Obituaries
Olaf Steen
February 16, 2022
Olaf Steen, of Glen Mills, PA, formerly of Wilmington, DE, and originally of Oslo, Norway, died peacefully on February 16, 2022 after a long battle with dementia. He was 97. Olaf was born on April 4, 1924, to his namesake Olaf Steen and Claire Leontine Jeanne Hoffmann, in Jørpeland, Norway, the 10th and last child […]
Stanley Lamar
February 13, 2022
Stanley T. Lamar, of Hockessin, DE passed away early Sunday morning, February 13, 2022 at the age of 88. Stan was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Among those celebrating his life and remembering his infectious smile are his loving wife, the former Margot Mimmack of Buffalo, NY; his two sons, Tom of Moscow, […]
William Scott Heim
February 13, 2022
William Scott Heim, of Hockessin, DE, passed away on February 13, 2022 at Christiana Hospital in Delaware, at the age of 97. A humble gentleman, Scott led a remarkable life, and was beloved and respected by family and friends alike. His military career spanned 31 years. Born in 1924 in Wingham, Ontario, Canada, Scott attended […]
Jean Petrillo Waddill
February 13, 2022
Jean Petrillo Waddill, 65, of Franklin, Tennessee passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 13, 2022. She was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Charles and Mary Petrillo. She was preceded in death by her husband Steve Waddill, her parents and brother, Charles Petrillo Jr. She was […]
Maurice J. Kelly
February 12, 2022
Maurice was born in 1924 in Beloit, WI to Bernard and Louise Kelly. He graduated high school in 1942 and immediately entered the Army Air Corps. He was assigned to a B17 Bomber Group in the 8th Air Force in England and completed 30 missions and received the Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross. In […]
Jacqueline K. Flanigan
February 11, 2022
Jacqueline (Jackie) Flanigan, 78, died at home on Feburary 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in 1943 in Old Town, ME, the daughter of Emmet W and Blanche (Clukey) King. Jackie was a dedicated wife and mother, always dropping everything to hop in the car to help (or even just to […]
Patricia Weldon
February 11, 2022
Patricia Weldon of Hockessin, DE, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2022 at the age of 86. Pat grew up in Mount Carmel, PA with her parents, Edna and Joseph York, and her brother, Bob. She met the love of her life, Bill Weldon, while in high school. After graduation, she went on to study […]
Violet Bayer Riegel
February 11, 2022
On February 11, Violet Bayer Riegel passed away peacefully after a short illness at the age of 87. Violet was vibrant, upbeat, and as beautiful as her name. She was loved dearly by her husband, children, sisters and countless friends. She will be greatly missed by all. Violet (“Vi”) was the eldest of three […]
Sara Lu Schwartz
February 11, 2022
Sara Lu Schwartz, 83, passed peacefully at her residence on February 11, 2022. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated from the University of Delaware, she was pre-deceased by her husband of 53 years, Murray M. Schwartz. She is survived by 3 daughters: Stacia Schwartz (Hugh Eckert), Susan Breske, and MK, as well as by her […]
Robert Felix Rizzolo
February 10, 2022
Robert (Robbie) Rizzolo, age 28, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, after a long, fierce battle with addiction. Rob never wanted to be defined by his addiction and mistakes. He was so much more than that. Rob was a beautiful, intelligent, kind, engaging, charismatic child of the suburbs who fell into the grip of […]