Obituaries

Jan 21, 2016

Richard Fioravaniti AGE: 56 • Wilmington Richie passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 21,2016. Richie was an auto painter for A. R. Myers for 22 years until retiring in 2003. He was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed Fishing, crabbing and working around his house. Richie was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Fioravaniti; his sister, Rose...

Jan 10, 2016

Age 89, of Seaford, formerly of Elsmere, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Betty retired from the State of Delaware in 1991 after 24 years as an Executive Secretary. She was a member of Marshallton United Methodist Church and was a 1945 graduate of William Penn High School. Betty was an outstanding athlete, playing basketball, softball and golf. She...

Jan 8, 2016

Vaughn (Sandy), was born February 29, 1948 in Wilmington, Delaware to Carl and Catherine Connell. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany. He passed on January 8, 2016. Sandy was pre-deceased by his parents, Carl and Catherine and one brother, Floyd. He is survived by brothers, Ronald (Nancy); Allen (Mary); his twin brother,...

Jan 4, 2016

Bernadine E. "Bernie" Clough AGE: 85 • Newark, formerly of Newport Bernie passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016. She was an employee of Storm's Shoes at both Midway Shopping Center and Christiana Mall for 20 years. Bernie was a member of Peniel United Methodist Church. Bernie was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, William T. Clough...

Dec 31, 2015

Richard Clay Schaener, age 91, a Baltimore native, passed away on December 31, 2015. Richard was a World War II Army veteran, a Baltimore City firefighter, and American Legion member. He was an avid photographer and airplane buff and loved the Ravens. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria and his daughter, Jane. He is survived by his...

Dec 28, 2015

Bob age 82, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, December 28, 2015. Bob was a truck driver for 40 years and drove 8 years as a Charter Bus Driver. He liked playing and making WWII music tapes for his senior passengers. Bob was a Navy veteran in submarine service during the Korean War; a Shriner at...

Dec 27, 2015

On Sunday, December 27, 2015 God gained a wonderful angel. Tammi, age 40, of New Castle passed away at home after battling many years of sickness that not many knew about. Tammi was such a loving talkative person who tried to do everything she could for her daughter and family before she got sick and even then she still had...

Dec 27, 2015

Betty Lou passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015. She retired from St. Francis of Assisi in Aston, PA in 2011 after 30 years of service. Betty Lou attended Conrad High School and she enjoyed reading. Betty Lou is preceded in death by her grandparents, Major and Bessie Hickman; her mother, Dorothy Dean and her brother, Michael Kisielewski. She is...

Dec 21, 2015

Esther Collins Smith, age 102 of Holden, MA, went to join her husband on Monday, December 21, 2015 in Wilmington, DE. Esther taught elementary school in Holden for 33 years before retiring in 1975. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Worcester, MA where she and her husband prepared meals for the homeless. She was also a...

Dec 13, 2015

Joanne went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2015. She attended Delcastle High School. Joanne was preceded in death by her father, Anthony Lupinetti, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Lee Ruleman; son, Khris Ruleman; mother, Doris Bowen (Jerry); siblings, Rene Hansen (Michael), Anthony Lupinetti, Jr. (Jennifer), John Lupinetti, Ralph Lupinetti and June Marie Morrison. Funeral...

Dec 8, 2015

Betty Ann went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Erma and Willis Goss. Betty Ann was also preceded in death by her sisters, Edna Wagner and Marian Goss. She was a 1954 graduate of Chesapeake City High School. Betty Ann retired from Wells Fargo Bank in 1991 after...

Nov 30, 2015

Chris C. Gullion of Cecil County, formerly of Harford County passed away suddenly on Monday, November 30, 2015 at his home. He was a 1996 graduate of North East High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, listening to music, planning video games and being with his family and friends. Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Brian Elliot and Wanda...

Nov 25, 2015

Dianne passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Dianne was devoted to and loved her family and her two dogs. She was the daughter of the late Clementine and Edward Davis. Dianne is survived by her sons, Anthony Giobbe (Lisa), Mark Giobbe and Curtis Mosely; her grandchildren, Jesse, Sadie, Vincent and Dominic; and her sister, Tina Davis (Harry Deal)....

Nov 24, 2015

Susan Wallin AGE: 39 • New Castle Susan passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. She was a 1995 graduate of William Penn High School where she played soccer. Susan was a Customer Service Representative for Comcast for several years. She enjoyed the beach and was a loving and caring wife and mother. Susan was preceded in death by her...

Nov 21, 2015

Nancy M. Heisler AGE: 75 • New Castle Nancy passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 . Nancy was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Heisler. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Nilsa Camacho and her sister, Barbara Lee Rhoades. Nancy will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She is...

Nov 11, 2015

Bill passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, a day before what would have been his 87th birthday. He was a Millwright for 35 years at the DuPont Experimental Station before he retired in 1990. Bill served in the Navy. He enjoyed puzzles, fishing and trips to Delaware Park. Bill was preceded in death in 2008 by...

Nov 11, 2015

Nov 10, 2015

Geri passed away peacefully on November 10, 2015, with family by her side. Geri was born in Wilmington on July 13, 1948, and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Arczykowski Chudzik. Geri graduated from Wilmington High School Class of 1966, and was employed by Corporation Trust Company. Later she worked at Greenbank Child Development Center, and Wilmington...

Nov 5, 2015

Marianna of Belvedere, Delaware passed away on Thursday November 5, 2015. She has worked as a farrier for many years and was a member of the Absalom Jones Senior Center. A special thank you to the staff at Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for their excellent care of Marianna. Graveside services will be at 10 am on Wednesday, November 18,...

Nov 2, 2015

Richard, formerly of Newark, passed away peacefully at home in Maysville, NC on Monday, November 2, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Tyrone, PA, he was the first son of the late William H. and Anne Weaver. Richard was an Air Force Veteran whom lived a long and eventful life. He was a Mechanical Contractor, retiring in...