Obituaries
Ellen T. Stecher
March 24, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ellen T. Stecher, who left us peacefully on March 23, 2025 at the age of 89. Ellen is survived by her sisters, Katheryn Sermas and Leona Thomas; brothers, John Stecher and Edward Stecher. Ellen is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ellen […]
Rosemarie Veronica Powalski
March 19, 2025
Rosemarie Veronica Powalski, age 76 of Chadds Ford, PA, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2025. Rose was born in 1949 to Margaret and Frank W. Kelly. She grew up in Kenmore, NY and graduated from Mount St. Mary Academy in 1966. She continued her education at Rochester Nursing School, receiving her degree […]
Clifford Ray Cunningham
March 19, 2025
Clifford Ray Cunningham, 78, of Parsonsburg, MD, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, March 19th, 2025. Ray, as he was known to most, was born in the small town of Charleston, MS where he was the youngest of five. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran, serving two tours and earning the distinguished Purple […]
Joan Ross Bolling
March 17, 2025
Joan Ross Bolling, age 95, of Wilmington, Delaware recently passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Born in Wilmington, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Wilhelmina Ross. Joan attended Tower Hill School before graduating from Westover School in Middlebury, Connecticut. Joan and her late husband, Robert H. Bolling, Jr., began their marriage […]
Joan Frances Przywara
March 17, 2025
Joan Frances (Mullins) Przywara passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 17, 2025, at age 89. Born in Wilmington, DE, Joan was the second daughter of John and Mary Kathryn Mullins. She graduated high school from Ursuline Academy in 1953 and Barry College in 1957 with a B.A. in Mathematics and Sociology. After college, Joan […]
Elaine Loughran Boyle
March 16, 2025
Elaine Loughran Boyle, 91, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, surrounded by family near and far. Elaine was the beloved daughter of Edward and Jane (Hookey) Loughran and the youngest of 11 children. She attended Melrose Academy and Eden Hall High School before graduating from Manhattanville College in 1955 with […]
Lynn F. Garvey
March 15, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Lynn F. Garvey, age 74, of Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was a cherished sister, aunt, friend and family to everyone. Born and raised in Wilmington, DE, Lynn was the daughter of the late Rebecca L. Garvey & Martin F. Garvey. Lynn was […]
Paul Edward Sample
March 15, 2025
Paul Edward Sample, 96, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 15, 2025. He was born in 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Eugene and Rose Marie (Ray) Sample. He was the youngest and last surviving sibling of 3 children. Paul attended York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois. He was […]
Alexandra “Sandra” Pappas
March 12, 2025
Alexandra “Sandra” Pappas died on March 12, 2025, at age 85 years old, in Wilmington, DE. Sandra was born in Chester, PA in 1939, to John and Mary (Chilimidos) Pappas. She grew up in Wilmington and attended David W. Harlen Elementary School and P.S. duPont High School (1957). She graduated from the University of Delaware […]
Anne Smith Thompson
March 11, 2025
Anne Smith Thompson, 95, of Hockessin, passed away at Christiana Hospital on March 11, 2025. Born in West Chester, PA in 1929, she was the daughter of the late Leedom V. and Clara M. (Sharp) Smith. Anne married her late husband, Robert L. Thompson, in 1951, and they settled in Hockessin, sharing 47 years of […]