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Obituaries


Helen Z. Angulo

Helen Z. Angulo

January 9, 2025

At the age 99 ¾ Helen Elizabeth Zinck Angulo, formerly of Wilmington, DE, died on January 9, 2025 at Cornwall Manor Retirement Home in Cornwall, PA.  She married Walter John Angulo PhD, in 1951. They traveled the world and he was the love of her life. They attended Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, DE, […]

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Rosemary Heston

Rosemary Heston

January 7, 2025

 Rosemary Heston (née Crotty), age 93, was born in May 1931, in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland. She passed away peacefully at home in Hockessin, Delaware, on January 7, 2025. A registered nurse, she trained at St. Bartholemew’s and Harrow hospitals in London, UK. She emigrated to New York and married John Heston in 1956, becoming […]

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Elizabeth A. Moore

Elizabeth A. Moore

January 6, 2025

Elizabeth Moore passed away on January 6, 2025 at home. Liz was born and raised in Cortland, NY.  She worked for the Intermediate School cafeteria in Homer, NY and Joseph W. Small Assoc. in Wilmington, DE.  She was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church.  She was a volunteer at Contact Delaware and St. Francis Hospital.  […]

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Kenneth G. Paulsell

Kenneth G. Paulsell

January 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, husband, and grandfather, Kenneth Gordon Paulsell, who left us peacefully on January 6th, 2025, at the age of 88. Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Pamela Paulsell; his daughter Katherine Matson (John), daughter Hilary Mameniskis, son David […]

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John D. Daniello

John D. Daniello

January 6, 2025

John Donald Daniello, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025.  Fittingly born on Delaware Day to the late Antonio and Congetta Daniello, he was a lifelong Delawarean who dedicated his many careers to helping the people of our great state. John attended Archmere Academy and graduated from the University of Delaware in […]

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Xanthy Stavropoulos

Xanthy Stavropoulos

January 4, 2025

Xanthy Stavropoulos passed away on January 4, 2025, aged 88 with her children at her side. Xanthy was born in Philadelphia in 1936, an only child of immigrant parents from Peloponnisos, Greece – the late Nicolas and Adamantia Stathacopoulos. She grew up there and graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls and then Pierce College. […]

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Dr. Emilio “Loy” Valdes

Dr. Emilio “Loy” Valdes

January 3, 2025

Dr. Emilio “Loy” Valdes left this world peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on January 3, 2025.   Born in the Philippines to the late Emilio Valdes Sr. and the late Angustia Rodriguez, Loy exemplified excellence both academically and athletically. Despite his humble demeanor, he earned the respect of his peers as class […]

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Lois LaVerne Weaver

Lois LaVerne Weaver

January 3, 2025

Lois LaVerne Weaver died peacefully at age 97 on January 3, 2025 at the ACTS Country House, Wilmington, DE. LaVerne was born in February 1927 to Edward Freal and Letitia Harris Freal in Canton, OH, the youngest of their 3 children. Her father had been a coal miner in Frostburg, Md, but upon moving to […]

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Lt. Col. Michael Brywka, Jr.

Lt. Col. Michael Brywka, Jr.

January 2, 2025

Lieutenant Colonel Michael Brywka Jr., age 75, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Michael was born in Philadelphia, PA., son of the late Michael Brywka, Sr. and Florence Malinowski Brywka. He graduated from Thomas Edison High School, in Philadelphia, PA in 1966. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Penn State […]

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Leann O. Zolper

Leann O. Zolper

December 30, 2024

Leann O. Zolper of Glen Mills, PA died on December 30, 2024. Leann was born in 1939, in Lilly, PA, to the late John and Mary Olsick. She received an RN degree from the St. Joseph School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, PA, graduating at the top of her class with the highest academic honors. She […]

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