Personnel Manager, Human Resources Dept. for over 20 years. She previously worked for Corporation Trust Company, Hercules, Inc,...
Frederick Toney Jr.
Sep 3, 2009
Frederick R. Toney, Jr. "Jelly Belly" Age 62, passed away at Christiana Hospital surrounded by his family on Wed., Sept. 3, 2009. Fred was born in Indiana and was the son of June Cupps and the late Frederick Toney, Sr. Fred was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a teamster for 27 years and worked...
Michael Danley
Sep 2, 2009
Michael E. Danley "Mike" Age 52, born March 7, 1957, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Newark, DE went home with the Lord September 2, 2009. He was loving, caring and kind. Mike was preceded in death by his brother James "Jim" Reavis. He is survived by his loving daughter, Melissa (Danley) Masten, and her loving husband Josh Masten; three...
Ann Antonio
Aug 31, 2009
Ann Marie Antonio Age 82, of New Castle, DE, passed away on August 31, 2009, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Castle, Delaware to George and Catherine Givens, Ann was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was an active member of her church community. She gave unselfishly of herself to her parish, St. Peter...
Kathleen Ruane
Aug 30, 2009
Kathleen Mary Ruane Kathy passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, August 30, 2009. She was born March 1, 1952, in Wilmington, DE. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School in 1970. Kathy worked for many years at Blue Cross of Delaware and worked for HSBC until her recent disability. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents,...
Angelo Perregrino
Aug 15, 2009
Angelo John Perregrino Age 86, born August 23, 1992, died Saturday, August 15, 2009. Angelo was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in WWII. He retired in 1977 from New Castle County as a carpenter. Angelo was a member of both the Millsboro and Cape Henlopen VFW. He was also a member of the Woodcarvers of Rehoboth Beach. Angelo was...
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...
