Obituaries
Mary Charatis Burpulis
August 28, 2022
Mary Charatis Burpulis took her final journey on August 28, 2022. Mary was born with her twin brother George on October 7, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan. The daughter of Zacharias (Jack) and Irene Charatis (Hereti) who migrated from the island of Crete, Greece. Although Mary was a life-long professional educator, she was most importantly a […]
Lennis D. Tabor
August 28, 2022
Lennis D. Tabor, age 90, of Wilmington, Delaware, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, after battling a stroke. His love for his family kept him strong until the end. Born in Bluefield, WV, in 1932. Lennis was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elizabeth Tabor. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia […]
Irene R. Dunn
August 26, 2022
Irene R. Dunn, 87 of Glen Mills, PA passed away peacefully at home on Friday August 26, 2022. Born in Latrobe, PA she was the second oldest of six children to late Michael and Mary Horwat. Irene graduated from St. Xavier’s Academy in Latrobe, PA. During her time at St. Xavier’s, she met the love […]
Edward K. “Kenny” Budd, Jr.
August 25, 2022
Edward K. “Kenny” Budd, Jr., 59, of Wilmington, Delaware passed away surrounded by his family on August 25, 2022, following a long illness. Kenny was born in 1962 to Edward Kenneth Budd and Elizabeth Lafferty Budd. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1981 and attended the University of Delaware. Kenny loved all music […]
Michael T. Carroll
August 22, 2022
Michael T. Carroll, age 79, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2022. Born in 1943 to Emmett (“Cap”) and Margaret (“Peg”) Carroll in Irondequoit, New York, Mike attended Fairfield University where he graduated at the top of his business school cohort. He married Shirley Knapp in 1968, and together they raised […]
Auden James Pigford
August 17, 2022
Auden James Pigford of Newark, Delaware, and Landenberg, Pennsylvania, died accidentally on August 17, 2022. He was 14 years old. Auden attended Newark Charter School from kindergarten and was a rising freshman in the graduating class of 2026. His natural, deep curiosity and focus made him a star student, especially in science and math. He […]
Marcia H. Luce
August 16, 2022
On August 16th, 2022, Marcia Hachtel Luce died in Wilmington, Delaware. She was 97 years old. Marcia is survived by her children, Martha Manning and her husband William of Wilmington DE, William Luce, Jr. and his wife Patty of Elizabeth City NC, and Fredrick Luce and his wife Wendy of Hillsborough NC; and grandchildren Nathan […]
John Russell Schmidt
August 15, 2022
John Russell Schmidt, age 30, of Claymont, Delaware passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 15, 2022. Johnny attended Mount Pleasant High School and he worked as an independent contractor who worked in various trades over the years. Johnny was a one-of-a-kind friend who loved every person he met along his path. He loved doing his […]
Michael J. Murphy
August 13, 2022
Michael J. Murphy, age 74, of Wilmington, DE, beloved brother and uncle, departed his family on August 13, 2022. He attended Salesianum School, St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas, and the University of Delaware. Mike loved being outdoors, and a favorite pastime was hiking the Appalachian Trail. He spent a year hiking from Delaware to […]
Maria “Helena” Bauchwitz
August 12, 2022
Maria “Helena” Palmeira Bauchwitz M.D., passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022 at 95 years of age. She was born and grew up in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil. She was the youngest child of Odilon Palmeira Viera, a government procurator (district attorney), and Josepha “Caçula” Ribeiro Viera, who was known for her highly charitable disposition. Maria […]