Obituaries

May 22, 2016

Charles Willis Berry, known as Chuck, passed away on May 22, 2016 from complications following a stroke. He was 68 years old. Chuck was born on September 25, 1947 and grew up in Newport Delaware. He was the third child of Eleanor and George Berry, both now deceased. Chuck is survived by his wife Hildegard Groves, his sons Ian Berry...

May 14, 2016

Eugene W. Marple AGE: 68 • Newport Gene passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. He worked at General Motors for about 30 years. Gene enjoyed fishing, gardening and bowling. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Ruth, and his brother Curtis. He is survived by his sons, Eugene, Jr. and William and their mother, Lois. Funeral...

May 13, 2016

Marjorie E. "Marti" Bonarigo AGE: 87 • Newark Marti passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016 after a long term illness. She was a Homemaker and in her younger years she was a High Fashion Model. Marti was preceded in death by her husband Paul in 1993; and her sister, Ida Dyer and brothers, Melford, Lawrence and Clarence Davis. She...

May 8, 2016

Victor Manuel Pizarro went to be with The Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2016 in the presence of his family. He was a resident of Chester, PA for 13 years where he was co pastor at Power and Praise Christian Center along with his wife, Leslie who now becomes the pastor. He enjoyed reading the bible. Victor is survived by...

May 2, 2016

Ann M. Stokaylo AGE: 83 • Wilmington Ann passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016. Survivors include her son, Walt; daughter and son-in-law, AnnMarie and Doug Whithed and grandchildren, Logan and Brianna Whithed. Ann will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Funeral services will be 1 PM on Friday, May 6 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212...

April 29, 2016

Joseph P. Renai AGE: 86 • Wilmington Joseph passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. Joseph graduated from Brown Vocational High School, Class of 1948. He worked as a bricklayer out of Local #1 of Delaware, before becoming a code inspector for New Castle County from which he retired after 20 years of service. Joseph was preceded in death by...

April 23, 2016

Mrs. Thelma Petticrew peacefully went home to Jesus April 23rd 2016 in New Castle DE. Raised in Wilmington DE, she wed her devoted husband Bill in 1980. Ever the outstanding caregiver, she worked in the medical field until she retired. Then, this cherished grandmother baby sat her twin grandsons Michael and Brandon all day long, five days a week, from...

April 22, 2016

Teresa M. Konopka AGE: 87 • Wilmington Terri went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 22, 2016. Terri was a homemaker who loved sewing, was an avid reader and was devoted to her family and loved the Lord. She will be remembered for her kind and generous heart Terri is survived by her husband of 65 years, Alexander...

April 17, 2016

Andrew Thomas Mitchell, Age 28, of Florida, formerly of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on April 17, 2016 when he was fatally struck by multiple vehicles while trying to cross the street in Pinellas Park, Florida. Andrew was born in Newark, Delaware to John E. Mitchell, Jr. and Catherine Mantini-Sease (formerly Mitchell). He received his education in the Brandywine school district...

April 16, 2016

JAMES E. LANE, SR. AGE: 83 • WILMINGTON Jim passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in the presence of his loving family. Jim was the Owner and Operator of Lane’s Moving Co. and Consumer Movers until his retirement. Previously he worked at Town & Country Furniture, All American Engineering and Justis Brothers. He had an admiration of American...

April 13, 2016

Maureen "Mo" Daley 67 and Jonathan "Jesse" Miller 53 Wilmington, Delaware entered Heavens Gates on April 13 2016 to join the Angels. They both had successful careers Maureen as a flight attendant and Jesse as a Sargent in the US Marine Corps they met on a flight to Iraq during the Desert Storm Operation. Whilst living in California they were...

April 13, 2016

Maureen "Mo" Daley 67 and Jonathan "Jesse" Miller 53 Wilmington, Delaware entered Heavens Gates on April 13 2016 to join the Angels. They both had successful careers Maureen as a flight attendant and Jesse as a Sargent in the US Marine Corps they met on a flight to Iraq during the Desert Storm Operation. Whilst living in California they were...

March 31, 2016

Edna Ethel Deputy AGE: 83 • Wilmington Edna passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016. She was the daughter to the late Martha (Wright) Townsend Begley and Martin Townsend. Edna enjoyed cooking, crocheting, going to Delaware Park, fishing, crabbing, and bingo. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and loved visits from her grandchildren and great grandchildren....

March 30, 2016

March 28, 2016

Richard S. Piorkowski AGE: 66 • Wilmington Richie entered into the spiritual world joining his parents, Anne and Stephen in heaven on Monday, March 28, 2016. He was a life long resident of Browntown. Richie worked at Delaware Dry Goods for 36 years and most recently at the ACME in Trolley Square for 8 years. He was a lifetime member...

March 25, 2016

Timmy Dunfee AGE: 60 • Wilmington Timmy passed away tragically and unexpectedly on Friday, March 25, 2016. Timmy had a strong work ethic. He worked as a roofer for about 40 years in the Wilmington area. Timmy enjoyed 'Oldies music" from the 50's and 60's and he loved spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Timmy was preceded...

March 25, 2016

Veronica "Ronnie" (Mousley) Colatriano AGE: 63 • Wilmington Ronnie passed away tragically and unexpectedly on Friday, March 26, 2016. Ronnie is survived by her children, Jodi Colatriano, Suzanne Colatriano, Joseph Thomas, Christina Quillin and Raymond Thomas; 19 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several brothers and sisters. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM on Saturday, April 2 at...

March 21, 2016

Patricia Lange, age 58, went to dance with the angels on March 21, 2016. Patricia, better known as Patty Baird was born on August 13, 1957 in New Castle, DE to the late Thomas and Doris. Patty loved life and was full of it. She enjoyed spending time with her family, the sun, being outdoors and trips to the beach....

March 19, 2016

Billie Jean "Punkin" Sheridan Of Wilmington, age 65, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Punkin was a devoted homemaker. In the 1980's she worked as a Unit Clerk at both the Wilmington and Christiana Hospitals. She also worked as a waitress at Mary's Kountry Kitchen in Stanton. Punkin enjoyed arts & crafts and family vacations to Disney World. Punkin...

March 16, 2016

William "Bill" Slevin AGE: 65 • Newark Bill passed away March 16, 2016 in the presence of his family at his home. He loved building bird houses, model trains, gardening and NASCAR. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Kathy and grandson, Justin at home; son Christopher of New Castle; daughter Gwen and son in law Juan...