Obituaries
Myriam Schwartz de Medinilla
October 7, 2022
Myriam Schwartz de Medinilla, of Wilmington died on October 7, 2022, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 79. With her unique and endearing accent, Myriam loved storytelling. When she finished a story, she engaged her listeners by substituting the traditional “The End” with one question: “Can you e-my-yeen (imagine)?” The universal response—in […]
James Raymond Prechtl
October 6, 2022
James Raymond Prechtl, beloved husband of Carmela and father of Russ, Brian, Glenn and Eric, passed away on October 6, 2022 of natural causes. James was born in 1932 to Michael and Sadie Prechtl in Fullerton California. Jim grew up in Burbank, CA., graduating from Cathedral High School in 1950. After high school Jim attended […]
June Young Eisley
October 4, 2022
June Young Eisley Peace Activist “Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.” June Young Eisley, age 85, left her earthly life on October 4, 2022. June was born and raised in Tamaqua and Hometown, PA and graduated from Tamaqua High School and McCann School of Business. She moved to Wilmington, […]
Alvin “Al” Edward Neiger, Jr.
October 3, 2022
Al Neiger Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1939 to Alvin E. Neiger Sr and Jesse Leyh Neiger. A native of Wilmington, DE, Al graduated from Wilmington High School in 1958. He attended University of Delaware in 1959; becoming the first ever player […]
Richard “Dick” Dunning
October 3, 2022
Richard Lyons Dunning, age 76, of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, died at home on Monday, October 3, 2022. He was born the third of nine children to Edward and Mary (Desmond) Dunning of Wilmington, Delaware in 1945. Dick had a long and successful career in finance and business management. After graduating from […]
Phoebe “Kit” L. Taylor
October 3, 2022
Phoebe L. Taylor passed away peacefully at age 100 on Monday, October 3, 2022 in her Glen Mills, PA residence. Born in Ireland to Nixon and Mary Carson, she grew up in Queens, New York, and retained her self-styled moniker “Kit” throughout her long life. She lived in suburban Wilmington for more than 50 years, […]
Kennard Potts
September 29, 2022
Kennard “Ken” Lawrence Potts, age 77, of Wilmington, Delaware died on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Ken graduated from the Alexis I. DuPont High School in 1963, received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Delaware in 1967 and received a Master’s in Public Administration from Widener University in 2004. Ken spent his career […]
Annette M. Profeto
September 29, 2022
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Annette M. Profeto (74) (nee Beltz) of Upper Chichester, PA formerly of Ridley Park, PA on September 29, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Annette is survived by her husband of 54 years, David, daughter Jean Marie Profeto of Brookhaven, PA, […]
Thelma Jackson
September 28, 2022
Thelma “Nums” Jackson died peacefully in Wilmington DE on September 28. She was nearly 89 years old. Thelma was preceded by her love, Lou, just four months ago. Throughout her lifetime, Thelma gave from her heart to family and friends, acquaintances and strangers. She was always available to others, and would literally give you the […]
Curtis Covelli
September 27, 2022
“My favorite people call me Dad.” Curtis Raymond Covelli, age 65, of Ocean View, DE, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at home with family. Curt was born in Wilmington, DE in 1957, the first child of Raymond and Margaret (Knotts) Covelli. He graduated in 1975 from McKean High School, and he attended the […]