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Obituaries


John Charles Kelly

John Charles Kelly

July 25, 2021

John Charles Kelly, age 78, a resident of Greenville and a lifelong resident of Delaware, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25 after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease. John was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware where he graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and later worked for more than 30 years […]

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Joan M. Flynn

July 22, 2021

Our family lost a wonderful matriarch, Joan M. Flynn, of Wilmington, DE. Our dear, sweet, funny, intelligent, caring and young-at-heart friend, mentor and advice-giver, left us on Thursday evening July 22, 2021. It was sudden and a shock to everyone. We will all miss her very much. 89 amazing years! Born in Philadelphia, Joan was […]

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Joan M. Flynn

Joan M. Flynn

July 22, 2021

Our family lost a wonderful matriarch, Joan M. Flynn, of Wilmington, DE. Our dear, sweet, funny, intelligent, caring and young-at-heart mother, grandmother, friend, mentor and advice-giver, left us on Thursday evening July 22, 2021. It was sudden and a shock to everyone. We will all miss her very much. 89 amazing years!   Born in […]

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Phyllis Woodward Truax

Phyllis Woodward Truax

July 21, 2021

Phyllis Woodward Truax, age 93, passed away peacefully in Wilmington, Delaware on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born in Luray, Virginia, daughter of the late William Lovie Woodward and Lillie Belle Jenkins Woodward. She graduated from Luray High School and attended secretarial school. In 1953 she married Harry Mack Truax. […]

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Margaret (Maggie) Marvel Sanger

Margaret (Maggie) Marvel Sanger

July 21, 2021

Margaret (Maggie) Marvel Sanger, age 90, died Wednesday July 21, 2021. Born in Salisbury Maryland. Maggie was a lifelong resident of Wilmington, Delaware where she met her husband of 67 years Richard (Dixie) P. Sanger Maggie was a graduate of Tatnall School (‘49) and Briarcliff College, where she earned a degree in early childhood education. […]

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Sandeep Panwalker

Sandeep Panwalker

July 21, 2021

He loved to walk in the woods, to smell the fresh air and the scents of forests. The twinkle in his eye and the dimple on one cheek informed us how much he enjoyed the simple joys of life. That life was cut short when he left this earth on July 21, 2021 before he […]

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Joan S. McGhie

Joan S. McGhie

July 20, 2021

Joan S. McGhie, age 85, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Seasons Hospice in Wilmington Hospital. Joan graduated from Georgetown High School in 1953, earning her nursing degree from Beebe Hospital in 1957 and worked in the hospital’s operating room. She met James Sr. at a bowling alley in […]

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Edward F. Barlow

Edward F. Barlow

July 20, 2021

It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of Edward F. Barlow, who passed away July 20, 2021, at the age of 81 in the Christiana Hospital. His wife, Connie, was by his side. Born in Wilmington, DE in 1941. He was the son of the late Ralph Edward and Florence Barlow. He was […]

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Lt. Gen. Clarence E. Atkinson

Lt. Gen. Clarence E. Atkinson

July 17, 2021

Clarence “Ed” Atkinson, age 97, of West Grove, Pennsylvania and formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Clarence graduated from Conrad High School in 1941 and enlisted in the Army Air Corps, where he served as a pilot instructor throughout World War II. When the war ended, 1st Lt. Atkinson became […]

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William J. Komarnicki

William J. Komarnicki

July 15, 2021

William J. Komarnicki, age 68, passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 after complications from surgery. Bill grew up in Wallingford PA, and spent his adult life in Wilmington DE. Everyone loved Bill. Strong, tall, and handsome, his physical presence could be intimidating, but he was a gentle soul, non-judgmental and easy to be with, […]

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