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Local Obituaries from Wilmington & New Castle, DE
Fotini Visvardis
Jun 26, 2026
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Fotini Visvardis, who took her final breath, unafraid and with an open heart, surrounded by her daughters Christina and Aristea. A woman of beauty and strength, Fotini will always be remembered for her fierce devotion, love, and unwavering support to her family.
Born and raised in...
Connie E. Roberts
Jun 24, 2026
Connie Roberts, of New Castle, Delaware, age 73, a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, friend, and neighbor, left her earthly body to join our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 24, 2026.
Connie was born in November 1952 to William and Mary Roberts. Connie traveled and lived all over the world as a military brat,...
Elizabeth Hubbs Rotsch
Jun 22, 2026
Elizabeth Hubbs Rotsch, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026.She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.Full service information will be added soon.
Patricia Ann Ferguson
Jun 20, 2026
Patricia Ann Ferguson, a beloved matriarch and dedicated homemaker, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at the age of 70.
Born in Wilmington, Delaware, Pat was a proud graduate of St. Mark's High School. She dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm and loving home.Pat married the love of her life, Donald Ferguson, on Valentine's...
Owen James Margist
Jun 19, 2026
Owen James Margist passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026 in the arms of his mother at the age of 4, following a life long battle with lung disease.
Owen was born in Newark, Delaware on December 25th, 2021. He was tiny but mighty, and didn’t let his inability to walk stop him from getting to where he wanted to go....
David S Gunyuzlu
Jun 7, 2026
David Sami Gunyuzlu
December 5, 1961- June 7, 2026
David S. Gunyuzlu passed from this life on Sunday June 7th, 2026. He was born and raised in New Castle Delaware and graduated from William Penn High School in 1979. For most of his career, David was employed in the banking industry and retired from Bank of America after 25 years of service....
Edward W. Schofield
Jun 3, 2026
Edward William Schofield, 74, of North East, Maryland, passed away on June 3, 2026, at Kentmere Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing surrounded by the love of family. Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, to the late Virginia "Ginnie" and John Edward "Ed" Schofield, Jr., Eddie was the oldest of nine children.
Ed retired from Amtrak after more than 30 years as a...
Martin Bernard Winter
May 28, 2026
Martin Bernard Winter September 2, 1934 - May 28, 2026
Marty Winter passed away on May 28, 2026, in Newark, Delaware, after suffering a catastrophic fall while taking his walking exercise. He was 91 years old.
He was born on September 2, 1934, in New York City to Shirley Kantin Winter and Tobias (Ted) Winter. Tobias was a pharmacist and...
Caroline Barbara Menaquale
May 28, 2026
Caroline B. Menaquale
Age 90 of Wilmington
Passed away with family members at her side on May 28, 2026.
Caroline was born in Wilmington, attended Wilmington High School, and later moved to Elsmere with her husband, Charles, to raise their family. Her early career began as a Sales Associate at Strawbridge & Clothier before owning and running Charles Liquors and...
Nicolas L Brounce
May 25, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Nicolas Lino Brounce on May 25, 2026.Nick was born in Wilmington on December 31, 1998 to Thomas and Cristina (Fraiz) Brounce. Although his life was too short, he lived it to the fullest and left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
Nicolas was a proud...
George R. Tressler
May 18, 2026
George R. Tressler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on October 19, 1937, in the coal regions of Pennsylvania, George's life was a tapestry of devotion, achievement, and unwavering love.A proud athlete, George showcased his remarkable football skills while serving as valedictorian of his...
Walter C Wilson
May 8, 2026
Walter Charles (Gran) Wilson passed away peacefully after a long illness in Wilmington, DE on Friday, May 8, 2026. Born in Wilmington on December 26, 1937, he was the son of the late Otto and Helen (Moeller) Wilson.
Walter was married to the late Sarah (Carson) Wilson for 57 years. He is survived by his daughters, Leigh Perillo (Billy) of...
Francis Alphonse Ianni
May 4, 2026
Major General Francis "Frank" Alphonse Ianni (Ret.), passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, after a lifetime devoted to faith, family, military service, public leadership, and education.
Born on August 2, 1931, in New Castle, Delaware, Frank began a remarkable journey of service at just 13 years old when he enlisted...
Elizabeth S. Thomas
May 3, 2026
Elizabeth "Betty" S Thomas (Balback)
Age 92 of New Castle
Passed away peacefully, at her home with family members by her side on May 3, 2026.
Betty was born on August 10, 1933, in Wilmington, Delaware and was raised in Ganderhill, Delaware by her parents, John H Balback Jr and Eleanor May Balback. Betty attended PS Dupont High School.
At...
Charles Joseph Brittingham
May 2, 2026
Charles Joseph (Albert) Brittingham (Mouse), aged 89, of Wilmington, DE, passed away on May 2, 2026, at 12:35 PM due to natural causes.Born on September 11, 1936, in Wilmington, DE, Charles was a devoted husband and father. He attended St. Paul's School before pursuing a career in carpentry, where he received a Certificate of Apprenticeship in millwright carpentry. Throughout his...
Joyce Lloyd Maack
Apr 27, 2026
Joyce Lloyd Maack
Age 94 of Elsmere, Delaware
Passed away peacefully on April 27th, 2026
Joyce grew up in Wilmington and was a proud graduate of Marshallton Elementary and Conrad High School, class of 1950.
After graduation, she went to work as a lab technician for Hercules Experimental Station. In 1959 she became a foster parent, fostering several children until...
Thomas R. Serpe
Apr 23, 2026
Thomas R. Serpe
Age 60 of Wilmington, DE
Passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2026.
He dedicated much of his life to working at Serpe’s Bakery, where he was known as a hardworking and dependable presence who took pride in preparing for each day. He enjoyed connecting with coworkers and meeting new people. Above all, he found his greatest joy at home,...
Kathleen Ellen Walsh
Apr 18, 2026
Kathleen Ellen Walsh
Age 75 of New Castle
Passed away at home on April 18, 2026.
Kathy was born to the late John and Betty (Millman) Speakman and grew up in Wilmington with her 8 siblings. She was a proud graduate of Corpus Christi Grade School and High School.
In 1981 Kathy began her career with the State of Delaware. She was a dedicated...
Marianne Joan Gillen
Apr 10, 2026
Marianne Joan Gillen, age 65, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on April 10, 2026.
Born on January 6, 1961, in Chester, Pennsylvania, Marianne moved to Delaware with her family during her childhood and grew to cherish her new home. A proud graduate of William Penn High School, she furthered her education at the University of Delaware before embarking on a...
Christina M. Casey
Apr 9, 2026
Christina M. Casey, aged 60, passed away on April 9, 2026, in Newark, Delaware. Born on January 1, 1966, in Wilmington, Delaware, Christina was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend to many.Christina was a proud 1984 graduate of Padua Academy and attended Goldey-Beacom College. She dedicated over 30 years of her professional life to Bank of America, where she...
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