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Obituaries


Francis “Fran” Kelleher

Francis “Fran” Kelleher

May 26, 2025

Francis Edward Joseph Kelleher (AKA Fran / Franny) fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with several health issues. Fran was born in Chester, PA in1952 to James T. Kelleher and Katherine Shea Kelleher, of blessed memory. He grew up in Linwood, PA […]

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Beverly Ann Howell

Beverly Ann Howell

May 26, 2025

Beverly was born on February 21, “Presidents Day” 1940 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Oscar James Henry and Dorothy K. Henry. She died on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025. She attended High School at Mount Lebanon and graduated in 1962 from Geneva College with a bachelor’s degree in education. Beverly married Richard “Dick” Lathom Howell […]

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Janet L. Reaver

Janet L. Reaver

May 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Janet L. Reaver (née Banish), who departed this life on May 25, 2025, at the age of 88. Janet is survived by her daughters, Beth (Mike) Lee and Christine (Pete) Dunham; her grandchildren, Kaia and Mieke Lee, Matthew (Stacey) and David Dunham; and her […]

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Janet M. Meckley

Janet M. Meckley

May 25, 2025

Janet Marie (Schlicher) Meckley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the age of 88. She was the devoted wife of Frederick William Meckley, with whom she shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a life filled with love, faith, music, and family. A graduate […]

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Theresa E. Realey

Theresa E. Realey

May 24, 2025

Theresa E. Realey, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Lewes, DE. Services will be held privately.

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Victor F. Battaglia, Sr.

Victor F. Battaglia, Sr.

May 22, 2025

On May 22, 2025 Victor Battaglia Sr. shuffled off his mortal coil. He was 2nd youngest of ten children of Bruno and Carmella Battaglia – Joe, Nick, Rose, Dominick, Katie, Nettie, Ellen, Francis and Basil Battaglia (survives) and Annie who passed in infancy. Dad was born in 1931. He learned hard work and concern for others […]

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James L. Scotton, III

James L. Scotton, III

May 22, 2025

James L. Scotton III, devoted husband, beloved father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the age of 71. Known to his loved ones as Jimmy, and to friends as Jim, he was admired for his many artistic talents, the beauty he created in his garden, and for a love that […]

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Eugene M. Julian

Eugene M. Julian

May 20, 2025

Eugene M. Julian passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware and was the son of Gene and Reba Dellose Julian. Gene was a 1962 graduate of Salesianum School and graduated from the University of Delaware in 1966. He was a member of the […]

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Pamela K. Rush

Pamela K. Rush

May 20, 2025

Pam Rush, age 69, passed away on May 20, 2025. Pam grew up in St. Louis Missouri, and attended North Carolina Chapel Hill and Washington University in St. Louis, ultimately achieving her doctorate in Chemistry. She moved to Delaware and worked as a chemist at Hercules for a number of years, but she found true […]

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Lynda P. Stellenberg

Lynda P. Stellenberg

May 18, 2025

Lynda Stellenberg nee Miller, 77, of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love , on May 18. Born in 1948, in Philadelphia, Lynda spent her childhood there before building a beautiful life rooted in love, education, and community. She was married to her devoted husband, Jay, for 55 years- a true partnership […]

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