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...
Anna Short
May 11, 2009
Anna Marie Short "Annie" Age 69, died Monday, May 11, 2009 at Heartland Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Annie, the daughter of Salvatore and Philomena Granese was born in Bridgeport, PA on July 9, 1939. She attended Holy Savior Grade School and St. Patrick's High School in Bridgeport, before moving to Wilmington in 1963. Annie married her husband...
Earl Marrs
May 3, 2009
Earl B. Marrs Born in Brewsterdale, WV September 19, 1938 Earl died peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Christiana Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Earl was son of the late Reece Marrs and Annie Nunley Marrs. He retired in 1993 from GM Boxwood Road Plant. He also worked for Hurlock Roofing Co. 24 plus years. Earl was an...
Vincent Cappalo, Jr.
May 2, 2009
Vincent James Cappalo, Jr. Age 56 died peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2009 surrounded by his loving family at Heartland Hospice House, Wilmington, DE He was preceded in death by his father, Vincent James Cappalo, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Audrey Cappalo of New Castle; his daughter, Jennifer Biancucci and her husband Mark of Clarks Summit, PA; his...
Mary Colicchio
Apr 29, 2009
Mary A. Colicchio Mary A. Colicchio, of Elsmere, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2009, with her loving family by her side. A woman of deep faith, Mary was a devoted parishioner and a member of the Corpus Christi Cenacle Prayer Group and a loyal weekly adorer at St. Ann's Perpetual Adoration Chapel. Her pilgrimages to such...
Walter Colona
Apr 26, 2009
Walter E. (Wally) Colona Age 77, died Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Christiana Hospital. Walter worked for the DuPont Company for over 30 years. He also achieved the rank of Major in the Army National Guard where he served his country for 20 years. He was a member of Oriental Lodge #12 in Wilmington. Walter enjoyed golf, cooking, playing the...
Delores Kane
Apr 24, 2009
Delores Fay Kane Age 78, died suddenly on Friday, April 24, 2009 at home. Delores the daughter of John Thomas and Laura Bradley was one of six children all of who have predeceased her. Delores was employed at the Linen Mart on Market Street for 27 years retiring in 1995, and was a very active member of the Wilmington Manor...
