Obituaries

July 3, 2018

Luis A. Santiago, age 59, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Luis graduated from Henderson High School in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1976. He was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Wilmington. Luis was his mother’s devoted caregiver until she passed away. He loved music, going fishing, playing the lottery and cooking. Most of...

July 2, 2018

Carl, age 84, of Newport, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 after a short illness. Carl was a 1951 graduate of Conrad High School. He retired from Kirkwood Dodge after 40 years of service. Carl was an avid fisherman and woodworker, but his greatest joys were his family, Sunday barbeques by the pool and his cat, Rosie. Carl was...

June 24, 2018

Michael Cormier, age 68 lost his courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 32 years, Donna C. Cormier (nee Sirianni) who passed in August 2016; his son Michael Jason Cormier in 2013 and his father, Jean Marcel in 2009. Michael is survived by his son Brandon (Rosa), his...

June 22, 2018

Chris, age 70, of Newark, joined her husband in the presence of her family on Friday, June 22, 2018. Chris worked for 35 years as a CNA. Chris was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Harvey K. Costorf, Jr. in 2007. Survivors include daughter, Hazel Shortlidge and her husband, Donald of Newark and grandchildren, Krystal Shortlidge (Stephen...

June 20, 2018

Cynthia L. Sakowski, age 60 of Newark, DE passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Wilmington, DE on May 5, and was the daughter of Stanley J. Sakowski, Sr. and Clara (Baker) Sakowski. Cynthia graduated from William Penn High School and attended Goldey Beacom college. She was an employee...

June 19, 2018

Frank S. Yenshaw Wilmington - Frank, age 63, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Frank was a 1973 graduate of Delcastle High School. He worked at Boeing Co. then later at Conner Plumbing and Heating. Frank was a car enthusiast, enjoyed feeding birds and tending to his fruit and vegetable garden. Frank was preceded in...

June 19, 2018

Evelyn M. Vari, age 95, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Evelyn was born and raised in Wilmington, DE (The Flats). She went to Bayard School and Wilmington High School. Evelyn was a professional dancer for about 15 years doing U.S.O Shows and Stage. She worked as a secretary for DuPont and part...

June 18, 2018

Katherine E. Becker, age 63, of Bear, formerly of Claymont, went home to be with The Lord on Monday, June 18, 2018. Kathy worked at Howard Johnson on Naaman’s road as a cook for many years. She enjoyed writing, cooking, and watching her favorite TV shows. Kathy loved animals, especially her dog. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents,...

June 12, 2018

Wilmington - Jeffrey William Todd, 54, passed onto eternal peace on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 after a long illness. He was born on March 23, 1964 in Niagara Falls, NY and moved with his family to Wilmington in 1967. Jeff attended Mt. Pleasant School District schools and went on to receive an Associate Degree from Del Tech, Wilmington Campus. He...

June 12, 2018

Walter A. Topor, age 77, of Wilmington, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, with family by his side. Walt was born in Jamestown, New York and was a long-time resident of Wilmington, most recently living in Frederica. Walt served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He liked sports but especially was a big fan of the Buffalo...

June 9, 2018

The Angels took Makayla Home suddenly on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the age of 16. Makayla just completed her sophomore year at Delcastle High School where she was proud to be studying technical drafting. She was a member of the student council, the National Honor Society, and ACE mentoring. Makayla was also a “Give Back” scholar. She loved animals,...

June 3, 2018

Katherine L. Patro Stefanide, age 66, of Garnet Valley, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Kathy was a hairdresser for many years before becoming a Teacher’s Aide in the Garnet Valley School District. Kathy is survived by her husband of 20 years, Nick Stefanide; her daughter, Nicole Inzerillo; her sons, Pete Patro and Albie Patro;...

June 2, 2018

Frank F. Kesting, Jr., age 61, of New Castle, DE, formerly of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Frank enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalee Kesting in 2013 and his sister, Leslie Kesting. Survivors include his sons, Frank Kesting, III (Cyndi), Todd Kesting and Jason...

May 26, 2018

Tanisha Carin Webb, age 40, of Elkton, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Tanisha is survived by her son, Jason Young, her daughter, Jayona Young; her mother, Yolanda Jackson; her siblings, Charles Webb and Medina Jackson; her nephews, Jhamir Moses and Jamari Jackson; and fiancé, Stephon Thompson. Funeral Services will be at 12 noon on...

May 24, 2018

Marianne Sakowski, age 76, of Kennett Square, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Marianne attended Wilmington High School. She enjoyed reading. Marianne was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Stanley Sakowski; brothers, Stanley Sakowski, David Sakowski and Phillip Sakowski and her sisters, Barbara Ann Sakowski and Joanna V. Brown. Survivors include her...

May 22, 2018

William “Wild Bill” Sawyer, age 54, of Bear, formerly of Elsmere, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Bill worked as a technician for many years at Meineke's of New Castle County and Midas of Aberdeen, Maryland. Bill loved watching NASCAR and was a fan of Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart. He was very active and enjoyed fishing and spending...

May 19, 2018

Rebecca Lee Spencer, age 36, of New Castle, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Becky is survived by the father of her children, Timothy Poppitt; her daughters, Serena Poppitt, Kira Poppitt, Vada Poppitt, Layla Poppitt and Aeva Poppitt; her parents, Connie Pate (Danny) and Robert Spencer, Sr.; her siblings, Robert Spencer, Jr., Michael Spencer, Charlene Spencer and Cheyenne Spencer;...

May 16, 2018

May 14, 2018

Patrick "PJ" McVey New Castle - The Lord called PJ, age 26, on Monday, May 14, 2018. PJ had a creative personality and especially enjoyed drawing. Survivors include his mother, Theresa Dorrell; his sisters, Skylar and Summer Budynkiewicz; his grandfathers, Bob McVey and James Dorrell; his grandmother, Mearl Roberts; his Fiancee, Amber Pence; his daughter, Meadow Lily McVey and numerous...

May 8, 2018

Elizabeth "Betty" Frace Newark, formerly of New Castle - Betty, age 82, passed away May 8, 2018. Betty retired from Westvaco Corp after 40 years of service. Betty was preceded in death by her sons, Al and George Ingram and her sisters, Alberta Cook and Norma Johnson. Survivors include her son, Larry Frace (Jeffrey); her daughter, Diane Berg (Guy) and...