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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE

Mary Nichols

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

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

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.

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

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...

Elizabeth Short

Elizabeth Short

Dec 6, 2009

Elizabeth Marie Short Age 21, of Wilmington, DE, left all who loved her on Sunday, December 6, 2009 suddenly at her home. Elizabeth loved dearly and was loved dearly in return by all her family and friends. Elizabeth attended St. Anthony of Padua Grade School where she played basketball, softball, and volleyball, she attended St. Mark's High School, then graduated...

Arthur Pilatsky

Arthur Pilatsky

Nov 29, 2009

Arthur Pilatsky Age 89, passed away on Sun., Nov. 29, 2009, at the Veterans Hospital. Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Amelia. He is survived by his sons, Ronald, and his wife, Marietta, Arthur, Jr., and his wife, Patsy Jo, and Robert, and his wife, Cheryl; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend...

Francis Tucker

Francis Tucker

Nov 28, 2009

Francis R. Tucker "Franny" Age 78, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2009. Franny worked for over 30 years with Daniel Rappa Plumbing and Heating and retired in the late 1980's. He then worked at the Sears Warehouse until 2003. He was a member of the St. Peter's Cathedral in Wilmington. Franny was the son of the late John H. and...

Catherine Frick

Catherine Frick

Nov 15, 2009

Catherine A. Frick Age 69, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 15, 2009. Cathy retired from Poppitti Law Firm with over 40 years of service as a legal secretary. She was a life member of the Wilmington Turners Club and spent many years dedicated to the administrative duties of the club. She enjoyed Sunday...

Katherine Devenney

Katherine Devenney

Nov 14, 2009

Katherine Grant Devenney (Donahue) "Aunt Katherine" Mrs. Katherine Grant Devenney passed away November 14, 2009 two months shy of her 105th birthday. Mrs. Devenney was born in Wilmington on February 9, 1905 daughter of Ora Mae Nichols and James Patrick Donahue. She grew up in the Forty Acres and she attended Goldey College. She then worked for Freihofer Baking Co....

Dorothy Carlson

Dorothy Carlson

Nov 13, 2009

Dorothy E. (Gerhard) Carlson Age 97, died peacefully at home on Friday, November 13, 2009 Dorothy was born in Philadelphia in 1912 and was the eldest of five children. She came to the Wilmington area in 1933 to make her home. During her life she worked for both the Northrup Corp. and Freihoffer Baking Co. Dorothy was a lifelong member...

Michele Mcgee

Michele Mcgee

Nov 13, 2009

Michele M. McGee Age 41, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a short illness on Friday, November 13, 2009. Michele was a 1986 graduate of Delcastle High School and attended Delaware Technical & Community College. She was a skilled artist and enjoyed oil painting. Michele was an avid collector of Breyer Model Horses and always enjoyed competing and...

Dorothy Mayberry

Dorothy Mayberry

Oct 30, 2009

Dorothy Brownlee Mayberry Age 70 of New Castle, DE, passed away on Fri., Oct. 30, 2009, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. Dorothy was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph and Helen Brownlee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her three brothers,...

George Whitcoe

George Whitcoe

Oct 26, 2009

George D. Whitcoe Age 86, died October 26, 2009, at Wilmington Hospital. George was born and raised in Bristol, PA, and moved to Wilmington after serving four years in the U.S. Coast Guard. George, a General Motors retiree with 32 years of service, enjoyed his retirement traveling to Florida (as snowbirds) with his wife, Doris, creating his shell crafts, and...

Julia Rodriguez

Julia Rodriguez

Oct 22, 2009

Julia Rodriguez Age 91, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Thurs., Oct. 22, 2009. Julia is preceded in death by her husband, Angel Rodriguez, grandson, Cesar E. Rodriguez, and great-granddaughter, Karina Turner. Julia is survived by her daughter, Lydia Mercado, and her husband, Felix; her four sons and their wives, Cesar and Juanita, Jose and Lydia; Julio...

Michael Masters

Michael Masters

Oct 20, 2009

Michael K. Masters Age 51, after a courageous four year battle with cancer died on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Mike proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was involved with counseling and support system at the Wilmington V.A. Hospital. The staff at the V.A. Hospital considered Mike as one of their own, not only a volunteer. He was also devoted...

Earl Elliott

Earl Elliott

Oct 19, 2009

Earl R. Elliott "Bob" Age 79, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 19, 2009 at Christiana Hospital. Bob was a sheet metal mechanic for over 30 years. He worked for Services Unlimited and Thermal Energy. He retired in the late 1990's. Bob has been a resident of Lewes for the past ten years. Bob was a longtime...

Chester Rybicki

Chester Rybicki

Oct 17, 2009

Chester H. Rybicki Age 89, of Lewes, DE, formerly of Murray Manor in Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2009, at Harbor Healthcare, surrounded by his loving family. Chester was born November 3, 1919, to the late Stanislaw and Alexandra (Harubin) Rybicki. He was a veteran of World War II and was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad until...

Francis Schiavoni Sr.

Francis Schiavoni Sr.

Oct 7, 2009

Francis L. Schiavoni, Sr. Francis (Franny/Frank) L. Schiavoni, Sr., age 88, of Elsmere, DE passed away peacefully at his home under the care of his loving family, on October 7, 2009 after a long illness. He was born on July 11, 1921 in Arquato del Tronto, Italy to the late Carlo and Angelamaria Schiavoni. He came to Wilmington, Delaware with...

Patricia Handlin

Patricia Handlin

Oct 7, 2009

Patricia A. Handlin Nee: Wonowicz 9/20/1941 �" 10/7/2009 Patricia A. Handlin, of Newark, DE, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at age 68. Pat was born in Wilmington, DE, the daughter of the late Frances Wronowicz and Antoinette Fresconi. She was also preceded in death by her brother William Smith. Patricia devoted her life to her family, caring for her...

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