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Nona Kathryn "Kate" Jeanes Wilmington
Kate Jeanes (nee McKisic), age 87, a longtime resident of Wilmington DE, passed away August 3, 2022 at Wilmington Hospital surrounded by family. She was born in West Virginia on February 4, 1935, the daughter of the late Robert Wilson and Ruby (Houghton) McKisic.
Kate was a homemaker who enjoyed hosting game nights and family dinners (old favorites and trying out new recipes). She especially enjoyed traveling/camping with her husband, Ed, quilting with her friends,...
Kate Jeanes (nee McKisic), age 87, a longtime resident of Wilmington DE, passed away August 3, 2022 at Wilmington Hospital surrounded by family. She was born in West Virginia on...
Gilda L. (Primaldi) Youngblood Bear, DE
Gilda Louise (Primaldi) Youngblood, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022 at Accent Care Hospice in Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE with her family by her side.
Gilda was born in Wilmington, DE on January 3, 1928, daughter of the late Luigi and Lucia Rosato Primaldi.
A native Delawarean, Jill attended St. Elizabeth’s and Mt. Pleasant Schools. She enjoyed roller skating, dancing, knitting, crocheting as well as gardening, but she especially enjoyed spending time...
Gilda Louise (Primaldi) Youngblood, age 94, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022 at Accent Care Hospice in Christiana Hospital, Newark, DE with her family by her side.
Gilda was born in...
Thomas W. Welsh Wilmington, DE
Thomas William Welsh, age 76, of Wilmington, DE passed away on July 15, 2022.
He was born in Darby, PA to the late John Edward Welsh and Mary Agnes (Sweeney) Welsh. He met his wife, MaryJane, at age 14 while roller skating at Elmwood, and they were together until she passed in 2021. Tom graduated from St. James High School in 1963 and attended Goldey-Beacom College.
Tom served in the Air International Guard during the Vietnam War. He was employed as an FAA certified...
Thomas William Welsh, age 76, of Wilmington, DE passed away on July 15, 2022.
He was born in Darby, PA to the late John Edward Welsh and Mary Agnes (Sweeney) Welsh. He met his wife,...
Joseph A. Funaro Claymont
Joseph A. Funaro, age 74, of Claymont, DE passed away on June 17, 2022 after a prolonged illness.
Joe was born on July 20, 1947 and raised in Wilmington, DE with his two brothers and two sisters. He graduated from Wilmington High in 1965 and soon after enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He served in Vietnam with the 2nd Armored Division (Hell on Wheels), and the 1st Cavalry Division. He attained the rank of Sgt. (E5) and spent part of his tour as a field...
Joseph A. Funaro, age 74, of Claymont, DE passed away on June 17, 2022 after a prolonged illness.
Joe was born on July 20, 1947 and raised in Wilmington, DE with his two brothers and two...
Robert J. Bell III Wilmington, DE
Robert J. Bell III went to heaven June 11, 2022 from possible complications related to his Dad’s exposure to agent orange in Vietnam.
Robert is preceded in death by his father, Robert J. “Rob” Bell, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Jean M. Courchaine Bell; his sister, Jenni Davis and brother-in-law Bob; his 2 favorite people, his nephews, Bob Bob and Beni; and his cat Louie, who stayed right by his side.
Service and burial will be private.
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Robert J. Bell III went to heaven June 11, 2022 from possible complications related to his Dad’s exposure to agent orange in Vietnam.
Robert is preceded in death by his father, Robert J....
Lawrence F. Grace, Sr. Wilmington, DE
Lawrence F. Grace, Sr., age 85, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully at home, June 10, 2022, while holding the hand of his wife of 63 years, Patricia.
Larry was born and raised in Claymont, DE. He was active in the renovation of the Claymont Stone School, where he attended kindergarten and volunteered his time and historical knowledge to the Claymont Library. He attended Salesianum High School, graduating in 1954. Upon graduating, he enlisted and proudly served our country in the U.S....
Lawrence F. Grace, Sr., age 85, of Wilmington, DE passed away peacefully at home, June 10, 2022, while holding the hand of his wife of 63 years, Patricia.
Larry was born and raised in Claymont,...
Ina Lee Dixon New Castle, DE
Ina Lee Dixon, age 91, of New Castle, Delaware, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022.
Mrs. Dixon was born Dec. 27, 1930. Ina is predeceased by her two husbands, Jerry M. Bradley and Donald W. Dixon; and her son, Jerry M. Bradley. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Lee Smith (Paul) of Townsend, DE and Naomi Candiance Denning (Bill) of New Castle DE; 6 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
Due to the pandemic, there will be no...
Ina Lee Dixon, age 91, of New Castle, Delaware, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022.
Mrs. Dixon was born Dec. 27, 1930. Ina is predeceased by her two husbands, Jerry M. Bradley and Donald W....
Jill K. Wetterau Claymont, DE
Jill Katherine Devonshire Wetterau, age 83 of Claymont, DE, formerly of Tamaqua, PA passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at Seasons (Accent Care) Hospice, Christiana Hospital of Wilmington, DE.
Jill loved Tamaqua High School, where she was a 1956 graduate and was a member of many clubs. She and her husband, Billy grew up and met in Tamaqua. She visited Tamaqua several times recently to reminisce and see her mountains.
Jill attended Allentown School of Nursing for 2 years. She...
Jill Katherine Devonshire Wetterau, age 83 of Claymont, DE, formerly of Tamaqua, PA passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at Seasons (Accent Care) Hospice, Christiana Hospital of Wilmington,...
Doris M. Smith Wilmington, DE
Doris Mary Smith, age 91, of Wilmington, DE, died on May 24, 2022.
Doris was a homemaker at heart. She enjoyed her large family, raising five children along with her husband, Marty. As a teenager, she enjoyed roller skating and competed in Couples Roller Dancing. Her faith was a big part of her life, she was a longtime member of the Church of the Holy Child in north Wilmington.
Doris is predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Martin A. Smith, Sr. She is survived by her...
Doris Mary Smith, age 91, of Wilmington, DE, died on May 24, 2022.
Doris was a homemaker at heart. She enjoyed her large family, raising five children along with her husband, Marty. As a...
Harry White Claymont
Harry J. White, age 89, of Claymont, DE passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Harry was born to Russell and Sarah White. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served during the Korean War. He retired from the Brandywine School District in 1995, where he worked in the Maintenance Shop. Harry enjoyed his favorite baseball team, the Philadelphia Phillies. He was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and volunteered for many different activities...
Harry J. White, age 89, of Claymont, DE passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Harry was born to Russell and Sarah White. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served during...
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